Paddle it. You may find you like it the way it is. You can always let it dry and change it later.

: Good morning everyone, I hope all is well.

: I just finished the aluiet paddle I taked about the other day, it
: came out pretty good its much bigger and heavier than My GPs . I
: built this for big river and fast cruising. the paddle is 3
: layer laminate consisting of a ripped cedar 2x 4 with a very
: dark poplar 1 x 2 in the middle.

: the blades look pretty darn close But one blade (the thinner
: looking one) is a bit heavier. My balance point is 2" from
: center of loom.

: should I correct the Imbalance or not worth it?

: if yes

: 1) take more material off heavier blade (funny the heavier blade
: measures as the slightly smaller one ) blades will look slightly
: different after the correction Im sure

: 2) add wt to the lighter side ??

: FINISH

: I sanded down to 220 grit , all was nice and smooth I finished with
: Watco natural oil (5 coats) the grain came up a bit, though not
: much . should I re sand or just throw on a few more coats of oil
: and use it?

: many thanks

: "John"