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Basswood

Tilia americana
 
Color: Creamy white to light brown.
 
Tree: A large tree with a long trunk. Matures with a height of 60-100 feet and a trunk diameter of 24-36''.
 
Wood Description: Basswood is the wood of choice for many wood carvers. This light-weight wood works very easily with both hand and power tools. It cuts cleanly, nails, screws, and glues well. Can be painted, stained, and finished without difficulty.
 
Typical Uses: In addition to carving, typical uses include turning, pattern making, boxes, crates, and a wide variety of specialty objects.
 
Growth Region: Eastern USA and Canada.
Basswood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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Available Basswood Products
free shipping!Basswood Hardwood Sample
  $3.50

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Basswood 4/4 Lumber
  $3.99

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Basswood 8/4 Lumber
  $4.99

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Basswood 16/4 Lumber Lumber
  $7.99

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free shipping!Basswood 4/4 Craft Pack
10 Board Feet
  $76.90

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free shipping!Basswood 4/4 Project Pack
20 Board Feet
  $121.22

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free shipping!Basswood 4/4 PRO Pack
100 Board Feet
  $440.24

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" We received our order yesterday around 1:30 in the afternoon. The crew and I were so happy with the wood that we took the rest of the day off and it was beer and cigars all around. We alerted the media of our new found supplier and partied until the wee hours of the morning. We look forward to dealing with your company again in the near future. "
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