Paddle & Pole Rack

Steve Sanford

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Good morning, All~


I made this rack a year or so ago - to keep my long-handled gear organized and up off the floor in my shop. It has worked out very well.


As you'll see, the spacings and shapes and widths of each slot are customized to the specific gear I had to hang. Here it is on one of my shop doors. The Turk's Heads on the handles make hanging easy.



Paddle - BEFORE on rack.JPG



All these measurements are rough. I made it from a length of nice thick - and clear - Hemlock I had on hand. A clean 2x4 would work as well. I first laid everything out flat and made sure there was space for everything without paddle blades overlapping.



Paddle and Pole Rack - with measurements.JPG



Each piece nestles down in its slot - round for some, oval for paddles.


Paddle Rack 1.JPG



Each "slot" is first bored on the drill press - with Forstner bit or hole saw - then cut out to daylight on the table saw.


Paddle Rack 2.JPG



The upper edges are eased - with rasp, knife and sandpaper. The simple "handles" are round - and could be eased with a router.



Paddle Rack - carved for pole.JPG



The slots for the paddles are eased with a gouge and a knife.


Paddle Rack - carved for paddle.JPG



Note to Richard: My Oar Rack is very different. Pairs of oars reside up in the loft, between rafters. I'll try to get a photo of it.


Hope this helps!


SJS


 
That looks great Steve, very nice.

But... I can't help but think that you are setting yourself up a little too tidily for the museum exhibit after your passing. [;)]
 
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