Bent shaft canoe paddle making book

The angle of bend varies anywhere from 15 degrees down to 8 degrees the most common being 14. Sep 11, 2018 so there is 2 different types of shafts on a canoe paddle. Sawdust and shavings despite the growing interest in making paddles and canoes, it can be difficult to find reliable information on that craft except for this book. Aug 25, 2011 for the shaft, the old shoeshine method works great. If your making a striaght shaft paddle skip this section. The ultralight and highly maneuverable paddle becomes an extension of your body. Regardless of the model of straight or bent shaft paddle you have selected, the overall length should be determined by the shaft length from the top of the grip to the throat of the paddle. He also explains that it is not good for all types of canoeing.

With a bent shaft design canted to an 11degree angle and beautiful fiber reinforced wood construction, this paddle is as beautiful as it is functional. Just about anyone can custom craft their own canoe paddle using this book as a. The shape of a shaft is either round or elliptical. And whilst i dont discuss asymmetric or bent shaft blades in particular, the lessons herein are broadly. It gives you a very efficient, straightahead paddle stroke, meaning less fatigue during allday and multiday trips.

The authors give good instructions on paddle making and with the assurance that making a bentshaft paddle is really no more difficult than making a conventional laminated paddle. This design includes a ridge that runs from the shaft into the blade, adding strength to the blade while keeping it light. An alternative to a completely straight shaft along the entire length of the paddle is a bend in the shaft where the normal hand position lies. Bentshaft paddles allow the canoe blade to be kept vertical for a longer portion of the stroke, which is where the available power is greatest. The 5 12 wide beavertail styled blade is well suited to smaller paddlers and the average weight of 15 oz.

Tools, forms, wood, epoxy, fiberglass and more are covered. Bent shaft paddles have a kinked section that positions hands at a more comfortable angle during the power portion of a stroke, which minimizes discomfort and fatigue in your joints. All that can be found in my book canoe and kayak building the light and easy way. Straight shafts are of the most used paddles in canoeing. After the glue dries overnight, the clamps are taken off, excess glue removed and the shaft trimmed to width 1 116. How to properly use a bentshaft canoe paddle video. The shape of bent shaft paddles generates powerful strokes but makes most maneuvering strokes and steering more difficult. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle is the first of three books on paddle making, and like all the other firsts, remains a ground breaking eye opening effort and entry into the fast moving and evolving indie publishing world.

Aug 26, 2015 learn to make a traditional solid wood canoe paddle, a tool that travelers in these parts have been making and using for hundreds of years. However, ive never cared about how fast i go while out there. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle is all about the materials, tools, and attitude a paddle maker needs to build their own paddle. Canoe paddles are traditionally built with a straight shaft, but since the 1970s they are also available with a bent shaft, and even more recently, with a doublebent shaft.

Bent shaft paddles need to be strong, particularly where the shaft joins the blade. Keep in mind that bent shaft paddles are generally four inches shorter than. Double bent shafts place less pressure on the shoulder and upper. Although our ultimate performance paddles are far and away our best paddling, their unique design characteristics and materials do not make them our most impact resistant. Plus it never hurts to have a spare paddle in the canoe just in case. Jan 27, 2014 how to use a bent shaft paddle from bwcacast. If you have more questions, please call our wisconsinbased customer service team at 7157553405. Bent shaft canoe paddles allow for a more efficient paddle stroke.

Nice old vintage 59 navajo brand wood canoeing fishing paddle. A 12 degree bent shaft is a perfectly balanced paddle that will allow your top and bottom arms to work equally. Grey owl paddles bent shaft paddle overview and sizing. A bent shaft paddle is simply that, the shaft is bent forward at the point where the blade and shaft meet. Bent shaft paddles allow the canoe blade to be kept vertical for a longer portion of the stroke, which is where the available power is greatest. Blade, shaft, and grip are sized for smaller hands and are built for balance. Your kayaking paddle will be in your hands the entire time youre on the water, so picking the right one is critical. A complete guide to making your own by graham warren, david gidmark. You can find them with flat blade, with concave blade, with, or without reinforce on the bottom edge, with straight or bent shaft. The bent shaft enables more effcient power strokes because the blade stays vertical in the water. Gooding of wisconsin stepped into the breach in 1981 with a patent no.

