Lightweight Kayak Paddle from a Reclaimed Wooden Board

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2 жыл бұрын

I needed a paddle for the kayak I'm building and I also needed a new video so that's this video and next I'll try and finish the kayak.
You can find Nick Schade's plans for a paddle here guillemot-kayaks.com/catalog
Also Nick has a series on making a paddle with much more detail than I've shown, you can find that here / watchv=fbg6vimbhtu&lis...
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@NickSchade 2 жыл бұрын

That yosegi is a great touch. Thanks for the links to my paddle making stuff.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Nick and thanks for sharing all your knowledge - it really is appreciated! :)

@johnsonhunglo1993 2 жыл бұрын

So Neil, it is 'Winter there'!!! It is Summer here in the States. Come next Spring, you will have to take us kayaking!!!!

@LostWhits 2 жыл бұрын

So much asymmetry in the blade design. But rotational symmetry over the whole paddle. Looks awesome.

@tonysutton6559 2 жыл бұрын

The sort of great paddle that a kayak like yours deserves. As a belt and braces man I would have been tempted to give the shaft a layer of fibreglass to reinforce the joint but you know what you're doing better than me.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Tony - I did think about it but apparently there's no need, Nick Schade says he's never had one break. :)

@The_Modeling_Underdog 2 жыл бұрын

At this point, I can almost picture Pask building his own vintage glider out of wood and fiberglass. Impressive craftmanship.

@JesperMakes 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Niel. Building boats and their appliances are some of the toughest stuff to build. Cheers from Denmark

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesper - I'm really enjoying these projects at the moment! :)

@ralphnorman4636 2 жыл бұрын

Thought provoking and educational, 45/50 years ago I nailed a board to a stick and paddled a log across the lake. I was proud of my accomplishments but your project shows how much more could be done.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

It got the job done though Ralph! :)

@ralphnorman4636 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaskMakes Fun also

@tummy_fritters 2 жыл бұрын

Something about this project really shows how a piece of wood can become anything. Lovely work.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody - I love using old boards and turning them into a finished product, it's pretty satisfying. :)

@TheSMEAC Жыл бұрын

One of the prettiest pieces you’ve made.

@sureshot311 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought I would be amazed at a kayak paddle. You've proved me wrong. It's gorgeous and I love the details you put into it.

@titosrevenger 2 жыл бұрын

Kayak paddle. Canoe paddles look much different.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - it really was a fun project to make. :)

@sureshot311 2 жыл бұрын

@@titosrevenger fixed. You may stand down now.

@christopherpleb8693 2 жыл бұрын

It’s satisfying how many times I just heard pask talk about his shaft. “It’s more satisfying than power carving my shaft” - pask 2022

@robgetzschman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the clamps failing on the glueup - it's nice to see an expert try a solution that fails every once in awhile, and to see how you pivoted back to the shrink wrap.

@simeon7450 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! And congrats on a million subscribers! I remember when this was a small channel. It is really your persistence in delivering quality content that got you here. well deserved.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Simeon! :)

@StormTillman Жыл бұрын

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@Vickie-Bligh 2 жыл бұрын

Woah. That was beautiful. A functional sculpture, Niel. The Yosegi was the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Vickie - glad you liked it! It's been a while since I used any Yosegi and this seemed to be a perfect opportunity. :)

@Vickie-Bligh 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaskMakes And Neil, sorry for the misspelling of your name. I just saw it.🙄

@EngineerMikeF 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding idea with the shrink wrap as a clamp! Maybe strip off segments of the shrink plastic so it's in narrow stripes for better glue drying/cure?

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

It really does a great job of applying even pressure but as you say it needs re-thinking. :)

@arnoldhmingsanga7279 2 жыл бұрын

Neil is a master of his craft. Neil is soooo talented, he can make anything he can even make children out of wood..😀😀

@GeorgeCooper_LoneWolf 2 жыл бұрын

As what you would call a weekend woodwork, myself it's a true pleasure watching a master at work. The Paddle looks so beautiful finished. 🚣‍♂️👍🚣‍♂️👍🚣‍♂️👍🚣‍♂️

@RobMods 2 жыл бұрын

I was nervous about the glad wrap. I believe you are on to the answer though. FWIW, in guitar repair, for regluing fretboards to necks, we often use tightly wrapped surgical tubing. Thanks again, for the marvelous content mate.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob and thanks for the tip, I'll definitely remember that one. The glad wrap actually does a great job of pulling the joint together but it also sealed everything up. :)

@BernardSandler 2 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous!!!! You have a beautiful craft and a simply lovely paddle. May you find yourself bobbing on still waters soon.

@JDKempton 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you hand carve the blades was extremely satisfying 👍

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - I definitely enjoyed carving them. :)

@gothamantiquities2595 Жыл бұрын

My man!!! You have been a joy to follow while recovery from surgery!!!

