: Listen to Kurt! It really is easy!!

: Kurt,
: I ordered some 3.2oz glass from Thayercraft this morning so I can
: glass some part of the blades. I'm still undecided so maybe you
: can help me here by answering a question... Have you ever broken
: a blade had one split that was not glassed? I plan to glass the
: edges to help a bit with the bumps and bruises but unless you
: think glassing the blades surfaces is necessary, I might skip. I
: have looked a several of the commercial cedar paddles available
: (Mitchell, Whiskey River, etc) and they advertise glass faced
: blades...

: I guess I could experiment and see what works for me. And since
: they are quite inexpensive and easy to make, If I break one,
: I'll just make me a "new and improved" version(s)..

: BTW, I applied a coat of epoxy to the paddles last evening and this
: morning, I lightly sanded and buffed with steel wool. Wow, they
: feel really nice now. Solid and light. Can't wait to put one in
: the water...

: Bob Beaullieu

Actually with Thayercraft's 3.2 ounce you'd never be able to see it on the wood and it adds very little weight, but does offer some degree of protection and strength.

Bill H.