Bent Shaft Canoe Paddles

These are way cool Joe

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Nice Pair! (of paddles). Sharp.

-- John @ http://www.thehuffordfurnituregroup.com

I’m coordinating a Boy Scout project making 24 bent shaft paddles and have no clue what I’m doing. Never made a paddle before, but these are exactly what I envisioned and they are incredible. Can you give me a little info on the actual construction and what type or brand of epoxy you used. It would be greatly appreciated.

-- ok, is it cut once measure twice, cut twice measure once???? I know....I'll just keep cutting until it's long enough.

Bladedust… I’d be happy to help you out. Send me an email at joe.o.paddles@gmail.com and I’ll offer what I can.
As for the question on the epoxy, I use West Systems. And for clear-coating over the fiberglass, you have to get the correct hardener that gives the clearest finish.
I’d be happy to help you out any way I can.
On topic of the Boy Scouts, we are hosting a film festival in less than 2 weeks, the Reel Paddling Film Festival. We are making a donation from the proceeds to our local chapter of Scouts Canada here in Thunder Bay Ontario.

Cheers… Joe O’

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Joe, I emailed you a couple of days ago, but I’m not sure if it got through. Let me know and I’ll resend, if not.

-- ok, is it cut once measure twice, cut twice measure once???? I know....I'll just keep cutting until it's long enough.

Got it just a little bit ago when catching up on emails. I’ll send you some information soon, most likely tomorrow morning while enjoying an extra cup of coffee out in the woodshop :)

-- "Do what you like, Like what you do"

I wasn’t sure cause I’ve been having some “technical” issues, but I’m glad you got and whenever you get around to it is fine. I appreciate the help.

-- ok, is it cut once measure twice, cut twice measure once???? I know....I'll just keep cutting until it's long enough.