After removing the paddle blades from the mold you can separate them using the band saw.
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Set the guard to just clear the high spots on the laminated blades. Keep the flat side of the blades down against the band saw table.
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Separate each of the parts.
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Carefully cut out each blade LEAVING 3/8" - 1/2" OF THE FLAT FLANGE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE BLADE.
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Leave a flat flange all the way around the blade.
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Cut the curved end off of each blade.
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Cover a bench with newspapers. You will need a damp sponge, paper clamps, and polyurethane glue.
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Moisten the inside of the 1/2" wide flat flange all the way around the perimeter of each blade.
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Make sure the flange is damp.
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Spread a SMALL bead of glue on the flange OF ONLY ONE BLADE. Polyurethate glue will expand to 3 or 4 times it's original volume! You will need less than half the amount of glue that you think you will need!
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Spread the glue out to completely cover the flange.
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Make sure the glue is spread evenly.
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Assemble the two blades. You can align each half using a few paper clamps.
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The clamps should be butted up against the first ridge of both pieces. Check both sides to be sure the two halves are alligned precisely.
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Check in several places around the blades to be sure that both halves are alligned correctly.
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Place clamps all around the perimeter of the blade.
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Clamp both blades. Leave the clamps on for a few hours.
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Place the cap back on the bottle of polyurethane glue.
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