: I paddled with a Greenland paddle in the past, but I enjoy using a
: feathered Euro more (60 degrees usually, but I'm switching back
: to 45 for fun this spring).

It used to be 90 degrees or else. Now the discerning are going to 45 or less.

: I still pick up a Greenland now and
: then, but it's usually just for rolling.

I've heard of others "learning" a new roll with a GP and then finding out how to do it with their Euro or wing.

: with the new jig takes much less work.

My contention, if you are going to make more than one (of anything) make a jig.

: So many cool ways to build kayaking gear.

Saves going out and getting wet.... you mean you go out and use it!!!! :-) I often get asked to run the Gadgets session at forums. A few of the ideas are
on the KASK's web site. Admittedly not all my own ideas, borrow when and where ever. Sometimes even remember where from and acknowledge the originator.

http://www.kask.org.nz/do-it-yourself

As for petrol, about $8 US a gallon here too, remembering you (USA) have small gallons and we have small dollars. Just over $2NZ a litre here. I use LPG $1.3 a litre or a bicycle for round the village.

Alex