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Basswood - 2" x 6" x 18"

Item 125372
Model 2\" X 6\" X 18\"

$22.99

Basswood (Tilia americana) is fine, straight grain material with an even texture and little contrast between early and late wood. Creamy white in color and lighter in weight than the related European Lime. Easy to work, being very soft and light. Perhaps one of the most suitable wood...

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Basswood (Tilia americana) is fine, straight grain material with an even texture and little contrast between early and late wood. Creamy white in color and lighter in weight than the related European Lime. Easy to work, being very soft and light. Perhaps one of the most suitable wood species for hand carving. For the true woodworker, there is nothing more important than creating a project from the right wood stock. Common uses of include carvings, lumber, musical instruments (electric guitar bodies), veneer, plywood, and wood pulp and fiber products.

Features:

  • Fairly soft, preferred wood for carving
  • Creamy white color
  • Glues and finishes well
  • Native to USA and Canada
Specifications:
  • Thickness: 2"
  • Width: 6"
  • Length: 18"
What's Included:
  • (1) Basswood - 2" x 6" x 18" Wood Carving Stock
Notes:
  • Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
  • Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
  • Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
  • Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
  • Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
  • Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
  • Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
  • Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
  • Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.

Reviews

4.25 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews
  1. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Basswood 2" x 6" x 18"

    The 2 pieces of wood I ordered for carving are exactly as pictured and described. thank you

  2. 5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Excellent piece of wood

    Figurine Wood carvings

  3. 3.0 out of 5 stars
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    Not exactly what I thought

    I bought a piece of 2" x 6" basswood. The swatch shown (and I found no copy stating other wise)led me to believe it was smooth surfaced, on arrival I found it was rough on the 6" faces meaning I have to plane it which will make the 2" thickness less than that. Bottom line...please let buyers know what kind of surfacing to expect so they can plan accordingly. Thanks.

  4. 4.0 out of 5 stars
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    Basswoo, 2" x 6" x 18"

    Basswood was very good quality, clear, no knots, easy to carve. Used for a sign.

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