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Basic Paddle
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Basic Paddle

Blockhead Tools, Lynnwood, Washington, USA

A kiln-dried cherry paddle for shaping or as a heat shield, used wet or dry.

Sizes
4" x 18", 4" x 20", 4" x 24", 4.5" x 18", 4.5" x 20", 4.5" x 24", 5" x 18", 5" x 20", 5" x 24", 5.5" x 20", 5.5" x 24", 6" x 20", 6" x 24"
Thickness
1/2"
Wood
Kiln-dried cherry

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