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What is the name of a very light timber?
Balsa wood is a very light timber commonly used in crafting and model making due to its low density and ease of cutting.
What country is balsa wood found and what is it used for?
The balsa wood tree, scientifically named ochroma lagopus, is a relatively fast growing plant found primarily in Central and South America. Balsa wood trees grow best under the conditions found in rainforests, ideally in mountainous terrain between rivers. The country of Ecuador is perhaps the largest exporter of balsa wood, although many local farmers consider the plant to be little more than a weed.* http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-balsa-wood.htmAnother site with good information:* http://www.mat.uc.pt/~pedro/ncientificos/artigos/techbal.html
What are the strongest joints in a balsa bridge?
it is a flat joint
What is the lightest wood and second?
The lightest wood is typically considered to be balsa (Ochroma pyramidale), which is known for its exceptional lightweight properties and is often used in model building and crafts. The second lightest wood is usually called paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa), which is also lightweight but slightly denser than balsa. Both woods are valued for their strength-to-weight ratios, making them popular choices in various applications.
Is balsa core a good core material?
The answer depends on what you intend to build. Balsa is a very lightweight but flimsy material that is good for building model airplanes, among other things, but may not be useful if you intend on using it for any type of load-bearing.
Balsa wood bridge?
A bridge made out of balsa wood and is an often used educational project.
What material was used to make Kon Tiki the raft of Thor Heyerdahl?
balsa tree trunks
What kind of wood is used for the making of models?
Balsa wood is used
Can balsa wood be used to build a home?
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What does balsa cement mean?
It's a fast-setting solvent based glue used to put things made of balsa together.
Is balsa wood magnetic?
No, balsa wood is not magnetic because it does not contain any magnetic properties. Balsa wood is a lightweight and soft type of wood that is commonly used in crafting and model making due to its versatility and ease of use.
Who invented the balsa wood?
Balsa wood is natural it comes from the Balsa tree
Which is the odd one out of oak balsa pine and beech?
Balsa is the odd one out among oak, balsa, pine, and beech because it is significantly lighter and softer than the others, which are all hardwoods. Oak, pine, and beech are commonly used for furniture and construction due to their durability, while balsa is primarily used for lightweight applications, such as model building and crafts.
What is the density of balsa?
Balsa wood is a slightly spongy, light color, extremely lightweight wood often used in hobbies for model airplane making.
What wood is used to make model aeroplane?
Generally, Balsa or Basswood would be used.Occasionally, Obeche is used, though it is much harder to find.ANS 2 If your aircraft is going to fly it would have to be made of balsa and tissue covered. All other woods are too heavy for flying models.
What is the meaning of balsa?
Balsa is a type of wood
What is balsa in spanish?
"Una balsa" is "a raft".
