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Asherdelampyr -> Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 2:09:18 PM)
What, do you all think would be the best wood for an uncovered paddle? I cant decide what to use...

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 2:30:50 PM)
should probably add... I am looking for something durable, and that doesnt spilnter easily... (after being properly treated of course) I ask here because I dont think the Home Depot guy knows that much about paddles (though I could be wrong) I love the solid feel of a good paddle... and my last one was burned by my ex [:(]

Nyckname -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 3:24:18 PM)
Split Hardness Resistance Alder med good Ash hard good Aspen soft good Basswood soft good Beech hard v good Birch hard v good Cedar, East md hard poor Cedar, West med poor Cherry md hard v good Chestnut md hard good Cottonwood med good Cypress md hard poor Ebony v hard v good Elm, Amer. md hard v good Elm, Rock hard v good Fir, Douglas med fair Fir, White med fair Hickory hard good Holly md hard v good Ligum vitae v hard v good Madrone hard good Magnolia md hard good Mahogany African md hard good Cuban hard good Honduran md hard good Maple, hard md hard good Myrtle hard good Oak Amer. red hard good Amer. white hard good Eng. brown hard good Pecan hard good Persimmon hard v good Philippine Red luan md hard good Tanguile md hard v good Pine, white Northern soft poor Western soft poor Poplar, yellow md hard good Redwood med poor Rosewood Bolivian hard good E. Indian hard good Satinwood v hard good Spruce med poor Sycamore md hard high Teak, Burma hard high Walnut Amer. black hard good Claro md hard good European md hard good Willow soft good Zebrawood hard good [Mod Note: screwy formatting fixed]

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 3:25:38 PM)
that is incredibly useful... thanks :)

Phin -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 3:42:28 PM)
Nyck.... nice list... now I want to make a paddle or twelve...

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 3:52:48 PM)
im still trying to figure out what formatting error has it splayed everywhere....

KCherry -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 4:08:54 PM)
Yea really. 0.0;

Phin -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 5:27:26 PM)
copy and paste it into excel, see how that works out

Huntertn -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 5:37:33 PM)
Nyckname...thats a good list,hope you don't mind , but I printed that for my wall ..lol

bipolarber -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 5:48:15 PM)
Naturally, the looks will also play into it. Zebrawood is a personal favorite, but for simple utility and affordability, I've always liked poplar... easily worked, and available at most well stocked lumber yards. I take it you don't want to just modify something pre-existing? A ping pong paddle, or a paint stir stick, or a fish cleaning platter?

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 5:59:17 PM)
Where would I find Zebrawood? I think I might be making more than one paddle

snappykappy -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:00:12 PM)
use wood from a tree

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:00:53 PM)
wow... truly you words are astounding, how does one attain such knowledge? I must know :P

snappykappy -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:01:26 PM)
hey its hard 2 b humble

christine1 -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:02:47 PM)
Asher, this is my line of work. i'd say cherry or maple..they are both very solid and "heavy". and they both finish up beautifully in their natural states...a coat of finish and they will be long lasting and durable.

Phin -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:17:43 PM)
I formated the list but I cant copy and paste it and it look good, mail me on the other side with your email... I will shoot it off to you

Asherdelampyr -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:18:58 PM)
Christine, you gots mail

christine1 -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 6:20:24 PM)
woot! ok Asher, thanks...checking.

LadyHibiscus -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 7:41:53 PM)
I have/had a bigass collection of wooden toys, thanks to those nice folks at Toys in the Closet.... My favorite is TEAK, lightweight, but strong, seconded by cherry. Top line just as a fetish object is ebony, I have all sorts of things made from it. It;s superdense, just amazing stuff. But, I cleaned out the wood collection, since I don't have a lot of use for it. It was getting kind of crazy for awhile there, just getting stuff on the "ooh shiny!" qualities of the grain! Oh, I have the CUTEST little heart shaped paddle from the Toy Bag, someone gave it to me for a gift.... dark red wood, something Brazilian. Anyway, TEAK. Plus, they make boat decks from it, so that attests to its durability!

CalifChick -> RE: Best wood for a paddle? (5/16/2008 7:51:46 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Asherdelampyr Where would I find Zebrawood? It doesn't sound like an easy wood to work with: Be warned that zebrawood may look like an amazing exotic wood BUT it smells like its name sake.. it is the absolute worst wood I have ever planed and smells like your toilet backed up. Aim to plane it just before you leave for the night and leave the window open to clear the "scent" out before you return. More info on working with zebrawood here. If you want to use it as a veneer with something else as the core, you can purchase it here. Cali

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