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bill boettcher Registered: March 2005 Location: Hackensack new jersey Posts: 211	a little stain on it first. let dry then sand with fine sandpaper
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Mick McComesky

Registered: March 2005
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 556

Fri May 6, 2005 5:17pm

Nice looking grip Bill. What is your take on balsa? I've considered using it on ultralights, but playing with it, I was always concerned about the durability as far as dents and dings go.

bill boettcher

Registered: March 2005
Location: Hackensack new jersey
Posts: 211

Sat May 7, 2005 9:26am

Mick It is very soft, but as light as a feather. I have a coating of spar on it, but am thinking that maybe a thined coat of epoxy when dry may be harder?

Scott VanGuilder

Registered: March 2005
Location: Chisholm, MN
Posts: 265

Tue May 17, 2005 5:31pm

I did a wooden handle in poplar and it was pretty light and I know it would be more durable than balsa. I was actually surprised at how light it was.

But that really looks nice.

bill boettcher

Registered: March 2005
Location: Hackensack new jersey
Posts: 211

Tue May 17, 2005 8:28pm

Thank you Scott, Basswood is another wood and also butternut they are said to be as soft but maybe have better grain ?