I did see that. And I figured, according to thier formula, that 1/4 x 3/4 strips would give a 1-1/2" shaft. I am a little unsure how to blend it into the blade though. If you were to taper it at each end, and then laminate tapered strips for the blade it might work pretty well. I think it would be quite lightweight. My spokeshave must either be cheap or dull, or a combination. It doesnt work all that well.

> did any of you see the recent WoodenBoat article on making hollow spars ?
> why couldn't that method be used for paddle shafts ? anyone tried it yet ?
> on smoothing the shaft, they said they sometines used a sanding belt
> turned inside-out. the fastest way I found to round a shaft was a small
> spoke shave.