Basswood
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DESCRIPTION | Basswood is creamy-white to a pale pinkish-brown. It has straight grain and a fine, even texture. There is not much contrast between early and late wood zones. Weight is about 26lbs per cu. ft. |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
North America |
BOTANICAL NAME | Tilia Americana |
OTHER NAMES | American Lime, American Whitewood, American Linden, Whitewood, Lime |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | This wood is light and soft, and as such it is weak. It has poor steam bending characteristics and low strength properties. |
WORKING PROPERTIES | Works very easily with hand and power tools. It has a low resistance to cutting and only a slight blunting effect on cutters. Nails, screws, and glues well. Can be stained and polished easily. |
DURABILITY | Non-durable. Logs are susceptible to attack by longhorn beetle. Sapwood susceptible to attack by common furniture beetle. Permeable for preservative treatment. |
SEASONING | Basswood dries rapidly with little degradation or warping. Small movement. |
USES | Carving, drawing boards, pattern making, mallet heads, turning, picture framing, toys, constructional veneer and plywood, boxes, and crates. |
COMMENTS | Being odor free, it is often used for food containers. |
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4/4 Basswood Lumber
$4.10
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$4.30
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6/4 Basswood Lumber
$4.60
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$4.80
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16/4 Basswood Lumber
$6.70
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