Great thread! I’m still interested in building my own oars. Have good, straight, clear Douglas Fir that I can use for the endeavor. What I’m not clear on is how to round out the shafts and particularly how to articulate the grips. Other suggestions I could use are how to treat/protect the blades (epoxy, fiberglass, plastidip, heat shrink, etc. I’m thinking pins and clips would be more straight forward than sleeves. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I am a person who enjoys making their own gear and I am sure many of you others are as well! Let's see those homemade drop bags, drag bags, tables, utensil holders etc. DISCLAIMER: I am not a gear company looking to rip your designs etc, just a guy who has a sewing machine and likes sitting in front of it!
Here are a few items I have made lately. Don't have any pics of my drop bags or gear bags but will try and get some.
Drag Bags(first design):
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Map Book Case:
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Sand Stake:
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Med Kit:
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Cup Holder:
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Here are a few items I have made lately. Don't have any pics of my drop bags or gear bags but will try and get some.
Drag Bags(first design):
Map Book Case:
Sand Stake:
Med Kit:
Cup Holder:
