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Basswood (Botanical: Tilia americana)

Basswood, Tilia americana
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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woodworking characteristicsBasswood Characteristics

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, though sanding leaves the surface woolly. Can be painted, stained, and finished without difficulty.

woodworking characteristicsColor Range

Creamy white to very light brown.

other names for BasswoodOther Names

American basswood, American lime, American linden, Basswood, Beetree, Beetree linden, Carolina linden, Florida basswood, Florida linden, Limetree, Linden, Linn, White basswood

uses for BasswoodSome Typical Uses

Carving, turning, pattern making, boxes, crates

the Basswood treeWhat's the Tree Like?

A large tree with a long trunk. Matures with a height of 60-100 feet and a trunk diameter of 24-36''.

where Basswood growsBasswood grows in

Eastern USA and Canada.

 
Basswood Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$5.00 /ea.
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