I recently completed a wooden paddle board build http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 1&t=206444. For those that do not want the entire build here is a slightly awkward snapshot of the final product....
I had bought a cheapo paddle just because I wanted to get on the water quickly and try my Zebra Beast out. I also wanted an adjustable paddle so different friend/visitors could try it out. But in my mind I formulated a plan to build a custom SUP paddle just for me!!
I used a bunch of scrap cedar left over for the paddle board and bought clean ash boards at Lowes. I am not fortunate enough to own a table saw, so you can bet it was difficult to rip those long skinny pieces for the handle. The shaft itself is two pieces of cedar and two pieces of ash all sandwiched together (the cross section is a four piece checkerboard). The blade is the result of a TON of planning and sanding. The handle is made from a clear piece of cherry I got from Houston Hardwoods. I hand carved it with a knife, and did some Dremel work and of course... sanding.
The blade is fiberglassed on both sides and the entire paddle is epoxied. I also varnished the whole thing with a bunch of coats. I did NOT varnish the handle piece as I heard varnish can become slightly "tacky" with heavy use and then raise blisters. Any of yall heard something like that before?
Lemme know what yall think and any suggestions for future creations. I am always open to advice / ideas. Keep them wood chips curling...
-MulletOver
