Paddle #1 underway

[a Bald Cypress]

paddle

Just for the inquisitive amoungst us, could you give the dementions ?

Am interested in paddle width handle diameter shaft length that sort of thing.

Need to see if it is worth sending my address so it could be tested prior to delivery.

ALso, what were the demensions of the board prior to starting to carve on it ?


Nice looking piece of wood ya got there.

I agree that a soaker coat of thinned epoxy, a bit of light sanding and then some varnish would do wonders for the blade.

For the handle and shaft, I would use some type of oil. [Easier on the hands]


PS. When you are not doing anything next week, a paddle that is 60 inches long would fit me just right :wink:

 

[islandpiper]

Ok.........let's see now......
Am interested in paddle width (5 1/2 tapering to 4 1/2) handle diameter (oval 1 1/2 x 1)shaft length( top of knob to lower hand grip area 26) that sort of thing.

Also, what were the dimensions of the board prior to starting to carve on it ? (5 3/4 x 1 3/4".....by 7 feet long)

Overall length: 52" length of blade from tip to the "corners" 20"

Sure, send your address, and PM me your credit card number

Overall , this took about three hours to do. If I'd have known they went this fast I'd be a paddle maker not a violinmaker!! Just a note: If you look at the spelling in your original post for DEMENTIONS.....does that suggest that there may be some DEMENTIA here?

Piper

 

[keith]

# 1.if you are going to hang it on the wall, use varnish or epoxy
# 2. if your going to cook with it, use mineral oil ( no spanish cedar)
# 3. if your going to geezer paddle, use anything
# 4. if your going to paddle for real, use boiled linseed oil (no blisters)
# 5. if your going to abuse it, use plastic
i got you in the ball park, go for it. and you have my address already. later keith

 

[islandpiper]

BOILED OIL: (learned from an old man, years ago)

Once an hour for a day
Once a day for a week
Once a week for a month
Once a month for a year
And, Once a year for a lifetime


Piper

 

[Wannabe]

Piper,
That old man sure got around cause that is the oil finish formula I heard too.
Bob

 

[islandpiper]

Lots of old men get around, look at Jack and Chuck for instance......when I get old, I'm gonna try to get around some, too.

Piper

 

[Kayak Jack]

..when I get old, I'm gonna try to get around some, too.

If I was as old as you. Piper san, I'd kill myself.

 

[islandpiper]

Jack.....let's keep it positive here. How about, "If I was as old as you, Piper-san, I could re-enlist in the USAF......or join a Young Singles Stamp Club......or get through the day without any Geritol......."

Piper

 

[islandpiper]

Took Keith's advice since he's a certifiable expert, compared to all us amateur experts, and just oiled the paddle. It is a renewable finish, never peel, etc.....here's a pic.

Piper, amateur paddle carver

 

[Kayak Jack]

I like it. Clean, neat looking - and simple (kinda like you n me).

 

[tx river rat]

GAGGGGGGGGG spiTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT coughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Dang Jack you like to have made me croak on that one
Ron

 

[Kayak Jack]

Simple is az simple duz.

 

[islandpiper]

Last night my son put the paddle into the girlfriend's canoe and called her over to his place. He told her that there was something strange in her boat and she was going to have to come over and get it out.

Well, she did.......and loved the new paddle. It is the right length, and even the grip is the right size......she is very happy!!

Whew!! Piper

 

[Kayak Jack]

Good job, Piper San. They'll enjoy the new stick.

Uhhh, which one is going to use the paddle on the other?

 

[islandpiper]

Jack, how do you do that? I mean post things twice?

I'm not asking any personal questions......none of my business.....and it's for a canoe, not a pirogue, so there are no Butt-blocks in it.

Piper

 

[Kayak Jack]

Jack, how do you do that? I mean post things twice?...

I'm jjust verry verry good good at at what what I I doo doo.