Thread: DIY pasted balsa paddles in Oz

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Originally Posted by Ozarkedger

Excellent paddles brother! I make similar ones for teaching knives and razors. I use a spray adhesive to bond the balsa/leather to the paddle. The spray adhesive is light duty and enables me to change the balsa or leather when needed. Students tend to cut up the leather during the learning process so its nice to have the ability to change it out.

i went even cheaper, my pads are made form foam board and i hold them on with elastic bands, i have one paddle and 4 pads. i am considering gluing a piece of roo either direct to the paddle or onto another pad.
my paddle is made from fairly thick balsa so its really light.