In Canoe Paddles: A complete guide to making your own, longtime canoeist and woodworker Graham Warren presents detailed plans for making paddles that are as beautiful as they are functional. From his insightful look at the way a paddle works when it meets the water through the selection of the best woods, adhesives and tools to use, Warren shows us step-by-step how to make a paddle with a single blade, a bent shaft or double blades; how best to protect a paddle with oil or varnish; what to look for she test-driving your paddle; how to decorate it; and how to care for and repair it.