Basswood
Denominación.
• Scientist: Tilia cordata Mill. Syn- T. parviflora ehrh; Tillia europea L; Tilia plattyohyllos Scop, Tilia spp.
• Other name: Tilia
Provenance
Description of the wood
• Sapwood: White.
• Heartwood: light reddish brown heartwood.
• Fiber: Straight.
Impregnation
• Impregnable heartwood and sapwood.
Mechanization
• Sawing: No problems.
• Gluing: No problems.
• Nailing and screwing: No problems.
• Finish: No problems.
Applications
• Furniture and joinery.
• Carving and sculpture.
• Wooden Spinning.
• Handrails.
• Shoe lasts
Mechanical properties
• Static bending resistance 600 Kg/cm2
• Elasticity module 102,500 Kg/cm2
• Resistance to compression 13 Kg/cm2
