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
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.
USES: Carving, drawing boards, pattern making, mallet heads, turning, picture framing, toys, constructional veneer and plywood, boxes, and crates.
