Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland Paddle Deemed A Relic By Scottish Kayak Expert

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:07:36 -0500
Craig Jungers wrote:

>  I wonder if it helps if it's treated lumber.

It wouldn't matter to the finished paddle, since the very thing treated layer of 
wood will be removed long before the paddle is complete.

One of the preferred woods for Greenland paddles is western red cedar.  While 
not especially strong, a well-selected piece of WRC will be adequately strong, 
light and rot resistant.  It is also an easy to carve wood.  Some wood selection 
guidelines are at:

http://greatlakeskayaker.ca/greenlandPaddleMaking.html

Mike
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