Published On Nov 18, 2020
Make It!
In this video, I am in the workshop making a pair of canoe paddles. Starting from selecting timber, right through the laminating, planing and shaping stages to reinforcing the blades with fibreglass and epoxy, I will take you through the whole process to create a beautiful handmade paddle of your own.
I have always wanted to make a traditional paddle and I am thrilled with the outcome - a deep water Ottertail paddle for myself and a powerful Beavertail paddle for my buddy Ginge - light, efficient, flexible paddles that will last a lifetime.
Timber sizes and all measurements come from the book mentioned in the video, linked below.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Canoe Paddles by Graham Warren and David Gidmark
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canoe-Paddle...
Make a Cedar Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Str...
Jason Eke (Trailguide Pictures) on Youtube
/ cedarstripboats
West Systems Epoxy
https://www.westsystem.com
International UV inhibiting Varnish
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/wood...
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Music:
Jenny’s Theme By Audionautix
World war blues By Mini Vandals