Bulk Balsa Blocks

[Dirty]

Does anybody know where to get some bulk balsa blocks? I am looking for 4x4 or 4x6" in any length of bulk balsa. I am looking for wood to turn in to fishing floats. :mrgreen:

[browningboy]

Damn, can't think of it off the top of my head but theres an exotic wood supplier on our side of the river that may have it, check out the yellow page under wood suppliers, if I come up with the name I'll let you know!

[scallywag]

winsor plywood has all the good exotics that i know of and they can usually order what you need if they dont have it.

[blackwater]

try a model shop...people use it for making airplanes and rockets. The other source would be fiberglass boat builders, although the size would probably not be correct for floats.

[Dirty]

try a model shop...people use it for making airplanes and rockets. The other source would be fiberglass boat builders, although the size would probably not be correct for floats.


The Hobby Shops are too much money. I want bulk big blocks that I can rip down to the size I need. I tried Windsor and they have nothing.

[newhunterette]

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[Dirty]

Thanks Ali, I will try them, but most Hobby Shops have small pieces and want top dollar. It is more cost effective to buy big blocks and rip them down.

[newhunterette]

My dad used lots of balsa wood for his model trains - I know he would go downtown to get it

also try calling a taxidermist as they sometimes use balsa for mounting birds etc so they may know a good supplier as well

[Johnnybear]

Sounds like you need to find the wholesaler to the model shops are taxy shops etc. Good luck Dirty. I would like to see some of your homemade floats:-D.

[betteroffishing]

lee valley tools???

[Steeleco]

Long shot, but try a boat building supply place. I know they sometimes layer balsa between the glass ply's. We use ton's of it at work for the same reason, but it's in 1/2" sheets.

[DeerWhisperer]

I've got damn good wood. I also know where to get some good wood. Pm me with and Ill send you some ;)

[Dirty]

Any other input? Come on you archery freaks, you gotta know where to get weird wood for building bows and building arrows.

[Steeleco]

Isn't it Cork you need and not Balsa??

[Dirty]

Isn't it Cork you need and not Balsa??

Contrary to popular belief we have left the stone age Dave. The new custom float material of choice is balsa. However, if you have generous contributions of cork to make classic floats I will graciously accept them.

[OOBuck]

Contrary to popular belief we have left the stone age Dave. The new custom float material of choice is balsa. However, if you have generous contributions of cork to make classic floats I will graciously accept them.

I would have though styrofoam would have been the latest & greatest?

[Dirty]

I would have though styrofoam would have been the latest & greatest?

I said custom float material not cookie cutter float material. It is like comparing an SPS stock and a McMillan. I am not saying the Foam floats don't work, but the balsa are a little nicer.

[OOBuck]

I said custom float material not cookie cutter float material. It is like comparing an SPS stock and a McMillan. I am not saying the Foam floats don't work, but the balsa are a little nicer.

I understand, it gota look good for the fish!! after all their the only one that will see the float:razz:

[ElkMasterC]

Standard Bldg. Supply 604 294-4411

That's where we get it.

[Steeleco]

Contrary to popular belief we have left the stone age Dave.Smart #$$ punks!!! Stone age indeed. :eek::smile:

[Dirty]

Smart #$$ punks!!! Stone age indeed. :eek::smile:

I thought you would like that comment. Now give me all your wine corks.

[browningboy]

Smart #$$ punks!!! Stone age indeed. :eek::smile:


Kick his ass Dave! 3 pm....behind the grocery store! LOL