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I think two of the most common sizes are 1/8 sq and 1/16 sq.
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sj wrote:I think two of the most common sizes are 1/8 sq and 1/16 sq.
what weights?
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You really might want to read the plentiful amount of knowledge on the designs thread, there is a thorough discussion on the topic of density and stiffness.
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how many wood sticks do people usually order online?
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depends on the quantity of towers and the design.
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I order 8 4in x 36 in sheets of both 1/16 and 1/8, for a total of 16 sheets. Two orders and selective wood picking has made this a plentiful supply for my 3 balsa related events, and it'll definitely be enough for the rest of the season.
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Buy sheets and select, harder to select good sticks as sticks, and more expensive!

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jander14indoor wrote:Buy sheets and select, harder to select good sticks as sticks, and more expensive!

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if you buy sheets, what do u do with them?
like cut them yourself? how?
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soccerkid812 wrote:
jander14indoor wrote:Buy sheets and select, harder to select good sticks as sticks, and more expensive!

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if you buy sheets, what do u do with them?
like cut them yourself? how?
There are devices you can buy to help with cutting. It can be done with a metal yard stick or something simular, but it is not easy to get accurate cuts without a lot of planning and know how. I suggest you buy sticks of wood from a Hobby Shop, craft center, specialty wood house, or online, if you are not used to cutting strips of wood from sheet. Now if your Dad is a carpenter or is good with wood working in general, then the sheets are a good option for you.

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You can also use a balsa stripper to cut a sheet of balsa into sticks. They are usually quite cheap and easy to use, although you do have to know how to use it correctly in order for it to work.
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