I dont understand why some people use the term 'philistine' in some derogatory manner. It clearly refers to the Palestinian people and as such may be considered racist.
@@lordwessex9553 I beg to differ, Philistine with a capital P refers to the people, small p refers to to an indifference to artistic talent, i have no hostile intentions toward anybody except perhaps those that throw accusations of racism around where there isn't any .
I have no interest in paddles or woodworking...... But I have to admit, I found that strangely therapeutic. Watching a person who is good at their craft is so enjoyable. Thank you.
One of these days I hope to build a Cedar Strip Canoe and hope to add two paddles to the process. I've appreciated your skill and heart in making these two. Thank you.
Just a tip..... use a banana shaped piece of 1"thick wood and staple across the 'open' side a strip of emery cloth tape. Brilliant for sanding round a curve. Mike
The hard work and planning that you put into all your projects is something that shows in the end result, Simon. You are a true craftsman. Great work, as always. Take care.
OH THANK GOD, third video in a row where I have not found the need to go and cook something! Why is it a waste line increases like a Tide, but recedes like an Ice Age? Personally I'm not really interested in Canoe stuff, but watching a Master at work is a joy and a privilege! Keep it up!
I love the way you say, any one can do this without the machine tools you use, its not the tools that are needed or not, its the skill and I don't think many have the level of skill you have. Great vid and paddles.
The whole day long I laugh with the song, and paddle me own canoe, so love everybody, trust only the few as the world I go travelling through. And never sit down with a tear and a frown, but paddle your own canoe, I rise with the lark, from daylight to dark, I do what I have to do ! 🛶 Richard ⛺️Indoors ! 👌
On your next paddle try only using oil on the handle and shaft and varnish or epoxy on the blade. An oiled shaft and handle won't give you that hand burn after a few hours in the canoe. Very nice work. Like the flex!
Absolutely loved this video. Getting ready to make my own Ash/Cherry laminated paddles for whitewater rafting and this was by far the best paddle making video I’ve found to help get me on the right path. Keep killing it man 🤘
Please let us know when you are using them on any future video of you paddling your homemade canoe. You give so much pleasure to your viewers with your superb videos. Thank you, Simon.
Nice work. I make paddles for tribal canoe journeys in the pnw. Just a tip from someone who has paddled hundreds of miles with my own paddles, drill out and dowel laterally through your handle where you grip. Those handle ears will break off with all that vertical grain over time. It hurts like breaking a bone when you've made it yourself.
You've created so much really unique and custom gear. I'd say better than the best commercial offerings. Hats off to you and all of your accomplishments. Great viewing!
I like that you only use 2 basic planes, your inspiring me to go finish a chair I need to make. It's nice watching someone who likes what they are doing/making, I used to be a sign maker, and went to school for industrial design, I've made some shaped/carved wood stuff and it is pretty satisfying for a while, but I end up dreading the whole woodworking process (the people at tool shops and lumber stores, picking through crappy lumber, dealing with tools, constant dust, tedious time consuming measurements to create acceptable quality no-non woodworker really appreciates or is willing to pay honestly for, and the fact that being a woodworker is essentially the best female repellent there is in the states doesn't help either.) so I dread it even though I'm good at it(and never tell people in person that I can do it). Great video as always!
Solid looking blue clamps . . . hard to find beauties like those. I have some very similar ones that my Brummy grandfather (a pattern maker) shipped to my dad after Dad emigrated to Canada. I now share them with my adult son. Mine must be nearly 100 years old and they work like a charm.
My goodness that was great to watch. I also love that your workshop is full of old tools that will probably last forever. You and Jason should do something together. 👍🙂
Very nice looking paddles! I make my paddles from solid piece of wood (spruce) and only use linseed oil for preservation (which require top-up's now and then). Fibre glass and epoxy prolongs the life of the blade but I find it a messy business applying it. I use an axe, for the rough shaping, my Canadian croocked knife, a plane and wood carving knifes from Mora and sandpaper. I need to get one of those small spokeshaves though.
