Subject: Re: [baidarka] I finally made a Greenland paddle!
From: Brian Nystrom (brian.nystrom@att.net)
Date: Thu Oct 25 2001 - 05:58:25 EDT
Paul Raymond wrote:
> What a difference 7 months makes. In March, the price of a paddle making
> course was $500 ($375 for members). Last weekend I took the course at the
> same place, taught by Eric Shade of Shearwater Boats for $160 (after
> becoming a member, $200 non member). This one was made of cedar. It took 5
> hours on Sat, and 2 on Sunday to complete, with fiberglass tips, and boiled
> linseed oil finish. Nice piece of wood, and neat way to reinforce tips.
What method of reinforcement did you use?
> Can't believe it looks so good. Could have done better in the shoulder area,
> but maybe next time!
Well, now you can make all you want for 20 bucks each. ;-)
-- RegardsBrian
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