cleat 4,936 #1 Posted February 12, 2018 I thought I would try to make a tiller idler using an old deck hitch as a starting point. I used a little piece of 3/4" pipe to couple on a cut down 3/4" bolt. I think I used schedule 80 pipe but use whatever is basically a press fit. I then drilled and installed spring pins for added security. A 'V' pulley from a deck mule drive goes on the bolt. Two spacers are also made from pieces of 3/4 pipe but drilled or filed out until they are a slip fit. One has also been pinned into place. I added teflon washers for smooth operation but this is optional. This is the finished product. Here are the plans I drew up. Tiller idler plans 1.pdf Tiller idler plans 2.pdf I used a hydraulic press and 'V' block to bend the flat bar but I imagine you could heat and bend it in a vise as well. Cleat 5 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #2 Posted February 14, 2018 Great job.Love it when someone can make useful parts out of scrap pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #3 Posted February 14, 2018 Using the old noggin & on-hand pieces. A man after my own thoughts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
