Basswood (American)
Characteristics: American Basswood is a domestic hardwood. The heartwood is creamy white to brownish and is not always distinguished from the wide white sapwood. The grain is straight and fine. The texture is even. Basswood is quite stable. The wood is soft, light and weak. It does not bend well.
Common Uses: This wood is a favorite among carvers. It is used for mouldings - pattern making - baskets - toys and piano keys. The wood is clean, has an attractive appearance, is lightweight and free from odor.
Working Properties: Basswood works extremely easily with both hand and machine tools. It nails, screws and glues well. It also accepts stains satisfactorily and can be polished to a fine finish.
Common Name: Basswood - American
Tree is Native To: American Basswood grows on the east coast of Canada and the United States. Most of these trees grown in the Great Lakes states.
Botanical Classification: Tilia americana
Family: Tiliaceae
Average Dried Weight: 26 lb/ft.
Average Specific Gravity: .32
