peter E wrote:

As to getting a new pair of oars I have found a site but it requires
having a shaft of 49mm diameter timber. As to making something like
this how practical is it to make a makeshift lathe using an electic
drill and then to shape some sqare section timber.

Nothing says oars have to be round the full length. It is easy to
make them octaganol too with a saw. For a round area in way of the
locks, a plane and/or rasp will do it. So would a quarter round
router bit of the proper size. Shafts can be made by gluing up
thinner stock too.

Here's a link to some easily constructed oars. I made and use them,
cost maybe $15-$20 for the pair...
http://bateau.com/free/oarimages/simple_oars.pdf



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