Yeap, same here, finish with linseed oil, no fibreglass, epoxy required really. Once you put epoxy on, varnish is a must to prevent UV from destroying it over time. Costly & unnecessary IMHO. Paddles are plenty strong without. Linseed oil is cheap & can be touched up any time. Also not as slippy when wet as varnish. For abrasion protection I apply a thin band of thickened epoxy to the tip of the blade.
A super video, and very nice paddles. I preferred to oil mine when I made it but I just prefer the feel on the shaft and grip when they are oiled. I take a plastic bladed paddle for the shallow stuff so it's not so critical to worry about protecting the blade. You've got a nice workshop for working in.
It's such a pleasure to watch you work on a project you enjoy. I love learning how all the steps, to the process, contribute to a thing of such beauty; like these two paddles. Thank you.
Truly talented guy you remind me of my late father he was a builder amongst other things/trades he once built a full size speed boat from scratch making his own formers to make a shell to fibreglass then using techniques similar to you to build the boat he even made his own trailer these are the kind of skills we should teach the younger generations. Thankyou for another great video hope you get as much pleasure using the paddle as i and many other subscribers did watching its creation all the best
@@simonablokeinthewoods no unfortunately it was sold by my father before he passed but i did get to go out in it off the welsh coast but thats another story. Love the videos looking forward to your next adventure
I dread to think the cost of those beautiful paddles. You deserve a beer and a virtual pat on the back. Wonderful craftsmanship and lovely film to watch. Thanks Simon.
That sure is a whole lot of effort just to get some wood shavings for starting a fire. 😋😉😁 Lovely craftsmanship, just as with other things you've shown us.
Loved watching this, reminded me of watching my dad many years ago in his workshop he was a furniture maker. Made a pair of paddles back in my scouting days along with a fibreglass canoe. Nothing close to your workmanship but functional.
I made an ash paddle a couple of years ago no laminating just plain ash it was hard graft but well worth the effort its not perfect but it does the job so i know the effort that went into those two paddles i just wish i had a big workshop with all the tools like yours,keep the videos coming simon top man.
Simon, this was pure pleasure watching you do this. I’ve always been amazed at wood working but alas not among my talents. I wish you would do more of this kind of stuff. True master craft, explained and demonstrated is so rare. Thank you sooo much! I’m imagining the fire starter laying in the floor just waiting for a mold and wax. YOU ARE THE MAN !!! Texas
I couldn’t have hoped to see such an interesting video....quite so well executed. How did I not know that was lacking in my knowledge. I love your craftsmanship Simon. What a credit to yourself. Well done.😄😷🙂
I've been thinking about the canoe on some of the trips, and having it fiberglass makes so much sense. So enjoyable to watch a craftsman at work! I would love more videos like this! And to dislikes? Come on... If you don't like it, find something else. A craftsman who also makes great videos, what's not to like?
i just cant believe someone put a dislike, philistine ! Simon you are a true artist and a grafter :D
That's because they are a-holes
I dont understand why some people use the term 'philistine' in some derogatory manner. It clearly refers to the Palestinian people and as such may be considered racist.
@@lordwessex9553 you seem woke!
You live your life and let everyone get on with theirs
not everyone is a PC Robot
@@lordwessex9553 I beg to differ, Philistine with a capital P refers to the people, small p refers to to an indifference to artistic talent, i have no hostile intentions toward anybody except perhaps those that throw accusations of racism around where there isn't any .
@@meisterbisto x
I’ve just watched a master craftsman plying his trade. Absolutely brilliant Simon. Best 34 minutes I’ve spent in a long time.
Thank you Tony!
Glad to see you back Simon we need more of you and Andy
I have no interest in paddles or woodworking...... But I have to admit, I found that strangely therapeutic. Watching a person who is good at their craft is so enjoyable. Thank you.
Now then.......Britain's Got Talent or something educational.
It's U tube every time.
Well done Simon.
Watching a craftsman is so entertaining. 😎☯️🌱
Wow just wow. Time, patience, and pride in your work, every right to be pleased, thanks for taking us through it
One of these days I hope to build a Cedar Strip Canoe and hope to add two paddles to the process. I've appreciated your skill and heart in making these two. Thank you.
Excellent tips and inspiration for restoring a paddle where the blade had rotted due to water ingress. Thanks a lot Simon!
