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Juker008 10-20-2011 11:43 AM

Where do you get your balsa from?
 
I'm curious to know where you guys get your balsa and building supplies from.

d_bodary 10-20-2011 01:23 PM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 
Big order Lonestar Balsa, Otherwise the local hardware store/ Hobby shop

Gray Beard 10-20-2011 01:44 PM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 
Used to use Lone Star but my last order I placed was with National Balsa. Lone Star was out of a lot of the types of wood I required so I gave National a try. The wood was perfect and much better cut. I was always happy with LS though so if they have what you need in stock they are good too.

jlingrel 10-21-2011 02:33 AM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 
Try Mr Art. It is an online craft store that carries Midwest wood products. I have never been unhappy with wood from them. http://www.misterart.com/search/inde...west&store=ALL

John

DavidAgar 10-21-2011 06:12 AM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 
For standard size sheets and sticks, I use Tower Hobbies. For the odd stuff I like Balsa USA selection. Good Luck, Dave

scale only 4 me 10-21-2011 07:26 AM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 
If you just need a piece or two,, Michaels has a balsa/ply display too

Gray Beard 10-21-2011 07:45 AM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 


ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me

If you just need a piece or two,, Michaels has a balsa/ply display too
When I need just a sheet or two I go there too. Hobby People also has a pretty good selection. They both sell Mid West wood and it tends to be hard and heavy not to mention the cost but sometimes I'm looking for very hard balsa and it's perfect.
By buying my wood in bulk I'm able to get it in different grades, usually contest grade. I always buy way more then needed for the build I'm working on and after time I have a lot of wood on hand. Once I had nothing going on in my shop, not even repairs. Pulled out some plans and built a plane with the wood I had and called it a free plane. :D

Lins 10-21-2011 10:30 AM

RE: Where do you get your balsa from?
 
For all kinds of wood I have made two large orders from balsawoodinc. Not always the best price, but I can get everything in one order, balsa, plywood, basswood, etc., so it saves me in the end only doing one order!


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