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What type of wood are oars made of?
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The type of wood oars are made of varies. Craftsmen may use pine, fir, spruce, ash, oak, basswood and other species to produce oars. Generally, soft woods provide more flexibility, while hard woods create more durable pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of oars.
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Antique Cambridge Scouts Rowing Oar, 1925
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Cambridge Scouts 1st Boat Presentation Rowing Oar.
The full-length oar is an original traditional
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th Century Wood Oars on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Four antique wooden oars, hand-carved in Indonesia, mid 19th Century.
Some original paint is
Category
Antique 1840s Indonesian Tribal Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
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Pair of Sweep Oars with Old Varnish Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice pair of rowing sweeps. With rich patina. Metal tips. Leather collars. 98" W. 3 lbs. both.
Made: England
Date: 1890
Category
Antique 1890s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Rowing Oar, 1897 Balliol College Oxford, 2nd Torpid.
The full-length oar is an original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memo...
Materials
Pine
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Long Racing Scull or Oar from Eton College Windsor
This is a fine quality extra long oar
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Ash
12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1899 Balliol College
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Rowing Oar, 1899 Balliol College Oxford, Head of the River.
The full-length oar is an
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Pine
