As we all know, balsa
wood is widely used in building models, such as plane models and bridge models.
We should make sure the balsa we use could afford the weight before we use it to
build a bridge model. The quality of glue we use should be proper to suit our
requirements.
We should check the quality of the wood, the properties of the glue, and
whether your pieces are straight and level. After that, choose the right type of
balsa wood to meet
our needs. The strength of the balsa relies on the weight of it. The heavier is
stronger. If our subject has a weight limit, we will need to choose the balsa
carefully. In order to insure the security of the subject and the satisfied
weight, we need to use the heavy balsa and the light balsa together to complete
our project. The light wood can be used to connect the parts of the bridge where
are not bearing weight, on the contrary, the heavy wood can be used to subject
the stress of compression. Sometimes, there are some damages inside the balsa
wood which we couldn't find clearly, but we can identify potential vulnerable
locations by checking each piece externally.
After selecting the suitable balsa wood, we need to choose the proper glue.
Glues are divided by how fast it sets, whether it fills gaps well, and how
strong a joint it creates. The CA glue are designed for small amounts and light
wood. If we use heavier balsa wood, we need to use epoxy. Make sure every pieces
of the balsa wood is straight and level before you glue them together. If not,
the balsa bridge may collapse before you finish the framework. Ensure your cuts
are straight with a tabletop miter saw, and use a a jig when you assemble the
bridge to help make it level.
Sunday 30 June 2013
Thursday 27 June 2013
Now You can Glue the Balsa Wood Project With Tissue Paper
As we all know, when we finish completing a balsa project, we may need to do some
follow-up processes to make our project more stable or more beautiful. There are
several methods can be used to achieve our goal. If we have plenty of time and
money, we can use elaborate chemical-based skins to strengthen the model. If
not, we can simply use tissue paper or white school glue instead to meet our
needs. Generally, the tissue paper is the most economical and most versatile
material to suit our requirements. Here we are talking about how to use tissue
paper to cover our balsa project. Before we start the job, we have to prepare
some necessary tools: tissue paper, glue, hobby knife and so on. All these
necessary tools can easily be purchased in a store.
Step 1
Make a decision of the color of the tissue paper that you will use. If you are working on a project that you just desired, you need to decide the color on your design. But if you are dealing with a kit that has been already completed, you can make the color similar to the the pre-determined color.
Step 2
Cut the tissue paper into the pieces which can suit the shape of the pieces to be covered. In order to waste as little as possible, you can cut the tissue paper into the smallest possible size before gluing it to the frame. At the same time, you will have less work to do in the end if you cut down the waste of tissue paper at start.
Step 3
Keep the tissue paper wet until we need to use it. We can place it between two wet towels to keep it wet or use a spray bottle to spray it. Glue the wet tissue paper to the balsa project. The project will be covered with the tissue paper. Glue over the whole frame. Place the tissue paper over the frame which has been glued over. Connect the paper and the frame as tightly as possible. We should discard the paper and start over if there are any broken parts of the paper.
Step 4
In order to make your balsa wood model more stable and charming, you will need to cut down the tissue paper which is excess. Use the hobby knife to cut the paper as carefully as you can, make sure that any excess parts has been cut down and you would not damage the suitable parts.
Step 1
Make a decision of the color of the tissue paper that you will use. If you are working on a project that you just desired, you need to decide the color on your design. But if you are dealing with a kit that has been already completed, you can make the color similar to the the pre-determined color.
Step 2
Cut the tissue paper into the pieces which can suit the shape of the pieces to be covered. In order to waste as little as possible, you can cut the tissue paper into the smallest possible size before gluing it to the frame. At the same time, you will have less work to do in the end if you cut down the waste of tissue paper at start.
Step 3
Keep the tissue paper wet until we need to use it. We can place it between two wet towels to keep it wet or use a spray bottle to spray it. Glue the wet tissue paper to the balsa project. The project will be covered with the tissue paper. Glue over the whole frame. Place the tissue paper over the frame which has been glued over. Connect the paper and the frame as tightly as possible. We should discard the paper and start over if there are any broken parts of the paper.
Step 4
In order to make your balsa wood model more stable and charming, you will need to cut down the tissue paper which is excess. Use the hobby knife to cut the paper as carefully as you can, make sure that any excess parts has been cut down and you would not damage the suitable parts.
Do You Want To Bend Balsa Wood In A Easy Way?
Balsa wood is light and soft, at the same time, it is strong for its weight
and size to bear the pressure. It is usually used to make model aircraft, and
during World War II, it was even used make a real fast-moving bomber plane which
was known as the Haviland Mosquito. The balsa wood can be curved and arched
easily, but without some specific practices, it may be split or broken when you
are trying to shape it. If you want to arch the balsa wood , you can read this article.
And you have to prepare some tools for your work: container of appropriate size,
warm water, arch template, asking tape, balsa wood and so on.
Step 1
Make sure the container is large enough to submerge the balsa wood in easily. And then pour ammonia and warm water into the container. Mix the ammonia and warm water. And then fit the balsa wood in the container which is full of the mixture of ammonia and warm water. Leave the balsa wood in the container for at least one hour to make sure it is soaked enough to break down the balsa wood at a cellular level. And then the balsa wood will be more flexible than it used to be.
Step 2
When the balsa wood is soaked enough, place it on the arch template. Use the masking tape to tape the balsa wood firmly when it has been adjusted into the desired arch. In order to make the bending easier and the finished piece stronger, keep bending the balsa wood.
