As I gear up for my 3 month journey from the Northwoods of Minnesota to the gulf of Mexico, one of the things I am having to do is fill in any gaps in my camping gear. Waterproof map holders, a PFD, and a new raincoat to name a few. One of the most crucial things I needed was a paddle of my own. And rather than buying one I thought I would make one from scratch. I'm always looking to improve my woodworking skills and this seemed like a great way and to get a functional piece of equipment as well!
There are different schools of thought. Some people definitely make paddles from a solid chunk of wood and whittle it down essentially. Besides being beautiful, lamination offers strength and it is less prone to warping over time as the pieces keep each other straight.
Wow--great job! I'm curious about why the laminated wood is used, rather than a single piece of wood.
There are different schools of thought. Some people definitely make paddles from a solid chunk of wood and whittle it down essentially. Besides being beautiful, lamination offers strength and it is less prone to warping over time as the pieces keep each other straight.