Bent shaft canoe paddles, bent canoe paddle, virginia. For more on sizing a bentshaft paddle properly, check out our sizing guide. Double bent shafts place less pressure on the shoulder and upper body. How to build a traditional canoe paddle aldo varotto. You can find wood, carbon, alluminium and plastic ones. Cabinet scrapers work well too, so if youre making a hardwood paddle, go for it. More posts for you how to properly use a bentshaft canoe paddle video. They are great on rivers, lakes and whitewater and due to their design they allow for better bracing strokes and manoeuvring. With a bent paddle, the water is pushed nearly straight back. The tapered oval carbon shaft and the all new, ultralight ergo wooden grip lock into your hands for complete confident control and power.

Regardless of how you paddle, the efficiency of bent blades beats straight shafts handsdown. Instructions for the diy paddle maker by jeff bach 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A complete guide to making your own, longtime canoeist and woodworker graham warren provides detailed information and guidance to make a canoe paddle that will be used with confidence and cherished for generations. A complete guide to making your own the methods described are both thorough and straight forward. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle ebook by jeff bach. Theres less twisting of the shaft and your hand during the stroke so carpaltunnel and tenniselbow aches are minimized. Straight paddles favor your top arm power and dont have the proper angle coming through the water as the bent shafts do. Canoe paddles mitchell bending branches werner wenonah. Elliptical shafts have the advantages of being more comfortable and indicating the paddles orientation simply by touch. For kayak paddles marketed to adults, the total surface area of the paddle blades does not vary much from one sea kayak paddle to the next for example, a werner shuna has 610 sq.

All canoe paddles are made of lightweight materials so they dont weigh you down when youre paddling for some time. The shaft is normally straight but in some cases a crank is added with the aim of making the paddle more comfortable and reducing the strain on the wrist. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle is all about the very enjoyable process of making your own paddle. Place your hands properly on the shaft your lower hand should be placed one handwidth up from the neck of the shaft where the. Home making a bent shaft canoe paddle gluing shaft. Because the kayak paddle is not supported by the boat, paddles made of lighter materials are desired. Bent shaft canoe paddle, bending branches, sawyer, wenonah. The monona fiberglass paddle is made from recycled fibrlite and has a palm leverlock system that allows 48. Making a bentshaft canoe paddle the thought of making a canoe recently became a reality. It has plans for nine goodlooking paddles, including a bentshaft paddle, which. Chapter eleven paddle plans key paddle dimensions traditional beavertail ottertail voyageur algonquin sugar island whitewater paddle sugar islet bent shaft paddle doubleblade paddle childs beavertail paddles for children patterns for grip templates scalloped guide grip tip and throat templates. Canoe paddle sizing get the right fit camp kayak canoe.

It covers every single aspect of canoe paddle building. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle is a book that walks the reader through a paddle making project. One piece carbon fiber bent shaft outrigger canoe paddle oc paddle. The team sawyer race canoe paddle is in a class of its own. Oceanmotion fiberglass shaft kayak paddle 210, 220, 230, 240cm. Anyone with a basic understanding of woodworking can follow this book and produce canoe paddles to suit any type of paddling. We tested on a wisconsin dells to portage canoe trip. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle on apple books. The shaft is bent or cranked to minimize the amount of wrist flex during the forward stroke. The striking ccg cedar, carbon fiber and fiberglass blade grabs and slips through the water at your command. One of the pieces of that was writing a book about paddle making.

Making a canoe paddle choosing a design ashes still water boats. Here is a stepbystep guide on how to find a 15 degree angle with nothing but a ruler and a straight edge. These paddles are ideal for racing but can be fun for recreational use as well. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle black and white. The larger the angle, the more efficient the paddle. Making a bent shaft canoe paddle how to make a wooden. The surprisingly interesting history of the bentshaft paddle. Dec 04, 2019 laminated wood bent shaft canoe paddle kits. Junior canoe paddle the junior is a real canoe paddle, not a toy, sized proportionately for younger paddlers. First published more than a decade ago and having sold this book combines practical woodworking technique with practical canoe use experience. Dec 09, 2009 12 homemade bent shaft canoe paddles that i made in my now super dusty basecement from reclaimed wood didnt make just one. Most will use a bent shaft canoe paddle for cruising paddling on open waters where the angle of the blade can improve paddling efficiency. For bent shaft paddles, take around 2 inches off this estimate.

