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Basswood Carving Blank Assortment, 20 lbs.

Item #: 29137
Brimming with blanks of various sizes, this box is sure to spark your carver's creativity!
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Overview

Take advantage of this great value on quality carving stock, hand-picked by our lumber experts. It's valued at more than $40 if blanks purchased separately. A carver's delight! This lightweight, soft hardwood cuts easily and cleanly with and against the grain. It is preferred by master carvers and perfect for beginners! You'll carve project after project with this 20 lb. assortment of random-size, pre-cut Basswood blanks.

What's included

(1) Basswood Carving Blank Assortment, 20 lbs

Technical Details

  • Sizes range from 3/4" to 4" thick and 3" to 18" long.
  • Hand-selected for clear, tight grain.
  • Resists splitting.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 20LBBOBCB
  • Weight (lbs): 20.0000
  • Length: Nominal
  • Width: Nominal
  • Thickness: Nominal
  • Blank Type: Wood
  • Species: Basswood

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Why did you choose this?
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I am a beginner carver needing an inexpensive assortment of quality northern basswood and this item has great reviews.
Kevin E on Aug 2, 2017
Great deal for a person who loves carving!
Alfred C on Jul 26, 2017
I am a beginner carver needing an inexpensive assortment of quality northern basswood and this item has great reviews.
Kevin E on Aug 2, 2017
I'm learning how to whittle. I read the reviews for Amazon's Hollow Walnut 10 Piece Carving Kit, and they weren't that great. In a comment, someone recommended Rockler, so I thought I'd check the site out. This seems like a much better deal and the reviews are great.
Parul A on Jul 27, 2017
Great deal for a person who loves carving!
Alfred C on Jul 26, 2017
Needed some Basswood to make Christmas ornaments, reading the reviews led me to think this might be what I need.
Jerome A on Jul 16, 2017
Because it was the best deal I found on line,and I trust Rockler.
James F on Jul 15, 2017
Previous purchase, have resumed carving and needed more stock.
KENNETH P on Jun 2, 2017
I have ordered this in the past and have been pleased with the quality and size assortment.
George F on May 17, 2017
The man I'm learning from told me to use this type of wood.
Carolyn B on May 10, 2017
Need to practice skills and this looks like a great deal
Martha T on Apr 22, 2017
Wood type
Gerald B on Apr 9, 2017
for my new hobby of whittling.
andrew j on Mar 28, 2017
I like to get back into wood carving.
Robert D on Mar 17, 2017
I am running low on my old supply
MICK M on Mar 17, 2017
Basswood is a good wood for carving, especially new carvers. It is usually straight-grained and very enjoyable carving.
Larry F on Mar 10, 2017
want it
Mark L on Mar 9, 2017
Carving and used up what I had
Barbara A on Feb 21, 2017
I'm a beginning carver; it was recommended that I get an assortment to explore the craft, see if it's someting I want to pursue. Online reviews were very favorable.
Joel F on Feb 17, 2017
I hope that these will work well for small woodcarving projects with a good assortment of sizes and not primarily pieces under 1" thick.
Kate L on Feb 16, 2017
Very good price and hopefully a good assortment of larger blocks for carving.
David K on Feb 13, 2017
Good value
Valerie M on Feb 5, 2017
I'm starting to do a lot of wood carving and need to buy wood since I don't have good carving wood where I live. Looking on Amazon, one of the reviewers of another wood source suggested Rockler. Excited to find out about your store!
Nathan P on Jan 29, 2017
LEARNING HOW TO CARVE, PLANNING ON MAKING LOTS OF MISTAKES
NATHAN H on Jan 27, 2017
By previous customers ratings
Howard V on Jan 25, 2017
Seems like a great value
Douglas R on Jan 22, 2017
easy carving material
kathy m on Jan 14, 2017
I will carve ark animals
Robert B on Jan 14, 2017
I'm a beginning carver, this was the best purchase I've ever made!
Tristan S on Jan 12, 2017
I am a beginning wood carving hobbyist and have been looking for basswood. I would have gone to your store in Concord but this was available online only.
Sean M on Jan 4, 2017
This was a great value for the amount of wood that it provides.
Gene A G on Dec 30, 2016
Grandson new to carving and whittling. Read that basswood is good choice for same. Customer reviews indicated this was a good value for the money and web searches validated that!
Carol A on Dec 29, 2016
Christmas present for my son and looks like a good deal
Steve M on Dec 22, 2016
son is beginning carver and this looks like perfect samples for him to use his tools
David C on Dec 20, 2016
Gift for a new whittler.
Sarah W on Dec 19, 2016
Beginner wood carver... need wood ... and it is hard to find locally at a reasonable price.
Charlotte B on Dec 16, 2016
carving begin set
Denzil W on Dec 14, 2016
Good deal
Mark G on Dec 14, 2016
Carver ran out of stock
Tom K on Dec 12, 2016
It looks like a great selection of blocks to make all kinds of interesting creations. I can't wait to get the wood and start carving .
Eleanore D on Dec 8, 2016
After shopping around for Basswood in bulk, this is really one of the best deals around. This is the second time receiving this product, and it won't be my last. This really is a good deal for the beginner, to the master carver.
Lisa G on Dec 6, 2016
seems like a great deal
DAWN G on Dec 4, 2016
Beginning woodcarving
Paul B on Dec 4, 2016
My son asked for it for Christmas
Debora P on Dec 4, 2016
My husband needs something to practice on.
Kimberly J on Dec 3, 2016
Looking for quality wood to carve.
Isaac P on Dec 2, 2016
I am just learning to carve and want consistent quality wood to carve on.
Patrick C on Dec 1, 2016
My husband will need wood to practice on during the holiday.
Jennifer F on Nov 30, 2016
I heard from a review on Amazon for a different product that this was the better way to go for true basswood - quality and price!
Jon F on Nov 28, 2016
This is an excellent bargain for a wide variety of basswood for the beginner or seasoned carver.
Frank N on Nov 27, 2016
Christmas Gift
Mike C on Nov 25, 2016
To practice carving features of the face.
James C on Nov 7, 2016
I'm learning how to whittle. I read the reviews for Amazon's Hollow Walnut 10 Piece Carving Kit, and they weren't that great. In a comment, someone recommended Rockler, so I thought I'd check the site out. This seems like a much better deal and the reviews are great.
Parul A on Jul 27, 2017
Needed some Basswood to make Christmas ornaments, reading the reviews led me to think this might be what I need.
Jerome A on Jul 16, 2017
Is the wood treated? I'm looking for wood that would be safe to make a toy for a two year old child.
Matt C on Nov 3, 2015
BEST ANSWER: this box of basswood is not treated! The box has great selections of various sizes. Most of the pieces are fairly smooth, but is is all natural, nothing treated. Will most likely purchase another box in the near future. I just started doing some wood carving. This wood would definitely be okay for toy making.
I need 4"×14" and30" long
Danny J on Feb 15, 2016
BEST ANSWER: In my assortment, none were that big. Nothing approaching 14" or 30",all much smaller.
Are these blocks faced on 4 sides?
Deborah B on Nov 28, 2015
BEST ANSWER: There was a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Some were S4S, but there were a few with bark left on one surface. I guess it's like a box of chocolates..........