I will never make a canoe paddle but I thoroughly enjoy watch a master craftsman doing what he loves to do. Thank you for this.
Simon, it truly is a pleasure to watch an English Craftsman at his work. Beautiful paddles!
Just a tip..... use a banana shaped piece of 1"thick wood and staple across the 'open' side a strip of emery cloth tape. Brilliant for sanding round a curve. Mike
The hard work and planning that you put into all your projects is something that shows in the end result, Simon. You are a true craftsman.
Great work, as always.
Take care.
Hey dude
I can wait to christen the paddle in those Norfolk waters ..thank you so much mate I’m absolutely blown away 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mate, that is absolutely my pleasure! The least I could do after all you’ve done! Looking forward to another paddle soon!
Never saw a paddle with a ball grip like that, looks very interesting.
OH THANK GOD, third video in a row where I have not found the need to go and cook something! Why is it a waste line increases like a Tide, but recedes like an Ice Age? Personally I'm not really interested in Canoe stuff, but watching a Master at work is a joy and a privilege! Keep it up!
Hahaha, thanks mate!
There may be a cooking video or two in the pipeline I’m afraid! 😂👍
I love the way you say, any one can do this without the machine tools you use, its not the tools that are needed or not, its the skill and I don't think many have the level of skill you have. Great vid and paddles.
The whole day long I laugh with the song,
and paddle me own canoe,
so love everybody, trust only the few
as the world I go travelling through.
And never sit down with a tear and a frown,
but paddle your own canoe,
I rise with the lark, from daylight to dark,
I do what I have to do ! 🛶
Richard ⛺️Indoors ! 👌
I love that 😁
What a man Simon, Jack of all trades & a master of them all .... 👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome Job Simon. They look fabulous and I'm sure Ginge'll be thrilled.
You are such a gifted craftsman!! More carpentry videos will be much appreciated.
You can be justifiably proud there, Sis. Well done!
Thanks bro!
On your next paddle try only using oil on the handle and shaft and varnish or epoxy on the blade. An oiled shaft and handle won't give you that hand burn after a few hours in the canoe. Very nice work. Like the flex!
Agreed!
Fantastic video! Narration is both interactive and informative. Watching you craft the paddle with such skill is an absolute joy to watch.
Using the padded mailing envelope to support the paddle while working it was a brilliant idea.
It was a lucky find - it was just sitting there on my bench so I used it -perfect for the job!
Absolutely loved this video. Getting ready to make my own Ash/Cherry laminated paddles for whitewater rafting and this was by far the best paddle making video I’ve found to help get me on the right path. Keep killing it man 🤘
Fantastic job Simon. Looking forward to seeing them in the water.
Please let us know when you are using them on any future video of you paddling your homemade canoe. You give so much pleasure to your viewers with your superb videos. Thank you, Simon.
Simon bloody well worth every minute i watched this video
Thanks Mark!
Ginge is a lucky man . They look absolutely fantastic Simon . 👍👍👏
Nice old style wood stove nice and toasty and warm. Reminds me when I was a kid.
Nice work. I make paddles for tribal canoe journeys in the pnw. Just a tip from someone who has paddled hundreds of miles with my own paddles, drill out and dowel laterally through your handle where you grip. Those handle ears will break off with all that vertical grain over time. It hurts like breaking a bone when you've made it yourself.
Oh they are so beautiful! What a wonderful gift as well. I look forward to you using yours the first time.
Such a great carpenter. Hope to be this good one day. Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you so much for your contribution. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Five stars and a well deserved high-five!
What beautiful looking paddles!
Wow. Craftsmanship overload.
What a pleasure to watch this video.
Fantastic video with loads of tips and information. Thank you for showing us how.
Don't need paddles for anything. But I watched the whole movie. Just because of watching. Thanks for making.
You've created so much really unique and custom gear. I'd say better than the best commercial offerings. Hats off to you and all of your accomplishments. Great viewing!
