We've been to the Amish country several times, but that was before taking up carving. We would go back again but my wife is in not condition for a two hour drive. So, I guess I will try Basil Lumber in Baltimore, Ohio, it's about 20 minute drive.
Keim is located in Charm and I remember a little...
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Thanks for the info.
I haven't got a quote yet from them but I did find that it's Appalachian grown and size varies from 5" & wider and 8'0" and longer.
Even if it is a bit harder that other basswood, I'm sure it would be softer that the pine that I used to carve....Leave a comment:
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I live in central Ohio, about 30 miles SE of Columbus. So we're not really that far north....Leave a comment:
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I live in central Ohio, about 30 miles SE of Columbus. So we're not really that far north....Leave a comment:
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