@wiggle_duck9063 2 жыл бұрын

The accents work beautifully with the unusual angles, making the whole paddle rather elegant. Good work!

@f.s.863 Жыл бұрын

Your skills are impressive and even if you say "something is not perfect", it is far better than anyone else could possibly do it better.

@katsbreez 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. And the inlays make it look so elegant.

@ianvicedomini2648 2 жыл бұрын

A super beautiful paddle there neil. Can't wait to see the finished kayak mate and see them on water doing their best. Great video Neil 👍🏻👍🏻

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Ian - hopefully I'll get the kayak finished soon! :)

@rickmoore 2 жыл бұрын

that trick with the weights and the flexible ruler is absolutely brilliant !!!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Rick - those lead weights are one the handiest things in the workshop. :)

@groreistad5234 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought I’d call a paddle beautiful, but I do now. It’s beautiful.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gro - glad you like it! :)

@WSmogpule 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful bits of woodwork I've ever seen!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! :)

@christopherbiomass7155 2 жыл бұрын

I knew I'd like the video when I clicked on it. I just didn't know I'd like it this much! Well done. I want one now!

@genghisbunny 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful result. So much nicer than a commercial paddle.

@tech99070 2 жыл бұрын

Looks sweet and along with the hand made kayak such a head turner, you must be so proud to take it out! Hey just for clarity, stretch wrap is what you used, shrink wrap is the stuff you put on windows or boats where you heat gun to make it shrink.

@johnsrabe 2 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for showing your mistakes along with your successful work. My jaw dropped when you made that veneer.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Angelino - I really should make some more Yosegi blocks with different patterns. :)

@nenaelliott8058 2 жыл бұрын

Just amazing. You should have your own television show. This was awesome

@aserta 2 жыл бұрын

I keep looking at it and think it's too thin, but then i stop and realize this is a paddle, not a batting bat. Goes to show how perfectly balanced these things are between looking just petite enough and being strong enough to work as paddles. Neat. Edit: Just noticed you passed one million! Congratulations, highly deserved milestone for one of the hardest working woodworkers on YT. Always a delight and a pleasure to see your videos pop in the subs.

@tpledger100 Жыл бұрын

That paddle is a work of art. You are a fine craftsman! Happy Paddling!

@grammybear4226 2 жыл бұрын

Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old Grammy from Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼

@messmills1660 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pask, just want to say, you're probably one of the best woodworkers on youtube in terms of skills and you have a great sense of esthetics. I've always enjoyed your videos but man, you should wear a mask during your sanding sessions, those fine sanding dust will take a toll on your lung at some points.

@titosrevenger 2 жыл бұрын

He almost always wears a tight fitting mask in his videos. Not sure why he didn't in this video, but he's generally very good at wearing the appropriate PPE.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I usually wear a powered respirator and I really should've done here too. I think I thought it would be ok as I was only hand sanding. :)

@lourias 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that Pask is PRETTY AWESOME! The explanations he gives are typically enough to encourage the novice to use novice skills...

@DickvanZanten 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaskMakes especially that red cedar is harmfll stuff, it has some components that even make the mould puke.

@jpkalishek4586 2 жыл бұрын

I just came across my shrink wrap roll with its handle covered in Titebond III from when I made a few Penobscot bows back in the late aughts. It was the kind with a cardboard tube and a slip on rubber handle you squeeze to manage tension, but the handle kept falling off, so it got tossed. The Paddle look brilliant!

@tophlaw4274 2 жыл бұрын

Always amazing how you transform a piece of old unloved wood into a functional work of art!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it really is enjoyable making something decent from an old board. :)

@tophlaw4274 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaskMakes it was truely a beautiful piece. Although you mentioned you were going to be using your paddle for leisurely rides, I'm curious though why you didn't reinforce the joint with glass matting (to keep it from splitting apart)... in case the urge to go white water kayaking bites you. ;)

@mikecolo2158 2 жыл бұрын

When the kayak is finished, you will riding in, and paddling with, stunning works of art. Fantastic as always.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike - hopefully I'll be finished soon and I can go for that paddle. :)

@negotiableaffections 2 жыл бұрын

Perfection*, as usual Neil. And the inlay looks superb too! (* for a given amount of perfection) lol

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Keith! :)

@wolfman2878 2 жыл бұрын

As always Neil, beautiful workmanship.

@corinkayaker 2 жыл бұрын

That is the most amazing paddle! I look forward to seeing it propel your kayak!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that but I'm definitely happy with it and I can't wait to put it to use! :)

@atchjs 2 жыл бұрын

The paddle I made was the one with the blades that look like feathers. It ended up looking great but because I’m a total novice and didn’t have proper tools, it was very difficult to put together. And I’m glad to see your scarf joint looked exactly like mine as you glued it.

