Hi everyone,

I am debating which is the best way to build a wooden paddle, especially the blade. It seems common to carve/sand/saw the spoon shape of the blade. The disadvantage is that you cut through the fibers. The strength of the blade should be higher, if you steam bend a flat blade and then clamp it to the proper shape. Has anyone tried this?

Does anyone has suggestions on what the best blade curvatures are? I am thinking of only a curved blade along its length but keep it flat perpendiculat to it. Any articles or comments are highly appreciated.

Andreas