Basswood carver's block no. 22

Basswood carver's block 420 x 182 x 47mm sawn from kiln dried boards with a planed finish.

Tilia americana from USA

415kg/m3

Photo is of typical basswood carver's blocks.

Basswood is widely considered an ideal wood for woodcarving.  The wood is smooth textured and a bland off white colour showing the detail of the carving especially well.  It cuts with minimal effort under a sharp gouge or chisel leaving a smooth almost polished surface.