Novice to paddle making.

Have searched threw and found lots of helpful tips. But im looking for more information on making laminated paddles. Ive already done some experimenting and have come up with the conclusion that i need some advice ha. Ive already got a prototype in the making ill post pics a lil later. So hope to get some good advice and maybe a lil bashing lol. Thank for checking the thread out leave some words of wisdom.

 

heres a couple of what i got going on. I decided to use aspen as a prototype paddle as its easy to form and rather light. This is the shaft and handle and than one side of the paddle. i used 3/4 and laminated them together to make a solid 1 1/2 in shaft, rather be bigger than what im looking for. than used the same method for the paddle aspen for front side of blade red oak on back. Found some nice red wood on some old patio furniture staind but useable. il post a lil more when i put them all together.

 

also does anyone know where to get some design patterns ?

 

Sonic,
This book: http://store.wcha.org/Canoe-Paddles-A-Complete-Guide-to-Making-Your-Own.html
has everything you need to know. Greg posted it in your previous thread on this subject. It'll answer all of your questions, and then some; it also has several patterns to work with. I's worth every penny!

 

There are a few more useful links hidden deeply in the legacy pages of this website;
http://wcha.org/legacypages/paddles.html

 

Thanks i actually ordered the book threw amazon. Awesome link thanks.

 

No info on lamination processes. In those articles.

 

Use a quality epoxy glue. Make sure the finished paddle is well sealed with spar varnish.

 

Okay i got some good epoxy for the 2nd paddle. But i just used gorilla wood glue for this first one. I got some marine grade waterproof and uv protection varnish for the blade but il use a oil for the handle and shaft. Took the clamps off today and it held together so im in the clear for the next 2 hours ha.Il post more tricks.

 

Some day old pics ill get the cut out paddle up later tonight