Go easy with the draw knife if you get one fatsurf, they will remove a serious amount of wood very quickly if you haven't used one before. What glue did you use there ?
Go easy with the draw knife if you get one fatsurf, they will remove a serious amount of wood very quickly if you haven't used one before. What glue did you use there ?
PVA but remeber i dont even own a board yet so will probably end up on the wall but i will be glassing the blade and epoxy on the rest ?
See how this one goes then i will ask some serious questions and will have access to more tools
I do use my drawknife. But I do it mostly for sentimental reasons...was my Dads and Granddads. Just have to be careful. Final shaping is still done by sanding. Probably better just to get an angle grinder and use some heavy grit. It's what most folks do.
yes my paddles are glassed all over , i use a water proof pva good strength and gap filling and no mixing there are plenty on the market any good joinery suppies place will have a few to chose from.
now its time for hand sanding mmmm time time time oh guys i need to get hold of some glass and resin for blade and handle any one sell me some ? looked at the repair kits but glass isent big enough 1 2 3
Looks great.. Just wondering why you made the blade round like that.. and also the fat T grip handle..
That must be hard to fit you thumb under?.. Maybe I'm just too used to the skinny Kialoa T grip handle..
DJ
well first padddle so probably made it wrong and the round can be flatened and the second i have very large hands mate and it feels good in my hand thats all
should i flatten the bottom of the blade ???? remember i dont even have a sup to try it lol
please let me know as just now have finnished the finall sanding and would like to epoxy tomorrow ?
How long is the blade fatsurf? 8inch? I'd love a timber hanger paddle!So once you knock out a couple,I'll place an order If not Piros might sell me one,btw his paddles are working pieces of ART!
How long is the blade fatsurf? 8inch? I'd love a timber hanger paddle!So once you knock out a couple,I'll place an order If not Piros might sell me one,btw his paddles are working pieces of ART!
i know mine is a bit bland but first one and minimal tools so will see how the sons comes out mate
blade is 15" from where it finishes on the handle and 8.5" wide mate over all it is 6 above my head
I've been sitting ,watching and enjoying this threat with interest! Anyone who can make a timber paddle has my respect! So is the logo (fat stick) (fat shaft)(fat woodie)?
mabe after i di sons and yours( need a design you would like mate ) i will have a go at a wooden sup mate now that would be cool but take a heap of time LOL
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM i like the sound of it thou just make it for river work mmmm tempting
and yes mate have done my share of adverts for gerry lol
so will probably end up on the wall 
