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  1. 9th December 2009, 11:26 AM #1
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    Default Basswood Rounds, Ovals or Slabs

    Can anyone here supply a good source with good prices on basswood ovals, rounds or slabs with bark on to be used for pyrography ?
    I have looked on ebay and at $7.00 to $10.00 each plus very high S/H . That seems like way more than I would be interested in .
    If you have a favorite supplier did they arrive without cracks or warps ? Did they require much sanding to be able to burn patterns on them ? .
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    Hi william,

    All of the Basswood and Limewood (the British name) Ive seen in Australia has been imported and therefore somewhat outrageous in price. I have avoided it on that basis. Maybe your question is better suited to a North American forum such as Woodcarvers or Sawmill Creek,
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    Preserving the bark will be dicey, whatever the source, requiring careful handling or restoration. You might need to fake it with glued-on remnants. This applies to any timber.

    I'd suggest having a chat with a local tree surgeon or arborist, for enlightenment and possible sources.

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