Basswood logs

Basswood is an ideal wood for many woodcarvers. Its soft, fine, even texture make it easy to work with, while its pale, inconspicuous color doesn’t detract from the carved patterns of the finished product (which also makes it easier to paint and color). 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.

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LATIN: TILIA AMERICANA ORIGIN: EASTERN CANADA AND USA Light and soft, yet strong. It has straight grain and a fine, even texture. There is not much contrast between early and late wood zones. We slice custom ovals from hand processed basswood bolts that are winter cut. A bolt is a reasonably straight, reasonably roun 6″ to 11″ log.

We use hand processed logs because the big machines that cut trees down and cut them to length tend to tear up and loosen the bark. We cut several stock sizes. American basswood (linden, Tilia Americana) is commonly used for Architecture models and carving.

It is a native north American tree. Pieces over may be glued. Can be painte staine and finished without difficulty. Our basswood is carefully selected from prime logs , sawed to our specifications, then kiln dried and cut into carving blocks.

A domestic wood cut in Northern Michigan and Wisconsin, desired because of its economy, work-ability and finishing qualities. Its close, tight homogeneous grain structure makes it ideal for a wide variety of hobby, craft and miniature projects. Most mills have gone tree length on pulp and some are random length, even less work.

Hardwood like soft maple logs are way below that price here. The perfect size for your carving, woodburning and crafting needs. NORTHERN WILDWOODS is a Diamond Willow supplier located in the North Woods of Minnesota. We are a small business serving individuals, artists, wood crafters and hobbyists who enjoy working with unfinished Diamond Willow. Softwood saw log MAXIMUM diameter on butt end 48″.

Fill Your Cart With Color Today! And whether basswood logs is free samples. There are basswood logs suppliers, mainly located in Asia. The top supplying countries are China (Mainland), United States, and Germany, which supply , , and of basswood logs respectively.

These beautiful basswood p lanks have dark, rich tones of bark along the edges complimented by a beautiful, blonde, smooth surface! The wood has good gluing properties. We can offer the best Bosswood Logs or Lumber from USA.

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You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. The inner bark, or bast, can be used as a source of fiber for making rope or for weaving such items as baskets and mats. I am new to carving and buying basswood , this seemed the best price for the best assortment of wood for the price.

Our basswood lumber is a popular choice among window blind manufacturers given its fine uniform texture and indistinct grain. You will benefit from its easily sanded and stained surface, providing a lightweight, easily worked material yet strong, finished product. Also refered to as lime or linden.

Harvested from the forests of the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, our basswood is a step above the rest! All of our wood products undergo a DRY KILN process which sterilizes the wood , wicks away moisture, ensures no mold or bugs, preserves the integrity of the bark, and certainly sets us apart. Tilia americana is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae,.

The flowers, leaves, wood , and charcoal (obtained from the wood ) are used for medicinal purposes. Active ingredients in the Tilia flowers include flavonoids (which act as antioxidants ) and volatile oils. Since the wood only produces 13.

Over the past three decades, basswood stands in northern forests have periodically suffered moderate to severe defoliation. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. This basswood can easily be carved with woodcarving knifes and gouges or even with rotary carvers.

It really is the best basswood available for woodcarvers.