Step 3
Finally, we need to wait the balsa to dry. The process of drying is based on humidity and temperature, so if the weather isn't fine, it may cost a few days for waiting the balsa wood to completely dry. Even the wether is good enough, it will need a full day to dry. When the balsa is completely dried, remove it from the template.
Step 1
Make sure the container is large enough to submerge the balsa wood in easily. And then pour ammonia and warm water into the container. Mix the ammonia and warm water. And then fit the balsa wood in the container which is full of the mixture of ammonia and warm water. Leave the balsa wood in the container for at least one hour to make sure it is soaked enough to break down the balsa wood at a cellular level. And then the balsa wood will be more flexible than it used to be.
Step 2
When the balsa wood is soaked enough, place it on the arch template. Use the masking tape to tape the balsa wood firmly when it has been adjusted into the desired arch. In order to make the bending easier and the finished piece stronger, keep bending the balsa wood.
Step 3
Finally, we need to wait the balsa to dry. The process of drying is based on humidity and temperature, so if the weather isn't fine, it may cost a few days for waiting the balsa wood to completely dry. Even the wether is good enough, it will need a full day to dry. When the balsa is completely dried, remove it from the template.
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Knowing More About Balsa Wood for Construction
Having introduced balsa wood's history and original
status,now we give a outlooking of the properties and usages of it. We should
start our topic with the introduction of the balsa wood 's lightness. You know that
it is exactly owing to its lightness that we apply it in the model plane and
kinds of toys. In the more macro applications,it would be the case of a real
aircraft.
When you want to know exactly the secret to balsa wood's lightness,you have to seek a microscope for help. You may see that the cells are big and very thinned walled. So the ratio of solid matter to open space is as small as possible. The balsa is strong enough though light weight it is. To give a balsa tree the strength it needs to stand in the jungle,nature pumps each cell in the wood full of water until they become rigid - like a car tire full of air. Before it can be sold,the green balsa wood must therefore be carefully kiln dried to remove most of the water.
The usages of the balsa wood is wide and broad around the word,making floats and rafts and in crafts for example. When it comes to the weight,the balsa wood is not the lightest one. However,combine the strength with weight,balsa is the most suitable material for the construction. This is the point where most people confused when they just learned that compared to other woods,balsa is only about the third or fourth lightest wood in the world. Density and cuts constitute the two main properties which can help you select and utilize the balsa in our daily life.
Frankly speaking,the balsa is considered the strongest material with the light weight. So if you are in the construction fields,you are suggested to use it. When it comes to choose it,here is a website for you:www.balsafactory.com
When you want to know exactly the secret to balsa wood's lightness,you have to seek a microscope for help. You may see that the cells are big and very thinned walled. So the ratio of solid matter to open space is as small as possible. The balsa is strong enough though light weight it is. To give a balsa tree the strength it needs to stand in the jungle,nature pumps each cell in the wood full of water until they become rigid - like a car tire full of air. Before it can be sold,the green balsa wood must therefore be carefully kiln dried to remove most of the water.
The usages of the balsa wood is wide and broad around the word,making floats and rafts and in crafts for example. When it comes to the weight,the balsa wood is not the lightest one. However,combine the strength with weight,balsa is the most suitable material for the construction. This is the point where most people confused when they just learned that compared to other woods,balsa is only about the third or fourth lightest wood in the world. Density and cuts constitute the two main properties which can help you select and utilize the balsa in our daily life.
Frankly speaking,the balsa is considered the strongest material with the light weight. So if you are in the construction fields,you are suggested to use it. When it comes to choose it,here is a website for you:www.balsafactory.com
Monday 24 June 2013
Balsa Wood for Construction
Having introduced balsa
wood's history and original status,now we give a outlooking of the
properties and usages of it. We should start our topic with the
introduction of the balsa wood's
lightness. You know that it is exactly owing to its lightness that we
apply it in the model plane and kinds of toys. In the more macro
applications,it would be the case of a real aircraft.
When you want to know exactly the secret to balsa wood's lightness,you have to seek a microscope for help. You may see that the cells are big and very thinned walled. So the ratio of solid matter to open space is as small as possible. The balsa is strong enough though light weight it is. To give a balsa tree the strength it needs to stand in the jungle,nature pumps each cell in the wood full of water until they become rigid - like a car tire full of air. Before it can be sold,the green balsa wood must therefore be carefully kiln dried to remove most of the water.
The usages of the balsa wood is wide and broad around the word,making floats and rafts and in crafts for example. When it comes to the weight,the balsa wood is not the lightest one. However,combine the strength with weight,balsa is the most suitable material for the construction. This is the point where most people confused when they just learned that compared to other woods,balsa is only about the third or fourth lightest wood in the world. Density and cuts constitute the two main properties which can help you select and utilize the balsa in our daily life.
Frankly speaking,the balsa is considered the strongest material with the light weight. So if you are in the construction fields,you are suggested to use it. When it comes to choose it,here is a website for you:www.balsafactory.com
When you want to know exactly the secret to balsa wood's lightness,you have to seek a microscope for help. You may see that the cells are big and very thinned walled. So the ratio of solid matter to open space is as small as possible. The balsa is strong enough though light weight it is. To give a balsa tree the strength it needs to stand in the jungle,nature pumps each cell in the wood full of water until they become rigid - like a car tire full of air. Before it can be sold,the green balsa wood must therefore be carefully kiln dried to remove most of the water.
The usages of the balsa wood is wide and broad around the word,making floats and rafts and in crafts for example. When it comes to the weight,the balsa wood is not the lightest one. However,combine the strength with weight,balsa is the most suitable material for the construction. This is the point where most people confused when they just learned that compared to other woods,balsa is only about the third or fourth lightest wood in the world. Density and cuts constitute the two main properties which can help you select and utilize the balsa in our daily life.
