Overview

Basswood is a lightweight, fine-grained hardwood valued for its softness, uniform texture, and easy machining. It carves cleanly, glues effortlessly, and finishes to a silky smooth surface — making it a preferred choice for mouldings, interior trim, carvings, and painted millwork.

At Bennett Hardwoods, our kiln-dried Basswood is brought to a uniform 6–8% moisture content for maximum stability and consistent surface quality. Each board is graded to NHLA standards and carefully selected for clarity and color, ensuring dependable results across production runs and export applications.

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Basswood Lumber - Our Products

Every Bennett Basswood board is graded to NHLA specifications and hand-selected for its fine texture and clean, even color. The species’ light weight and predictable machining make it ideal for millwork, architectural components, and carving applications where smoothness and consistency matter most.

Grades Lengths (ft) Thicknesses Color & Sorts
S&B 6', 7', 8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 9/4 Rough & Surfaced
Flitch 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 9/4 Rough & Surfaced
1C 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 9/4 Rough & Surfaced
2A 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 9/4 Rough & Surfaced

ExactSort™ Tailored Basswood Lumber, Precision Matched

Basswood’s naturally pale, uniform color makes it ideal for painted finishes or applications requiring visual consistency. With ExactSort™, Bennett Hardwoods ensures color-matched and defect-minimized boards across each order — perfect for millwork, moulding runs, and carving stock where finish quality depends on even tone and texture.

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Sourcing Regions

Fresh-Cut. Graded. Export-Ready.

Bennett Hardwoods sources Basswood primarily from the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Trees from this region grow tall and straight with fine, even grain and bright, consistent color.

Every board is processed, kiln-dried, and graded in-house, ensuring ISPM-15 export compliance and complete traceability from log to shipment.

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Kiln Dried Basswood Technical Data Table

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Scientific & Common Names

Common Names Basswood
Scientific Name Tilia americana
Other Names American Linden
Tree Distribution Eastern and Central United States

Physical & Mechanical Properties

Color / Appearance Pale cream to light brown; fine, uniform texture with indistinct grain. Slight natural luster.
Janka Hardness 410 lbf (1,820 N)
Average Dry Weight 26 lb/ft³ (415 kg/m³)
Specific Gravity 0.37
Shrinkage (Tangential / Radial) 7.8% / 4.2%
Elastic Modulus 9.4 GPa
Crushing Strength 4,800 psi (33.1 MPa)
Workability Exceptionally easy to machine, carve, glue, and finish; minimal grain raising when painted.
Odor Odorless when dry; faintly sweet when freshly cut.
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FAQ - Basswood

Is Basswood suitable for painted millwork?

Yes while Emerald Ash Borer has affected some regions, responsible forestry and managed stands ensure steady availability from certified sources in the Upper Midwest.

Why is Basswood popular for carving?

Yes while Emerald Ash Borer has affected some regions, responsible forestry and managed stands ensure steady availability from certified sources in the Upper Midwest.

Does Basswood hold up well in high-humidity environments?

Yes while Emerald Ash Borer has affected some regions, responsible forestry and managed stands ensure steady availability from certified sources in the Upper Midwest.

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