RE: [Paddlewise] Nordkapp into Archipelago

I used hot melt to test a feather angle but it lasted only a few minutes
in the Florida sun. Epoxy is what seems to be generally used for gluing
blades and joint hardware to paddles. Blades don't float so it's nicer
when they are attached to the shaft.

cya

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Peter Treby
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 7:32 PM
To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: [Paddlewise] Nordkapp into Archipelago


Bob wrote:

"Another option is to remove the Nordkapp blades and replace with
Archipelago's. I have done exactly that! Use boiling water to soften up
the epoxy holding the blades and pop in new ones! You can select your
own feather angle. I have also converted a Lendal paddle from a one
piece to two piece. It really quite easy. "

I wish I'd read this a couple of days ago. My Lendal Archipelago blades
have been put on a new shaft after the original shaft splintered like
bamboo lengthwise. The new shaft gradually filled to about one quarter
with water, the water getting in via a hair line crack at the back of
the left blade. I finally got sick of this on Sunday, and drilled a
1/16th hole to drain it. I had intended to plug this with Sikaflex or
epoxy. Might take the whole blade off to drain it now, and get access
for a better repair. Are paddles generally put together with epoxy glue?
I know a local manufacturer uses hot melt glue, which he says is OK
unless you leave the paddle in the sun in the back of the car! But the
hot melt glue makes it easier to get the blades off and refit, adjust
feather angles etc. Cheers, Peter Treby


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