Despite the growing interest in making Paddles and canoes, it is difficult to find reliable information for that craft.
The authors include an appreciation of the evolution of the paddle plus a special chapter by renowned canoe-building teacher David Gidmark, which celebrates paddle-making in the native American tradition..
The book is thoroughly illustrated with photographs, line drawings and plans with measurements for: How to make a paddle having a single blade, a bent shaft, or double blades
How to protect a paddle with oil or varnish
What to look for when test-driving a paddle
How to decorate a paddle
How to care for and repair a paddle.
The book also covers: Paddle design - grips, shaft, blade, flexibility, weight, balance
Paddle woods and adhesives
Hand tools, power tools and homemade tools, carving and finishing tools
Making the paddle - size, design, mark out, cut and carve
Paddle plans, including Beavertail, Voyageur, Algonquin, Whitewater, Bent-shaft, Double-blade, Child's
Templates for grips, tips and blades
Materials sources.
In Canoe Paddles: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own, longtime canoeist and woodworker Graham Warren provides detailed information and guidance to make a Canoe paddle that will be used with confidence and cherished for generations.
For the skilled woodworker, the opportunity to experiment with design and technique to create a tailor-made product that perfectly suits a paddler's needs is a dream come true.
For the how-to beginner, a paddle represents the perfect challenge, both finite and functional.
Despite the growing interest in making Paddles and canoes, it is difficult to find reliable information for that craft
