Project rRaft - Building a Raft out of Water Bottles

Step 11 Paddles

A quick trip to the cull wood section at Home Depot got me a wooden pole and a piece of plywood to make a paddle from. The wood cost me $1.50. Trace out a paddle shape on the plywood and cut it out with your choice of saws. I used a circular saw. Sand both it and the pole down to be smooth and have rounded edges, screw them together. They don't take long, but are sturdy and effective. Definitely seal them with something. I'm considering attaching a water bottle for buoyancy, in case they fall in the water.

I drilled two 1/2" holes in the paddle so that it can be tied to the boat.

Comments

[belsey]

No need for the bottle, your paddle should float just fine the way it is -- unless you want to use it to double as a swimming aid...