Make It! Build a Canoe Paddle. Ottertail Paddle and Beavertail Paddle.

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3 жыл бұрын

Make It!
In this video, I am in the workshop making a pair of canoe paddles. Starting from selecting timber, right through the laminating, planing and shaping stages to reinforcing the blades with fibreglass and epoxy, I will take you through the whole process to create a beautiful handmade paddle of your own.
I have always wanted to make a traditional paddle and I am thrilled with the outcome - a deep water Ottertail paddle for myself and a powerful Beavertail paddle for my buddy Ginge - light, efficient, flexible paddles that will last a lifetime.
Timber sizes and all measurements come from the book mentioned in the video, linked below.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Canoe Paddles by Graham Warren and David Gidmark
www.amazon.co.uk/Canoe-Paddle...
Make a Cedar Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick
www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Str...
Jason Eke (Trailguide Pictures) on KZfaq
/ cedarstripboats
West Systems Epoxy
www.westsystem.com
International UV inhibiting Varnish
www.marinesuperstore.com/wood...
Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
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Music:
Jenny’s Theme By Audionautix
World war blues By Mini Vandals

Пікірлер: 386

@jonathanmarkbotterell1926 Ай бұрын

Now then.......Britain's Got Talent or something educational. It's U tube every time. Well done Simon. Watching a craftsman is so entertaining. 😎☯️🌱

@davidrobins7753 Ай бұрын

One of these days I hope to build a Cedar Strip Canoe and hope to add two paddles to the process. I've appreciated your skill and heart in making these two. Thank you.

@andyrr30 3 жыл бұрын

Wow just wow. Time, patience, and pride in your work, every right to be pleased, thanks for taking us through it

@trentwalters 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back Simon we need more of you and Andy

@kennethcrenshaw5449 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, it truly is a pleasure to watch an English Craftsman at his work. Beautiful paddles!

@sarkybugger5009 3 жыл бұрын

The hard work and planning that you put into all your projects is something that shows in the end result, Simon. You are a true craftsman. Great work, as always. Take care.

@johnsmall9729 2 ай бұрын

Excellent tips and inspiration for restoring a paddle where the blade had rotted due to water ingress. Thanks a lot Simon!

@rodh2168 3 жыл бұрын

I will never make a canoe paddle but I thoroughly enjoy watch a master craftsman doing what he loves to do. Thank you for this.

@richardthomson203 3 жыл бұрын

The whole day long I laugh with the song, and paddle me own canoe, so love everybody, trust only the few as the world I go travelling through. And never sit down with a tear and a frown, but paddle your own canoe, I rise with the lark, from daylight to dark, I do what I have to do ! 🛶 Richard ⛺️Indoors ! 👌

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

I love that 😁

@howardfernandes2657 4 ай бұрын

Love your paddles. Just about to spruce up 2 I bought on ebay and your video has been very helpful. Thanks for posting.

@user-sx4yd4mz4b 3 ай бұрын

I liked it a lot and I learned a great deal.

@angelakm6753 3 жыл бұрын

What beautiful looking paddles!

@MadGingerCat 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Job Simon. They look fabulous and I'm sure Ginge'll be thrilled.

@tonystrange7224 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just watched a master craftsman plying his trade. Absolutely brilliant Simon. Best 34 minutes I’ve spent in a long time.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

@lauriebloggs8391 3 жыл бұрын

Just like your canoe, truly beautiful.

@Thestripper1 3 жыл бұрын

On your next paddle try only using oil on the handle and shaft and varnish or epoxy on the blade. An oiled shaft and handle won't give you that hand burn after a few hours in the canoe. Very nice work. Like the flex!

@ianbruce6515 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@h0gz1lla40 10 күн бұрын

Nice work. I make paddles for tribal canoe journeys in the pnw. Just a tip from someone who has paddled hundreds of miles with my own paddles, drill out and dowel laterally through your handle where you grip. Those handle ears will break off with all that vertical grain over time. It hurts like breaking a bone when you've made it yourself.

