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Has anyone here built their own oars either with plans from clc or from some other source? I'm thinking about doing it but I don't have my own bandsaw...I suppose I could find one to use but I'm not sure if my wood working skill are sharp enough (or existant at all) in order to complete the build. I do like the idea of building a pair and maybe saving a bit of money. Thoughts?
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RE: Building Oars
I'm building a pair of 8' oars for the CLC Skerry I built a few years ago. Using plans from CLC. Lots of fun and challenging; good winter project. Using cypree lumber. Good luck.
Jimmy V
RE: Building Oars
I built the oars in this article by Jim Michalik several years ago, and I have been happy with them. No bandsaw needed, they are inexpensive and work very well for fixed seat rowing.
The article:
http://www.boatbuilding-links.de/Jim-Michalak/oar-building-and-rowing.htm
Whatever you choose, good luck and happy rowing!
RE: Building Oars
» Submitted by markb - Thu, 9/8/11 » 11:50 AM
WoodenBoat magazine August 1986 issue 71 has an article on how to build oars