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Cherrywood Paddle Co. Paddle, 3" × 16"
by Acorn Glassworks
A heavy cherrywood paddle (3" × 16") with an ergonomic handle, for shaping and loading.
1 seller
Paddles & Blocks
Swedish Block
by Blockhead Tools · Lynnwood, Washington, USA
A European-style diamond-shaped block with a more pointed, bullet-shaped tip than the Seattle style, which can save some marvering.
- Sizes
- 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 15 cm
- Head
- Pacific Northwest bigleaf maple
- Handle
- Purpleheart
- Hardware
- Stainless steel
Where to buy
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Olympic Color Rods — Olympic Color Rods, Blockhead's online sellerVisit seller ↗
Links last checked September 30, 2026.
About this tool
Keep blocks soaking in water (about 1/4 cup of bleach per 5 gallons) when not in use, and burn new ones in with a couple of clear gathers. Every style can be made left-handed by special order.
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