@JosephStealin Жыл бұрын

Mrs in the woods must have been happy with the washing of the paddles in the shower 😂

@mjlyam 2 жыл бұрын

Just a tip..... use a banana shaped piece of 1"thick wood and staple across the 'open' side a strip of emery cloth tape. Brilliant for sanding round a curve. Mike

@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Simon, a good blade is a joy to paddle with.

@kathleenleitner6627 3 жыл бұрын

Hi!! I want to tell you how much I enjoy your channel! Thank you from Upstate NY!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathleen 👍

@hermybaharuddin1285 3 жыл бұрын

Great great great craftsmanship.!!!!

@sccjono 2 жыл бұрын

Truly stunning. Works of art.

@andrewforrest8592 3 жыл бұрын

Great video on paddle making nice one Simon awesome video you have a amazing work shop your and Andy's channel is awesome.

@greenwoodphotography188 Күн бұрын

Amazing job! Thanks for sharing .

@robertosimani2929 3 жыл бұрын

Hei Simon, I get up my hat for you ! Nothing else from an italian living in Brasil .

@davidrobins4025 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video with loads of tips and information. Thank you for showing us how.

@lisamulieri4083 3 жыл бұрын

I just LOVE your channel bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@T_The_Asogian Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Narration is both interactive and informative. Watching you craft the paddle with such skill is an absolute joy to watch.

@donwalker3949 3 жыл бұрын

Bit of a fan of your videos anyhow but this was a real joy to watch. Thanks Simon

@mikeshawbrook-selfreliance Жыл бұрын

Superb job ! Well above my skillset and patience level

@feckneddy 3 жыл бұрын

Well now I won't be up a creek without one :)

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍

@buildingstore8714 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the golden hand

@lindac7146 3 жыл бұрын

It's such a pleasure to watch you work on a project you enjoy. I love learning how all the steps, to the process, contribute to a thing of such beauty; like these two paddles. Thank you.

@danozeman26 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work simon. They came out great!

@coigach 3 жыл бұрын

Hey dude I can wait to christen the paddle in those Norfolk waters ..thank you so much mate I’m absolutely blown away 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, that is absolutely my pleasure! The least I could do after all you’ve done! Looking forward to another paddle soon!

@alansteele3757 3 жыл бұрын

What a man Simon, Jack of all trades & a master of them all .... 👏🏻👏🏻

@rockjock1965 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic I’m no craftsman but I’m gonna try make my own paddle

@janwaller3585 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting .

@jeremycleator3357 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always, right on.

@knucker4931 3 жыл бұрын

...and a wizard's staff has a knob on the end! Other drinking songs are available. Fine work as always Simon. A treat to watch. Best wishes Al

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Cheers Al!

@billygoatfilms7531 3 жыл бұрын

Totally mesmerising! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍺

@PenDragonsPig 3 жыл бұрын

Briefly in 1990ish I worked for a boat builder. All the paints, epoxies, and such gubbins was kept in what was literally a walk in safe. If the boss man wasn’t in the yard nobody had access to that stuff.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Probably has to be that careful with safety regs, it’s all gone wrong somewhere! 🙄

@steveqhanson6835 3 жыл бұрын

Heck of a lot of work! Nice job.

@TINYNumismatics 3 жыл бұрын

It's GREAT to see someone taking so much pride in their work. Wonderful job. Very cool looking paddles. They should work beautifully.

@KimberlyGreen 3 жыл бұрын

That sure is a whole lot of effort just to get some wood shavings for starting a fire. 😋😉😁 Lovely craftsmanship, just as with other things you've shown us.

@Yorkshiremadmick 3 жыл бұрын

Beat me 👍🏻

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - I’ve certainly got plenty of that now!! 😉👍🔥

@jeffcooper9363 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have you know I'm exceedingly good at making smaller pieces of wood out of larger ones. I've got a whole trash bin full to prove it! ; D

@liamr6672 3 жыл бұрын

Never saw a paddle with a ball grip like that, looks very interesting.

