When the weather is too cold for varnish to cure within the lifespan of a small mammal, it’s tough. \u00a0Varnishing is strictly verboten <\/em>in the basement since I did a pair of snowshoes down there and it took a week for the varnish odor to\u00a0dissipate. \u00a0But I really want to get on the water and test these new paddle prototypes I just finished, so I made do.<\/p>\n

In this case, I made do with an old bicycle box, an ancient milk-house heater<\/a>* and a pair of kitchen shears to make holes in the cardboard.<\/p>\n

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No, I am not worried about the fire danger.<\/p>\n

Yes, I have a fire extinguisher very handy, and yes, I have homeowner’s insurance.<\/p>\n

With an approximate cure time of two hours, I’ll get two coats on the paddles before the testing tonight.<\/p>\n

Respectfully submitted,<\/p>\n

Canoelover<\/p>\n

*I love milk-house heaters. \u00a0Their rattling hum reminds me of heating the back of my truck so Ian could sleep in it as a kid. \u00a0But that’s another day and another post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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