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Bird's Mouth (hollow) Shafts Just found this, which inspired me to start the thread: Making a true 'bird's mouth' hollow shaft: http://mysite.verizon.net/ngc704/paddles/

Greenland Paddle Resources 'The' Greenland Paddle how-to by Chuck Holst. This seems to be the one most people mention (pdf) http://www.qajaqusa.org/QK/makegreen2.pdf Another GP how-to, by Gerry David. Not quite as 1-2-3 as some others, but discusses more of the how and why...

Just thought I'd start a thread for folks to share any paddle making resources - tips, plans, web sites, etc. It'll be a great help for folks like me who prefer to learn from other people's experiences. I'm good enough at making mistakes already :wink: It might be helpful to put paddle-type...

Congratulations on a fine weekend, Roger. I read the blog posting also. It reminded me of this: Good Luck!

I guess it depends on how far you're willing to stretch the rules. Folding/scout/punkinseed kayak : http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin ... il-away-a/ It's not skin on frame, it just has really wide tape on the seams :wink: If wood is not required, maybe the panels could be made of...

Yeah, I heard there was one of them in La., but no one seems to know where :?

That is one good looking boat. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Well, if you could find someone foolish, I mean skilled enough: http://koti.kapsi.fi/hvartial/oss3/oss3.htm Chop off a foot at either end. 5.2 mm plywood runs what about 15# a sheet?

Good one! Someone sent me this: Calling Illegal Aliens Undocumented Workers is like Calling Drug Dealers Unlicensed Pharmacists I've got no problem with immigrants - half the people I work with weren't born in the USA. Why should some smart guy in India who obeys the rules suffer because...

Nice start! Are the risers on the frame 1" x 4"? They look pretty beefy. I don't blame you - safe and stable is more important, especially in this case. Sounds like you're a good person, helping a good person.

Take a 2-4 lb pork shoulder or picnic butt & trim off any visible fat. Slice a medium onion into rings and put in the crockpot. Put 1 tbsp of candied ginger through a garlic press. Toss it in. You can use a 1"x 1/2" slice of real ginger - quarter it instead of pressing it. Put 3 cloves of...

Seedtick - I've been in high capital, high tech as well. 15 years ago, a new jet engine was a billion dollar gamble. Today with computers, it's a lot less, but you still invest hundreds of millions knowing you won't make a profit for years after the regulators finally approve it. My brother...

No, swamprat, what we'd get would be a bunch of democrats willing to take from the few to pay off the many, or steal from the future to buy the present. I would love a "None of the Above" option on every ballot, and real term limits. In fact, I'd even be generous with term limits - no more...

You've built so many boats you have to do a land yacht?

Great pix! I was envious even before I saw you paddled with Chuck Norris.

If you don't mind my asking, how did you learn all this? This kind of wisdom must have been worked out over generations - it is great that it won't be lost.

I can believe it. A 90-day (270 tablet) supply cost us about $18 (actual cost, not co-pay) as a generic prescription, or $75 when Advil is on sale. It's a racket. It's even worse when there is no generic: http://market-ticker.denninger.net/archives/2144-Dont-Believe-The-Obamabot-Liars.html...

Instructables.com is running a paracord project contest. They've got some pretty slick stuff. Here is a folding chair 'caned' with paracord. Ah paracord, GI duct tape.

I hear ya Ron. Until my wife's problems flared up, I didn't even know they made 800 mg Ibuprofen.

If you don't want all the sugar in ketchup (first three ingredients...), try salsa. Hot, medium or mild, then add the other ingredients. You can also toss in a little chili powder or mexican spice mix (cumin, chile, cilantro, & garlic). If that's too adventurous, take an 8 oz can of tomato...