Cedar WoodCraft Paddle

[@garychristensen4115]

Building my first Cedar Kayak paddle. Major respect to you for using traditional hand tools! Damn cool video!

[@TrustinTimber]

Thank you.

[@SuperYtviewer]

My uncle was a world class canoe builder and racer. I was amazed at the paddles and canoes he built. Uncle Eugene would be impressed. Thanks for the video and sharing the craft with the next generation.

[@TrustinTimber]

SuperYtviewer very cool. Glad uncle Eugene would be impressed. I have a lot to learn still though.

[@audyitter9637]

Nice video showing the use of manual tools - for many it's a lost art. The past three years I've carve several dozen hiking sticks and staff and gift them to people. I expanded those skills to a canoe paddle repurposing one of our red oak trees felled by an ice storm. 29 hours later over a three week period and her beauty is unmatched. I did shortcut the effort with a hand jigsaw, electric planer and power sander.

[@TrustinTimber]

yeah, sometimes it seems crazy doing things by hand. Especially when working over difficult grain.

[@PinetreeLine]

The whole video is incredible! The skills to make the paddle, the reason to make the paddle, the paddle, the music and the editing! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@SeanMather]

That was a cool and informative video. Thanks, and I hope the paddle has served Twig well!

[@PaulMeyette]

What can I say that hasn't been said? I loved the video, the project, and the outcome. I always watch your videos end to end. Take care my friends... until the next video, enjoy!

[@reforzar]

I didn't think you could get better at what you do. You proved me wrong. Beautiful video and paddle. Loved the music shots interlaced.

[@WoodInn]

Great video to watch. And really enjoyed your discussion with the boy. Good stuff.

[@therealsparkman]

True meaning to the saying 'hand made'! I was tired just watching you; had to open a beer! I'm impressed with how you worked that limb of cedar into a work of art. Well done! Cheers!

[@Martin-yl5zb]

I truly don't understand why someone would give this a thumbs down. Thank you for sharing an interesting make video, a personal message and very good cinematography.

[@jbrogham]

Awesome vid. It great to see the transformation of the tree into the paddle!!

[@jbrogham]

My Instagram profile is brogy_woodworks.

[@johnathonayles1114]

Amazing work! Best part was your talk with Twig and how much knowledge you are passing along. Cheers, John

[@bulkhead]

Twig will never forget that paddle, man that is awesome. Beautiful video as always, thanks for making this.

[@isman21]

This is my youtube channel i'm twig

[@andrewonthego3081]

Awesome job on the paddle, loved that u used minimal tools and a downed tree, !

[@souriyochanthavong]

FC from NJ. Super nice work! loved how is turned out...

[@TrustinTimber]

Thanks so much!

[@robertlarsonwoodford]

The world can be changed for the better if we nurture kiddos and allow them to become aware of the natural world surrounding them. You are doing your part by impacting one kiddo. Thank you for that and all the other cool shit you do.

[@TrustinTimber]

It's my pleasure. I'm glad you see it that way as well.

[@kevinbungles]

Superb skill and a great share thank you. Always wanted to make my own paddle

[@robd1103]

That's a smart kid! I always love it when they ask great questions like he did. And great job on the paddle!

[@TrustinTimber]

He is very smart. Remembers everything.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Great work all around

[@tjtran1987]

Great video. I have made 6 paddles so far and they are all unique and work great.

[@weekendwrangler1453]

Is it possible to like a video twice? Great work guys!

[@ravenwildernessschool7514]

That was so nice of you to give him a paddle, he will remember that forever. I'm entering your GAW brother 👍🏻

[@MnktoDave]

Nice work on the paddle, that turned out beautiful!

[@paulmehltretter5239]

Thanks for such awesome videos! I plan on making a shave horse based on your plans. If I don't win a paddle, I may have to use it to try to make one for myself.

[@brittanybok4859]

Aww twig is so cute!!

[@canadub1983]

I need to make a paddle for my SUP build this winter, this is a great help!

[@JustinDepew]

So awesome!!! A lot of hard work in that paddle.

[@TrustinTimber]

yeah, but it's fun:)

[@AllodialTitle]

So cool and I love your philosophy.

[@KagedCreations08XX]

This is a fantastic video, i came into it expecting to skip around and catch the major points but ended up watching the whole thing. I really enjoyed it.

[@TrustinTimber]

Kaged Creations that's how I watch videos as well, so I try not to produce them myself. Thanks:)

[@simonaxmann8497]

awasome job!

[@thedanishbushcrafter7341]

Really cool built, Nice job!!

[@TrustinTimber]

The Danish Bushcrafter thank you

[@pathwayshealing]

I hope twig had a good time on his trip!

[@prettyoutside7464]

One more beautiful video, buddy! Thanks for sharing! - Davi

[@TrustinTimber]

Thanks for stopping by to check it out.

[@prettyoutside7464]

Trustin Timber always a pleasure. You deserve a time.

[@daniels1975]

I still quite fathom how this channel only has 6,000+ subscribers. Fantastic videography, cool projects with skill and love, and some great music. What's not to like?

[@TrustinTimber]

Thank You. I guess I just don't do the things that most people do to grow their channels. I'm more interested in just gaining a loyal following, building community and putting my energy into producing quality content.

[@rawbacon]

I made mine from a tree too, a tree I used to swing on the branches hanging down. I went from our barn over the fence onto the neighbor's shed when I was a kid. My old neighbor had it taken down a few years ago and I got some logs from him. Mine is laminated from 30 some pieces.

