First Post How it all started
Well, after scouring the net for info on making custom canoe paddles, I realized there's a real shortage of info. So I decided to start a blog on the topic to document some of my work over the last year. Probably best to mention that all this started because of a fantastic workshop held at the Canadian Canoe Museum last May as part of their Adult Artisan program. I had absolutely NO woodworking experience yet in 2 days was able to carve a sweet cherry paddle with the help of Jeremy Ward, Hal Bowen, and Don Duncan. 2008 dates are listed on their site as: Feb 23 - 24, 2008 May 31 - June 1, 2008 Sept 27 - 28, 2008 Nov 29 - 30, 2008 If you love the idea of paddling your canoe with a paddle carved by your own hands, this workshop is the place to start. Here are some pics from my experience: Paddle blank ready to be carved Blank set up on a shaving horse Clamped on table for more work Working on the grip The final work...varnished and ready to go So that's the first post. In the futu...
