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My paddle is finally finished. Putting the finish on it took longer than carving it, haha. Carving took me about 8 hours (the first hour of that was learning the best technique for a block plane and reading the grain for the best result), or a little less, but i only used a stanley block plane and a sure form tool. Putting the finish (4 coats of tung oil) took me 4 days haha. I am pretty happy with my results. The wood is pine. I bought a 2×12 and ripped it down into 3 even widths. 2×12 because it was the straightest board i could find and had as few knots as possible. I cannot wait to do another, though this time I think I will carve a canoe paddle.
Here are a few more shots of the process and prouct. Thanks for looking.
I apoligize in advance for some of the pictures. I tend to get kind of goofy when the camera comes out. I tried to keep it to a minimum with this, haha.
Not sure what i am selling in this picture, but i am sure it will be a #1 seller, haha.
Do you like my haribow? haha
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branchout
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posted 331 days ago
Nice job. I would consider your sturdy looking work bench a woodworking project as well. Cheers man.
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isetegija
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posted 331 days ago
Very well done.
May I suggest Your next project be stool for work bench.
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gr8outdrsmn
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posted 331 days ago
Thanks guys.
This was done before i built the additional top for this bench. The new height is at 40’’ so I can stand and carve. There is a project set of it on here as my 1st project. Suprisingly, the sheetrock bucket is pretty comfortable, haha.
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Karson
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posted 331 days ago
A great carving project. It’s interesting to see something made almost entirely with a wood plane.
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drgoodwood
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posted 331 days ago
Bravo! Nanook would be proud.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 331 days ago
Nice job!
You should have arms like the Hulk after all that planing.
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Cedrus
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posted 329 days ago
A very nice and well done project of the timeless kyaak paddle. I was thinking about doing one in yellow cedar for water/rot resistance. Friends of mine have made them – believe me for extra long and trendy coat racks etc. what a waste. Hope you get the enjoyment to equal your efforts out of this beautiful paddle.
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notottoman
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I know 280 days
Last picture Makes a good helicopter blade hey? :-)
YOu still use it?
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gr8outdrsmn
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posted 48 days ago
Thanks you guys. Actually, it has not even seen water, sad I know, haha. It has been decorative thus far. I have actually carved a Voyageur paddle and am working on an Ottertail paddle right now. I will post both of them soon. The Voyageur only lacks having a finish applied, but i just started carving the Ottertail so it will be a few days, maybe a week. It all depends on how cooperative the weather is with me applying the finishes.
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a1Jim
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posted 45 days ago
nice work cool
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