Working with Balsa Wood

What makes balsa wood the material of choice when constructing models is that it’s incredibly easy to work with. Its soft quality makes it easy to cut. No jig saw or table saw need to cut through this wood. All you need is a razor or small knife. Because balsa wood often comes in small sticks, it’s very easy to cut at angles and construct a complicated design. Balsa wood can also be bent (especially if you soak it in water), therefore making it an excellent material to produce arches and half circles often associated with bridge building. The best part about balsa wood is that it is so light and weak in individual sticks, but when put together to form a composition masterpiece, is still incredibly light but very strong. It’s the ultimate wood for all kinds of models!