Frankly speaking,the balsa is considered the strongest material with the light weight. So if you are in the construction fields,you are suggested to use it. When it comes to choose it,here is a website for you:www.balsafactory.com
Sunday 23 June 2013
Do you want to know how to make balsa wood camera?
Balsa wood is well known for lightweight, soft and easy to work with. As we have introduced in our previous articles, balsa wood has been chosen as the ideal choice for making models and other products. For example, it can be used to make fishing floats, surfboard, air plane models and so forth. Well, do you love digital camera? Do you want to know how to make balsa wood camera? Here, we will give you a brief introduction on how to make balsa wood camera.
First of all, you will need some tools. Prepare rulers, like metal ruler, triangular ruler, metric circle template, circumference ruler and so forth. Prepare gauges, files or sand papers, cutters, and so forth.
Second, draw the picture of your expected camera on the paper. Reffering to the drawing, make layer-structure units by gluing together pieces of balsa wood of varing thickness. This will allow the dimensions in the depth direction to be understood in each layer. The lens' optical axis and film surface will be the reference points so draw lines to each position. Fit the balsa wood to each block. For thicker parts, you should glue several pieces of balsa wood together. Write in the dimensions for each of the parts and then cut them out.
Third, cut and glue. Cut a hole to insert the dummy lens mount. After cutting out the odd-shaped parts, glue them together. Glue the back-surface parts together. Assemble the parts that are substantially the same, such as viewfinder. Cut out the odd-shaped parts in advance. This is how it looks when the parts are glued to the back surface. You are advised to form the hole for the mount. Use a drill to open a hole for the jigsaw blade. Cut a hole with the jigsaw and use a sander to remove any distortion and to make the sides vertical.
Fourth, shape it. Cut along the outlines and back surface. Shape the curved surface on the side. Shave out upper portion of the camera's front surface and a projection on the bottom side of the body. Shape the surface of the pentaprism portion, the shutter release guard circumference and both shoulders of the upper portion of the camera, then create the upper portion of the eyecup. Then you should cut out the grip formation and shape the shutter pedestal. Then shape around the surface where thumb will rest. Shape the shutter button and create the pentaprism shape.
Fifth, create the finer portion. Create the lcd window and work further on the area around the buttons. Create a group of buttons on the front surface and create a group of buttons on the back surface. You can use a template to draw shape, draw the reference line on the sides and draw the positioning lines. Use a motorized tool to form the cavity of the depression R. Use a curve ruler to draw a line and to check the amount that you have cut. Creating parts use a compass, template and ruler.
Frankly speaking, Shanghai Synhong is one of the leading suppliers of balsa wood. We have great reputation among consumers both at home and abroad for high quality and competitive price. To find more detailed information about our products and services, you are advised to visit our website: www.balsafactory.com
Friday 21 June 2013
How to Produce Balsa Skin to Match Balsa Wood Sheets
There are various kinds of balsa wood both in domestic and international markets for your selection. And balsa sheet may be required when you make models, like wood aircraft. You'd better create a balsa skin by joining sheets together. However, it requires patience and techniques though it seems quite easy. Your patience and techniques determine your working results actually.
Frankly speaking, balsa wood sheets vary in thickness. It is not a good choice to join countless sheets together at random. You may spend time to match thicknesses and the direction of the bend. Otherwise, you can't ensure the balsa wood skin you provide is perfect or just qualified.
Then, you should press sheets together on a table. You'd better use a razor blade and a straightedge but not a knife to trim the affected edge if the gap is bad. Generally, only the razor blade has the sharp quality that you need. You may use a sandpaper to sand the balsa sheet carefully after you cutting it. It is not necessary to use the razor if the gap between two sheets is minor since a long sanding block is proper.
There are various kinds of glues both in domestic and international markets. You are advised to choose the lacquer masking tape to tape sheets together. Apply the tape in short strips with gaps between, then fill the gaps with more tape. Turn over the balsa skin you've created with the sheets. Keep the first sheet on the table and let the rest hang from the edge. Well, it opens up the first join and you should glue along the join with glue. Pull your sheet onto the table as far as the next join and fill it with glue. Now, you see, you should repeat the process until you glue all the joins. Then use a knife to remove the excess glue.
It may cost two hours for the glue to dry. You should remove the tape and ensure that there is no tape residue on the balsa skin. There will be a warp on the finished skin of the balsa sheet. Don't worry. You can spray some ammonia water to restore the original shape.
Frankly speaking, Shanghai Synhong Industry is one of the leading suppliers of balsa wood and balsa sheet. We have great reputation among consumers for our high quality and dependable credibility. To find more detailed information about our products and services, you are advised to visit our website: www.balsafactory.com
Thursday 20 June 2013
How To Form Fiberglass Panel with Balsa Wood
To use balsa
wood as the core of your fiberglass panel is the best way to make it as
light as possible. Fiberglass panel is made with fiberglass matting
that uses a core material for structural support actually. Do you know
how to form fiberglass panel with balsa wood? Here we will give you a brief introduction.
First of all, prepare things that you will require during working process. For example, you should prepare balsa wood sheet, hobby knife or utility knife, sandpaper, clean cloth, fiberglass matting, scissors, fiberglass resin, brush and so forth. You are advised to wear a face mask to prevent breathing the fumes when mixing the resin. Wear a respiration when you are sanding the fiberglass and breathe the fine particles produced is very dangerous actually.
