WEST SYSTEM: Strengthen that paddle – epoxy repair to a traditional paddle
After finding his paddle had begun to chip due to contact with rocks, this blogger sought an alternative to traditional materials to repair and protect his stick.
This blog documents the repair of a traditional wooden paddle carried out using thickened WEST SYSTEM® epoxy. By masking up, sanding and shaping a small amount of thickened epoxy, this blogger is able to create a durable finish that should stand the test of time.