Toy Wood
what kind of wood would i use if i were to build a BIG half pipe for toy skateboards/fingerboards?
this half pipe is gonna be 12 in. tall, 36 in. wide, and 13 in inbetween ramps. It's gonna have a drop in ramp and two higher ramps that gonna be an inch taller than the regular half pipe
I think a heavier grade of balsa wood would probably be best. I have found a site that describes various woods and their properties. You could look through it and find the best wood for your design:
http://www.woodzone.com/properties.htm
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