> Hi,

> I am about to put a finish on a cedar and pine paddle. I was considering
> using Marine Varnish. I was looking for alternatives. Also, I don't know
> if I should fiberglass the blade and epoxy the entire paddle.

> Vin

I prefer 'unfinished' (oiled) paddles, because they don't cause blisters. But if you are going to put a finish on it, I'd glass the blade and epoxy the whole thing, you can have a thinner lighter blade and you don't have a change in finishe between the shaft and blade.

Mike