Canoe Paddles: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own (Paperback)

~ Graham Warren (Author), David Gidmark (Author) "The physics of propelling a canoe are the same the world over, so it wouldn't be unrealistic to assume that common paddle design might therefore..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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Just about anyone can custom craft their own canoe paddle using this book as a guide. -- New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, May 26, 2001

Will challenge any canoeist ... to design and craft a paddle ... This fascinating book ... is richly illustrated. -- Art Lander Jr. Lexington Herald-Leader, April 1, 2001

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A how-to book that's valuable even if you choose never to use the how-to parts. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal 20081110)

Will challenge any canoeist ... to design and craft a paddle ... This fascinating book ... is richly illustrated. (Art Lander Jr. Lexington Herald-Leader )

Just about anyone can custom craft their own canoe paddle using this book... should provide hours of entertainment, year round. (New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal )

Canoe Paddles makes it possible for many of us novice woodworkers to create our own personal paddles (N. Glenn Perrett Metroland North blog )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (March 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552095258
• ISBN-13: 978-1552095256
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,138 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up the creek without a paddle?, Get this book, July 20, 2005

By	Forrest W. Meader "Reviews by Foe" (Poolesville, Md) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A fine, clearly written book on paddle making. The author covers wood, tools, paddle types and includes plans for a number of differnt models including a child's paddle. Most require the use of some power tools but if you're stuck in the woods, paddleless with only an axe and a crooked knife you can construct a paddle. No crooked knife in your kit, you say. Instructions for making one are included, although you might need the help of a blacksmith buddy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, December 1, 2001

By	Perry M Gee (Redding, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is one of the best wood working books of any kind I have read. Lots of detail and many tips. The paddle building skills mixed with the Native American history of the paddle was very interesting. I can't wait for their next advanced book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for making Canoe paddles, May 4, 2005

By	B. Ford - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great Book for making Canoe paddles also on making anything out of wood. I found the easy to read and how much depth it had. You could take a brief look at this book and come
out with enough information to make a good paddle.