Make It! Build a Canoe Paddle. Ottertail Paddle and Beavertail Paddle.
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- Опубліковано 17 лис 2020
- Make It!
In this video, I am in the workshop making a pair of canoe paddles. Starting from selecting timber, right through the laminating, planing and shaping stages to reinforcing the blades with fibreglass and epoxy, I will take you through the whole process to create a beautiful handmade paddle of your own.
I have always wanted to make a traditional paddle and I am thrilled with the outcome - a deep water Ottertail paddle for myself and a powerful Beavertail paddle for my buddy Ginge - light, efficient, flexible paddles that will last a lifetime.
Timber sizes and all measurements come from the book mentioned in the video, linked below.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Canoe Paddles by Graham Warren and David Gidmark
www.amazon.co.uk/Canoe-Paddle...
Make a Cedar Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick
www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Str...
Jason Eke (Trailguide Pictures) on UA-cam
/ cedarstripboats
West Systems Epoxy
www.westsystem.com
International UV inhibiting Varnish
www.marinesuperstore.com/wood...
Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
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Music:
Jenny’s Theme By Audionautix
World war blues By Mini Vandals
Now then.......Britain's Got Talent or something educational.
It's U tube every time.
Well done Simon.
Watching a craftsman is so entertaining. 😎☯️🌱
The whole day long I laugh with the song,
and paddle me own canoe,
so love everybody, trust only the few
as the world I go travelling through.
And never sit down with a tear and a frown,
but paddle your own canoe,
I rise with the lark, from daylight to dark,
I do what I have to do ! 🛶
Richard ⛺️Indoors ! 👌
I love that 😁
One of these days I hope to build a Cedar Strip Canoe and hope to add two paddles to the process. I've appreciated your skill and heart in making these two. Thank you.
I’ve just watched a master craftsman plying his trade. Absolutely brilliant Simon. Best 34 minutes I’ve spent in a long time.
Thank you Tony!
I have no interest in paddles or woodworking...... But I have to admit, I found that strangely therapeutic. Watching a person who is good at their craft is so enjoyable. Thank you.
Just a tip..... use a banana shaped piece of 1"thick wood and staple across the 'open' side a strip of emery cloth tape. Brilliant for sanding round a curve. Mike
i just cant believe someone put a dislike, philistine ! Simon you are a true artist and a grafter :D
That's because they are a-holes
I dont understand why some people use the term 'philistine' in some derogatory manner. It clearly refers to the Palestinian people and as such may be considered racist.
@@lordwessex9553 you seem woke!
You live your life and let everyone get on with theirs
not everyone is a PC Robot
@@lordwessex9553 I beg to differ, Philistine with a capital P refers to the people, small p refers to to an indifference to artistic talent, i have no hostile intentions toward anybody except perhaps those that throw accusations of racism around where there isn't any .
@@meisterbisto x
Glad to see you back Simon we need more of you and Andy
The hard work and planning that you put into all your projects is something that shows in the end result, Simon. You are a true craftsman.
Great work, as always.
Take care.
Wow just wow. Time, patience, and pride in your work, every right to be pleased, thanks for taking us through it
Love your paddles. Just about to spruce up 2 I bought on ebay and your video has been very helpful. Thanks for posting.
I liked it a lot and I learned a great deal.
Simon, it truly is a pleasure to watch an English Craftsman at his work. Beautiful paddles!
Excellent tips and inspiration for restoring a paddle where the blade had rotted due to water ingress. Thanks a lot Simon!
I will never make a canoe paddle but I thoroughly enjoy watch a master craftsman doing what he loves to do. Thank you for this.
That sure is a whole lot of effort just to get some wood shavings for starting a fire. 😋😉😁
Lovely craftsmanship, just as with other things you've shown us.
Beat me 👍🏻
Hahaha - I’ve certainly got plenty of that now!! 😉👍🔥
I'll have you know I'm exceedingly good at making smaller pieces of wood out of larger ones. I've got a whole trash bin full to prove it! ; D
Superb job ! Well above my skillset and patience level
Awesome Job Simon. They look fabulous and I'm sure Ginge'll be thrilled.
