: I have an exquisite paddle that cost more than all the boats I have
: built so far, but - like Bob - I would like to try BM out on a
: double bladed paddle. This IS a Kayaking forum, after all!

: The second blade eliminates the handle - not a bad thing - but
: would blades attached at a slight angle mess up the paddling? Or
: is straight mounting mandatory for the blades? Also, any
: suggestions out there for adding hardwood edges to the blades?

: BTW, I don’t have a table saw so I would use a palm-size router
: and 90 deg bit for the BM grooves; shouldn’t be a problem. I
: cut the mast staves with a hand-held circular saw and
: thickness-planed them with my table router, that should work
: fine for the paddle.

: p.s., senility is a gift, I treasure it. They say the memory is the
: second thing to go. I wish I could remember what the first one
: was . . .

I don't know for sure, but I'd bet the angle wouldn't make much of any difference at all. For the average paddler I doubt they'd be able to tell.

Bill H.