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 will be a bit expensive to ship at these lengths. If you would like an estimate on shipping or for the pieces to be cut down before shipping, add a note at checkout or give us a call.
Item Number: W38442
$58.05
$49.34
A 3 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 54"
$58.15
$49.43
B 3 7/8 x 4 x 54"
$30.00
C 2 x 4 x 54"
$29.45
$25.03
D 1 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 54"
$45.35
E 2 1/2-2 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 60 1/4"
$43.95
$37.36
F 2 5/8 x 4 x 60 1/4"