The 2 dollar, 2 hour Greenland Paddle Build. Time Lapse.

FREE video course: Building a Greenland Paddle

Advanced techniques for carving Greenland paddles

[JohanLarssonKiruna]

I watched the free paddle build instruction videos a few days ago. I have pretty good skills and knowledge of woodworking in general, experience from one previous paddle build which turned out really good, and everything laid out and planned, but I found myself going back to the videos and checking many things. I have to say the course was really, really good, and gave many valuable pointers and advice. The system is basically fool-proof and very forgiving. You can tell Brian has teached and helped a lot of people making paddles before, because he points out several key things that are easy to overlook for a beginner. If you follow the instructions you will definitely end up with a paddle ranging from good to excellent. If you are unsure of the specific dimensions I guess the (cheap) plans which also are available at the site, are a good thing to buy. But the wood he's working with in the video is like nothing I ever seen in reality... It almost looks unreal, how easy it is shaped with the blockplane and sand paper. The pine I'm forced to work with is like concrete in comparison. Both in weight and workability. I had to really lean in with 60 grit paper for several minutes on the edges to round them off, while in the video they are lightly touched a few strokes with 120(?) grit, together with a warning that it's really easy to overdo it... Only good thing with this pine is that it's quite strong, and that you can reduce the thickness of the blade, compared to one in red cedar. Anyway, that free video class is great advertisement for all the other more advanced courses. I'd like to build an F1 someday, and it's reassuring seeing the quality of the video instructions.

[pabloenriquetirabassi]

I see this again after a long time and I can't help but amaze him for his work, knowledge and the brilliant way he has to transmit it. Thank you, greetings with admiration, from Argentina

[jellurabo]

2 hours - What you can do when experienced. It will take me three days when I start trying with your plans.🤣 Guess I should get started!

[Kwood]

I just bought my first greenland paddle made out of cedar & I love it, it is my first Greenland paddle .

[flt]

Awesome - very helpful project for people who want to try greenland paddle without spending a bunch of money - thank you!!

[robbykay]

Thanks for your course and plans. I’ve made a couple of paddles now, the latest is a beautiful one from European alder. The first one I made from cheaper spruce, but alder was much more pleasant to work with.

Ended up buying a power planer next to my block plane. Makes the job so much easier. I also found a power sander quite suitable for rounding the loom.

Not that much previous experience in woodwork, but this got me excited.

Shame the sea is frozen now, can’t take the paddle for a spin just yet!

Edit: Oh, and I used pure tung oil for the finish. Looks wonderful with alder, hopefully it does the job.

[cterrell]

If I can make my next one in anything approaching 2 hrs with just hand tools.... :D Nice work Brian!

[cessnaboy]

When you said the 2x4 was $2 I figured it must be a really old video... with 2020 inflation it’s now $6 lol

[MStauning]

Well this video made my fell alot better about useing stock wood from the local yard :) Now just have to learn to make it look the right way ! But for the price of stock wood Ill can do test1, test2 and so on with many sticks before the wife notice.

[ridermak]

SWEEET !!! And I’m gonna look right now for the video of that gorgeous ‘yak behind you. 😳🤙

[JokkazArt]

This is the first *porch woodwork shop* i’ve seen😂

[qaannat]

Man. The way you make a paddle is so totally different to how I do. Im not nearly that fast for one. Nice work!

[curtbrown]

Cool Brian. Enjoy the quick dip into gettin' it done. Love all you do.

[matzappeldorn]

👍faster than to buy a paddle 😉 gelernt ist gelernt 🙂🙃🙂
Regards from good old Germany
//MAtz

[draven]

I like your videos very much, just started a skin on frame kayak and will follow it with a skin on frame canoe, thank you for the inspiration to try the builds myself.

[whitepinelover]

Yes thanks for your response that makes sense all a matter of perspective.

[Cgraseck]

Great build! Funny though, I would guess that it was more like a $3000.00 paddle, based on all the tools needed to do it in two hours. Of course the next one will be much cheaper.😀

[mxaexm]

I think you just inspired me to make one.

[WayneTheBoatGuy]

Is that the same router the native ancient Greenlanders used? 😁 Nice video!

[whitepinelover]

Would not a wider blade be better, 2x6 ? But I have only canoe experience so maybe don't understand the whole Greenland paddle thing.
Have to say I love your work beautiful useful art.