Second, you should use a tape measure to measure the balsa sheet to the dimensions you will require. Use a pencil to mark your cut marks and cut it according to your required size. You can use a utility knife or hobby knife.
Third, use sandpaper to sand the surface of the balsa wood smoothly and wipe off the sanding dust with a clean cloth.
Fourth, measure the fiberglass mating to about 1/2 the width of the balsa wood. Use scissors to cut a piece of matting to the size. Cut a 7 pieces fiberglass matting by repeating this step actually.
Fifth, lay 2 strips of fiberglass matting on one side of the balsa wood. Overlap one edge of the matting by 2 inches. Add the hardener to the fiberglass resin and mix according to the instructions. Use the brush to pour the fiberglass resin onto the matting and smooth with the brush. Allow the first coat to set for about half an hour. Add 1 or or more coats of resin as the same method.
Sixth, expose the wood side of the panel to turn the balsa wood panel over. Lay two or more strips of fiberglass matting over the wood and overlap one edge. Mix the resin and brush it on the matting. Repeat this step to apply one to two more coats and allow the fiberglass resin to dry naturally. Then use sandpaper to sand the surface of the panel smooth.
Frankly speaking, Shanghai Synhong is one of the leading suppliers of balsa wood. We have great reputation among consumers both at home and abroad for high quality and competitive price. We also provide balsa sheet, balsa blocks and other balsa products. To find more detailed information about our products and services, you are advised to visit our website: www.balsafactory.com
First of all, prepare things that you will require during working process. For example, you should prepare balsa wood sheet, hobby knife or utility knife, sandpaper, clean cloth, fiberglass matting, scissors, fiberglass resin, brush and so forth. You are advised to wear a face mask to prevent breathing the fumes when mixing the resin. Wear a respiration when you are sanding the fiberglass and breathe the fine particles produced is very dangerous actually.
Second, you should use a tape measure to measure the balsa sheet to the dimensions you will require. Use a pencil to mark your cut marks and cut it according to your required size. You can use a utility knife or hobby knife.
Third, use sandpaper to sand the surface of the balsa wood smoothly and wipe off the sanding dust with a clean cloth.
Fourth, measure the fiberglass mating to about 1/2 the width of the balsa wood. Use scissors to cut a piece of matting to the size. Cut a 7 pieces fiberglass matting by repeating this step actually.
Fifth, lay 2 strips of fiberglass matting on one side of the balsa wood. Overlap one edge of the matting by 2 inches. Add the hardener to the fiberglass resin and mix according to the instructions. Use the brush to pour the fiberglass resin onto the matting and smooth with the brush. Allow the first coat to set for about half an hour. Add 1 or or more coats of resin as the same method.
Sixth, expose the wood side of the panel to turn the balsa wood panel over. Lay two or more strips of fiberglass matting over the wood and overlap one edge. Mix the resin and brush it on the matting. Repeat this step to apply one to two more coats and allow the fiberglass resin to dry naturally. Then use sandpaper to sand the surface of the panel smooth.
Frankly speaking, Shanghai Synhong is one of the leading suppliers of balsa wood. We have great reputation among consumers both at home and abroad for high quality and competitive price. We also provide balsa sheet, balsa blocks and other balsa products. To find more detailed information about our products and services, you are advised to visit our website: www.balsafactory.com
You must know that balsa wood surfboard
It is cool to make balsa wood surfboard by yourself. A large number facts have proved that balsa is the most suitable wood to produce surfboard. Because this kind of wood is light and it is not easy to be out of shape. When it is on the water,it could offer the best flotation. In fact,you can discover a lot of fun during the process of making surfboard. In other words,making your own surfboard can be a personally rewarding endeavor and a way to engage with surfing as a traditional cultural practice. If you like to surfing very much,why not make surfboard for yourself? Now,your chance is coming. Here are some basic steps to teach you how to make surfboard.
Step 1. You must know that balsa wood surfboard is cut and shaped from a balsa wood blank,of course,the wood blank is from a piece of balsa wood. Before doing the handcraft work,you need to know what knowledge or theories you need. For example,you may need to the dimensions and curvature of the surfboard,in addition,you also need to know that surfboard need to be covered by fiberglass and attached the fins with fiberglass resin.
Step 2. You need to make a detailed plan about making balsa wood surfboard. In fact,you need to work out the dimensions and design the shape of the board. What's more, the template of the surfboard should be the size and shape of your finished surfboard divided lengthwise. In other words,you need to draw a detailed surfboard blueprint according to proportion. In addition,you need to prepare some basic materials,such as wood sheet,knife,glue and so on.
Step 3. You need to make balsa wood surfboard according to the specific details below. Firstly,you need to place the wood blank bottom side up and decide the precise center of the wood and mark a line in the center from end to end. Secondly,you can place the straight edge of the template on the center line and trace what will be one edge of your surfboard. Lastly,you need to flip the template over and trace the other side.
Step 4. The core steps of whole process about making balsa wood surfboard. You need to use a knife to cut the wood board according to the signs you have marked. Remember,you need to cut excess wood from the outline your traced. You can use two kinds saws to help you,one is reciprocating saw and the other is hand saw. The most important is that you need to make your cuts at least 1/8 inch to outside of your outline for better amend.
Step 5. After doing those work as above,you can use the spray gun to paint your balsa wood surfboard. During the process,you need to start from the edge of the board and work carefully to maintain symmetry. After painting and drying,your work is finished. If you still have some details want to know,you can visit our website,a professional platform for balsa fans. We will reply your question as soon as possible. Best wishes to you.
