CNC Greenland Paddle Carver build

The Greenland paddle has become increasingly popular among sea kayakers in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world. Apart from its romantic association with the people who taught Europeans to kayak and to roll, the narrow-bladed Greenland paddle is popular because it is easy to brace and roll with and is not very susceptible to strong winds. Also, because it slips a little at the beginning of a stroke, it is easier on the muscles, and thus less fatiguing on day-long trips than wide-bladed “Euro”-style paddles.


What is a Greenland paddle?
A Greenland paddle is a paddle in the style of those traditionally used by the Inuit of Greenland. It is characterized by long, narrow, tapering blades and a relatively short loom, or shaft, that is typically one-quarter and no more than one-third the length of the paddle.



This build will use a CNC router to mill and shape the Paddle. It will be a four part mill, top side left side, top side right, flip over, bottom Left side and then bottom right. Fixed place holders, will ensure blank piece of wood is alligned correctly

3D design of paddle (solid edge drawing by myself)





3D Stl model

Greenland.stl

Workspace design - 5 feet x 5 feet area



Mandatory cat pics - Gandalf helping out



Shapeoko 2 type Gantry and wasteboard build




Some electronic - limit switches - wiring connections



Control box


Hello world


First test cut

** Since Valentine day is coming, why not combine the test with a cute gift for the SO

500W spindle with VFD installed



Test cut work logo