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Re: paddle

Posted By: dave Houser
Date: Monday, 13 November 2000, at 12:32 a.m.

In Response To: paddle (Lucas Morley)

: I own the book "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak" and I am in the process
: of building The Great Auk and I would like to make a paddle with it. In
: the book it shows setting up some jigs. I understand the octagoning tool
: but I have a question on the shaft scarf jig. I understand the 10 degree
: wedge and how it works except for the positioning of it and I am confused
: on the 8 to 1 inch taper and the angle that the fence is set up on. If I
: could just maybe get a diagram or the angle for the fence I would
: appreciate it very much.

: Thank you,

: Lucas,

I agree with Kent, I like a two piece paddle. I first made a Greenland style paddle and didn't like it, I call it "the popsickle stick". I have since made a Euro style paddle with a stainless-steel ferrule that feathers the blades at 0, 60 & 90 degrees. If you install a ferrule you don't need to make a scarf jig. I bought my furrule at a local shop, however it is made by:

Sawyer Wood Products, Inc.
299 Rogue River Parkway
Talent, Oregon 97540
(541) 535-3606 - FAX (541) 535-3621

I also skipped the octagoning tool and drew the lines with a straight edge. If I were going to make a dozen paddles it might be worth it to make the tool, but drawing eight lines with a straight edge doesn't take that long.

I used Nick's paddle design and I really like the way it handles.

Dave

Messages In This Thread

paddle
Lucas Morley -- Thursday, 2 November 2000, at 8:49 a.m.

Re: paddle
Kent LeBoutillier -- Friday, 3 November 2000, at 6:24 a.m.

Re: paddle *Pic*
Shawn Baker -- Friday, 3 November 2000, at 6:26 p.m.

Re: paddle
dave Houser -- Monday, 13 November 2000, at 12:32 a.m.

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