Step 1. You must know that balsa wood surfboard is cut and shaped from a balsa wood blank,of course,the wood blank is from a piece of balsa wood. Before doing the handcraft work,you need to know what knowledge or theories you need. For example,you may need to the dimensions and curvature of the surfboard,in addition,you also need to know that surfboard need to be covered by fiberglass and attached the fins with fiberglass resin.
Step 2. You need to make a detailed plan about making balsa wood surfboard. In fact,you need to work out the dimensions and design the shape of the board. What's more, the template of the surfboard should be the size and shape of your finished surfboard divided lengthwise. In other words,you need to draw a detailed surfboard blueprint according to proportion. In addition,you need to prepare some basic materials,such as wood sheet,knife,glue and so on.
Step 3. You need to make balsa wood surfboard according to the specific details below. Firstly,you need to place the wood blank bottom side up and decide the precise center of the wood and mark a line in the center from end to end. Secondly,you can place the straight edge of the template on the center line and trace what will be one edge of your surfboard. Lastly,you need to flip the template over and trace the other side.
Step 4. The core steps of whole process about making balsa wood surfboard. You need to use a knife to cut the wood board according to the signs you have marked. Remember,you need to cut excess wood from the outline your traced. You can use two kinds saws to help you,one is reciprocating saw and the other is hand saw. The most important is that you need to make your cuts at least 1/8 inch to outside of your outline for better amend.
Step 5. After doing those work as above,you can use the spray gun to paint your balsa wood surfboard. During the process,you need to start from the edge of the board and work carefully to maintain symmetry. After painting and drying,your work is finished. If you still have some details want to know,you can visit our website,a professional platform for balsa fans. We will reply your question as soon as possible. Best wishes to you.
Tuesday 18 June 2013
How Much Do You Know About Balsa Wood Structures
Balsa wood is used widely in crafting projects, model-building and
competitions since it is light and cheap but also fairly strong for its
weight and size. And this unique characteristic makes the balsa
wood becoming more and more popular among those model builders. Making a
balsa model is very simple, but how to make it strong is difficult for
many model makers. If you want to learn the steps to make a model
strong, you can read the article belows. You should prepare some tools
before you start the work: pen and paper, 1/8-inch balsa wood, 1/16-inch balsa wood, ruler, marker, utility knife or scissors and wood glue or white glue.
Step 1
Before you start to make the model, design it first. Your design should suit your requirements. According to your needs, draw a rough draft. You can design the support system after drawing an outline. When you finish drawing, the multiple angles of the structure should be involved. When you see the picture which is drawn roughly, you can get further inspiration to help you design the structure more finely.
Step 2
According to the amount of balsa wood which can be used to build the structure, you can estimate the scale and height of your structure. Measure the lines of your drawing on paper and add up the lengths and use this measurement to estimate the scale. Set a ratio between the length of the lines of your drawing on paper and the length length of balsa wood you have, and finally, you can use the ratio that is simplified to calculate every part of the structure.
Step 3
Mark on the balsa wood according the length of the design. Make the marker is clearly to see. Use a utility knife to cut the balsa wood into pieces on the basis of marker you have just made. And then glue them together depending on your design. You will need to wait a few minutes to wait the glued pieces to dry.
Step 4
Build your balsa structure from the bottom to the top. After you have build the whole structure, you may need to wait for a night to make the structure dry. Sometimes, your design is not good enough and your structure may fall down. In that case, you will need to start the job again from the first step.
Step 1
Before you start to make the model, design it first. Your design should suit your requirements. According to your needs, draw a rough draft. You can design the support system after drawing an outline. When you finish drawing, the multiple angles of the structure should be involved. When you see the picture which is drawn roughly, you can get further inspiration to help you design the structure more finely.
Step 2
According to the amount of balsa wood which can be used to build the structure, you can estimate the scale and height of your structure. Measure the lines of your drawing on paper and add up the lengths and use this measurement to estimate the scale. Set a ratio between the length of the lines of your drawing on paper and the length length of balsa wood you have, and finally, you can use the ratio that is simplified to calculate every part of the structure.
Step 3
Mark on the balsa wood according the length of the design. Make the marker is clearly to see. Use a utility knife to cut the balsa wood into pieces on the basis of marker you have just made. And then glue them together depending on your design. You will need to wait a few minutes to wait the glued pieces to dry.
Step 4
Build your balsa structure from the bottom to the top. After you have build the whole structure, you may need to wait for a night to make the structure dry. Sometimes, your design is not good enough and your structure may fall down. In that case, you will need to start the job again from the first step.
Monday 17 June 2013
Lets Learn About About Balsa Wood Block Together
Generally speaking,you will feel very strange about this kind of balsa wood block,which is a kind of block made of balsa wood.
This kind of wood often be used to make plane or bridge models. If you
are carefully enough,you will find that this kind of wood is very light
and solid. It is the best choice to make any model,such as
plane,bridge,building and so on. If you happen to be the person who
wants to make a model,then I think you need to buy this kind wood block.
However,before buying,you need to know some basic information about it
to distinguish its quality. Here are some basic information about this
kind wood and block,which may helpful to you.
1. The origin place of this kind of balsa wood and block. According to some biology reports,this kind of light wood comes from southern Brazil and northern to southern Mexico. However,this kind of wood is grown in many places all over the world nowadays,such as Papua New Guinea,Indonesia,Thailand,Solomon Islands to name a few. You will feel amazed very much about its growth rate,in fact,this kind of tree could grow extremely rapidly,up to 30 m in 10–15 years. What's more,it is a pioneer plant in the forest,which means that it could grow in very hard environment. The reports said,"this kind of tree could establishe itself in clearings in forests,either man-made or where trees have fallen,or in abandoned agricultural fields."
