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Balsa
| Property | Balsa Ochroma pyramidale |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$ · Moderate |
| Hardness | 90 lbf |
| Workability | Excellent |
| Seasonal movement | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Imported (Central/South America) |
| Commonly built | Model airplanes, Architectural models, Surfboard cores, Craft projects |
| Overview | One of the lightest, softest commercial woods, used for models, prototypes, and lightweight cores rather than structural work. |