Make It! Build a Canoe Paddle. Ottertail Paddle and Beavertail Paddle.

Make It!

In this video, I am in the workshop making a pair of canoe paddles. Starting from selecting timber, right through the laminating, planing and shaping stages to reinforcing the blades with fibreglass and epoxy, I will take you through the whole process to create a beautiful handmade paddle of your own.

I have always wanted to make a traditional paddle and I am thrilled with the outcome - a deep water Ottertail paddle for myself and a powerful Beavertail paddle for my buddy Ginge - light, efficient, flexible paddles that will last a lifetime.

Timber sizes and all measurements come from the book mentioned in the video, linked below.

Thanks for watching!

Links

Canoe Paddles by Graham Warren and David Gidmark
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canoe-Paddle...

Make a Cedar Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Str...

Jason Eke (Trailguide Pictures) on Youtube
   / cedarstripboats  

West Systems Epoxy
https://www.westsystem.com

International UV inhibiting Varnish
https://www.marinesuperstore.com/wood...


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Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
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Norfolk
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UK

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Music:

Jenny’s Theme By Audionautix
World war blues By Mini Vandals