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buffalodick	12/16/2010 09:15AM   What kind of glue would be good for paddle making that would not allow "Joint Slip". I built a paddle a year ago and after some use the joints are slightly offset. You can just feel a small amount of mismatch. Dick
jdevries	12/16/2010 10:31AM   Great question! For my 'CanYak' paddle I used plain old outdoor wood glue but I put a coat of fiberglass and epoxy on the blades afterwards so there would be no water infiltration. JD
moosedrool	12/16/2010 12:26PM   gorilla glue has worked great for the 15 or so paddles i have made for myself and others. On my newest ones, i also fiberglass the blades - mainly to protect from rocks.
buffalodick	12/16/2010 08:47PM   Moosedrool, Is the Gorilla Glue messy to use? If so is easy to cleanup after it dries? Dick
mwd1976	12/17/2010 09:29AM   I've used regular titebond III waterproof wood glue. Once it's sealed with varnish and/or glass and epoxy you should be set. I've used those paddles on many trips and never had an issue.