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Consider using fiberglass instead of wood *PIC*
By:John Caldeira
Date: 2/17/2010, 4:47 pm
In Response To: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to attach tip) (John lasky)

You might consider adding a layer of fiberglass to the tips on a greenland paddle instead of adding hardwood. I find that adding a piece of 6-ounce fiberglass to the ends makes it extremely abrasion resistant. It also weighs less than adding hardwood tips.

The photo below shows the fiberglass before trimming at the masking tape edge. A little sanding after that and one fill coat.

John

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Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to attach tip)
John lasky -- 2/8/2010, 1:47 pm
Consider using fiberglass instead of wood *PIC*
John Caldeira -- 2/17/2010, 4:47 pm
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta
John lasky -- 2/9/2010, 8:57 am
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta
Bill Hamm -- 2/10/2010, 1:41 am
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta
Bill Hamm -- 2/10/2010, 1:39 am
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta
Kudzu -- 2/9/2010, 1:49 pm
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Kocho -- 2/17/2010, 3:40 pm
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Kudzu -- 2/17/2010, 7:40 pm
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta
Bill Hamm -- 2/9/2010, 12:34 am
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta *PIC*
Kurt Maurer -- 2/8/2010, 6:43 pm
Re: Paddle: greenland paddle (prefered way to atta
Kudzu -- 2/8/2010, 2:40 pm