2. The planting situation of this kind balsa wood block. In a general way,95% and more light wood is come from the Ecuador. However,because the increasing need of market,this kind of wood has been grown in many places of South American. In fact,"recently years,about 60 percent of the balsa has been plantation grown in densely packed patches of around 1000 trees per hectare (compared to about two to three per hectare in nature). This kind of wood belongs to evergreen plant,or dry-season deciduous if the dry season is long. In addition,its leaves are weakly palmately lobed leaves. The last but not the least,this kind of wood block is classified as hardwood because of the shape of its leaves. Therefore,"balsa,with its large, broad leaves is classified as hardwood despite being very soft."
3. The usage of this kind of balsa wood block. As above says,this kind of wood block often be used to make all kinds of models,so we can know that it is very light and soft. According to the investigation reports,its wood density ranges from 40 - 340 kg/m3(2.5-21 lb/ft3). In fact,its light density is come from the fact that the tree has large cells that contain water. When it is dried,it will become very light and solid. It won't decay in many years. Because these excellent features of balsa wood block,this kind of wood is often be used as construction material for making model aircraft and other models. In addition,it also be used to make many types of boats,bridges,buildings adn so on. In fact,if you want to buy or want to know more information about this kind of balsa wood block,you can visit our website. We are a professional supplier of balsa wood. Now,you can choose suitable balsa wood block for yourself. Good luck to you.
1. The origin place of this kind of balsa wood and block. According to some biology reports,this kind of light wood comes from southern Brazil and northern to southern Mexico. However,this kind of wood is grown in many places all over the world nowadays,such as Papua New Guinea,Indonesia,Thailand,Solomon Islands to name a few. You will feel amazed very much about its growth rate,in fact,this kind of tree could grow extremely rapidly,up to 30 m in 10–15 years. What's more,it is a pioneer plant in the forest,which means that it could grow in very hard environment. The reports said,"this kind of tree could establishe itself in clearings in forests,either man-made or where trees have fallen,or in abandoned agricultural fields."
2. The planting situation of this kind balsa wood block. In a general way,95% and more light wood is come from the Ecuador. However,because the increasing need of market,this kind of wood has been grown in many places of South American. In fact,"recently years,about 60 percent of the balsa has been plantation grown in densely packed patches of around 1000 trees per hectare (compared to about two to three per hectare in nature). This kind of wood belongs to evergreen plant,or dry-season deciduous if the dry season is long. In addition,its leaves are weakly palmately lobed leaves. The last but not the least,this kind of wood block is classified as hardwood because of the shape of its leaves. Therefore,"balsa,with its large, broad leaves is classified as hardwood despite being very soft."
3. The usage of this kind of balsa wood block. As above says,this kind of wood block often be used to make all kinds of models,so we can know that it is very light and soft. According to the investigation reports,its wood density ranges from 40 - 340 kg/m3(2.5-21 lb/ft3). In fact,its light density is come from the fact that the tree has large cells that contain water. When it is dried,it will become very light and solid. It won't decay in many years. Because these excellent features of balsa wood block,this kind of wood is often be used as construction material for making model aircraft and other models. In addition,it also be used to make many types of boats,bridges,buildings adn so on. In fact,if you want to buy or want to know more information about this kind of balsa wood block,you can visit our website. We are a professional supplier of balsa wood. Now,you can choose suitable balsa wood block for yourself. Good luck to you.
How To Choose The Right Balsa Wood Indeed?
Indeed,we can't ignore the importance of wood in our daily life. Have you heard about balsa
wood,which is one of the most popular wood types all over the world. Of
course,there are also other wood types which we need to know in order
to find the most suitable wood type,especially we need to find genuine
wood.
It is a truth that we can find fake wood in the wood market sometimes. Therefore,it is very important for us to know how to select genuine wood while buying wood in the market. Wood can be make up with hard wood and balsa wood. Even different woods types with different wood needs,balsa wood still takes up a large number of market share these days. Typically, balsa wood is easier to cultivate with than hardwood and it is applied a good deal in the constructing industry for functional timber, for creating piece of furniture, woods pulp and wallpaper. For many of the woodwork plans that you may be considering, cedarwood and pine tree for example are fine options.
We also need to pay more attention on wood quantities. About this problem,there are some detailed information which we need to know. Most wood working projects will have a listing of timber required but, check over factual mensurations. You'll demand to make allowances in your carpentry projects for variations in your timber. Timber bears a water content and shrinks while it dries. A few kiln dry timber is available but it will be substantially more expensive. Finished (or drssed) timber could vary in sizes a small amount.Some timber is better suitable to outdoor plans than others. For special practical application*, some timber is treated with chemicals. If you are in any doubt just ask at your local wood yard or timber yard or lumber ground and they will generally be pleased to offer you suggestions. If you ignore these information in the process of buying wood,you will buy the wood you don't need.
Hence,there is no doubt that we need to learn more information about wood if we intend to build your shed recently. Quality is the most important thing which we need to know, no matter what kind of thing we want to do. Whether hard wood or balsa wood,we should bear in mind that we need to find the most suitable wood without wasting any money. Good luck!
It is a truth that we can find fake wood in the wood market sometimes. Therefore,it is very important for us to know how to select genuine wood while buying wood in the market. Wood can be make up with hard wood and balsa wood. Even different woods types with different wood needs,balsa wood still takes up a large number of market share these days. Typically, balsa wood is easier to cultivate with than hardwood and it is applied a good deal in the constructing industry for functional timber, for creating piece of furniture, woods pulp and wallpaper. For many of the woodwork plans that you may be considering, cedarwood and pine tree for example are fine options.
