Basswood

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
1,768 lbf
Medium
Density
35.00 lb/ft³
(897.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Wavy Grain Medium Texture Limited High Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Medium brown heartwood with lighter sapwood

Grain Pattern

Wavy

Texture

Medium

Luster

Medium

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