So I was wanting to buy a new paddle as my old carbon one had next to no blade angle.

After looking at prices at new paddles I thought I might be able to make one myself out of timber.

I did a bit of research on the web and found that the most common blade angle was between 8 and 10 degree's and while looking at other designs I thought I may be able to come up with something a bit better.

I decided instead of making the paddle out of solid timber (like most of the designs I saw) I would make it using bent lamination to keep as much strength in the shaft as possible, plus it would mean having less risk in having the blade snap off.




Comparison



Laminated shaft (2 piece lamination, Upper shaft/lower shaft)


Shaping


The Form, I made one end 10degrees and the other 8degrees


Finished product, I know its not a mantle piece item but you gotta admit it looks good up there!