Random width Basswood is hit and miss planed (H&M). Sold by the board foot, you can find Basswood from 4" - 7" wide and 6’ to 12' long. It
is available in the following sizes and grades:
Basswood is a soft wood making handtool work very easy for carving. Basswood can also be used for turnings, furniture, pattern-making, mouldings, and millwork. Basswood nails, screws, and glues well and is dimensional stable when dry.
Janka Hardness : 410