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These are photos from a few of the bent shaft canoe paddles that I custom build. Averaging 16 to 16 ounces each they are built of western red cedar and sometimes a bit of eastern white cedar or pine, they have a 12 degree bend in the shaft and come with a 4 ounce S-Glass and Epoxy wrap on the blades.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1300 days ago
These are way cool Joe
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huff
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#2 posted 1300 days ago
Nice Pair! (of paddles). Sharp.
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bladedust
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#3 posted 430 days ago
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.
outrageousoutdoors
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#4 posted 430 days ago
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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bladedust
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#5 posted 428 days ago
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.
outrageousoutdoors
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#6 posted 428 days ago
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 :)
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bladedust
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#7 posted 428 days ago
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.
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