Balsa.... Where to buy?

[50%plane]

Where's the best place to buy competition grade balsa these days? I used to buy from Lone Star, but since they burned down, there's no telling when they might start taking orders again. So, where do you buy balsa?


Thanks!
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[pcsol]

http://www.nationalbalsa.com/index.html

http://www.balsausa.com/html/index.html

http://www.sigmfg.com/

National and BUSA have the best prices and great service. Sig is a step above all for quality but comes at a high premium.

[50%plane]

	Quote: Originally Posted by pcsol
	http://www.nationalbalsa.com/index.html http://www.balsausa.com/html/index.html http://www.sigmfg.com/ National and BUSA have the best prices and great service. Sig is a step above all for quality but comes at a high premium.

Thanks! I agree about Sig. Can you specify grades with Balsa USA and National Balsa? I am looking for high quality.


Thanks!

[pcsol]

I have never used anything other than the standard grade from BUSA. It compares very evenly with the selection from National and I would say right in the light to middle density range. Good quality from both, straight and with just a little fuzz on the sheeting. I have ordered the Contest grade from National and it is excellent and on par with the choices from Sig.

I am sad about the loss of LoneStar. Some of the nicest people to talk to on the phone and had the some of the best ply I have ever used.

[50%plane]

Hmm, thanks for the info! I guess I'll order from National. How do you order the Contest grade from them? I don't see anything on the website about it....

[Chris Puckett]

I used National and you can specify grades. Good wood.

[pcsol]

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There is a drop down under sheeting for contest grade.

http://www.nationalbalsa.com/balsa.htm

[50%plane]

	Quote: Originally Posted by pcsol
	50% There is a drop down under sheeting for contest grade. http://www.nationalbalsa.com/balsa.htm

Ahh! I don't know why I missed it. Thanks!