KBBS Archive 40,000

Basswood source

Posted By: Jody
Date: Saturday, 27 January 2001, at 12:09 a.m.

: I've seen a picture of a beautiful boat made from basswood. I'm looking into
: it for the cost savings versus cedar. I was very impressed with the one I
: saw. Are there any major disadvantages (weight, looks, workability, etc.)
: of basswood that you guys know about. Appreciate the help.
: pete

This is a source for some really nice Basswood strips. They are surplus from a blind manufacturer, and carried by American Science & Surplus. They come in 1" and 2" widths and various short lengths, but they say they are available in 9' lengths. The only problem is that they are only 1/8" thick, though I suppose you could glue two together or use them as inlay. I've gotten some and they really are nice. I haven't priced Basswood, but they seem pretty cheap.

Just type Basswood in the search window.

http://www.sciplus.com/

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Basswood source
Jody -- Saturday, 27 January 2001, at 12:09 a.m.

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