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Started by etroup10, September 10, 2013, 01:23:56 PM

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Satamax

#25
September 14, 2013, 06:52:15 PM
Well, basswood uses which haven't been stated, drawer's slides. The sapwood is "greasy" and drawers slide well onto it. Cricket bats. Corner, neck and end blocks for violins. chipcarving blanks.
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welderskelter

#26
September 14, 2013, 06:57:05 PM
I remember cutting some basswood in the summertime and it turned yellow. Dont think it keeps well in the log. My thoughts

beenthere

#27
September 14, 2013, 07:40:22 PM
welder
You are right, that basswood goes downhill fast when cut in warm weather. The bacteria begin working quickly.
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etroup10

#28
September 14, 2013, 11:54:20 PM
Quote from: beenthere on September 14, 2013, 07:40:22 PM
welder
You are right, that basswood goes downhill fast when cut in warm weather. The bacteria begin working quickly.

Does that lead to spalting by any chance?
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leroy in kansas

#29
September 15, 2013, 03:09:02 PM
Just a quick question, are Balsa and Basswood the same?

Magicman

#30
September 15, 2013, 03:24:15 PM
No.
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WmFritz

#31
September 15, 2013, 03:32:31 PM
Balsa is found  mostly in South and Central America.


Basswood is found mostly in Eastern U.S., Europe and Asia.

I think ;)
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beenthere

#32
September 15, 2013, 03:46:29 PM
Quite different woods.

Balsa about 7-9 pcf

Basswood 20-37 pcf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochroma_pyramidale
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