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Description
The J Perkins 8mm (5/16Ins) Dia. Balsa Dowel, part number 5520289, is a solid circular balsa wood dowel for model making and lightweight construction. It has an 8mm diameter, equivalent to approximately 5/16 inch, and is supplied in a 36in length for projects requiring a straight round timber profile.
Made from AAA grade balsa wood, the dowel has a consistent circular shape and smooth surface along its length. Balsa is lightweight and easy to work, allowing the rod to be cut, drilled, sanded or joined when building model structures, prototypes and display pieces. Its round profile can also be used to represent columns, supports, struts, pipes and other cylindrical details.
Applications and Features
This J Perkins balsa dowel is suitable for architectural models, RC and aeronautical construction, film and television props, product design studies and other craft projects. The even grain supports clean shaping and finishing, while the low weight makes it useful where a substantial rod shape is needed without adding unnecessary mass. The brown balsa material can be painted or refined to suit the intended model or mock-up.
The timber is sourced from plantation-grown wood, making this a renewable modelling material. Its precision-machined profile is intended to remain uniform along the full length, helping when several sections need to be aligned or joined in a framework.
Specifications
- Material: AAA grade balsa wood
- Profile: Solid circular dowel, or round rod
- Diameter: 8mm / approximately 5/16in
- Length: 36in / approximately 914-915mm
- Colour: Brown
- Weight: 10g
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Specifications
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 8mm (5/16Ins) 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 8mm (5/16Ins) Dia. Balsa Dowel Tech Specs:
- Weight: 10g / 0.35oz
- Shipping Weight: 0.01kg / 0.02lbs
- Product Height: 8mm / 0.31in
- Product Width: 8mm / 0.31in
- Product Length: 915mm / 36in
- Product Diameter: 8mm / .313in
- Age Recommendation: 14+
- Colour: Brown
- Material: Balsa
- Profile: Round Rod
Key Info:
- Brand: J Perkins
- Part No: 5520289
- Barcode: 5051121029949
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