warped balsa
 

i was given a bunch (about 25 sheets) of 1/8" x4 x 48" balsa sheets that have bad warps...whats the best way to straighten it if possible???

warped balsa
 

Which direction are the warps? That's a lot of balsa - congrats!

If you moisten them and then bend them the opposite direction, you might be able to remove most of the warp.

If not, send them to me and I'll try <g>....

Jerry

warped balsa
 

I wouldn't worry about it too much. When you use the stuff, the structure should be able to brace it and remove the warp. But I wouldn't use it for sheet tail surfaces.

Make sure you store it flat. You may want to flip the stack over every week or so.

warps
 

thanks for the info...i flipped the sheets against one another and strapped them to a flat surface until i get a chance to work on them...i also heard ironing them might work, so i was thinking...i have a friend at a dry cleaner....big steam tables...hummm...might work.....

warped balsa
 

Talk to your friend, otherwise, do like Cafeen said.