Paddle racks

[Jim Dodd]

My shop is a mess, and I want to organize my paddles (15) in as small a space as possible, yet still easily accessible !

​ In other words, show me your Rack ! Paddle rack of course !

Jim

 

[Canotrouge]

15 paddles to organize in one rack, and wanting it in a small space and easy accessible.... Hmmm... Maybe a rack with 5 paddles abreast and 3 deep, organized in style or length... Hmmm... Can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

[Sweetfancymoses]

I don't have a picture but of all my attempts over the years I like the following the best: Take a piece of 2x4, drill pairs of holes at a 10-15 degree angle, insert dowels, and cover them with pipe insulation.
(You can add additional dowels for PFDs, rope, etc.)

 

[Robin]

Nothing special, just some metal U shape brakets screwed into a 1x4, it will hold 10 paddles 2 deep

 

[yellowcanoe]

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My paddles in the shed are noosed to the wall headers. Nails and rope. We never thought of dowels. Inside the house the holder is a little more fancy

 

[Jim Dodd]

I don't have a picture but of all my attempts over the years I like the following the best: Take a piece of 2x4, drill pairs of holes at a 10-15 degree angle, insert dowels, and cover them with pipe insulation.
(You can add additional dowels for PFDs, rope, etc.)

​I like the idea of sideways, but I fear the different angled blades might not work, straight verses bent. Hanging by the blade seems good.

​ Robin, and Yellowcanoe, I may go with long dowels, and double stack.

Thanks guys so far !

Jim

 

[Alan Gage]

My rack is double decked and holds some paddles by the blade and others by the handle, alternating, to make best use of space. Bent shafts hang by the handle (from the lower deck) and straight shafts by the blade (from the upper deck).

20150219_001 by Alan, on Flickr

This rack can hold 11 paddles and fits in a fairly small area (between my walk-in and overhead doors).

Alan

 

[BWCA66]

How about one on wheels? This one hold 10 on each side.

 

[Canotrouge]

How about one on wheels? This one hold 10 on each side.

That look good!! 20 paddles in a tight space!!

 

[Jim Dodd]

I like both Alan's and BWCA66's.

​ Like the casters. I have some I can use !
A wall rack like Alan's does save space, and they are easy to get.

Thanks guys ! Maybe I'll make one of each !

​ Had thought today, to drill pegs at a 45 degree angle, and hang by the grip. Again Thanks !

Jim

 

[Sweetfancymoses]

Here is a picture. The foam makes it forgiving if mixing different shaft sizes.

 

[Odyssey]

I don't (yet) have so many paddles to store, but this thread gives some nice ideas. Much better than my "just stack 'em in the corner" solution.

 

[Uncle_Skwid]

I usually buy cheap arse cars that double as paddle and boat racks, but you's guys have lots more paddles and boats than I do. Since my daughter moved out I do now have a sort of gear room, to hang drysuits and PFDs, and I do keep a couple extra paddles stacked in the corner.

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