Where to get 5/16 sq balsa stick in the Chicagoland area
11-05-2010, 10:48 AM
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Where to get 5/16 sq balsa stick in the Chicagoland area
Hey guys,
I need 5/16 sq for the leading edge for my Mid Star 40 kit. None of the hobby stores that I checked with carry 5/16 sq balsa stick. Does anyone know of any place around Chicago that carries it.
thanks,
MM
I need 5/16 sq for the leading edge for my Mid Star 40 kit. None of the hobby stores that I checked with carry 5/16 sq balsa stick. Does anyone know of any place around Chicago that carries it.
thanks,
MM
11-05-2010, 04:49 PM
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RE: Where to get 5/16 sq balsa stick in the Chicagoland area
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3/8ths square? Check out Lone Star balsa they may have a preshaped leading edge available.
3/8ths square? Check out Lone Star balsa they may have a preshaped leading edge available.
mxaexm,
buy a Balsa Stripper http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAA63&P=ML
Great investment
11-05-2010, 06:43 PM
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RE: Where to get 5/16 sq balsa stick in the Chicagoland area
If you don't want to order it. If you have a Hobby Lobby close by, they should have it in stock. A lot of "craft stores " carry balsa. Good Luck !!
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RE: Where to get 5/16 sq balsa stick in the Chicagoland area
I went to one of the hobby shops and they will order it for me.
Once again, thanks for your help.
Once again, thanks for your help.
11-06-2010, 09:24 AM
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RE: Where to get 5/16 sq balsa stick in the Chicagoland area
If you have access to bandsaw or tablesaw, just rip whatever size you need from a sheet of 3/8 or 1/2
