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 …

Aug 26, 2015 · We made a traditional solid wood paddle, but you can also laminate multiple pieces together and use the same templates and techniques to make a laminated paddle.

This Instructable will aim to help guide you in the process of making a paddle. I don't have it down to an exact science as it was a discovery and an experimental learning project for myself.

Aug 25, 2011 · Making a paddle out of a single piece of wood isn’t easy, but it’s doable. The trick is to remove everything on a 2″x 6″x 6′ piece of clear red cedar (or sitka or cherry or whatever) …

Jun 22, 2022 · Most of my students made a functional paddle; few were able to make a graceful one their first time. Today, paddle blanks stand in a corner of my shop, some cut out, some …

Making a canoe paddle is relatively simple. There are a number of things to know however, that can make the final product better than it might otherwise be.

A canoe paddle is one of the most important tools for canoeing, and making one yourself is a rewarding experience. In this step-by-step guide, youll learn how to make a canoe paddle from …

In this video I explain how I made my paddles for the cedar strip canoe I just built. Steps 1. Cut your strips - I cut my strips to 1 ½” thick and various widths 2. Glue your strips - I used West...

Oct 13, 2020 · Watch this craftsman at Shaw and Tenney (an oar and paddle company based in Maine) shape most of the paddle using a large drum sander. Some people will say that this …

1) Make drawings of what you want your canoe paddle to look like. If you are looking for reference on indigenous traditional paddles, go to your local college libraries or bookstores for photos …