Splicing Balsa
To cut exactly matching splices in two pieces of balsa, tape the sticks together, allowing a generous overlap, then slice with a very sharp blade along the dashed line, taking great care to keep the blade vertical. Adapted from 400 Great R/C Modeling Tips by Jim Newman, Volume I, an Air Age Media publication. See also the Model Airplane News Workshop Video Tip -- Splicing Balsa.
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