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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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Basswood Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
A Popular Choice in
carving fencing musical Instruments utility lumber veneer
Vital Statistics
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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Basswood-1Common&better-4/4Lumber
4/4 Lumber
1 Common & better
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1 Common & better
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16/4 Lumber

1 Common & better
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BASS1206
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Basswood
BASS1203
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x 3.94" x
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$9.35

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Basswood
BASS1202
0.94"
x 4" x
36.06"
Bark inclusion. Small defect in edge.

$9.62

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Basswood
BASS1200
0.94"
x 3.75" x
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Minor bark inclusion.

$10.25

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Basswood
BASS1198
0.94"
x 3.69" x
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$9.22

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BASS1196
0.94"
x 3.75" x
36"
Bark inclusion. Branch inclusion.

$9.54

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Basswood
BASS1194
0.94"
x 6.5" x
36"
Knot. Defect in edge.

$15.85

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Basswood
BASS1191
0.94"
x 5.88" x
36"
Knot with defects. Bark inclusions. Skip planed patch.

$14.39

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Basswood
BASS1190
0.94"
x 5.75" x
36.06"
Small bark inclusion. Skip planed patch.

$15.42

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Basswood
BASS1188
0.94"
x 6.63" x
36"
Defect in edge.

$16.44

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BASS1187
0.94"
x 6.63" x
36.13"
Defect in edge.

$16.22

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BASS1186
0.94"
x 3.94" x
37.75"
Bark inclusions. Small defect in corner.

$9.99

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BASS1183
0.94"
x 3.75" x
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