Cdburkhart
Well-Known Member
A couple of quick questions:
Going through some wood scrape, I found some pieces of ash or oak.
One is 6 3/8 x 11 and the other is 25 x 3 1/2.
I figure I have enough for a smallish paddle, but one that should work.
Looking at this I have the choice of joints to attach the handle to the paddle.
I could do a lap joint which would be way durable with some sort of mechanical fastener, but I would lose 3 or so inches of length.
I could do some pegs and glue, but there is the durability of of glue. I know of a couple that are water proof and food safe.
Or I could use a threaded insert, but that is only one point of failure.
Each joint has some advantages and draw backs, thoughts?
Going through some wood scrape, I found some pieces of ash or oak.
One is 6 3/8 x 11 and the other is 25 x 3 1/2.
I figure I have enough for a smallish paddle, but one that should work.
Looking at this I have the choice of joints to attach the handle to the paddle.
I could do a lap joint which would be way durable with some sort of mechanical fastener, but I would lose 3 or so inches of length.
I could do some pegs and glue, but there is the durability of of glue. I know of a couple that are water proof and food safe.
Or I could use a threaded insert, but that is only one point of failure.
Each joint has some advantages and draw backs, thoughts?