We also need to pay more attention on wood quantities. About this problem,there are some detailed information which we need to know. Most wood working projects will have a listing of timber required but, check over factual mensurations. You'll demand to make allowances in your carpentry projects for variations in your timber. Timber bears a water content and shrinks while it dries. A few kiln dry timber is available but it will be substantially more expensive. Finished (or drssed) timber could vary in sizes a small amount.Some timber is better suitable to outdoor plans than others. For special practical application*, some timber is treated with chemicals. If you are in any doubt just ask at your local wood yard or timber yard or lumber ground and they will generally be pleased to offer you suggestions. If you ignore these information in the process of buying wood,you will buy the wood you don't need.
Hence,there is no doubt that we need to learn more information about wood if we intend to build your shed recently. Quality is the most important thing which we need to know, no matter what kind of thing we want to do. Whether hard wood or balsa wood,we should bear in mind that we need to find the most suitable wood without wasting any money. Good luck!
How About The Balsa Wood Gliders Market Today?
When we talk about the best memory in our youthful times,a lot of friends will remind balsa
wood gliders. Indeed,we are crazy about playing with Balsa Wood Gliders
and nobody can stop us. We always can remind it even it has gave away
from us. In today's society,we can find more values about this kind of
Balsa Wood Gliders,and perhaps we can make big money. Why?
When it comes to a tradeshow,Balsa Wood Gliders can play an important role. With the help of Balsa Wood Gliders,your company products can attract more and more clients. What's more, balsa wood gliders can be an inexpensive investment for your tradeshow program. For less than $.60 a piece you can purchase as few as 500 balsa wood gliders for your tradeshow program or special company event. This is a modest investment for most companies, not to mention they are light and easy to transport – adding to your cost savings. So you should know the reason why you need to buy Balsa Wood Gliders.
In the fierce market competition,you need to choose some special promotional tools in order to your business. In this case,balsa wood gliders are your first choice. If you are involved in aviation, balsa wood gliders are a tried and true method for generating attention. Adults still enjoy them (I know I do) and for those who are parents, they'll be sure to stop by and pickup one or two, giving you and open doorway to engage with new people. When compared to other inexpensive promotional giveaways, such as pens or candies for example, balsa wood gliders communicate that your company is aviation based and the recipient is more like to hang on to them longer, while remembering your company its products and / or services. So buy some Balsa Wood Gliders in the market right now and you can benefit from it.
When you search "Balsa Wood Glider" in Google or other search engines,you can find more advantages. So if you are looking for some promotional tools for company tradeshow,you have no choice but to choose Balsa Wood Gliders. So what you should do now? Find the most professional balsa wood supplier as soon as possible!
When it comes to a tradeshow,Balsa Wood Gliders can play an important role. With the help of Balsa Wood Gliders,your company products can attract more and more clients. What's more, balsa wood gliders can be an inexpensive investment for your tradeshow program. For less than $.60 a piece you can purchase as few as 500 balsa wood gliders for your tradeshow program or special company event. This is a modest investment for most companies, not to mention they are light and easy to transport – adding to your cost savings. So you should know the reason why you need to buy Balsa Wood Gliders.
In the fierce market competition,you need to choose some special promotional tools in order to your business. In this case,balsa wood gliders are your first choice. If you are involved in aviation, balsa wood gliders are a tried and true method for generating attention. Adults still enjoy them (I know I do) and for those who are parents, they'll be sure to stop by and pickup one or two, giving you and open doorway to engage with new people. When compared to other inexpensive promotional giveaways, such as pens or candies for example, balsa wood gliders communicate that your company is aviation based and the recipient is more like to hang on to them longer, while remembering your company its products and / or services. So buy some Balsa Wood Gliders in the market right now and you can benefit from it.
When you search "Balsa Wood Glider" in Google or other search engines,you can find more advantages. So if you are looking for some promotional tools for company tradeshow,you have no choice but to choose Balsa Wood Gliders. So what you should do now? Find the most professional balsa wood supplier as soon as possible!
How To Choose The Best Kind Of Balsa Wood?
What kind of wood is the best when it comes to Wood Furniture? There is no deny that a lot of people will think that balsa wood is the best. Why? The most important reason is that there are a lot of balsa wood
benefits which we can enjoy. If you want to have more understanding
about balsa wood benefits,you can learn more knowledge from this
article.
First of all,the growth rate of balsa is very fast and it can become the large tree in the shortest time. When you search "balsa wood tree" in Google,you will find that as little as 6 months after germinating, a balsa wood tree can be up to 12 feet tall. They can completely mature in as little as six years, reaching heights of up to 90 feet. This is the prime time for harvesting balsa wood as the tree can continue growing—which can lead to the center rotting, making the wood less useful. The rapid growing time allows a continuous influx of balsa wood to keep up with economical demands. So how magice tree in the world.
Second,what is the most special aspect about balsa wood? Do you know? YES,you are right,it is the weight of balsa. Balsa wood is extremely light when compared to the majority of other wood types, such as oak, spruce or pine. Balsa wood has cells that are extremely thin-walled and large. Lignin, the microscopic material that holds most woods together, is relatively sparse in balsa wood. Roughly 40 percent of balsa wood is solid substance. The weight and design make it a popular wood for hobbyists, as they can carve, alter and carry it with ease. Now,you should know why balsa wood is so popular.
The last,you also should pay more attention on the strength of balsa wood. As is known to all,a lot of wood is strengthened by lignin; however, balsa wood lacks this material and instead contains lots of water within its structure. Water weight in green balsa wood can be as much as five times the weight of the actual wood. So more and more people are willing to choose balsa wood when they intend to make Wood Furniture.
