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Basswood

Tilia americana
Also known as |
American Basswood|Basswood|Lime|Linden
Basswood Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Basswood’s color ranges from a pale off-white to pale yellow, to a very light muted brown. The species is known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, although its lack of density can make it susceptible to damage if placed under excessive weight. While species from the Tilia genus are referred to as either “Lime” or “Linden” in Europe, in North America it is commonly called “Basswood.”

Straight grains and fine texture combined with its soft character — make Basswood exceptionally easy to work. It glues and finishes well, but does not bend well. Its consistency, light color, light density and hardness (bordering on that of a softwood) has made it a popular fine carving wood for centuries.

Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

Basswood has come into vogue over the past three decades as an electric guitar body wood, given its lightweight, resonant quality. Its softness and light, rather nondescript appearance makes it a prime choice species for carvers. For use in any finished products, a hard, protective finish is recommended, as basswood is decidedly non-durable.

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    Main Color GroupYellow / White
    Grain Pattern Even
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF2.2
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3415
    Janka Hardness - LBF410
    Janka Hardness - N1824
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    BASS1164_1
    BASS1164
    0.94"
    x 4.75" x
    36.63"
    Bark inclusions.

    $11.65

    BASS1161_1
    BASS1161
    0.94"
    x 4.75" x
    36.19"
    Knot. Skip planed.

    $11.55

    BASS1160_1
    BASS1160
    0.94"
    x 4.06" x
    36.63"
    Bark inclusions.

    $10.55

    BASS1159_1
    BASS1159
    0.94"
    x 4" x
    36.63"
    Defects on edge. Small bark inclusion.

    $10.50

    BASS1158_1
    BASS1158
    0.94"
    x 4" x
    36.63"
    Bark inclusions.

    $10.50

    BASS1156_1
    BASS1156
    0.94"
    x 4.06" x
    36.63"
    Cracks.

    $10.15

    BASS1155_1
    BASS1155
    0.94"
    x 4" x
    36.63"
    Cracks.

    $9.09

    BASS1153_1
    BASS1153
    0.94"
    x 4.06" x
    36.25"
    Crack.

    $9.90

    BASS1151_1
    BASS1151
    0.94"
    x 5" x
    36.63"
    Knot with defects.

    $12.75

    BASS1149_1
    BASS1149
    0.94"
    x 5" x
    36.25"
    Knot with defects.

    $12.10

    BASS1148_1
    BASS1148
    0.94"
    x 8" x
    36.63"
    Knots with defects. Skip planed.

    $18.60

    BASS1147_1
    BASS1147
    0.94"
    x 7.81" x
    36.63"
    Knot with defects. Skip planed.

    $18.55

    BASS1146_1
    BASS1146
    0.94"
    x 7.88" x
    36.63"
    Bark inclusions. Skip planed.

    $18.80

    BASS1145_1
    BASS1145
    0.94"
    x 8" x
    36.35"
    Knot. Bark inclusion. Skip planed.

    $18.70

    BASS1144_1
    BASS1144
    0.94"
    x 7.75" x
    36.63"
    Defect on edge. Skip planed.

    $18.45

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