NorfolknGood

I believe SLEC (in Watton some years ago) used to advertise on back of their brochure that all their balsa was from a purpose planted sustainable resource.

wonwinglo

Yes I do remember that advertisement,as balsa grows at a very rapid rate unlike conventional woods that is more than possible,the kiln drying process is what slows down production,check back in the archives as a special piece was done on the production of balsawood which I wrote a while back.
If you ever get a ticking noise from your wood stocks do not be alarmed,it is a bug that can get trapped in the wood,these hardy little beasts can it seems withstand the kiln drying process ! the old 'Aeromodeller' magazine in the MC Guillycuddy articles made a big thing about the ticking balsawood syndrome,and that was as far back as 1941 ! whether the ticking was more pronounced back then due to a different process is not known ? Solarbo were pioneers of balsa production,along with their very own plantations and sustainable forests.

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OOLILISSIMA

I thought I'd give an update as the project must be beginning to sound like a lot of hot air.

I have just re-connected to the net following a break owing to illness that is far more serious than I had imagined.

Whether the project gets revived remains to be seen, as I am having a major operation next week, the results of which won't be clear for many weeks.

wonwinglo

Sorry to hear that Paul,we all wish you well,do not worry things will work out just fine,please keep in touch.

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OOLILISSIMA

Thanks for those wishes, Barry... you're as kind and thoughtful as always.