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Basswood Inlay Wood Blank 1/4” x 1-1/2“ x 9”
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Product Overview
Bring lightweight versatility and clean, consistent workability to your woodworking projects with this premium Basswood inlay blank. Known for its pale, uniform color and fine, even texture, Basswood is a favorite among carvers, model makers, and inlay artists. Its low density and closed grain make it exceptionally easy to cut, shape, and sand, accepting paints, stains, and dyes with remarkable consistency.
Measuring 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 9" long, this slim, precision-cut blank is ideal for delicate inlay work, scroll sawing, carving, and a wide range of hobbyist and craft applications.
Key Features & Specifications
| Common Names | Basswood, American Basswood, Linden |
| Botanical Name | Tilia americana |
| Dimensions | 1/4" (Thickness) x 1-1/2" (Width) x 9" (Length) |
| Density / Hardness | Lightweight and soft (Janka hardness ~410 lbf) – extremely easy to carve and shape |
| Color | Creamy white to pale tan with minimal grain contrast; uniform appearance |
| Grain Texture | Fine, even texture with straight grain; virtually no open pores |
| Natural Oils | Low oil content – provides excellent adhesion for glues, paints, and finishes |
| Moisture Content | 6% – 8% (Kiln Dried) |
| Condition | Kiln Dried – Fully stabilized and ready for immediate use |
Best Uses & Applications
This blank is an excellent choice for both functional and decorative projects, including:
- Inlay & Marquetry: Perfect for cutting into fine decorative banding, geometric patterns, and pictorial inlays due to its uniform color and ease of cutting.
- Carving & Sculpting: Ideal for hand carving, power carving, and whittling – holds fine details without chipping or splitting.
- Model Making & Miniatures: Widely used for architectural models, dollhouse furniture, ship building, and train layouts.
- Scroll Sawing & Intarsia: Excellent for fretwork, interlocking puzzles, and intarsia art pieces.
- Painting & Dyeing: The pale, even color provides a perfect blank canvas for applying custom stains, paints, or dyes with predictable results.
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