Tim'sTurnings
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My daughter just dropped off some Basswood from a gentleman from the medical office in which she works. They think it would be good material for making pens.
I got 8 pieces that are 2 foot long X 7 1/2 in. wide X 2" thick, and three fairly large boxes of ends of pieces all 2" thick.
I read on the internet that Basswood is a semi-soft, light colored wood with not much character in the grain, what there is of it. And is used in carving, which I don't do.
The guy that sent it only wants a pen in return, I can do that. But should I make any to sell? I think they would be too soft and pretty plain looking, in IMO. I would like to use it for something because it actually is very light colored and clean, nice looking wood, just don't think it would be suitable for turning.
Any ideas of what to do with the wood?
Thanks, Tim.
I got 8 pieces that are 2 foot long X 7 1/2 in. wide X 2" thick, and three fairly large boxes of ends of pieces all 2" thick.
I read on the internet that Basswood is a semi-soft, light colored wood with not much character in the grain, what there is of it. And is used in carving, which I don't do.
The guy that sent it only wants a pen in return, I can do that. But should I make any to sell? I think they would be too soft and pretty plain looking, in IMO. I would like to use it for something because it actually is very light colored and clean, nice looking wood, just don't think it would be suitable for turning.
Any ideas of what to do with the wood?
Thanks, Tim.