Last November I wrote a post about Dave Paul and The Merlin Tree's newest addition to the HitchHiker line. The picture was of a prototype, first stage R&D. Tonight, I get this from Dave..
Custom Built DT HitchHiker – hand rubbed colonial red frame with
spaulted maple accents, 4 ratios, noise dampening package, on-board lazy
kate and needle-nose oil bottle.
spaulted maple accents, 4 ratios, noise dampening package, on-board lazy
kate and needle-nose oil bottle.
Saturday, Chris and I went through some of our spaulted maple pieces and found a beautiful piece to match the wood I'd already used on my custom HitchHiker. Sunday morning we headed over to visit Dave and Kathy. We had coffee and visited, catching up a bit before ending up in the shop. Then tonight… Wow! That was fast! Someone's been playing around. That drive wheel is not the 14:1 I left it with.
It still needs a bit of finish work. What a pleasure it will be to see the details in that wood pop when the finish is rubbed on. Thanks, Dave.
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7 responses to “tricked out”
How fun!
Better than “pimp my ride!”
Those are some good tricks!
Ooohing and Aaahing here! I’ve been fascinated with the Hitchhikers since I first saw a photo of one. When I see the Merlin Tree at festivals, I always stop and pat the wheels.
Whoa….now I think I need a new wheel.
Lovely!!
Cute! I’m with Cathy, I need a new wheel!
Nice trick!
So cool!!