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  1. 07-04-2013, 06:16 PM #1
    broncc
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    Default Balsa thickness?

    After getting my first SR from Wid (very happy with it) I'm looking forward to making my first balsa strop. I plan to glue two pieces of balsa to a block of wood and then put CrOx on one side and another abrasive paste on the other. What should be the thickness of balsa sheets? Will 1/3" be enough or should I go for something thicker? Balsa is very hard to find here in Bulgaria and prices are a bit on the high side so I don't have much choice.
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  2. 07-04-2013, 06:19 PM #2
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    no clue as to what 1/3 means, 1/8 inch works well
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  3. 07-04-2013, 06:40 PM #3
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    Sorry, I'm not used to using inches. 1/3 inch should be 8-9mm while 1/8 is ~3mm, i.e. I should be able to find balsa pieces that I can use.
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