Hei Simon, I get up my hat for you ! Nothing else from an italian living in Brasil .
Just like your canoe, truly beautiful.
Bit of a fan of your videos anyhow but this was a real joy to watch. Thanks Simon
Fantastic video with loads of tips and information. Thank you for showing us how.
Nice work. I make paddles for tribal canoe journeys in the pnw. Just a tip from someone who has paddled hundreds of miles with my own paddles, drill out and dowel laterally through your handle where you grip. Those handle ears will break off with all that vertical grain over time. It hurts like breaking a bone when you've made it yourself.
Truly stunning. Works of art.
...and a wizard's staff has a knob on the end! Other drinking songs are available.
Fine work as always Simon. A treat to watch.
Best wishes
Al
😂😂😂 Cheers Al!
Nice work Simon, a good blade is a joy to paddle with.
Great great great craftsmanship.!!!!
What beautiful looking paddles!
Thank you very much Simon. I found the video very interesting and learned a lot.
Great video on paddle making nice one Simon awesome video you have a amazing work shop your and Andy's channel is awesome.
Hey dude
I can wait to christen the paddle in those Norfolk waters ..thank you so much mate I’m absolutely blown away 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mate, that is absolutely my pleasure! The least I could do after all you’ve done! Looking forward to another paddle soon!
Nice, easy to watch and informative video... Thanks very much..
Hi!! I want to tell you how much I enjoy your channel! Thank you from Upstate NY!
Thank you Kathleen 👍
I just LOVE your channel bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic I’m no craftsman but I’m gonna try make my own paddle
Amazing job! Thanks for sharing
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What a very talented man awesome craftmans ship
Fantastic video! Narration is both interactive and informative. Watching you craft the paddle with such skill is an absolute joy to watch.
On your next paddle try only using oil on the handle and shaft and varnish or epoxy on the blade. An oiled shaft and handle won't give you that hand burn after a few hours in the canoe. Very nice work. Like the flex!
Agreed!
Fantastic job Simon. Looking forward to seeing them in the water.
Please let us know when you are using them on any future video of you paddling your homemade canoe. You give so much pleasure to your viewers with your superb videos. Thank you, Simon.
Fantastic work simon. They came out great!
I love the way you say, any one can do this without the machine tools you use, its not the tools that are needed or not, its the skill and I don't think many have the level of skill you have. Great vid and paddles.
You can be justifiably proud there, Sis. Well done!
Thanks bro!
My thought process- nice workshop. Ooh band saw nice one too. Ooh axminster dust extraction and large disc sander. Knows how to sharpen a plane iron. Hang on Lie Nielson? Must be a professional! Sure enough... and it shows in the results. Top notch. I dont recall seeing a ball grip paddle before so that was interesting too. Great video. Thanks.
Heck of a lot of work! Nice job.
Absolutely brilliant really interesting and informative 👍 thanks 👍👍
Wonderful.... I loved the video and process👌 Thank you😎
I couldn’t have hoped to see such an interesting video....quite so well executed. How did I not know that was lacking in my knowledge. I love your craftsmanship Simon. What a credit to yourself. Well done.😄😷🙂
Thank you!
Totally mesmerising! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍺
great video, more of the same please. using your wood working skills to make bushcraft items, with work shop tools
It's such a pleasure to watch you work on a project you enjoy. I love learning how all the steps, to the process, contribute to a thing of such beauty; like these two paddles. Thank you.
Good stuff as always, right on.
Soooo weird. I was looking for a video like this just yesterday. Maaad. I love it.
👍👍👍
What a man Simon, Jack of all trades & a master of them all .... 👏🏻👏🏻
I've been thinking about the canoe on some of the trips, and having it fiberglass makes so much sense. So enjoyable to watch a craftsman at work! I would love more videos like this! And to dislikes? Come on... If you don't like it, find something else. A craftsman who also makes great videos, what's not to like?
