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Re: WoodenBoat, Aug. '99
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 11/9/1999, 10:26 pm
In Response To: Re: See WoodenBoat (Don Beale)

> A recent issue of WoodenBoat (the last one, or the one before that) had an
> excellent article on making rounded spars or oar shafts. Basically, a
> strip with a 90 degree vee cut in one side. Eight of these join together
> into an octagon, which is very strong and light when glued up. I did two
> 8' oar shafts (and put them aside for spring) which are a lot lighter than
> spruce, and stiffer. The formula is in the article for different
> diameters. They can be tapered at the ends with an angle jig, too. It's a
> really good article. Eventually I'll try a kayak paddle, but if someone
> else beats me to it I'll understand.

It's in the August '99 issue. The shaft is very light and strong. I've built a 6" long 1" diameter shaft as a prototye. It is easy to build and should be stronger and lighter than a solid shaft. You can also make it oval shaped and gain more strength. I have a plan for making one that is feathered an oval without splicing. Expect more news on this in the spring.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

Light paddles
Stan Woronko -- 11/9/1999, 1:49 pm
Re: Light paddles
Hank -- 11/9/1999, 11:07 pm
Re: Light paddles
Jeff DeJongh -- 11/10/1999, 6:42 pm
Re: Light paddles
Chris Luneski -- 11/9/1999, 8:36 pm
Re: Light paddles
Monte Rhodes -- 11/9/1999, 5:43 pm
Re: Light paddles
Don Beale -- 11/9/1999, 4:14 pm
Re: Light paddles
Shawn Baker -- 11/9/1999, 4:04 pm
Hollow Tube Query
mike allen -- 11/9/1999, 5:33 pm
Captain, we have a core meltdown in the drive
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/10/1999, 5:05 am
Re: Captain, we have a core meltdown in the drive
Rehd -- 11/10/1999, 6:07 pm
Help Scotty!- the warp tubes are warping!
mike allen -- 11/10/1999, 12:59 pm
Hollow crank shaft thoughts
Ed Valley -- 11/10/1999, 3:28 pm
Was that your troop in Boy's Life?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/11/1999, 6:01 am
some more Hollow crank shaft thoughts
mike allen -- 11/10/1999, 4:24 pm
crank crank crank
Ed Valley -- 11/11/1999, 3:30 pm
Re: Hollow Tube Query
Preston Seu -- 11/10/1999, 12:51 am
Re: See WoodenBoat
Don Beale -- 11/9/1999, 6:27 pm
Re: WoodenBoat, Aug. '99
Mike Hanks -- 11/9/1999, 10:26 pm
Re: Hollow Tube Query
Dean Trexel -- 11/9/1999, 5:46 pm
Re: Hollow Tube Query
mike allen -- 11/9/1999, 5:57 pm
Re: Hollow Tube Query
Randy Knauff -- 11/10/1999, 1:18 am
Pls tell us more!
mike allen -- 11/10/1999, 2:06 pm
Re: Pls tell us more!
Randy Knauff -- 11/11/1999, 5:14 pm
Re: Hollow Tube Query
Gary Toffelmire -- 11/10/1999, 12:13 am
A Light Bulb Went On ...(hehehe)
mike allen -- 11/9/1999, 6:16 pm
a bit dimmer
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/10/1999, 3:43 am
Re: No Merry Xmas Paddle :(
Rehd -- 11/9/1999, 11:54 pm
Re: No Merry Xmas Paddle :(
mike allen -- 11/10/1999, 2:00 pm
Re: No Merry Xmas Paddle :(
Rehd -- 11/10/1999, 5:40 pm
Re: A Light Bulb Went On ...(hehehe)
Dale Frolander -- 11/9/1999, 10:08 pm