@prcmiller Жыл бұрын

Nice, easy to watch and informative video... Thanks very much..

@khomol 3 жыл бұрын

Soooo weird. I was looking for a video like this just yesterday. Maaad. I love it.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@MrAlgar2000 3 жыл бұрын

I have no interest in paddles or woodworking...... But I have to admit, I found that strangely therapeutic. Watching a person who is good at their craft is so enjoyable. Thank you.

@xaraxania 3 жыл бұрын

i just cant believe someone put a dislike, philistine ! Simon you are a true artist and a grafter :D

@meisterbisto 3 жыл бұрын

That's because they are a-holes

@lordwessex9553 3 жыл бұрын

I dont understand why some people use the term 'philistine' in some derogatory manner. It clearly refers to the Palestinian people and as such may be considered racist.

@meisterbisto 3 жыл бұрын

@@lordwessex9553 you seem woke! You live your life and let everyone get on with theirs not everyone is a PC Robot

@xaraxania 3 жыл бұрын

@@lordwessex9553 I beg to differ, Philistine with a capital P refers to the people, small p refers to to an indifference to artistic talent, i have no hostile intentions toward anybody except perhaps those that throw accusations of racism around where there isn't any .

@xaraxania 3 жыл бұрын

@@meisterbisto x

@RichardOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

You can be justifiably proud there, Sis. Well done!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@martystacey4429 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.... I loved the video and process👌 Thank you😎

@nickw123 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you say, any one can do this without the machine tools you use, its not the tools that are needed or not, its the skill and I don't think many have the level of skill you have. Great vid and paddles.

@yellowsnowproductions9495 3 жыл бұрын

Don't need paddles for anything. But I watched the whole movie. Just because of watching. Thanks for making.

@shaunmccaw2911 3 жыл бұрын

What a very talented man awesome craftmans ship

@dianejacklin4338 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Simon. I found the video very interesting and learned a lot.

@phil-oq9id 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant really interesting and informative 👍 thanks 👍👍

@gregphillips.1312 3 жыл бұрын

Well what can I say, I am in Oar of your Craftmanship 😉

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - I like what you did there! 😂👍

@olejacobstalesen6558 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about the canoe on some of the trips, and having it fiberglass makes so much sense. So enjoyable to watch a craftsman at work! I would love more videos like this! And to dislikes? Come on... If you don't like it, find something else. A craftsman who also makes great videos, what's not to like?

@rejnokarl2514 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice looking paddles! I make my paddles from solid piece of wood (spruce) and only use linseed oil for preservation (which require top-up's now and then). Fibre glass and epoxy prolongs the life of the blade but I find it a messy business applying it. I use an axe, for the rough shaping, my Canadian croocked knife, a plane and wood carving knifes from Mora and sandpaper. I need to get one of those small spokeshaves though.

@MikeSiemens88 3 ай бұрын

Yeap, same here, finish with linseed oil, no fibreglass, epoxy required really. Once you put epoxy on, varnish is a must to prevent UV from destroying it over time. Costly & unnecessary IMHO. Paddles are plenty strong without. Linseed oil is cheap & can be touched up any time. Also not as slippy when wet as varnish. For abrasion protection I apply a thin band of thickened epoxy to the tip of the blade.

@denaredford6701 3 жыл бұрын

They look beautiful .

@Aby7799 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a gifted craftsman!! More carpentry videos will be much appreciated.

@danmalone7819 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job Simon. Looking forward to seeing them in the water.

@ianadamson1241 3 жыл бұрын

Please let us know when you are using them on any future video of you paddling your homemade canoe. You give so much pleasure to your viewers with your superb videos. Thank you, Simon.

@sallyschmitz8048 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@juliegogo2941 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Wow! I may see some boat making after all....... maybe? Thanks

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day! 😁

@thizizliz 3 жыл бұрын

Oh they are so beautiful! What a wonderful gift as well. I look forward to you using yours the first time.

@andrewhoward7200 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'm skilled enough to make a paddle but boy do I feel chilled watching you work, lovely job.

