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General Information:
Basswood is a soft and stable wood which is very easily worked.
Harvested Areas:
The North-Eastern Appalachian region.
Typical Uses/Availability:
Carvings, turnings, furniture, pattern-making, mouldings, millwork and musical instruments. An important specialized use is Venetian blinds and shutters. Generally available in thicknesses 4/4 through 12/4.
Relative Abundance:
5 - 8% percent of total U.S. hardwoods commercially available.
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Working Properties:
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Machining Quality: Good
Resistance to Spliting in Nailing: Excellent
Resistance to Spliting in Screwing: Good
Gluing Quality: Good
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Physical Properties:
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Specific Gravity (12% M.C.): 0.37
Average Shipping Weight In Kg Per Cubic Meter (Air Dry): 381
Volumetric Shrinkage (oven dry % of green): 15.8
Rupture (Kilopascals): 60,000
Elasticity (Megapascals): 10,100
Hardness (Newtons): 1,800
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Thickness
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Grade
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Availability
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4/4
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FAS/1F
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4/4
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Com/Sel
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1803
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4/4
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If our current inventory does not meet your needs, please contact us to inquire if your desired items are attainable. In many cases AFP can meet our customer's needs, even if the required items are not in current inventory.
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