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Re: A simpler option...
By:Jamie Smith
Date: 11/19/2002, 1:49 pm
In Response To: A simpler option... (Brian Nystrom)

: ...is to coat the tips in epoxy. It works great, reduces splitting and it's
: easy to add more as it wears. I've done this on most of my paddles. I
: usually laminate a few thin strips of 'glass or Dynel to the edge of the
: tip as well. If you want the traditional bone-tip appearance, tint the
: epoxy white after the first coat.

I think I'll do that with my paddle, and I may even do it with my wife's... but I want hers to be as fancy as I can make it...

Jamie

Messages In This Thread

Material: Paddle woods?
Jamie Smith -- 11/17/2002, 8:36 pm
Re: Material: Paddle woods?
Brian Nystrom -- 11/18/2002, 2:14 pm
Re: Material: Paddle woods?
Jamie Smith -- 11/18/2002, 7:41 pm
A simpler option...
Brian Nystrom -- 11/19/2002, 12:43 pm
Re: A simpler option...
Jamie Smith -- 11/19/2002, 1:49 pm