However, it does give a lot of material to work with. Let your creativity out!
I am new to turning wood, or using a lathe, my friend has one and he hardwood is good for turning (he lives in a different state). Has anyone tried this with a lathe, if so how did this work out?
Chris H on Aug 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This type of wood is not meant for Lathe work, It's used for wood carving. You could use it on the lathe But your tools will have to be extremely sharp And even there you will probably have a lot of tear-out Because of how soft it is.
Is this northern or southern basswood? Where is the source?
Aiden V on May 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Our Basswood is northern
How many pieces come in the box?
Garrett on May 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I bought this a couple of years ago. I am under the impression that each box is different, but the product photo is pretty accurate to what I received. The wood is good quality. I'd have preferred some larger cuts.

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This is my second time ordering...
This is my second time ordering this wood and I got more this time than I expected. Some of the pieces were larger than the first batch. I will continue to order this product from Rockler as it is the best BANG for the buck. And thanks guys for the free shipping super when your on a fixed income, its greatly appreicated. GC
June 10, 2011
Sometime next month I will probably repeat my order for the 20 lb box of bass wood. As a 79.7 year old beginner at this wood carving game, I am totally enjoying the thrill of it all. The idea of just picking up a chunk of wood and a whittling knife; having absolutely no idea where I'm heading or what the final outcome will be is mind-blowing at the very least. My family has begun showing me pictures of nursing homes with some old guys whittling on the front porches. Hmm
July 23, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
The wood arrived promptly and I...
The wood arrived promptly and I was quite surprised at the quality of the wood. The pieces were quite large and assorted. They arrived just in time for the winter carving season.
September 21, 2009
This assortment of Basswood has always...
This assortment of Basswood has always worked for me . The price is as good as it gets as I have ordered from others for much more with the same or lesser quality. Thanks.
May 21, 2012
Basswood 20lb assortment
I have purchased a lot of these assortments and recommend them to my beginning carving students as a low entry expense way to practice their carving. A knife, a safety glove and a 20 lb assortment and they are ready to go. I have found some real gems in some of the boxes which make the purchase a real value. Most of my carvings are small like santas and ornaments. Recently have been resawing some of the pieces for woodburning and chipcarving blanks, that works great too. Combine the internet price with free shipping and you have a great deal.
May 2, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Essential for a beginner
Not only was there a good assortment of carving blanks, but the basswood was virtually knot and blemish free. The price is unmatched for the quantity you receive. The assortment provides a lot of stimulation for the carver's imagination and
enough blanks to practice cuts. If I had little kids, the blanks
would make an excellent set of blocks.
April 22, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Top notch carving wood
Great box of wood with lots of big pieces.
Smooth, knot free and great for whittling and carving. You really can't go wrong for the price.
November 29, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Basswood Blanks
Nice selection of sizes for carving small items.
December 9, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
My children love it
Once i received my order the kids in my classroom began to share the art of carving with me
June 11, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Great buy
I had my son purchase me three boxes of the wood and made several projects. I'm going back for more.
November 27, 2015
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate

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