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Title: Balsa?
Post by: razorsharptokill on July 02, 2009, 01:26:00 AM

Has it ever been used as a core wood? Result?

Title: Re: Balsa?
Post by: Jesse Peltan on July 02, 2009, 10:27:00 AM

I thought of the same thing. Using it instead of foam core, but it might be too soft.

Title: Re: Balsa?
Post by: Pat B on July 03, 2009, 12:16:00 AM

Core wood has to be strong enough to withstand the stresses between the back and belly. Balsa wouldn't be able to take there stresses.

Title: Re: Balsa?
Post by: kennym on July 03, 2009, 11:26:00 AM

I thought about it also,but like Pat,I didn't think it would take the stress. Also thought  about catalpa,but figured it would be about the same!