Balsa
Ochroma lagopus
This is one of the lightest density commercial wood at 8-12 lbs per cubic foot. Most Balsa comes from Ecuador and at the age of 6 years may be 50-60 feet high with a diameter of 24-30 inches. It is usually harvested at around 7 years of age. Used for novelties, model airplanes, floats, surfboards, break-away furniture and interior filler for certain electric guitars. And remember that Thor Heyerdahl's raft Kon-Tiki was made from Balsa logs and carried him 5000 miles from South American to the Tuamotu Islands.
These lumber pieces have not been cleaned up so there might be some minor defects or "dings". Kiln-dried.
Item Number: W35778
$35.85
$28.68
A 1 9/16 x 4 1/8 x 72 3/4"
$31.55
$25.24
B 1 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 72 3/4"
$35.90
$28.72
C 1 9/16 x 4 1/8 x 72 7/8"
$51.60
$41.28
D 2 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 72 3/4"
$50.00
$40.00
E 2 3/16 x 4 1/8 x 72 1/2"
$48.55
$38.84
F 2 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 72 1/2"