Hi! The short answer is I cut the strips myself from sheet balsa. I actually did make a video on how I like to create a library and how I cut the strips. Please watch this video when you get a chance: ruclips.net/video/bLsTOpmozGI/видео.html
Hello again I have been building my towers and have not been able to get the bracings, what I have been doing is having 3 1/16 by 1/16 bass bracings on my bottom and it keeps breaking do you have any ideas on what to do. If I put 4 bracings it would be to heavy
Unfortunately, you can't really "cheat" and use only 3 layers as it will be almost impossible to make a good base strong with that few. I would recommend you watch my 5-part tower basics video series to understand why you need more layers. I would stick to 5. What you need to find is lighter/less dense wood so the weight isn't a problem. If you have the resources, you can buy light density balsa from Specialized Balsa. If you have to buy locally, take a scale with you and buy lighter sheets. Remember that balsa can easily have a density range that is 3-4x, so finding the lighter wood is key once you have your build technique and design mastered. Good luck!
Hi! That information (and more) is contained in my dedicated videos for the Bases and Columns. In general though, the column used ~1/20" square cross bracing and the base used ~1/20" square for most of the bracing, 1/16" square for the very bottom, and 3/32" square for the top horizontal piece.
For the column jig, I had to split it into 2 pieces because my printer couldn't print it in one piece. So if you combine the top and bottom part of the column, it forms a single jig which is the top part of the tower which holds the loading block. You'll also need to build the base which the column sits on top. The entire thing should be just over 50cm tall.
thank you for this amazing video!!
hey I was wondering if you could tell me or make a video on how to make your bracing, I have not seen this thin of bracings.
Hi! The short answer is I cut the strips myself from sheet balsa. I actually did make a video on how I like to create a library and how I cut the strips. Please watch this video when you get a chance: ruclips.net/video/bLsTOpmozGI/видео.html
Hello again I have been building my towers and have not been able to get the bracings, what I have been doing is having 3 1/16 by 1/16 bass bracings on my bottom and it keeps breaking do you have any ideas on what to do. If I put 4 bracings it would be to heavy
Unfortunately, you can't really "cheat" and use only 3 layers as it will be almost impossible to make a good base strong with that few. I would recommend you watch my 5-part tower basics video series to understand why you need more layers. I would stick to 5. What you need to find is lighter/less dense wood so the weight isn't a problem. If you have the resources, you can buy light density balsa from Specialized Balsa. If you have to buy locally, take a scale with you and buy lighter sheets. Remember that balsa can easily have a density range that is 3-4x, so finding the lighter wood is key once you have your build technique and design mastered. Good luck!
@ thank you
what are the dimensions of the cross bracings you used for the benchmark build?
Hi! That information (and more) is contained in my dedicated videos for the Bases and Columns. In general though, the column used ~1/20" square cross bracing and the base used ~1/20" square for most of the bracing, 1/16" square for the very bottom, and 3/32" square for the top horizontal piece.
Hey I was wondering if the jig was the top column or the part that holds the chain?
For the column jig, I had to split it into 2 pieces because my printer couldn't print it in one piece. So if you combine the top and bottom part of the column, it forms a single jig which is the top part of the tower which holds the loading block. You'll also need to build the base which the column sits on top. The entire thing should be just over 50cm tall.