Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. 16th August 2012, 01:51 PM #1
    packer51
    packer51 is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    1

    Default Basswood mouldings?

    Dear all,

    I am a newbie to this forum and am here to seek some general advice.
    I am considering to start imports of mouldings and skirtings made of basswood (aka linden, tilia or lime tree). Range of products so far includes approx. 10 lines - floor and ceiling mouldings, window and door dressings, cornice & scotia, insert and panel mouldings, lining boards clear and jointed and panel boards clear and jointed.
    I was just wondering if there might be any interest in these products in Australia at all, given that basswood is not commonly used type of timber for such purposes. Another alternative timber type is pine.
    Any advice would be highly appreciated.
    Thank you
    Attachment 219514
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 16th August 2012 01:51 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 16th August 2012, 07:12 PM #2
    Gaza
    Gaza is offline Hammer Head
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    1,205

    Default

    might be to soft to use for internal trim work,

    be hard to compete on price with MDF or FJ pine.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 21st August 2012, 06:12 PM #3
    Villanova
    Villanova is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    3

    Default

    Basswood was brought into Australia a few years ago used for Window blinds and Shutters however poor stability & prone to warping. Did see some Imported Basswood mouldings some time ago and same problem.
    Archs / Skirts and mouldings are mainly MDF, Primed Pine, Meranti and Tas Oak so will be difficult to compete with especially if you only have 10 lines and dont have a market to sell to.
    Just my thoughts.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 21st August 2012, 09:15 PM #4
    _fly_'s Avatar
    _fly_
    _fly_ is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Dandenong, Vic
    Posts
    2,029

    Default

    rather it was baswood carving blocks.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Basswood
    By section1 in forum WOODCARVING AND SCULPTURE
    Replies: 57
    Last Post: 31st July 2012, 06:24 PM
  2. Basswood AKA Lime or Linden
    By bobbo in forum TIMBER
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 18th July 2009, 11:06 PM
  3. Basswood in Brisbane
    By Bakes in forum TIMBER
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 25th July 2007, 09:06 AM
  4. Basswood
    By Toolin Around in forum WOODCARVING AND SCULPTURE
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 4th May 2007, 04:37 AM
  5. Imuntan Basswood
    By FlyingDuck in forum TIMBER
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 3rd August 2005, 09:48 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules