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Collars Newsletter August 2009

An update of current projects and going ons at Collars.

Collars Newsletter August 2009 (PDF)

Size: 1.45 MB

Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 38 secs)

Collars Newsletter May 2009

An update of current projects and going ons at Collars.

Collars Newsletter May 2009 (PDF)

Size: 1.26 MB

Estimated download time: (56k = 3 mins 11 secs)

Collars Wooden Oars, Masts and Spars - Catalogue

Download a PDF copy of our 16 page catalogue. With detailed information on all our products and tips on how to maintain your own wooden oars and masts. There is also a comprehensive section on how masts are hand crafted.

Collars Wooden Oars, Masts and Spars - Catalogue (PDF)

Size: 972.79 KB

Estimated download time: (56k = 2 mins 23 secs)

Leathearing oars

This download provides an easy-to-follow tutorial on leathering your oars. Collars can supply leathers and tacks.

Leathearing oars (PDF)

Size: 180.69 KB

Estimated download time: (56k = 27 secs)

Spoon oars

The basics behind the shaping of Sitka Spruce spoon oar blanks.

Spoon oars (PDF)

Size: 629.54 KB

Estimated download time: (56k = 1 mins 33 secs)

Wood Defects

Selecting timber for spars requires skill and a great deal of experience: many defects are only discernable to those who have worked with wood for many years. This download illlustrates some of the most common defects encountered in this natural product.

Wood Defects (PDF)

Size: 166.75 KB

Estimated download time: (56k = 25 secs)