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Title: National Balsa
Post by: James Mills on May 15, 2013, 09:49:03 PM

I was looking on the National Balsa site and was wondering if the Aero Lite Balsa is contest grade or do I need to specify?

Thanks,

James

Title: Re: National Balsa
Post by: Dave Denison on May 15, 2013, 10:52:29 PM

James

The National Balsa Co. supplies some of the best graded balsa to be found.  Yes, to your question the Aero Lite IS ALL super light and fine quality.  Their prices and delivery times are great also.

Dave

Title: Re: National Balsa
Post by: James Mills on May 16, 2013, 08:26:22 AM

Quote from: Dave Denison on May 15, 2013, 10:52:29 PM

James

The National Balsa Co. supplies some of the best graded balsa to be found.  Yes, to your question the Aero Lite IS ALL super light and fine quality.  Their prices and delivery times are great also.

Dave

Thanks.

James

Title: Re: National Balsa
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on May 16, 2013, 11:09:33 AM

The "bargain" grade from National, either regular or "lite" is good wood.  However, Many of the balsa sheets are not straight. So, it is often necessary to put a 36" straightedge along the edges and cut straight down the length.  This uses up maybe 1/8" , but the result is a light and flat piece of balsa.

Of course, this isn't necessary if you are cutting ribs or small parts. 

Title: Re: National Balsa
Post by: john e. holliday on May 17, 2013, 05:46:35 AM

No matter the company, SIG,  Lone Star or even National Balsa I have yet to find every piece as straight as we would like it.   Only time to worry about it being straight is leading/trailing edges and the fuselage top line.   I also think the lighter the balsa the worse it gets.  My opinion. D>K

Title: Re: National Balsa
Post by: Joseph Patterson on May 17, 2013, 08:28:52 AM

   While on the subject of Balsa has there been any new info about Lonestar.
     Doug