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Balsa wood

Make your Own Float

By Tjebbe Pieters Supplies for Making your Own Float (Balsa) wood for the body Long skewers Lathe (mini) (Home-made) Drill press Utility knife Sandpaper Paint and brushes Galvanized wire Nylon thread Glue 3.5mm nail Making the Body Balsa wood is most commonly used for the body, also known as cork wood, because it is a […]

Balsa wood

Making your Own Float: the Finishing Touch

Materials Needed for Painting your Float Brushes Container of water or turpentine (depending on your choice. Synthetic or acrylic-based) Primer (White, or another color) Sandpaper P400/600 Clear varnish (satin or high gloss) Your homemade float Step 1: We start by applying the white primer coat to the float. Step 2: Once the primer is dry, […]