Anyone know anything about basswood?

[christopheralan]

I do most of my burnings on basswood and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the wood. Hard/soft, workability other than carving and burning, and where can I get large pieces and not just the pre-cut stuff from Michaels?

christopheralan

 

[walnutjerry]

I do most of my burnings on basswood and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the wood. Hard/soft, workability other than carving and burning, and where can I get large pieces and not just the pre-cut stuff from Michaels?

christopheralan

Check the suppliers list under "where are" in the navigation panel. Some of the lumber suppliers listed may carry basswood.

Jerry

 

[christopheralan]

Thank you, Sir. I can get to some of them in region 4 and 5. I am wanting to do murial size burnings around 2'x4' for marketing by craft. I will call around and see what I can find.

thanks again!

 

[DaveO]

Here's a bunch of info on the properties of Basswood. It is considered a hardwood, but is one of the softest, and that is why it is favored by carvers.
Tilia americana english

There are many online sources for Basswood, often custom cut to your specifications:
basswood lumber - Google Search

HTH, Dave

 

[clowman]

If I were you, I'd send Charlie (ccccarving) a message and ask him his source. Some of his carving is from basswood.