Cutting Balsa for model planes ...???

[mrfibble]

hello there

Does anyone with a silver bullet use their machine for this and if so how are the results whats the thickest balsa you can use etc etc

I am looking for something to do this but cant afford a laser cutter so was wondering if the SB is a viable option

cheers

david c

[Thyme]

The Silver Bullet can cut Balsa, the maximum thickness would be 2mm and would need the 60plus blade

[mrfibble]

CHEERS

any pictures of plane stuff done with one ?

David C

[Thyme]

No planes, sorry. I do have an initial cut from Balsa

Balsa 1.8mm.jpg

[mrfibble]

nice ...... very clean .....

[Thyme]

Yes, you do get good clean cuts

[MendyRap]

thyme Do you have to cover the wood with tape or anything to keep it from splintering? And can my cougar do that too? I have never tried it and would love too! I cut this out for my son by hand and he said he would LOVE it in wood! I'll get right on that! Hahaha!

[Thyme]

No tape or anything like that. I just use a slower speed, about 50, and a new blade. It will split if you try to make cuts too close together though.
Love your design!

[MendyRap]

thyme Thank you! Well, darn it! I can always contact someone to do it for us but just thought...why not do it in balsa! Oh well, no worries! My son is asking his girlfriend of 4 years to marry him, so we are decorating his back yard with lights and poms and the heart! He thought they might want to have a metal or wood cutting of the file that they could keep and hang somewhere. It never hurts to ask!

[Thyme]

Sounds like a lovely idea

[Gigi]

Absolutely sounds beautiful!

[MendyRap]

Thanks everyone, hope it turns out well! Hahaha! I'm sure it will, but I will let y'all know tomorrow!

[PennyDuncan]

How exciting and I agree....Love the heart!!!

[Elizabeth]

What a beautiful way to propose! Fingers crossed!

[MendyRap]

Sorry, been CRAZY busy! She said yes! They were very happy!

[Elizabeth]

Sweet!!!