: Just finished my first GP.The best stock I can get is clear pine in
: 1x3.........so I am out $14.00.I will post a picture as soon as I get the
: finish on it.Yes plastic not oil!What I know so far is, sanding was worse
: than any paddling I've ever done.

I agree. Pine is much more difficult to sand than Western Red cedar, or even
Redwood paddles, in addition to being heavier. However, it should make a pretty
paddle.

Tom