Ping Pong Paddle

dalepage · Jul 21, 2017

I go back to the 60's as an ping pong addict. This is the nicest paddle I ever saw.

Do you suppose you could do something with the finish so I could put some English on the ball?

Dale P.

DMiller · Jul 21, 2017

Thanks Dale! (Nice name, by the way!) I'm not fully sure what you mean by 'do you suppose you could do something with the finish so I could put some English on the ball;' if it's possible to reword, i'll do the best I can to answer your question! Thanks for the comment! Dale M.

woodify · Jul 21, 2017

I would never have thought about using coffee grounds as filler. Can you still smell the coffee?

DMiller · Jul 21, 2017

Thanks for the comment! When I was sanding the 'filler,' I think I caught a whiff of the coffee but I would say that the finish smell now overpowers the coffee. However, being that I just applied the finish today, that may change. Any other comments/ questions are appreciated!

helluvawreck · Jul 22, 2017

This is a very nice paddle and I like the wood. It's an attractive piece.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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DMiller · Jul 22, 2017

Thanks Charles!

Hermit · Jul 22, 2017

What he meant by English on the ball is ping pong paddles either have sandpaper affixed to each side or a thin rubber surface. The rougher surface allows "english" or more spin on the ball when contact is made. Nice looking paddle but to add either would detract from it's beauty.

DMiller · Jul 22, 2017

Thanks for the clarification, Hermit! I thought of checkering it similar to the way I checker the pistol grips I build, but as you said, I thought it might take away from the natural beauty. Thanks for the comments- they are appreciated!

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