Building A Paddle | Sanborn Canoe Co.

See Sanborn Canoe Co. build one of our most-popular paddles, the Minnesota. No narration, no distractions. Just quality woodworking by hand.

[@user-kt8pm5in3x]

I have bought two Gunflints over the years and could not be more pleased with how they look ,feel and perform! I truly appreciate the handmade element also,no real jigs, just a craftsmans eye!!!! These young men are doing it the right way!!!!!!

[@stevenprobelski8029]

Beautiful craftsmanship! I'm building a 1/12 scale canoe and was searching for info on how to shape my paddles for it when I came upon your site. I've always earned my living working with my hands too. I appreciate you sharing this. Thank you! Steve

[@bennyblanko3]

Absolutely beautiful! Watching the drum sander reminded me of being a ski tech 40 years ago. Each paddle is art. You guys should build instruments (violins, guitars, mandos, etc.) too. I'll bet you could make some really cool instruments.

[@stevewells6391]

So much respect for this craftsman. Beautiful paddle.

[@NikNik-gd6uv]

Just beautiful. 👍🏼

[@fudozanokamae2579]

This sealed the deal for me, had to order 2

[@BackcountryPaddler]

My goodness... those are stunning. Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@jimdodd3462]

Excellent ! Glad to see the process, my paddles are made by ! Great skill ! Thanks !

[@Gillesgip]

Beautiful! Nicely done!

[@thedude4632]

Beautiful beautiful work

[@johnthornley6168]

so impressive.

[@user-kt8pm5in3x]

Love my Gunflints!!!!!!!

[@ScottGB]

Beautiful

[@sandrolopes7647]

Congratulations, beautiful work!! What types of wood were used in this oar?

[@josephjedynak508]

What size roundover bit is that?

[@vitaliyevgrafov1886]

Perfect! What's weight?

[@DirkBougard]

How did you put the bend in the shaft with the pinstripes ?

[@brettaddis9984]

What kind of sander is that at 6:15?

[@blairehlenfeldt3638]

Same question! Did you find out?

[@TheeTyroneShoelaces]

Titebond 3. This dude is legit.

[@SuperGsrider]

one day

[@mikeswartz4181]

Nice

[@lizdg3892]

Beautiful