[@chronicwoodwork5466]

Beautiful! I'm building a cedar strip canoe, and this would be perfect for the maiden voyage!

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

great! the environment sound is awesome :) another fantastic vid

[@TrustinTimber]

Cactus! workshop thanks for always stopping by to watch them. I really appreciate it.

[@johnnydaly007]

Awesome!!

[@awesomeinprogress4189]

I really have to try to make a paddle myself one day, you are really inspiring as always 😊 beautiful work bro 😀👌

[@TrustinTimber]

Awesome in Progress that's the goal👍

[@carenataocinqueporte]

Beautiful and truly inspiring. Does anyone know the make/model of that spokeshave by the way? Thanks

[@samuronkanen1307]

Musarna it is a Veritas (Lee Valley) spokeshave. I dont know the exact model, but with the maker name you’ll find it.

[@carenataocinqueporte]

@@samuronkanen1307 Hi thanks a lot 👍, I just read it

[@SmoothGefixt]

Nice film :)

[@johnnyrizzo]

New to this, but could you run through a list of the tools you’re using? From the types of axes and saws to fell the tree, to the planes to level the wood, to what I think were a drawknife and a spokeshave? Thanks in advance, just trying to understand the collection I need to start building

[@IlContainerdelMicio]

Bellissimo You are amazing I rely love the video and the miusic Good work ( fro Italy )

[@88SouthernMan]

Was the axe a custom made or can,it be found somewhere?

[@TrustinTimber]

88SouthernMan it’s called a carving axe. You can buy them. Bevel on one side only.

[@ag-fn7ze]

The ammount of firewood you would have had at the end of the project would be enough to cook a meal. Great work lad

[@TrustinTimber]

Yep, thank you.

[@Jamie.Kennedy]

It's PADDLE time!

[@TrippnGXSR]

Not a single power tool....impressive!!! It's gorgeous! How many hours was put into it?

[@jonyqwoodworks]

Cool kid. Most kids now a days would ask you to put an iPhone holder in the paddle

[@ACDCRD]

What kind of spoke shave is that?

[@kdg.2291]

I'm actually thinking about making this for my cosplay

[@TrustinTimber]

Kd G. If you do don’t make the same mistakes I did. Choose wood that is very dry, and without knots. Also avoid hard woods like ash for your first one if you’re doing it with hand tools.

[@kdg.2291]

@@TrustinTimber thanks for the tips👍🏽

[@cwy31]

Awesome build, and great video editing too. What kind of wood was that? Also, what are the other wood options for canoe paddles? I'm thinking it would make a good winter project.

[@TrustinTimber]

cwy31 this is Cedar. Ash, Cherry, maple, spruce, birch.... I know people who have made paddles will all those with great success. Spruce would be a good first paddle wood just to practice since it's soft and cheap.

[@cwy31]

Great- Thanks for the reply!

[@Escumbuit77]

Hi, why don´t you take out the pith?

[@alexoutdoors88]

Watched the vid and it was great! Then I almost forgot I came here for the giveaway haha

[@TrustinTimber]

Alex Outdoors glad you remembered. Thanks for stopping by to check it out.

[@ed-venture7963]

Hi mate i like that you have made this and you are right about the knots in the wood, but you have missed something i would like to point out "to be helpful" for future timber selection. As you can see the branch is not that wide you have lighter coloured wood on the edge of the finished paddle, this wood is called sap wood and it is full of sugars and is prone to rotting. As the wood is knotty you and you have said you don't mind if it fails on you then its not so important but for a longer lasting plan aim for a wood that you have cut the lighter edge wood off. Meant nicely and constructively :)

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Trustin Timberlake makes a paddle. Lol.

[@BrodyToYou]

Do you take orders for customs?

[@TrustinTimber]

Emanuel B I’ve been getting lots of requests but no, not yet. There are plenty of better paddle makers out there, that can make them a lot faster then I can. Maybe after I make another 20 I’ll consider selling them if I still enjoy making them at that point.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I think you got the Master/Apprentice relationship kinda backwards. He's supposed to bust a gut building the paddle and you're supposed to break it then blame it on him.;)

[@TrustinTimber]

haha well one day. I'll go easy on him at first.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Spare the hickory switch and spoil the flunky. Just for fun you should ask him sign one of those 17th century apprenticeship agreements that indentures him to you for the next 7-10 years.

[@TrustinTimber]

He's already too smart to sigh something like that.

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Wish I had been that smart.

[@chrisolson3293]

Excellent video, great surprise, keep up the good work, @divide_creek_woodworks

[@0o0Heather0o0]

Can' wait to possibly win a custom paddle from you! Instagram is different from this account (Heathert2) GREAT VIDEO :)

[@codyparr591]

I can tell the kids reaction was coursed next time don’t make like it’s a family outing bro u csn tell it’s fake but great paddle

[@ACDCRD]

Came from the Instagram giveaway.. My username there is @ronnievick

[@lexislandscape8345]

Awesome video! (Lexisoutdoorservices on Instagram) love your channel, and page!

[@PaumanokSupplyCo]

This is awesome, I’ve been wanting to make myself one all summer and never got around to it. My ig is these_go_to_eleven_

[@andrewmilward6786]

Instagram account ssgekko, awesome work!

[@BeardyMcfearson]

Great video man! Awesome apprentice ya got there👊🏻. My entry for your instagram paddle GAW. @he_bear on insta