Thanks mate! 😁
I like that you only use 2 basic planes, your inspiring me to go finish a chair I need to make. It's nice watching someone who likes what they are doing/making, I used to be a sign maker, and went to school for industrial design, I've made some shaped/carved wood stuff and it is pretty satisfying for a while, but I end up dreading the whole woodworking process (the people at tool shops and lumber stores, picking through crappy lumber, dealing with tools, constant dust, tedious time consuming measurements to create acceptable quality no-non woodworker really appreciates or is willing to pay honestly for, and the fact that being a woodworker is essentially the best female repellent there is in the states doesn't help either.) so I dread it even though I'm good at it(and never tell people in person that I can do it). Great video as always!
I don't think I'm skilled enough to make a paddle but boy do I feel chilled watching you work, lovely job.
Your talents never cease to amaze me. Good Job.
Solid looking blue clamps . . . hard to find beauties like those. I have some very similar ones that my Brummy grandfather (a pattern maker) shipped to my dad after Dad emigrated to Canada. I now share them with my adult son. Mine must be nearly 100 years old and they work like a charm.
...and a wizard's staff has a knob on the end! Other drinking songs are available.
Fine work as always Simon. A treat to watch.
Best wishes
Al
😂😂😂 Cheers Al!
Truly stunning. Works of art.
Superb job ! Well above my skillset and patience level
Wow two fantastic paddles, I am sure ginge will love his paddle. The workmanship that went into them was brilliant to watch thanks for sharing.
My goodness that was great to watch. I also love that your workshop is full of old tools that will probably last forever. You and Jason should do something together. 👍🙂
Nice work Simon, a good blade is a joy to paddle with.
Beautiful paddles, made beautifully, well done Simon, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Beautifully crafted oars there Simon thankyou! :)
OK! So I'm impressed! Love to watch you be so creative and knowledgeable. skillful hands... Thanks and ATB!
Love your paddles. Just about to spruce up 2 I bought on ebay and your video has been very helpful. Thanks for posting.
Great great great craftsmanship.!!!!
Fantastic I’m no craftsman but I’m gonna try make my own paddle
Hei Simon, I get up my hat for you ! Nothing else from an italian living in Brasil .
Absolutely beautiful workmanship. Very enjoyable to watch.
Very therapeutic to watch. Thanks Simon
Very well done Simon. There is a lot of joy and satisfaction to be had working with one's hands.
Wow the golden hand
Mate you have excelled yourself. I’ve been waiting for you to make a paddle for ages.
Thanks Nathan! 😁👍
They look amazing, the otter tail looks like a fantastic paddle. Didn’t envy you sanding those glass/resin layers
It's GREAT to see someone taking so much pride in their work. Wonderful job. Very cool looking paddles. They should work beautifully.
Beautifully done, and the sound track is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.
Sanding, sanding, more sanding and more sanding . Great Job
Very nice looking paddles! I make my paddles from solid piece of wood (spruce) and only use linseed oil for preservation (which require top-up's now and then). Fibre glass and epoxy prolongs the life of the blade but I find it a messy business applying it. I use an axe, for the rough shaping, my Canadian croocked knife, a plane and wood carving knifes from Mora and sandpaper. I need to get one of those small spokeshaves though.
Yeap, same here, finish with linseed oil, no fibreglass, epoxy required really. Once you put epoxy on, varnish is a must to prevent UV from destroying it over time. Costly & unnecessary IMHO. Paddles are plenty strong without. Linseed oil is cheap & can be touched up any time. Also not as slippy when wet as varnish. For abrasion protection I apply a thin band of thickened epoxy to the tip of the blade.
Fantastic. A pleasure to watch a craftsman👍
Thank you very much Simon. I found the video very interesting and learned a lot.
Great video on paddle making nice one Simon awesome video you have a amazing work shop your and Andy's channel is awesome.
A super video, and very nice paddles. I preferred to oil mine when I made it but I just prefer the feel on the shaft and grip when they are oiled. I take a plastic bladed paddle for the shallow stuff so it's not so critical to worry about protecting the blade.
You've got a nice workshop for working in.
Thank you! To be honest, they’re a bit shiny for me, I think I’m going to bring them down to a soft satin finish with some wire wool. 👍
Oil on the grip, at least, is certainly better on the hands.
