Does anyone have a youtube link or another source of information on how to repair the coating that tips many good wood canoe paddles? I have a loon paddle that I bought second hand in excellent shape. After a couple of seasons, I noticed that half of the epoxy resin on the tip of the canoe had broken off. I've had no luck finding a DIY fix that stipulates the materials and process for repairing it. Any info or links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Search here. I swear I recall discussions in the past. IIRC it involved play dough to create a "dam" where the epoxy tip was desired so the epoxy would stay put.

Searched for ya.

BWCA.com thread
This is what was linked to in the thread, original link is broken

Thanks mirth. I tried searching for this on the web and also here but just haven't been able to pull up that thread. That is exactly what I was looking for. Who knew that my kids old cans of playdough would come in handy :)

I just looked up what and where I could buy the epoxy needed - The West epoxy and hardener 105/206. There's a Hub Hobby just down the road, but there are other places at least here in the Twin Cities to find this stuff -- maybe even cheaper.

Rockler has the West Epoxy, Express Composites in Minneapolis has it, Sterling Supply also in Minneapolis has it. Oh, and Northwest Canoe will have it too.

Don't know about pricing but Express Composites and Sterling Supply are supply companies that focus on fiberglass cloth and casting products.

I got my 105/206 and minipumps from Sweet Composites. You can probably get it from Amazon too. Looks like you're in the TC and Minnesotan gave a couple local options.

NW Canoe I thought carried MAS exclusively?

Does MAS epoxy and hardener work as well for this repair?

I've never used it, but I'm sure Dennis would give some guidance if it meant a possible sale. :)