It is a fact that balsa wood is very important in our daily life. There are a lot of areas which we can use this kind of wood. You can find more benefits about balsa wood when you are looking for balsa wood products in the market. So if you are intersted in this kind of wood,have more understanding about it. Someday,you will benefit from balsa wood. Good luck!
First of all,the growth rate of balsa is very fast and it can become the large tree in the shortest time. When you search "balsa wood tree" in Google,you will find that as little as 6 months after germinating, a balsa wood tree can be up to 12 feet tall. They can completely mature in as little as six years, reaching heights of up to 90 feet. This is the prime time for harvesting balsa wood as the tree can continue growing—which can lead to the center rotting, making the wood less useful. The rapid growing time allows a continuous influx of balsa wood to keep up with economical demands. So how magice tree in the world.
Second,what is the most special aspect about balsa wood? Do you know? YES,you are right,it is the weight of balsa. Balsa wood is extremely light when compared to the majority of other wood types, such as oak, spruce or pine. Balsa wood has cells that are extremely thin-walled and large. Lignin, the microscopic material that holds most woods together, is relatively sparse in balsa wood. Roughly 40 percent of balsa wood is solid substance. The weight and design make it a popular wood for hobbyists, as they can carve, alter and carry it with ease. Now,you should know why balsa wood is so popular.
The last,you also should pay more attention on the strength of balsa wood. As is known to all,a lot of wood is strengthened by lignin; however, balsa wood lacks this material and instead contains lots of water within its structure. Water weight in green balsa wood can be as much as five times the weight of the actual wood. So more and more people are willing to choose balsa wood when they intend to make Wood Furniture.
It is a fact that balsa wood is very important in our daily life. There are a lot of areas which we can use this kind of wood. You can find more benefits about balsa wood when you are looking for balsa wood products in the market. So if you are intersted in this kind of wood,have more understanding about it. Someday,you will benefit from balsa wood. Good luck!
What is The Most Special Aspect about Balsa Wood?
What kind of wood is the best when it comes to Wood Furniture? There is no deny that a lot of people will think that balsa wood is the best. Why? The most important reason is that there are a lot of balsa wood
benefits which we can enjoy. If you want to have more understanding
about balsa wood benefits,you can learn more knowledge from this
article.
First of all,the growth rate of balsa is very fast and it can become the large tree in the shortest time. When you search "balsa wood tree" in Google,you will find that as little as 6 months after germinating, a balsa wood tree can be up to 12 feet tall. They can completely mature in as little as six years, reaching heights of up to 90 feet. This is the prime time for harvesting balsa wood as the tree can continue growing—which can lead to the center rotting, making the wood less useful. The rapid growing time allows a continuous influx of balsa wood to keep up with economical demands. So how magice tree in the world.
Second,what is the most special aspect about balsa wood? Do you know? YES,you are right,it is the weight of balsa. Balsa wood is extremely light when compared to the majority of other wood types, such as oak, spruce or pine. Balsa wood has cells that are extremely thin-walled and large. Lignin, the microscopic material that holds most woods together, is relatively sparse in balsa wood. Roughly 40 percent of balsa wood is solid substance. The weight and design make it a popular wood for hobbyists, as they can carve, alter and carry it with ease. Now,you should know why balsa wood is so popular.
The last,you also should pay more attention on the strength of balsa wood. As is known to all,a lot of wood is strengthened by lignin; however, balsa wood lacks this material and instead contains lots of water within its structure. Water weight in green balsa wood can be as much as five times the weight of the actual wood. So more and more people are willing to choose balsa wood when they intend to make Wood Furniture.
It is a fact that balsa wood is very important in our daily life. There are a lot of areas which we can use this kind of wood. You can find more benefits about balsa wood when you are looking for balsa wood products in the market. So if you are intersted in this kind of wood,have more understanding about it. Someday,you will benefit from balsa wood. Good luck!
First of all,the growth rate of balsa is very fast and it can become the large tree in the shortest time. When you search "balsa wood tree" in Google,you will find that as little as 6 months after germinating, a balsa wood tree can be up to 12 feet tall. They can completely mature in as little as six years, reaching heights of up to 90 feet. This is the prime time for harvesting balsa wood as the tree can continue growing—which can lead to the center rotting, making the wood less useful. The rapid growing time allows a continuous influx of balsa wood to keep up with economical demands. So how magice tree in the world.
Second,what is the most special aspect about balsa wood? Do you know? YES,you are right,it is the weight of balsa. Balsa wood is extremely light when compared to the majority of other wood types, such as oak, spruce or pine. Balsa wood has cells that are extremely thin-walled and large. Lignin, the microscopic material that holds most woods together, is relatively sparse in balsa wood. Roughly 40 percent of balsa wood is solid substance. The weight and design make it a popular wood for hobbyists, as they can carve, alter and carry it with ease. Now,you should know why balsa wood is so popular.
The last,you also should pay more attention on the strength of balsa wood. As is known to all,a lot of wood is strengthened by lignin; however, balsa wood lacks this material and instead contains lots of water within its structure. Water weight in green balsa wood can be as much as five times the weight of the actual wood. So more and more people are willing to choose balsa wood when they intend to make Wood Furniture.
It is a fact that balsa wood is very important in our daily life. There are a lot of areas which we can use this kind of wood. You can find more benefits about balsa wood when you are looking for balsa wood products in the market. So if you are intersted in this kind of wood,have more understanding about it. Someday,you will benefit from balsa wood. Good luck!
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