Herreshoff Double Paddle Blade Shaping

 10 Jan 22:

We cut out the shape for the paddles with a jigsaw. (This can also be done after the concave shape on the face of the blade is cut).

Then we used our Stanley #51 spokeshave to begin shaping the shaft of the paddle, which will be oval near the blade. 

When I was finished I stole Skipper's little broom and dust pan for shop cleanup.

Herreshoff Double Paddle Buildup

 06 Jan 22:

We took SUPER GUMBY to pick up some spruce for the double paddle. 8 feet long 2x4s, not a problem.

L. F. Herreshoff's design. Our paddle will be 8 feet long, but for a twist, we will keep the blades in the same plane.

We used the table saw to make 1 1/4 square stock, for the paddle shaft and blades.

Blade bits, 20 inches long.

We are getting ready to glue everything up, but hold on. We found out later that we could have cut the concave shape on the blade pieces and shaft BEFORE we glued everything together. Later in this broadcast we end up cutting the blad apart in order to cut the shape. Other options would be to use a variety of hand or power tools to cut the concave shape on the blade, but that could be a lot more scraping and sanding.

We used TotalBoat THIXO Wood to glue the pieces together. 

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/5o4C_mW2sr0

Our clamps are named for family and friends, to remind us of them while we are messing about in the shop. 

My clamp took the day off!

Stay tuned.