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Paddle patterns

Discussion in 'Paddles and Paddle Making' started by Craig Johnson, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. Craig Johnson

    Craig Johnson LOVES Wooden Canoes

    Can anyone recommend a source for paddle patterns.
    Thanks. Craig
     
    Craig Johnson, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. pklonowski

    pklonowski Unrepentant Canoeist

    pklonowski, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. Murat V

    Murat V LOVES Wooden Canoes

    If you know the rough paddle shape you're interested in, Graham Warren sells individual digital plans for each of his used designs. He's based in the UK...

    Link is here
     
    Murat V, Jul 19, 2011
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  4. Douglas Ingram

    Douglas Ingram Red River Canoe & Paddle

    There are an endless variety of shapes to use. Traditional touring paddle blades typically fall within a 6" wide by 27" LOA (tip to throat) range. Stay within those parameters and you'll have a nice blade. Make some more paddles before you start getting more specialized as function will dictate form.

    Draw out the shape that is in your mind's eye, refine it till its sweet, then fold it in half lengthwise and and use one half as your pattern.
     
    Douglas Ingram, Aug 14, 2011
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