J Perkins 5mm (3/16Ins) Dia. Balsa Dowel

AAA Grade Balsa Wood Dowels – Precision Circular Profiles (36in)

AAA Grade Balsa Wood dowels are a high-quality, lightweight structural material designed for professional model making, aeronautical engineering, and film production. Each dowel is precision-machined to ensure a perfectly circular cross-section and a smooth, consistent finish. Sourced from sustainable, plantation-grown timber, these dowels offer the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio that is characteristic of premium balsa wood, making them a reliable choice for complex structural assemblies.

Applications:

• Architectural Model Making: Ideal for representing cylindrical structural columns, vertical supports, and organic landscape elements. The circular profile provides a sleek, professional aesthetic for contemporary massing models and can be easily sanded or refined for high-detail presentation work.
• Aeronautical & RC Engineering: A staple material for constructing lightweight fuselage frameworks, wing leading edges, and landing gear struts. The consistent grain and structural rigidity of these dowels are critical for engineers developing high-performance, flight-capable prototypes.
• Film & TV Prop Making: Used extensively for building lightweight "hero" props, intricate miniatures, and set details. Balsa’s uniform surface allows these dowels to be easily carved, sanded, and painted to simulate a variety of industrial materials, metallic pipes, or historical wooden fixtures.
• Industrial & Product Design: Perfect for rapid volumetric studies and ergonomic mock-ups. The dowels can be easily cut, drilled, or joined to create lightweight skeletal frames for early-stage design prototypes.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: AAA Grade Balsa Wood
• Shape: Solid Circular Dowel
• Length: 36in (Approx. 914mm)
• Diameter: See Options

J Perkins 5mm (3/16Ins) Dia. Balsa Dowel Key Features:

• AAA Grade Precision: Machined to exacting standards to provide a uniform diameter and a high-quality surface finish across the full length of the dowel.
• Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Delivers structural stability with minimal mass—an indispensable quality for both architectural site models and aerodynamic designs.
• High Workability: Effortlessly cut with a professional saw or craft knife. The soft, even grain is highly receptive to sanding, ensuring perfectly flushed joints and smooth transitions.
• Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Harvested from fast-growing plantations, ensuring a responsible and renewable source of high-quality modelling timber.

J Perkins 5mm (3/16Ins) Dia. Balsa Dowel Tech Specs:

• Weight: 10g / 0.35oz
• Shipping Weight: 0.01kg / 0.02lbs
• Product Height: 5mm / 0.20in
• Product Width: 5mm / 0.20in
• Product Length: 915mm / 36in
• Product Diameter: 5mm / .188in

• Age Recommendation: 14+
• Colour: Brown
• Material: Balsa
• Profile: Round Rod

• Brand: J Perkins
• Part No: 5520285
• Barcode: 505112102992