I’m definitely not an expert in such things. However I’d give it a go, if it doesn’t work it can easily be snipped off and a different cord used. Go for it and let me know!
@@outdoorinstruction I don't personally need it right now, and was just kind of thinking of other materials .. But if I can successfully finish my very first BB Canoe I might try it.
I’ve used 2mm climbing accessories cordage here, it’s high quality thread. I used 3mm on my white water paddle. My instincts say leather would not take the physical abuse in water and would degrade quickly. But it would not hurt to try.
Not sure I’d like that. I tend to grip my paddle there. My single billet antique Old Town paddles don’t seem to get marked up just above the blade even though my canoes are aluminum Grummans. Don’t solo paddle much.
There is the option of twisting the pliers the other way, just protect the paddle from the metal. It might be interesting to know the video is over four years old and that paddle and red lacing is still very very tight and strong.
Nice work.
I am far too lazy to do that but it is nice.
You have the canoe on edge so you obviously know what you are doing ;)
Thanks for the kind words
Interesting idea, and one could use other materials for the lashing if wanted.
I’m not sure what other material would work, but it doesn’t hurt to try them out.
@@outdoorinstruction you could probably use rawhide for example, let it dry and put some kind of protective coating on.
I’m definitely not an expert in such things. However I’d give it a go, if it doesn’t work it can easily be snipped off and a different cord used. Go for it and let me know!
@@outdoorinstruction I don't personally need it right now, and was just kind of thinking of other materials .. But if I can successfully finish my very first BB Canoe I might try it.
Is there a certain type of string o use? What about flat leather lacing? Would that work?
I’ve used 2mm climbing accessories cordage here, it’s high quality thread. I used 3mm on my white water paddle. My instincts say leather would not take the physical abuse in water and would degrade quickly. But it would not hurt to try.
Choose which side is going to be the power face. Oh dear.
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Not sure I’d like that. I tend to grip my paddle there. My single billet antique Old Town paddles don’t seem to get marked up just above the blade even though my canoes are aluminum Grummans. Don’t solo paddle much.
maybe you sit lower to the water in a loaded tandem canoe and dont need the length of paddle?
No Thanks..... the front two loops no longer tight by twisting the plyers against their faces
There is the option of twisting the pliers the other way, just protect the paddle from the metal. It might be interesting to know the video is over four years old and that paddle and red lacing is still very very tight and strong.