At 08:41 PM 7/20/98 -0600, Geo. Bergeron wrote: > So, having downloaded and printed out the paddle article, I'm thinking that > this might be a great project. I have a bandsaw and all the other fancy > stuff. . . dad was a cabinet maker. > Of course there's always the option of laminating a stringer down the > center of the paddle . . . > Any suggestions from those who have gone before? Bone edging on the paddle blades held in place with bone nails? Bone end protectors over a tenon on the end of the blade? On a realistic note, spend a lot of time making the transition from the blade to the shaft comfortable, that's where my hands spend 90% of the time when paddling. Also find some light weight wood. Several of the woods you mentioned are nice and sturdy but will yield a fairly heavy paddle. kirk *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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