I've received quite a few inquiries asking about how I make and apply the finish for my greenland kayak paddles, so I'll detail it here.  What's amazing about finishing wood is the degree to which its fodder for so much pseudo-scientific babble and art; so much so that sometimes the would-be finisher feels lost before he starts.

Well, its SIMPLE.  It is.  At least this method is.  So don't psyche yourself out.  Here's what I do.