JP Balsa Dowel (Imperial)

Balsa Dowel (Imperial)

1 x 36in (25 x 915mm)

£14.15

Balsa Dowel (Imperial)

1 x 36in (25 x 915mm)(1)

SKU: 5520297

In stock (16 available)

High-quality, smooth Balsa dowel that is easily cut and sanded, perfect for creating lightweight structural joints and components.

£14.15

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AAA Grade Precision: Machined to exacting standards to provide a uniform diameter and a high-quality surface finish across the full length of the dowel.
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Delivers structural stability with minimal massan indispensable quality for both architectural site models and aerodynamic designs.
High Workability: Effortlessly cut with a professional saw or craft knife. The soft, even grain is highly receptive to sanding, ensuring perfectly flushed joints and smooth transitions.
Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Harvested from fast-growing plantations, ensuring a responsible and renewable source of high-quality modelling timber.

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Description

AAA Grade Balsa Wood Dowels Precision Circular Profiles (36in)

AAA Grade Balsa Wood dowels are a high-quality, lightweight structural material designed for professional model making, aeronautical engineering, and film production. Each dowel is precision-machined to ensure a perfectly circular cross-section and a smooth, consistent finish. Sourced from sustainable, plantation-grown timber, these dowels offer the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio that is characteristic of premium balsa wood, making them a reliable choice for complex structural assemblies.

Applications:

Architectural Model Making: Ideal for representing cylindrical structural columns, vertical supports, and organic landscape elements. The circular profile provides a sleek, professional aesthetic for contemporary massing models and can be easily sanded or refined for high-detail presentation work.
Aeronautical & RC Engineering: A staple material for constructing lightweight fuselage frameworks, wing leading edges, and landing gear struts. The consistent grain and structural rigidity of these dowels are critical for engineers developing high-performance, flight-capable prototypes.
Film & TV Prop Making: Used extensively for building lightweight "hero" props, intricate miniatures, and set details. Balsas uniform surface allows these dowels to be easily carved, sanded, and painted to simulate a variety of industrial materials, metallic pipes, or historical wooden fixtures.
Industrial & Product Design: Perfect for rapid volumetric studies and ergonomic mock-ups. The dowels can be easily cut, drilled, or joined to create lightweight skeletal frames for early-stage design prototypes.

Technical Specifications:

Material: AAA Grade Balsa Wood
Shape: Solid Circular Dowel
Length: 36in (Approx. 914mm)
Diameter: See Options

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