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Title: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Brian Massey on February 28, 2011, 11:08:51 AM: Since my last post regarding my order from NB I've discovered some other flaws. Some of the wood is peppered with small holes, like pin holes. Very perfect little holes, as though they were drilled, or the wood was hit with a laser. The holes run in random directions; with the grain, across the grain etc. One 1/2" piece that is now the fuse, has what appears to be a small blue plastic plug. I didn't notice it until I started sanding. Very odd.

And I did take the advise given by many and emailed National Balsa regarding the issues I had with my order. That was nine days and as yet no response.

No problem using the wood as I'll fill the holes and paint over the plug, but I'm wondering what could have caused the holes, and why the "plug"? Does this happen with any frequency? Am I to picky?

Thanks,

Brian
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Neville Legg on February 28, 2011, 11:13:34 AM: Woodworm! ;D

Cheers
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Rafael Gonzalez on February 28, 2011, 11:20:44 AM: Not just National Balsa but my friend got some from 2 Jr. flite streak kits from BR. Yep. BUGS!!!! %^
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Gene O'Keefe on February 28, 2011, 12:53:52 PM: You got it right...BUGS !
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Tim Wescott on February 28, 2011, 01:23:25 PM: I have no clue what the plastic plug is, but I've got those worm holes in lots of balsa. Interestingly, not in my latest (several months old) shipment from Lone Star.
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Randy Powell on February 28, 2011, 02:10:43 PM: Brian,

I'd call if I was you. They are pretty nice people.
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Brian Massey on February 28, 2011, 02:13:19 PM: Bugs? BUGS ??? It looks like they were playing laser tag LL~ Maybe the plug was to cut off an enemy exit route n~

Brian
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: George on February 28, 2011, 03:46:49 PM: Perhaps a balsa bug condo? H^^
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Neville Legg on February 28, 2011, 04:09:17 PM: Perhaps they were holding an ugly bug ball? LL~

Cheers
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Don Curry AMA 267060 on February 28, 2011, 04:32:59 PM: They are just trying to make the wood lighter with air holes.
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Brian Massey on February 28, 2011, 06:21:45 PM: Quote from: Don Curry AMA 267060 on February 28, 2011, 04:32:59 PM
They are just trying to make the wood lighter with air holes.
A sorta "Swiss Balsa?"

Brian
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Bill Gruby on February 28, 2011, 10:04:51 PM: 1-413-277-9500 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST Monday - Friday. We can listen to the complaints but only they can correct them for you. You will get a nice pleasent young lady to speak to.

"Billy G" y1
Title: Re: National Balsa . . . again.
Post by: Ron Merrill on March 02, 2011, 08:12:29 AM: Yesterday i received a order of balsa 1/16 and 3/32 (20 pieces each) and they were outstanding. They were all within 4 to 6lb. weight and most around 5lb. All1/16 measured .60 and no holes or cracks. I live in southeast Texas and normally buy from Lone Star, but i will use National Balsa again. This is my first time to use National Balsa and i did talk with a really nice lady. #^ Ron. PS move if this is wrong location.