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kalex60

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Balsa wood for floats
« on: November 04, 2014, 10:59:07 PM »
Anyone have any balsa wood they would be willing to part with.
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VA7DDP

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Re: Balsa wood for floats
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2014, 05:11:01 PM »
Windsor Plywood should have it, if not basswood can be used as an alternative, it is just slightly heavier.

OPUS Art Supply also carries it, but do call in advance.
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kalex60

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Re: Balsa wood for floats
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2014, 12:33:20 AM »
Thanks I already checked Windsor they don't carry it any more but I will check opus
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goodguy

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Re: Balsa wood for floats
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2014, 10:25:37 AM »
Have you tried LEE VALLEY?

They have a location in Coquitlam down by United BLVD...they have exotic woods.....

(604) 515-8896
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fisherforever

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Re: Balsa wood for floats
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2014, 11:25:58 AM »
Check out a few hobby stores, I bought balsa at one in Chilliwack for making floats
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SPEYMAN

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Re: Balsa wood for floats
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2014, 11:27:43 AM »
Try a model airplane supply store.
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Sagefishr

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Re: Balsa wood for floats
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2014, 10:40:13 PM »
Micheals craft stores have lots of balsa in different sizes.
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