@utahjohnnymontana3373 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Craftsmanship overload.

@bigfatpear 3 жыл бұрын

what a bloody nice job.

@cscmolts77 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for all you're hard work , happy holidays, take care.

@Scotty-gg4gc 3 жыл бұрын

You've created so much really unique and custom gear. I'd say better than the best commercial offerings. Hats off to you and all of your accomplishments. Great viewing!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 😁

@BurtReynoldstash 3 жыл бұрын

Mate you have excelled yourself. I’ve been waiting for you to make a paddle for ages.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! 😁👍

@BurtReynoldstash 3 жыл бұрын

They look amazing, the otter tail looks like a fantastic paddle. Didn’t envy you sanding those glass/resin layers

@gourdarchibald6588 3 жыл бұрын

OH THANK GOD, third video in a row where I have not found the need to go and cook something! Why is it a waste line increases like a Tide, but recedes like an Ice Age? Personally I'm not really interested in Canoe stuff, but watching a Master at work is a joy and a privilege! Keep it up!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thanks mate! There may be a cooking video or two in the pipeline I’m afraid! 😂👍

@peterleffler2062 3 жыл бұрын

My thought process- nice workshop. Ooh band saw nice one too. Ooh axminster dust extraction and large disc sander. Knows how to sharpen a plane iron. Hang on Lie Nielson? Must be a professional! Sure enough... and it shows in the results. Top notch. I dont recall seeing a ball grip paddle before so that was interesting too. Great video. Thanks.

@TheBeatenPaths 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I'm going to attempt the Beau Miles 24 hour paddle.

@TheOpenboater 3 жыл бұрын

A super video, and very nice paddles. I preferred to oil mine when I made it but I just prefer the feel on the shaft and grip when they are oiled. I take a plastic bladed paddle for the shallow stuff so it's not so critical to worry about protecting the blade. You've got a nice workshop for working in.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! To be honest, they’re a bit shiny for me, I think I’m going to bring them down to a soft satin finish with some wire wool. 👍

@ianbruce6515 6 ай бұрын

Oil on the grip, at least, is certainly better on the hands.

@dianebannister2579 3 жыл бұрын

Wow two fantastic paddles, I am sure ginge will love his paddle. The workmanship that went into them was brilliant to watch thanks for sharing.

@ChristianSievert-pz3yq 7 ай бұрын

Hey man, great work. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for the loads of tips you gave. Wish you all the best!

@TheMudDiver 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutly fck Great. Can watch your vids hours over hours. Reseptfully handcraft and fantastic Entertainment. Thnx!!!

@phatsid1 3 жыл бұрын

Ginge is a lucky man . They look absolutely fantastic Simon . 👍👍👏

@rmil4531 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t have hoped to see such an interesting video....quite so well executed. How did I not know that was lacking in my knowledge. I love your craftsmanship Simon. What a credit to yourself. Well done.😄😷🙂

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JohnSmith-iz4mk 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, thank you

@johnmichaels4330 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great carpenter. Hope to be this good one day. Thank you for making these videos.

@delaguitara 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your contribution. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Five stars and a well deserved high-five!

@counterdebate 3 жыл бұрын

One of life's Great Feelings... Making something with wood 👍

@kengoodfellow2298 3 жыл бұрын

bloody awesome work mate

@brushbum7508 3 жыл бұрын

NEAT SIMON ! TAKE CARE..

@RaistJustice 3 жыл бұрын

Using the padded mailing envelope to support the paddle while working it was a brilliant idea.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

It was a lucky find - it was just sitting there on my bench so I used it -perfect for the job!

@Catchamat 3 жыл бұрын

Such a quality channel you've created Simon. The otter tail paddle looked great and good for the broads I bet.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope so - looking forward to trying it out. 👍

@jeffcooper9363 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done Simon. There is a lot of joy and satisfaction to be had working with one's hands.

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness that was great to watch. I also love that your workshop is full of old tools that will probably last forever. You and Jason should do something together. 👍🙂