Oars in the Making

Dameon has made two new sets of oars for our R2AK adventure. Here are some shots of the process, from our friend and fellow rower Wes Reddick's shop (which he generously allowed us to use. Thanks Wes.)

The looms were made of laminated spruce. Here are the many layers glued up and clamped.

The blades are attached to the loom.

This is a better view of the blades which are made of 2 layers of plywood and a thin piece of spruce that extends out from the loom.

Both sets of oars ready for varnish.

I wanted solid wood handles so I scarfed cherry into the ends. Here they are all varnished.

2 new sets of oars ready to row all the way to Alaska!