Beautiful! Wow! I may see some boat making after all....... maybe? Thanks
Maybe one day! 😁
Thankyou for all you're hard work , happy holidays, take care.
Awesome!!!
I'm going to attempt the Beau Miles 24 hour paddle.
They look beautiful .
Very interesting .
Absolutly fck Great. Can watch your vids hours over hours. Reseptfully handcraft and fantastic Entertainment. Thnx!!!
Well what can I say, I am in Oar of your Craftmanship 😉
Hahaha - I like what you did there! 😂👍
Wow the golden hand
It's GREAT to see someone taking so much pride in their work. Wonderful job. Very cool looking paddles. They should work beautifully.
Absolutely brilliant work! So enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
What a pleasure to watch this video.
Such a quality channel you've created Simon. The otter tail paddle looked great and good for the broads I bet.
Thank you! I hope so - looking forward to trying it out. 👍
Absolutely fantastic, an incredible process and end result.
Very therapeutic to watch. Thanks Simon
You are such a gifted craftsman!! More carpentry videos will be much appreciated.
Loved this episode...a winter project to give me dreams of spring water...well done.
You've created so much really unique and custom gear. I'd say better than the best commercial offerings. Hats off to you and all of your accomplishments. Great viewing!
Thanks mate! 😁
Beautiful job Simon as your work usually is, thanks for sharing
Fantastic. A pleasure to watch a craftsman👍
Stunning
Bloody smart, I love both paddles, great video Simon.
what a bloody nice job.
Wow. Those are gorgeous! Beautiful job, Simon.
Very nice looking paddles! I make my paddles from solid piece of wood (spruce) and only use linseed oil for preservation (which require top-up's now and then). Fibre glass and epoxy prolongs the life of the blade but I find it a messy business applying it. I use an axe, for the rough shaping, my Canadian croocked knife, a plane and wood carving knifes from Mora and sandpaper. I need to get one of those small spokeshaves though.
Yeap, same here, finish with linseed oil, no fibreglass, epoxy required really. Once you put epoxy on, varnish is a must to prevent UV from destroying it over time. Costly & unnecessary IMHO. Paddles are plenty strong without. Linseed oil is cheap & can be touched up any time. Also not as slippy when wet as varnish. For abrasion protection I apply a thin band of thickened epoxy to the tip of the blade.
Simon your a awesome craftsman. Im putting my order in for a paddle.
Thank you so much for your contribution. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Five stars and a well deserved high-five!
beautiful workmanship...
My dad loves you
Awesome I love all the make it videos well done Simon
Beautifully crafted oars there Simon thankyou! :)
Excellent work, thank you
A super video, and very nice paddles. I preferred to oil mine when I made it but I just prefer the feel on the shaft and grip when they are oiled. I take a plastic bladed paddle for the shallow stuff so it's not so critical to worry about protecting the blade.
You've got a nice workshop for working in.
Thank you! To be honest, they’re a bit shiny for me, I think I’m going to bring them down to a soft satin finish with some wire wool. 👍
Oil on the grip, at least, is certainly better on the hands.
Beautiful work!
Great stuff. Much respect to your skills.
Such a great carpenter. Hope to be this good one day. Thank you for making these videos.
Beautifully done, and the sound track is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.
Oh they are so beautiful! What a wonderful gift as well. I look forward to you using yours the first time.
Ginge is a lucky man . They look absolutely fantastic Simon . 👍👍👏
OK! So I'm impressed! Love to watch you be so creative and knowledgeable. skillful hands... Thanks and ATB!
Quality work 👏👏👏
Absolutely beautiful workmanship. Very enjoyable to watch.
Hey man, great work. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for the loads of tips you gave. Wish you all the best!
Wow this was fantastic to watch. What a great shop. Really nice to see your lay out lines. Makes the process make sense.
Thanks
Nice old style wood stove nice and toasty and warm. Reminds me when I was a kid.
Never saw a paddle with a ball grip like that, looks very interesting.