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Re: Greenland paddle *Pic*
By:Kent LeBoutillier
Date: 10/4/2000, 6:11 am
In Response To: Greenland paddle (Mark P)

Hi Mark,
I did the edges of the blade on my paddle by steam bending ash around them and then just glued it on. They have held up very well, and I've still been able to keep the weight just over 2 lbs. I use varnish for my finish and have had no problems with slippery paddles.

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Messages In This Thread

Greenland paddle
Mark P -- 10/3/2000, 1:43 pm
Re: Greenland paddle
Eric Schade (Shearwater Boats) -- 10/5/2000, 8:04 pm
Re: Greenland paddle *Pic*
Kent LeBoutillier -- 10/4/2000, 6:11 am
Beautiful
Jay Babina -- 10/4/2000, 9:31 am
Re: Beautiful
Kent LeBoutillier -- 10/4/2000, 11:30 am
Re: Beautiful
Pete Strand -- 10/4/2000, 6:03 pm
Re: Greenland paddle
Jack Martin -- 10/3/2000, 11:47 pm
Re: Greenland paddle
Eric -- 10/4/2000, 12:38 am
Re: Greenland paddle
El Cheapo -- 10/3/2000, 5:19 pm