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bugsmasher · 02-03-2009, 11:55 AM

Where's the best place to buy Balsa around Toronto? I'm looking for 1/4 x 3/8 x 48" and I'm finding it very hard to find anything in 48" Mail order isn't too practical obviously.

Thanks

f4u · 02-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Dons BALSA AND BASSWOOD In Grimsby has the best selection 4ft and 3ft. 1 /32 to blocks . Plus plywood. Call him before you go. Tom

foamfoils · 02-03-2009, 08:17 PM

Have you thought about cutting them yourself? Get a balsa stripper and you can cut what ever size you need up to 3/4" wide. You should be able to buy sheet wood in both 36" and 48" and by cutting all your strips from a sheet you end up with all matched strips! All the same weight, density, and flexability. I havn't bought a piece of stick wood for many years. If you want to make a trip to Hamilton I will be more than happy to cut all the strips you want for you, just bring the sheets. Take it from an old scratch builder, it's the best way to build anything that uses a lot of stick..

Nuker · 02-03-2009, 09:18 PM

Pinnacle Hobby in Markham stocks 48" balsa. (www.pinnaclehobby.ca ) You can give them a call and they should be able to tell you if they have the size you need

Bob

bugsmasher · 02-04-2009, 07:23 AM

Thanks for all the info guys.

f4u: Where exactly is Don's Balsa? I couldn't find a number or a location anywhere.

Nuker: I've never been to Pinnacle but it looks like a good shop. I'm going to check it out sometime.

Foamfoils: If I can't find balsa my father says he can cut me some nice pieces out of some Pine he has, but his saw is in the garage and he says it can't be done till it gets warmer.

Thanks for the offer. I might be down your way sometime.

Dennis 9412 · 02-04-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bugsmasher

Thanks for all the info guys.

f4u: Where exactly is Don's Balsa? I couldn't find a number or a location anywhere.

Nuker: I've never been to Pinnacle but it looks like a good shop. I'm going to check it out sometime.

Foamfoils: If I can't find balsa my father says he can cut me some nice pieces out of some Pine he has, but his saw is in the garage and he says it can't be done till it gets warmer.

Thanks for the offer. I might be down your way sometime.

Don's Balsa is at 116 Main St E. in Grimsby. (Just south of Hamilton on the QEW.

I'm not home right now, but I can get a phone number for you when I get back there Friday, if somebody hasn't already given it to you.

Don is a great guy to deal with, and has any size you want. If he doesn't have it, he'll cut it for you.

Regards,

Dennis

f4u · 02-04-2009, 11:57 AM

DONS BALSA AND HARDWOOD
116 Main St. Grimsby Ont. 905 945 5647 Tom

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bugsmasher RCC Contributor I am: P P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East of Toronto Feedback: 23 / 100% Posts: 361 Total Props: 4	Balsa Source??? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Where's the best place to buy Balsa around Toronto? I'm looking for 1/4 x 3/8 x 48" and I'm finding it very hard to find anything in 48" Mail order isn't too practical obviously. Thanks
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f4u RCC Expert Contributor I am: Tom B Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FORT ERIE Radio of choice: DX8 TT650 # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 29 / 100% Posts: 916 Total Props: 2	Re: Balsa Source??? Dons BALSA AND BASSWOOD In Grimsby has the best selection 4ft and 3ft. 1 /32 to blocks . Plus plywood. Call him before you go. Tom __________________ IN EVERY BALSA TREE IS AN AIRPLANE. YOU JUST HAVE TO TAKE THE TIME TO FIND IT
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foamfoils RCC Junior Contributor I am: Steve R. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ont. Radio of choice: JR # of RCs: 1 Feedback: 18 / 100% Posts: 206 Total Props: 0	Re: Balsa Source??? Have you thought about cutting them yourself? Get a balsa stripper and you can cut what ever size you need up to 3/4" wide. You should be able to buy sheet wood in both 36" and 48" and by cutting all your strips from a sheet you end up with all matched strips! All the same weight, density, and flexability. I havn't bought a piece of stick wood for many years. If you want to make a trip to Hamilton I will be more than happy to cut all the strips you want for you, just bring the sheets. Take it from an old scratch builder, it's the best way to build anything that uses a lot of stick..
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Nuker RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Bob D. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba 12FG # of RCs: 1+ Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 3,312 Total Props: 0	Re: Balsa Source??? Pinnacle Hobby in Markham stocks 48" balsa. (www.pinnaclehobby.ca ) You can give them a call and they should be able to tell you if they have the size you need Bob __________________ Bob D. Ajax RC Club Indoor Aero-Choppers Member of MAAC since I joined Lighten Up, Life is waaaaaayyyy too short
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bugsmasher RCC Contributor I am: P P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East of Toronto Feedback: 23 / 100% Posts: 361 Total Props: 4	Re: Balsa Source??? Thanks for all the info guys. f4u: Where exactly is Don's Balsa? I couldn't find a number or a location anywhere. Nuker: I've never been to Pinnacle but it looks like a good shop. I'm going to check it out sometime. Foamfoils: If I can't find balsa my father says he can cut me some nice pieces out of some Pine he has, but his saw is in the garage and he says it can't be done till it gets warmer. Thanks for the offer. I might be down your way sometime.
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f4u RCC Expert Contributor I am: Tom B Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FORT ERIE Radio of choice: DX8 TT650 # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 29 / 100% Posts: 916 Total Props: 2	Re: Balsa Source??? DONS BALSA AND HARDWOOD 116 Main St. Grimsby Ont. 905 945 5647 Tom __________________ IN EVERY BALSA TREE IS AN AIRPLANE. YOU JUST HAVE TO TAKE THE TIME TO FIND IT
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