Sawyer paddles and oars world renowned wood oar and paddle manufacturer, providing whitewater rafting and drift boat oars along with touring kayak, canoe and sup paddles. This is a huge advantage if you paddle a solo canoe for hours at a time. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Fiberglass, fiberglass fibrlite if you prefer the hit and switch method of paddling, then a bent shaft paddle is for you. The shaft laminates are bent around the form, which has a 14 bend. Look to our premium paddles for the highest impact resistance. They usually come in weights between 18 to 24 ounces 0. The point of the bent shaft is to maximize the amount of stroke for which the paddle is vertical through the stroke. Your beavertail and the ottertail paddles are smaller than the ones shown in this book canoe paddles. Those who have read a book or two will suggest the following method. A canoe instructor i once paddled with is a faithful user of the bent shaft. As for the newage bent shaft paddle, some canoeists love it, and some absolutely loathe the design. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust.

The book is thoroughly illustrated with photographs, line drawings and plans with measurements for. With 10 inches of adjustability you can go solo, paddle stern or bow, and if you can let go of it long enough, share it with family and friends. The shaft shape can be either round, oval, or a combination of both. The information here is an expansion of the paddle making chapter.

Despite the growing interest in making paddles and canoes, it can be difficult to find reliable information on that craft except for this book. Shaft the shaft length can be bent for ease of use on multiday journeys, or straight for maximum speed and maneuverability. This sandbar is about a one hour float downstream from sauk city and is across from ferry bluff. Most of you wont have a protractor laying around but dont worry, you wont need one to make the correct angle. Determining the paddle length standing height is not an accurate way to size a canoe paddle. Look to werner for your canoe paddle or guide stick for our combination of bomber reliability and performance. This is a project well within reach of anyone looking for a diy project that keeps them close to canoeing. Choose our bomber carbon neutral bent shaft in standard diameter or small diameter. Assembling a laminated shaft, using a form to add the bend to the shaft, adding blade pieces to the shaft, and designing a handle are the main topics along with a host of other. Bent shafts clear the bow of the canoe easier when switching sides as the blade is angled upward. Theres a special place on the shore of lake superior, in grand marais, minnesota, that combines the loves of handmade crafts, the outdoors and northern traditions. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle black and. Because you sit while boating, the best way to choose a paddle length is to sit either in a canoe or on the. A bent shaft canoe paddle is a great choice to use on calmer water, especially on long expeditions.

Crank shaft kayak paddle crank shaft paddles have a bend in either side of the paddle to provide you with an ergonomic fit, reducing stress on vulnerable areas in the forearm and wrist. If youre changing from a straight shaft paddle to a bent shaft paddle, plan on a day on the water to adjust your stroke technique. One of advantage of making your own paddle is that you can optimize it for your exact size and skill level. Making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle is all about the wood, materials, tools, and attitude you need to make your own paddle. Read making a bent shaft laminated canoe paddle instructions for the diy paddle maker by jeff bach available from rakuten kobo.

Around here every one uses a bent shaft like the paddle on the bottom in todds balance test. This book walks the reader through the setup, materials, tools, and the workflow to turn out your own wood canoe paddles. The bending makes them more efficient in a straight line, but less suitable for maneuvering in and when using fancy strokes. Canoe paddles are traditionally built with a straight shaft, but since the 1970s they are also available with a bent shaft, and even more recently, with a double bent shaft. An insight into the design and usage of various types of paddle, including bent shaft types. The people who are particularly proud often have fiberglass reinforcement further up the blade guide paddle i dont know if thats local lingo or. He does a good job of visually showing why you might choose a bent shaft paddle. A straight paddle lifts water at the end of the stroke, slowing the canoe. Have a bentshaft paddle ready to take on your next multiday trip. Jeff goes through the preparatory steps if you want to do your own ripping of the shaft strips and blade blanks.

Building of a custom bent shaft paddle using red cedar and alaskan yellow cedar. Paddling with a bent shaft is best described as more push down than pull back. The lower wisconsin river is a fine place on the planet. Laminating is all about using epoxy to join weak wood strips into amazingly strong paddle shafts and blades. The thought of making a canoe recently became a reality. Racing bent shaft canoe paddles designed with a bent shaft to provide power and paddling efficiency by using shorter strokes and increasing strokerates.

A comprehensive discussion on how to choose a canoe paddle. Once youve found the perfect kayak, your next decision will be to choose a kayak paddle. Making a laminated canoe paddle from salvaged wood duration. And being interested to see what all the fuss was about, i agreed to use one while out on the our trip together. Straight shaft traditional canoe paddles have straight shafts. In italy you can purchase many kinds of canadian caonoe paddles. I purchased graham warren and david gidmarks book, canoe paddles.

Having the right sized kayak paddle can make all the difference when paddling. With the same proprietary design as our eagle feather, this extraordinary paddle is the ultimate all around recreational model. Bent shafts are more used on flat water for paddling. Take your lovely paddle and get it wet to raise the grain.