It's such a pleasure to watch you work on a project you enjoy. I love learning how all the steps, to the process, contribute to a thing of such beauty; like these two paddles. Thank you.
Bought both books...very inspiring😃👍...I think I have contracted this disease😅...and the only cure is to make a canoe and some paddles.😉
Awesome!!!
I'm going to attempt the Beau Miles 24 hour paddle.
Truly talented guy you remind me of my late father he was a builder amongst other things/trades he once built a full size speed boat from scratch making his own formers to make a shell to fibreglass then using techniques similar to you to build the boat he even made his own trailer these are the kind of skills we should teach the younger generations. Thankyou for another great video hope you get as much pleasure using the paddle as i and many other subscribers did watching its creation all the best
What a dude!! Did you end with the boat? 👍
@@simonablokeinthewoods no unfortunately it was sold by my father before he passed but i did get to go out in it off the welsh coast but thats another story. Love the videos looking forward to your next adventure
Cor, Ginge will be chuffed with his paddle. Nice one, Simon.
I dread to think the cost of those beautiful paddles. You deserve a beer and a virtual pat on the back. Wonderful craftsmanship and lovely film to watch. Thanks Simon.
Nice seeing you again Simon, very therapeutic video 👍🏻👍🏻😁
That sure is a whole lot of effort just to get some wood shavings for starting a fire. 😋😉😁
Lovely craftsmanship, just as with other things you've shown us.
Beat me 👍🏻
Hahaha - I’ve certainly got plenty of that now!! 😉👍🔥
I'll have you know I'm exceedingly good at making smaller pieces of wood out of larger ones. I've got a whole trash bin full to prove it! ; D
Loved watching this, reminded me of watching my dad many years ago in his workshop he was a furniture maker.
Made a pair of paddles back in my scouting days along with a fibreglass canoe. Nothing close to your workmanship but functional.
Wow this was fantastic to watch. What a great shop. Really nice to see your lay out lines. Makes the process make sense.
Thanks
Bit of a fan of your videos anyhow but this was a real joy to watch. Thanks Simon
My dad was a carpenter and two of his most used items were a quality oil stone and a tin of 3 in 1.
Fantastic work simon. They came out great!
Thankyou for all you're hard work , happy holidays, take care.
Bloody smart, I love both paddles, great video Simon.
One of life's Great Feelings... Making something with wood 👍
I made an ash paddle a couple of years ago no laminating just plain ash it was hard graft but well worth the effort its not perfect but it does the job so i know the effort that went into those two paddles i just wish i had a big workshop with all the tools like yours,keep the videos coming simon top man.
Good work! I bet you get huge satisfaction every time you paddle. 👍
Simon, this was pure pleasure watching you do this. I’ve always been amazed at wood working but alas not among my talents. I wish you would do more of this kind of stuff. True master craft, explained and demonstrated is so rare. Thank you sooo much! I’m imagining the fire starter laying in the floor just waiting for a mold and wax. YOU ARE THE MAN !!! Texas
Nice, easy to watch and informative video... Thanks very much..
Simon, that was a real joy to watch! You are quite skilled. Those paddles are beautiful!
Good stuff as always, right on.
Wonderful.... I loved the video and process👌 Thank you😎
I couldn’t have hoped to see such an interesting video....quite so well executed. How did I not know that was lacking in my knowledge. I love your craftsmanship Simon. What a credit to yourself. Well done.😄😷🙂
Thank you!
Beautiful! Wow! I may see some boat making after all....... maybe? Thanks
Maybe one day! 😁
What a very talented man awesome craftmans ship
Heck of a lot of work! Nice job.
Such a quality channel you've created Simon. The otter tail paddle looked great and good for the broads I bet.
Thank you! I hope so - looking forward to trying it out. 👍
Just like your canoe, truly beautiful.
I liked it a lot and I learned a great deal.
If you’re stuck in lockdown that was a great project to complete. 👍
I've been thinking about the canoe on some of the trips, and having it fiberglass makes so much sense. So enjoyable to watch a craftsman at work! I would love more videos like this! And to dislikes? Come on... If you don't like it, find something else. A craftsman who also makes great videos, what's not to like?