| Botanical Name: |
Ochroma pyramidale |
| Other Names: |
Tami, Guano, Lanero, Polak,
Topa. |
| Natural Characteristics: |
Straight grain with a soft texture |
| Color: |
Pure white to a yellowish brown tint |
| Workability: |
 Blades must be kept sharp. Can be cut and shaped easily with hand tools. |
| Finishing Qualities: |
 Accepts finishes well but absorbs large quantities of the finish. |
| Durability: |
 Very soft. |
| Uses: |
Life rafts, theater props, model making, toys,
and any other situation where weight is a primary concern. |
| Comments: |
Balsa is the lightest of the commercially available hardwoods. |
| Price: | Moderate |
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