[Woodcarver] Local Basswood?

[Vic & Cynthia Hamburger]

> Justin wrote:



> I'm a new carver and I've been looking for some basswood locally.  I 

> live in the Valley Forge area in Pennsylvania.  I've seen that there is 

> an annual woodcarving event held in Lancaster PA (which is close 

> enough), so I'd be surprised if  there weren't any wood places out that 

> way. 


Justin,

Try here:
http://www.woodfinder.com/

This is a website for mail order wood of all types.  The site has been 
around a while and trys to feature only reputable dealers.

You may not find a local dealer who handles basswood, the best stuff 
tends to grow further north in the central states of the US.  If they 
handle it, it will likely not be local stuff.  Check your phone book for 
sawmills and lumber dealers who handle a good variety of hardwoods. 
They are the most likely to have what you need.

Failing to find Basswood, try a piece of butternut, it also carves well 
and is fun to work with.

all thebest,  Vic H