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A nice and easy white wood for hand carving! Basswood is an ideal carving wood for both beginners and experienced carvers. It has a smooth, fine grain which allows for detailed carvings.
We will carefully handpick a basswood carving block that is approx 2" x 5"+ x 18" long.
Looking for a longer length or something a bit different? Browse our Basswood Lumber page or email us to find out what else we may be able to offer.
I have been carving for many years. My venue is large 12in. to 14in. human figures using push tools (gouges and chisels).
My recent purchase of six 18 inch blocks is very disappointing.
The wood is (used four blocks so far) hard, swirl grain, and very dry with a consistent tear out tendency.
One method I use to determine grain consistency is to spray water on the wood (after cutting out a blank) to show the grain continuity.
I maintain my tools to a razor sharp condition.
I cannot in good conscience rate this wood any higher.
DJR,
We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your recent purchase of our Basswood Carving Block. Our team takes great pride in providing high-quality products and we apologize that this was not your experience.
Our Basswood Carving Block is one of our most popular items and is usually highly rated by our customers. We understand the importance of having a consistent grain and we will definitely look into this matter further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention and please know that we are always here to assist you in any way possible. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to make this right for you.
Best regards,
Matt
Customer Service Team
Would prefer 2 x 2 x 8
I was a little disappointed at first when I saw some live edge and a knot in the wood that would mean I would not get 2 of the particular carvings as intended. However, when I found it to be the best wood I’ve ever carved I immediately felt a lot happier. The quality of the basswood you sell is outstanding. I will be ordering more even though not as clear as I had hoped.
Cheers
