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Re: Paddle Question *LINK*
By:Tom Yost
Date: 3/14/2003, 5:03 pm
In Response To: Paddle Question (Brian Ervin)

: In the pic of your combi-double folder there is what appears to be a GP that
: is "broken down" into 2 ( or 3) parts. I was thinking about
: something similar and was wondering how yours works.

: Also, do you have plans or intend to maybe publish a book on your building
: technique/process? I have admired your folders since the 1st post I saw,
: especially after viewing your site and reading about how much they weigh.
: Very impressive. Keep up the good work.

Brian,

The paddle is made as a one piece, then cut off in the center. The oval
shaft is then rounded near the center to accept a fiberglass paddle shaft
section. A small piece of plastic tape keeps the shaft from rotating.
The LINK below shows one done this way. I've used this type breakdown
for years and they have held up fine.

The paddle is an Aleut design with flat power face, but without the rib.
Normally, I use a clear finish, but this one is "plum" to match my wife's
Feathercraft.

Thanks. No plans for a book at this time. I just can't sit still long enough
to do it.

Tom

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: "Symetrik" Folding Frame *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/14/2003, 12:59 pm
Great work Tom
Pete Notman -- 3/17/2003, 4:27 am
Re: Great work Tom *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 3/17/2003, 11:26 am
Re: West Coast
Mike Hanks -- 3/16/2003, 9:33 am
Re: West Coast
Tom Yost -- 3/17/2003, 9:10 am
Going to R2K3?
grant -- 3/15/2003, 9:52 am
Re: Going to R2K3?
Tom Yost -- 3/16/2003, 9:14 am
Re: R2K3 and Materials Acquisition
Chip Sandresky -- 3/17/2003, 1:18 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: "Symetrik" Folding Frame
Eric -- 3/14/2003, 6:11 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: "Symetrik" Folding Frame
Tom Yost -- 3/14/2003, 10:06 pm
Very nice
Dan Ruff -- 3/14/2003, 5:21 pm
Re: Very nice
Tom Yost -- 3/14/2003, 9:17 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: "Symetrik" Folding Frame
Malcolm Schweizer -- 3/14/2003, 1:39 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: "Symetrik" Folding Frame *LINK*
Tom Yost -- 3/14/2003, 2:32 pm
Paddle Question
Brian Ervin -- 3/14/2003, 3:50 pm
Re: Paddle Question *LINK*
Tom Yost -- 3/14/2003, 5:03 pm