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SlatchJim

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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2018, 08:44:05 AM »
Current Plan based on this thread:
1. Sand both sides, top and bottom back about an inch.
2. Splint to support shape while glassing using Pono's tape support method (probably popsicle sticks). No internal splinting.
3. Apply prewet strips (2-3) of S-Glass / Super Sap to fill in break on one side. I don't have any CF yet
4. Repeat (3) on other side (and maybe No.2 just to keep things solid while I work).
5. Hot coat for finish sanding
6. Sand to finish gloss - no paint  - scars add character, paint adds weight.
7. Test, and bring a spare paddle for a while.
8. If failure occurs, visit Wardog for new blade replacement... buy a tee shirt, and maybe a spare leash too, discuss custom board options for wife.

Question: Is there any value in gluing the blade sections together with gorilla glue, say at step 2.1, before glassing happens?
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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2018, 04:24:48 PM »
Yes, a thin thin coat of Gorilla Glue after wiping the joint with a damp rag. It should set in about half an hour. Let sit overnight and then you can fiberglass both sides at one time without splints using the PonoBill  / Jimmy Lewis poor man's bagging method.
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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2018, 07:57:20 AM »
So here's what's happening
Father's Day: Kids pull through and i receive a new paddle, purchased from our friends at SUP Sports as a gift.  My kids are both good and wise. The broken paddle problem is now just a project, and a fun one.

So far I've finished:
1. Sand both sides, top and bottom back about an inch. (pictures 1-2)
1b. Glued both halves together with gorilla glue
2. Splint to support shape while glassing using Pono's tape support method (popsicle sticks). No internal splinting.
3. Apply prewet strips (2) of S-Glass / Super Sap to fill in break on one side.
4. Went nuts and tried to apply a full wrap of prewet fiberglass around the whole repair on the second step of glassing, developed a bubble that needed sanding out. Learned once again: Less is more.
4b. Sanded out bubble in preparation of final single patch of glass to make things uniform. (pictures 3-4, with bubble remnant visible in picture 4)


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SlatchJim

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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2018, 08:03:07 AM »
Notes: This repair, while not at all pretty, seems strong as hell.  I'm not sure if using super sap and S-glass is more or less easy than some other alternative, but I'm a lot better at fixing dings than I was in the PE resin days with my prone boards.  The tape and popsicle stick method after gluing was key to keeping things aligned in their original orientation (thanks bill).  Also, complex shapes such as this section of a paddle, with ins and outs, require more patience than I employed, thus the bubble - Lesson learned.

Edit.  This workbench came with the house.  It looks as ratty in the pictures as it does in real life.  My fall project is garage rehab.  Fortunately, you zoners are as adept at showing your work spaces as you are at fixing dings.  Thanks for the internet mentorship.  :D
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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2018, 08:11:30 AM »
Broken blade held great.  The shaft...well, I heard some crunching noises and saw some stress evidence near where the blade is attached near the end of a 3.5 hour session.  Any advice?  I can certainly add some glass in the area of the fracturing.  Still seems watertight.  Normally I'd just move on, but this whole repair and salvage theme has got me looking at my gear in a new way.
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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #20 on: July 02, 2018, 02:18:05 PM »
You got the idea, find the area, wrap it with glass, sand it clean. On the shaft I might go a little further up. That's what he said! (I had to add that to counteract the "hot girls" thread.)

You are doing the right thing. We toss too much stuff. This thing will be a great backup and loaner paddle. I will say that when you can, grab a little carbon to mix with that glass. It's a revelation and tough when mixed with glass over it.
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Re: Snapped Paddle Blade
« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2018, 04:20:20 PM »
My next order will have a yard or so of carbon in it.  Thanks Cowboy!
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