Pitsco Heavy Density Balsa Wood Strips (Pack of 100) (5-(Pack of 100))

I ordered the PITSCO 1/8x1/8x32 = 100 pieces medium (57470) and hard (57469) packs.The medium density pieces weighed 149 grams, and the hard density pieces weighed 150 grams. According to the product features description the average mass per strip should have been 1.81 grams, thus i would have expected the aggregate weight to be 181 grams.I weighed both packs strip by strip using a centigram-accurate digital scale, and the distribution of the individual strip weights across both packs was essentially the same. Although I understand that individual strips can vary, Pitsco should confirm a hard density package conforms to the average strip weight.What I got was the same strips as the medium density pack, but sold as hard density. Very disappointing, now I have to try to return or exchange them which is a hassle and not what I wanted to spend my time on when I made this purchase.

Showed up very quickly (5 days) and perfect for my needs. I agree that there are a few flimsy strips in the pack, but the rest are working great for our bridge building project. I know not everyone has had the same experience with these heavy density strips, maybe there are quality control issues... ? This was the best value I could find for thin balsa wood strips when shopping around online, and I couldn't find what I wanted locally. Love the extra long length of these strips. Glad I went for it despite the mixed reviews. I figured that even if it didn't work for bridges we could find some other structure building project to use them for that didn't require heavy weight bearing from the structure.

When I purchased, the description stated each stick would average 1.6 - 1.8 grams. We weighed each piece, and they all varied from 1.0 to 2.8 grams. I would have preferred to have more consistency in the wood. I bet we had well over 30 sticks that weigh less than 1.6 grams.

These strips are definitely not heavy duty. My children were building a bridge for a class. We used a mix of this balsa and some strips from a local craft store. The local balsa was much stronger. These strips were very flimsy and much softer. The price of the two options was very similar. The quality was very different.

Worked perfectly for our use of constructing model houses in a science classroom definitely will order again next year

Not a heavy density. It is the lightest density and snaps easily.

I ordered two of these bundles to make kites with kids. They arrived undamaged and well protected.The wood pieces worked really well to make an easy, inexpensive kite.

Great quality and good price for building bridges and other props for OoTM!