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Making Canoe Paddles in Wood, by Graham Warren

76pp paperback.
59 line drawings.
Published May 1997 by Raven Rock Books.
ISBN 0 9530352 0 4.

A comprehensive book about paddle design, construction, lore and history.

Contents Paddle Designs Choice of Woods Design Considerations Grip Shaft Blade Length Flexibility Torsional Flexibility Weight Buoyancy Balance Special Considerations Computer-Aided Design Laminating Glues

Marking Out Carving the Grip Shaping the Blade Shaping the Shaft Bent Shafts Oil Finishes Varnish Finishes Decorating a Paddle Miniature Paddles Making a Crooked Knife Chafing Collars Copper Tips Repair of Paddles 12 Paddle Designs References Sources and Suppliers.

"Absolutely everything is covered...
       ....orders will still be coming in steadily in 20 years time" - Canoeist

"Never have I found so much information on wooden paddles" - Hurley's Journal

Pricing

Making Equipment for Canoe Tripping

Publication date Autumn 1999. Let us know if you want to be added to our mailing list and we will advise you of publication.

Detailed how-to instructions and plans for:

• Paddle
• Paddle Bag
• Pole
• Seats
• Seat Bag
• Thwarts
• Canoe Cart
• Portage Yokes
• Sails
• Fire Bars, Ovens and Stoves
• Wannigan
• Pack and Basket
• Tarp
• Floor Rack
• Utensils
• Decals

Paddlemaking - Paddle Designs and Advanced Building Techniques

Publication date Autumn 1999. Let us know if you want to be added to our mailing list and we will advise you of publication.

50 paddle designs as scale drawings and offset tables.

Step-by-step photo how-to guide and comprehensive sections on:

• Balancing a paddle
• Plastic tips
• Bent shaft paddles
• Using difficult woods
• Sheathing in glass
• Glossary of building hints

See Ordering Information for more information.

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