@st170ish 2 жыл бұрын

Nah yeah best paddle I've ever seen bloke, nice work Pask.

@Zogg1281 2 жыл бұрын

That paddle is gorgeous. Looking forward to the final reveal of the finished kayak 😊👍👍👍👍👍

@sustainable7865 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work Pask. You seem to be the unique combination of a perfectionist with a set of matching skills AND a pragmatic/realistic way of approaching things. "How hard can it be?" "It's not perfect but it's finished, it works an it looks great". Keep up the good work!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! :)

@nobuckle40 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great Niel. Looking forward to the finished kayak.

@thepleyadian6559 2 жыл бұрын

Great, Great, Great Job!!! Your patience is infinite, like your talent. Congratulations Master!

@fynbo1007 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful paddle, love your creativity. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Carsten! :)

@bradleytuckwell4881 2 жыл бұрын

The knowledge I have gained from watching your channel is crazy. Your a natural with what you can do with wood and metal while staying humble is a beautiful trait to have.Thanks for sharing what you do and can’t wait to see this amazing kayak hit the water.

@c.a.g.1977 2 жыл бұрын

Right, now let's see you make a kayak and paddle out of scrapwood camphor laurel bits! Not to make it too hard on you, but just to hear that awesome intro again! "It's scrap, it's cr@p, it's firewood, but some of the wood is gooooood!!!"

@vksubra1953 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. I do not know any one who takes so much effort to make things functional and beautiful. Keep them coming. 🇮🇳

@Karleum 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'm a carver and learnt some great lessons, loved the fibre glass strengthening wood, well done sir

@williamlott7612 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Pask, well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA

@unolinea 2 жыл бұрын

You are great! There is always something new to learn from your videos! Keep up good work! Greetings from Serbia!

@onlineda1 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Neil. Mastery woodworking and finishing. I have to settle with my fibreglass paddle.

@salvatorecaramico7104 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the work being done by hand. Beautiful job! Loved the veneer application.

@Pirate-Pierre Жыл бұрын

Lovely, demonstration of great craftsmanship. Paired with brilliant voice over. Top work all round

@10FingersWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Love it. I love the accents you added to the paddles. Great job

@StephenBoyd21 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see some more of that Kayak, it looked amazing. Not that paddle looked half bad either :)

@MultigrainKevinOs 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out amazing, excellent work Pask! I can't wait to see it all out on the water. What a satisfying project that will last and be cherished for generations.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Kevin! :)

@AndiNewtonian Жыл бұрын

That is gorgeous! The veneer is just the right touch.

@corinkayaker Жыл бұрын

agreed!

@notsonominal 2 жыл бұрын

.. and here i thought Nick was a wizard with wood ..!

@jackdelancey248 2 жыл бұрын

As a retired cabinetmaker, and have watched you for quite a while, I am totally floored by this paddle. Worked with a cabinetmaker that made kayaks and paddles his were much more labor intensive. Used a different approach.

@robertbamford8266 2 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece accessory. It is much more suited to your Kumiko Kayak!I wondered about the veneer on the blade - until you started fiberglassing. Very useful observation about the shrink wrap affecting glue curing. I use the shrink wrap (called flat twine for whatever reason at the hardware store) for all kinds of irregular and delicate glue ups. I guess I have been lucky because I have also used cauls which elevate the wrap and let in air.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Robert! Maybe I could've put a series of sticks/dowels around the joint before shrink wrapping it, to let some air in. :)

@damienbrand9422 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work as always Neil!!

@paulojunio2763 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing! I believe that is the most beautiful paddle I have ever seen! Cheers from Brazil!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paulo! I reckon there would be nicer ones though! :)

@dragade101 2 жыл бұрын

Do wear a respirator rated for organics when you are making and working with most two part compounds. The SDS sheets for the particular product may highlight why you want to shield your lungs from the specific organic.

@VanDerPol 2 жыл бұрын

And somehow his skills still improve further and further... just amazing!

@genericuserid7283391 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! What a glow-up at the end. Absolutely love the fiber glassing process, so cool

@peterzeller5736 Жыл бұрын

The way he talks so matter of factly of what he's doing I wonder if he even realizes how impressive what he does truly is. Incredible!

@truck2stevo 2 жыл бұрын

Just brilliant Pask! Always enjoy your videos, especially the honesty when something fails or doesn’t go as planned. That’s very encouraging to the rest of us when our projects take a turn. Cheers!

@rodpotts2666 2 жыл бұрын

Always amazed at what you build!

@drewriemersma1943 2 жыл бұрын

You’re an incredible craftsman and your videos have helped me immensely in my workshop and given me the confidence to try new things. Thanks Neil!

