Sawn Basswood Veneer 2,5mm A

WoodWay Expert has been a supplier and manufacturer of sawn veneer for over 30 years. Since 1996, we have been providing European manufacturers of furniture, doors, and interior finishes with high-quality wood materials. We offer our partners:

• Sawn veneer delivered by the pallet and container.
• Consultations on material selection.
• Product quality control.
• Custom quotes that take the scale and specifics of your needs into account.

Sawn Basswood Veneer: In-Stock Inventory

We have in-stock sawn lumber with the following specifications:

Custom Sawn Basswood Veneer

We custom-produce sawn lumber with the following specifications:

• Thickness: 2–10 mm / 0.078–0.39″
• Length: 0.5–3.5 m / 19.69–137.8″
• Width: 10–21 cm / 3.94–8.27″

The minimum order is one pallet of a single grade.

Benefits of Sawn Basswood Veneer

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber produced by sawing a solid wood block with specialized equipment. The thickness of a lamella is typically from 2 to 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. Sawn veneer retains the pattern, color, and texture of the wood.

Key benefits of the material include:

1. Strength and Durability. Thanks to its sufficient thickness, lamella can withstand mechanical stress and is suitable for various types of finishing.
2. Natural Aesthetics. Sawn veneer preserves the natural beauty of solid wood.
3. Eco-Friendly. Thin sheets of wood are environmentally safe. Lumber is an efficient way to use industrial wood.
4. Versatile Applications. Sawn veneer is used to create a variety of millwork products, from furniture fronts and parquet flooring to wall panels and doors.
5. Stability. The material is made from kiln-dried solid wood. The lamellas maintain a stable shape and are suitable for use in residential and commercial spaces.
6. Easy to Process. Sawn veneer is easy to work with. The sheets can be cut, glued, polished, sanded, painted, stained, and lacquered.

Grade A Sawn Basswood Veneer

Grading allows for an evaluation of the quality and appearance of the lumber. Grade A is the highest quality category.

Features of Grade A sawn veneer:

• Allows for 2-3 healthy, white knots up to 1 cm / 0.39″ in diameter per linear meter / 39.37″.
• The texture is uniform with straight fibers.
• Minor natural color variations are possible.

This veneer is ideal for creating premium products where a flawless appearance is essential.

Technology for Producing Sawn Basswood Lamella

Sawn veneer production is a technological process that preserves the wood’s texture. The lumber production consists of the following stages:

1. Board Selection. Higher- or first-grade boards are selected for lamella production.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying produces solid wood with a stable moisture content of 8-10% for woodworking. Drying with adherence to the technology relieves internal wood stress and prevents lumber deformation.
3. Blank Calibration. The next stage is calibrating the boards. The material is sized to fit the saw cassette.
4. Sawing. After jointing, the boards are loaded into a Wintersteiger machine and cut into sheets of the desired thickness. Modern equipment ensures maximum cutting precision, minimizing raw material waste.
5. Sorting. The resulting lumber is checked for dimensional and quality compliance. After sorting by grade, the lamellas are stacked into packs.

Sawn veneer is a premium cladding material, and its production is focused on quality and preserving the wood’s properties.

Applications of Sawn Basswood Lamella

Sawn veneer is a strong, durable, and easy-to-work-with lumber. Veneer sheets are used to create products such as:

• Countertops. Lamella is used to finish countertops for desks, dining tables, bar tops, kitchen work surfaces, and retail counters.
• Furniture Fronts. Lamella cladding gives furniture a solid appearance. It’s an ideal choice for cabinets, dressers, and armoires. The material is resistant to temperature and moisture fluctuations and is easy to stain and lacquer.
• Stair Treads. Due to its high strength and wear resistance, sawn veneer is a popular material for cladding stairs. A thickness of 2-10 mm is sufficient to withstand operational loads in townhouses, country homes, hotels, and restaurants.
• Doors and Interior Partitions. Interior doors finished with sawn veneer are chosen for both residential and commercial spaces. Lamellas are used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. Non-load-bearing structures help zone a space and often play a vital role in the interior design of smart apartments, offices, and exhibition halls.
• Wall Panels. Wall panels with unique patterns are created from wood lamellas. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative canvas with different types of texture.
• Household and Decorative Items. Craftsmen use sawn veneer to make various small household items: boxes, organizers, lamps, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, glasses stands, key holders, clocks, and more.

Wood lamella is the basis for a variety of millwork products. Quality cladding material makes it possible to bring the most complex design ideas to life. Sawn veneer is used where not only the beauty of the wood is needed but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress.

Basswood Characteristics

Basswood (Tilia) is a deciduous species common in Europe and North America, which prefers fertile, moist soil and is often found in mixed forests. The wood is known for its softness, lightness, and uniformity. These properties make the solid wood an ideal material for carving, modeling, and making musical instruments and toys.

Technical Characteristics

• The average density of dry basswood is approximately 530 kg/m³. Basswood is one of the lightest deciduous species.
• Its hardness on the Janka scale is 700 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, it is 1.5.
• Basswood has low viscosity.

Texture, Pattern, and Color

• The fibers are usually straight and even, with a fine and uniform texture. The growth rings are barely visible.
• The sapwood does not differ in color from the heartwood. Basswood has a uniform white, yellowish-white, or light beige shade.
• The solid wood has small, almost imperceptible pores, which allows for a perfectly smooth surface without additional processing. Basswood does not have a pronounced pattern, making it an ideal choice for carving.

Processing Features

• Soft and uniform basswood is easy to process with hand and machine tools. The solid wood is easily cut, sanded, turned, and drilled.
• The wood readily accepts lacquers, stains, and oils. The light-colored species can be easily stained.
• Basswood is a favorite material for carvers.

FAQ: Questions and Answers

What species of sawn veneer are available for order?

We have in-stock sawn veneer from European oak, red oak, beech, alder, ash, hornbeam, elm, cherry, maple, acacia, pine, European walnut, and basswood.

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order volume for sawn lamella is one pallet of a single grade.

What are the delivery times for an order?

Product delivery times depend on the volume of the shipment and the destination. Estimated delivery times are 4-8 weeks.

How is sawn veneer packaged for transport?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in film for safe transportation by sea.

What is the optimal moisture content for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content within the range of 8-10%.

What sizes of sawn veneer are available in stock?

We offer lumber with the following specifications:

• Thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.098″; 4.5 mm / 0.18″
• Width: 10–21 cm / 3.94–8.27″
• Length: 0.5–3.5 m / 19.69–137.8″

Do you produce other thicknesses of sawn lamella?

Yes, we custom-produce sawn veneer with a thickness of 2 to 10 mm / 0.078–0.39″. The minimum order volume is from one pallet of a single grade.

How should sawn veneer be stored properly?

Veneer should be stored in a dry, ventilated room with a stable temperature and humidity level.

What grades of sawn veneer are available?

Sawn lamella is available in the following grades:

• A. Almost no knots, uniform texture and color.
• B. Allows for knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and a non-uniform texture.
• Rustic. The surface may feature various types of knots, resin pockets, and noticeable color changes.

What is sawn veneer and how does it differ from other types of veneer?

Sawn veneer, or lamella, is lumber made by sawing wood. The material retains the color and texture of the wood. Thanks to its significant thickness (2-10 mm), lamella is stronger and more durable than other types of veneer. The material is suitable for creating premium and wear-resistant furniture, doors, and other millwork products.