Q: What are these basswood blanks used for?
Basswood blanks like these are some of the best wood for carving. Basswood is a light-colored and medium-density wood, with a fine, even texture that takes detail well.
Basswood Carving Blank Sets
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A light-colored, medium-density wood often favored for carving, basswood is easy to work, with a fine, even texture that takes detail well.
These blanks are select-grade North American basswood, kiln dried, then milled and sanded smooth on all faces.
The three-piece set includes 1 3/4" × 1 3/4" blanks of various lengths. The 10-piece set includes two 3/4" × 1" × 2", two 3/4" × 1" × 4", three 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2" and three 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" blanks. (All dimensions are approximate.) Made in USA.
Basswood blanks like these are some of the best wood for carving. Basswood is a light-colored and medium-density wood, with a fine, even texture that takes detail well.
Yes, basswood is botanically a hardwood, though as one of the softer hardwoods, some consider it the best hardwood for carving.
It includes two 3/4" × 1" × 2", two 3/4" × 1" × 4", three 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2" and three 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" blanks. Dimensions are approximate.
| Materials | Basswood |
| Dimensions | 3-pc.: 1 3/4" × 1 3/4", various lengths; 10-pc.: 3/4" × 1" × 2", 3/4" × 1" × 4", 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2" and 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" (approximate) |
| Includes | Basswood blanks |
| Color/Finish | Light wood |
| Package Quantity | 1 set |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Basswood Carving Blank Sets
A light-colored, medium-density wood often favored for carving, basswood is easy to work, with a fine, even texture that takes detail well.
These blanks are select-grade North American basswood, kiln dried, then milled and sanded smooth on all faces.
The three-piece set includes 1 3/4" × 1 3/4" blanks of various lengths. The 10-piece set includes two 3/4" × 1" × 2", two 3/4" × 1" × 4", three 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2" and three 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4" blanks. (All dimensions are approximate.) Made in USA.
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