Basswood Select & Better
Other Grades Available:
Basswood Select & Better
Basswood Select & Better is our highest grade, yielding at a minimum 83-1/3% clear face cutting and 66-2/3% on the back. This grade is unselected for color. Basswood Select & Better is ideal for applications requiring long, wide clear-face cuttings or multiple rips and chops. Minimum cutting sizes of 3” x 7’ or 4” x 5’.
We grade after drying and surfacing, and against all natural drying or surfacing defects (pin knot no defect).
Available Thicknesses:
- 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 9/4
What’s Basswood Select & Better Used For?
- Carvings
- Musical Instruments
- Veneer
- Plywood
Why Basswood?
- Workable and very lightweight
- Carving, turnings and detail-friendly
- Consistent smooth texture
- Reliable for paint and staining
- Economical to ship due to light weight
NWH Basswood is available as PEFC certified, FSC Mix Credit, FSC Controlled Wood or PEFC Controlled Sources.
