European Lime

European lime wood is straight-grained and useful for a variety of applications that do not require significant strength.

Durability:

Although easy to work, lime wood is widely-regarded as non-durable as it is prone to heartwood decay.

Mechanical Properties:

Machines well although it is recommended to use a reduced angle on cutters which should be kept sharp due to the soft nature of the timber. It can be used for solid bends of a moderate radius of curvature.

Seasoning:

European Lime dries well and fairly rapidly with some tendency to distort.

Uses:

  • European Lime, also known as Tilia × europaea, Common Lime or Basswood, is a European temperate hardwood that is popular among craftsmen due to suitability for carving and model making
  • This is because of its high level workability due to its soft texture and light weight.It also turns well and can easily be nailed, glued, stained and polished
  • Other lime timber uses include musical instruments, plywood, cutting boards and furniture and storage pieces which don’t require significant strength, such as coat stands
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Description

A subtle shade of yellow-white in colour European lime wood is straight-grained and useful for a variety of applications that do not require significant strength. Lime timber has a fine, firm and close texture and is a very easily worked wood that does not split. Weight averages 540 kg/m³ (34 lb/ft³)

For more information or to buy lime wood from Whitmore’s Timber, please contact our knowledgeable team.

Additional information

Latin Name

Tilia spp.

Family Name

Malvaceae

Distribution

Throughout central Europe and the UK

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