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Offline frank carlisle

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Where do you get your balsa?
« on: November 20, 2006, 07:38:43 PM »
Where are you guys ordering your balsa from?
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2006, 07:48:44 PM »
I've ordered several times from Lone Stare, pretty good results.

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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2006, 07:55:47 PM »
Regardless of the crap going on "over there" on another board, Lonestar is pretty much the standard amongst the balsa suppliers....and they have very good wood.
Riley Wooten, founder and still the overseer is a modeler first, and apprectiates those seeking the lightest woods...and the place has (I'm told) great selections.....I have also learned that ordering, say, 30" pieces if they'll work, might yield some better wood....

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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2006, 08:59:58 PM »
Lome Star it is.
I just Googled it and added it to my favorites. Tomorrow I'll make an order. I'll let you know how it goes for me.
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2006, 08:10:19 AM »
Frank;
    I allways order from Lone Star for my scale planes. I have had nothing but great quality wood from them. You will be happy.

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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2006, 08:25:05 AM »
Mostly Lone Star.  But, if I need 4-6 lb., and Lone Star is out, I start calling around!  n~
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2006, 09:58:29 AM »
Lone Star.  Have always had great service and good wood.

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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2006, 10:02:02 AM »
Lone Star since 1977.

I just received a new order last week and got the light wood I requested.

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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2006, 10:15:55 AM »
I just got a foam Nobler wing from Crist Rigotti. So now I'll sit down and draw a model for P-40. I'll call Lonestar and see how it goes.
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2006, 10:38:41 AM »
Like most folks say ,its Lonestar. Even when they say they
 have no wood< light> it comes in about two weeks.
Very good luck with my orders over the last five years.
Busby
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2006, 11:48:17 AM »
Hey Frank: I just got my Jamison foam wing from the "Hamburgler" I'll be calling Lone Star also.
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2006, 01:15:02 PM »
Hey Frank: I just got my Jamison foam wing from the "Hamburgler" I'll be calling Lone Star also.

Is Crist the "hamburgler?
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Re: Where do you get your balsa?
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2006, 01:38:18 PM »
Frank: Yep, The home of the Jumbo Jack Hamburger that's Crist. He did a great job on the Jamison wing also.
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