@xylonguitars Жыл бұрын

Neil, this is one of the most beautiful objects that I've seen in my life. Mate, you are a legend. Thank you so much for sharing your work. Best wishes, Evangelos

@szakhem 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful work. Love the clear instructions, you are so talented, you actually make it look “easy” and I know better 😅

@Mtlmshr Жыл бұрын

I honestly thought it would be a more complex build but your common sense approach on your build was very eloquent, I especially like your constant use of hand tools including your use of the hand made sanding blocks(how simple are those!) well done!

@DonnaMSchmid 2 жыл бұрын

As always, FABULOUS, Neil! Oh, and congrats on hitting the 1M subscriber mark! I can't think of anyone who deserves it more!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Donna - glad you enjoyed the video! :)

@jamesa7506 2 жыл бұрын

Looks GREAT sir. A fine addition to the already gorgeous kayak.

@Shotter Жыл бұрын

Excellent work! I had no idea so much went into a seemingly simple paddle. Wow.

@notsonominal 2 жыл бұрын

.. i missed the kayak at the start the first time I watched this ... deck*ng hell man, that, is, insane!

@BruceAUlrich 2 жыл бұрын

Love the veneer you added! Looks great

@Kirril84 2 жыл бұрын

always a joy to watch, the amount of techniques employed in this kayak series absolutely does my head in but in a good way lol!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos Kieran! :)

@Violaetor 2 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze Neil! I had half a heart attack when the router tore out a chunk... I haven't figure out how this "paddle" fits into your Flying machine... yet.

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was half expecting it, fortunately there was still quite a bit of material to remove. :)

@williampeppers812 Жыл бұрын

This maybe my favorite build that you've done. I really enjoyed this one, the details you give in the videos encourage the novice that they too could do this type of work. Thanks for sharing.

@AW-pz3qc 2 жыл бұрын

This kayak, seat and paddle are works of art! If the rain doesn't stop you might have to start on Noah's Ark V2.0.

@samanthadean1083 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! The video we were waiting for!!! Congrats on a million subscribers!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@chiparooo 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Love the accents. Thanks for sharing!

@waterboy8999 2 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy it, looks fantastic! I love the way you work and how you add extra details to your projects.

@DugMcClure 2 жыл бұрын

Not disappointed again! What a work of art!

@sgsax 2 жыл бұрын

Some really interesting geometry here, and the paddle looks great! Thanks for sharing!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth - that angled scarf joint really did have some odd geometry to it. :)

@joshuahasson9687 2 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic. I’m surprised you didn’t fiberglass the scarf joint but you’re far more knowledgeable than me on this topic. I would be paranoid after it failed & at least added some dowels across that joint. Looking forward to seeing it in action!

@DanKoning777 2 жыл бұрын

That same thought crossed my mind even before it separated; and possibly using 2 different, yet specific colors of wood for dowels. That would provide highlights to accent that area while giving added strength at the same time; especially if they were set in at an angle.

@joshuahasson9687 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanKoning777 couldn’t agree more!

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! I definitely thought about it but Nick Schade says he's never had one break and he knows far more than me. It's not that the scarf joint is weak, it's just that my first attempt hadn't set properly. :)

@ChadHadsell 2 жыл бұрын

Acoustic guitar heads are usually attached to the neck with a scarf joint similar to that, with no reinforcement at all. The strings put around 200lbs (90kg) of constant force on that joint. It's surprisingly strong.

@DanKoning777 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadHadsell // The fact is, most guitars including acoustic guitars will have a metal rod running down the center of the neck; a "truss rod." Typically the only ones w/o that needed support are the classical acoustics b/c they use nylon strings vs metal, so as a rule all guitars with metal strings will have a truss rod. If not you'd have a lot of "broken necks" out there. :)

@Kyurnmakes Жыл бұрын

Amazing work, as always, sir. Thank you for sharing.

@rickl8128 Ай бұрын

And THAT is how it's done. Love your work 👌✌

@0xteknogeek 2 жыл бұрын

you're getting really good at fiberglass! looks awesome as always

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, Neil! Beautiful paddle!!! 😃 You know, once I tried to use a kayak... It didn't end well for me. 😬 So... Take care with it! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@PaskMakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not the best kayaker either but I'm really looking forward to trying it out! :)

@rondavis191 2 жыл бұрын

ok, you just went up from tinkerer to , dare i say, master sawdust maker. very good job.

@patrickmegan8224 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your comment about working with hand tools v power tools.

@dougreid1951 Жыл бұрын

Nice build - neat and straightforward - I've had real trouble in the past with varnish over epoxy - excess amine from the hardener component can inhibit the cure of the varnish and you get (at least I have sometimes) a hideous sticky mess which never cures