Just be prepared to spend a while pawing through the stock, if your big boxes are anything like mine. The pile's full of warped and knotty wood. Try to find the one with the smallest knots possible... diameter of a pencil, pretty much. I tried working with bigger knots, and drove myself crazy. Grain changed direction around the knots more, causing tear outs... dulled my plane's blade quickly, and finally knocked the knot loose.
Frustrated me enough to spend $30 on a beautiful straight grained no knots eight foot length of WRC. Sure, it's $30, but it was a wonder to work with. The wife loves the shavings, since she can use them for hanging in the closet. She may steal the paddle for more decoration in the living room, too.
Don't be afraid to search for a paddle blank within a larger piece of wood... 2x6, 2x8, etc. There's a better chance of finding an area with minimal knots. Easier to find a vertical grain, too.
: I totally agree, a nice big box 2x4 is a great way to learn about
: how to make a paddle, hunt and find a light one, usually spruce
: and with a minumum of knots.
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