Product Description

Basswood (Tilia americana) is a lightweight, soft hardwood prized for its uniform texture and exceptional ease of work. The wood is typically pale cream to light tan in color with a very subtle grain, giving it a clean, understated appearance. Basswood turns and carves extremely easily, making it an excellent choice for beginners as well as for detailed work. It cuts smoothly with minimal tool resistance, holds fine detail, and sands quickly. While not as hard or durable as many hardwoods, properly dried basswood offers good stability for light-duty turning and decorative projects. Common uses include turning blanks, carving, spindles, ornaments, models, and craft projects.

   Kiln dried to below 10% moisture content
   End grain sealed in wax to maintain moisture content
   Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days
   Guaranteed defect-free (Full quality standards listed below)
   All orders fulfilled within 2 business days
   Shipments fully insured against loss and damage