Very cool -- I think the bent lamination looks better than the scarfed shaft and must be a good deal stronger. Of course if you went with REAL paddle, and by that I mean the narrow-bladed native style, you wouldn't have to bother with all that work in feathering;-) I may try making a Greenland-style paddle with 'glass blades.

Dean

> Howdy all, I recently borrowed a friend's digital camera (went crazy) and
> took a few (too many) pics. I updated my paddle-building site and added
> the photos (hopefully in the right places) to the text that I've had
> there.

> I also have photos and descriptions of making bilge pumps, drytops,
> compass mounts, decorating the boat with veneer, and glass custom seats
> all coming up!

> ....stay tuned! ;)

> Shawn