Re: Birch canoe paddle/ tested it out /pics

[stickbender]

     Jesse, If I remember right, Birch was one of the woods preferred for paddles, because it was light, and fairly tough, to handle rocks, and such.  Other woods were used also, depending what was available in the area.  Different tribes used different styles of blades, and paddle size.  Nice job.  If you leave the top of the handle thick, and rounded it will give you a more comfortable grip.  My opinion anyway.  But again, very nice.  I like the Sand Hill Crane.

                                                                       Wayne

[DanaM]

Looks like ya had fun Jesse but now ya need a new canoe, sell ya mine for $800

[huntertrapper]

right on man. looks good

[skyarrow]

looks great you did a great job on it. and they are fun to make i made a set of oars for my row boat a few years back took all weekend but it was worth it. keep up the good work ttyl


sterling

[John K]

Looks like a great day in the Northwoods ! But where is the picture of the hole in the canoe ??

[Jesse]

Thanks again. It was great to get out on some moving water after winter. 
Wayne Ill take your advice on the handle for the next one. This one seems comfortable but there is always room to improve. Good to know birch was used by the natives for paddles.
John I didnt take a picture of the hole but I might take one today if I remember Its not much to see. about the size of a nickel or a quarter maybe.