$10 Land Paddle
UPDATE: Please check out version 2.0 at: https://www.instructables.com/id/Land-Paddle-V2/
Version two requires less time, money and parts!!!
Make a land paddle for under $10.
I actually got enough materials to make two kid sized paddles (about 5 foot each) and it cost less than $20.
I Find that this paddle grips better than my $100 Big "name brand" Paddle.
Gather Materials
1 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe cut to your desired length. Note: The T handle and rubber bottom will add approximately 5" to overall length
1 1/2 inch schedule 40 TEE
2 1/2 inch schedule 40 extender
1 1/2 inch schedule 40 coupling
1 heavy-duty force cup plunger
1 1/2 inch schedule 40 TEE
2 1/2 inch schedule 40 extender
1 1/2 inch schedule 40 coupling
1 heavy-duty force cup plunger
Make Extenders Fit Into Pipe
Having access to a lathe, I chose to shave down the extenders to fit inside of the PVC pipe.
One could also use a 1" coupler and appropriate size extender to avoid this step.
One could also use a 1" coupler and appropriate size extender to avoid this step.
Prep Plunger
Cut the more flexible part of the plunger off. We are interested in the thicker part near the handle.
Using a hole cutter, cut out the middle if the plunger.
Press the coupling into the plunger.
Using a hole cutter, cut out the middle if the plunger.
Press the coupling into the plunger.
Assemble and Glue
Glue the whole thing together, let dry and attach TEE and plunger !