Sawn Basswood Veneer 4,5mm 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 pallet and container
• Consultations on material selection
• Product quality control
• Customized commercial proposals that account for the scope and specifics of your requests

Sawn Basswood Veneer: In-Stock Inventory

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

Custom-Ordered Sawn Basswood Veneer

We custom-make 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.

Advantages of Sawn Basswood Veneer

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

The material’s advantages 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-Friendliness. Thin wood sheets are environmentally safe. This lumber is an efficient use of industrial timber.
4. Wide-Ranging Applications. Sawn veneer is used to create various millwork items, 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, making them suitable for use in residential and public spaces.
6. Ease of Processing. 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 the assessment of lumber quality and appearance. 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″.
• Texture is uniform, with straight grains.
• Minor natural color variations are possible.

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

The Manufacturing Process for Sawn Basswood Lamella

Sawn veneer production is a technological process designed to preserve the wood’s texture. The lumber is manufactured in the following stages:

1. Board Selection. Only top-grade or first-grade boards are selected for producing lamella.
2. Wood Drying. The selected boards are dried in special kilns. Kiln drying produces solid wood with a stable moisture content of 8-10%, which is ideal for woodworking. Drying according to this process relieves internal wood stress and prevents lumber deformation.
3. Blank Calibration. The next step is to calibrate 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 required thickness. This modern equipment ensures maximum cutting precision, minimizing raw material waste.
5. Sorting. The finished lumber is checked for compliance with size and quality standards. After being sorted by grade, the lamellas are stacked into bundles.

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

Uses 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 counters, kitchen work surfaces, and trade counters.
• Furniture Fronts. Lamella facing gives furniture a solid appearance. It’s an ideal choice for cabinets, dressers, and chests of drawers. The material is resistant to temperature and humidity fluctuations and can be easily stained and lacquered.
• Interior Stair Treads. Due to its high strength and wear resistance, sawn veneer is a popular material for stair surfacing. 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 can also be used to decorate partitions, dividers, and screens. Non-structural constructions help zone a space and often play an important role in the interior design of studio apartments, offices, and exhibition halls.
• Wall Panels. Wood lamellas can be used to create wall panels with unique patterns. Veneer sheets can be combined in various ways to achieve a uniform surface or a highly decorative panel with different textures.
• Household and Decorative Items. Artisans use sawn veneer to create various small household items: boxes, organizers, lamps, mirror frames, figurines, napkin holders, glasses stands, key holders, clocks, and more.

Wood lamella is the foundation for a wide range of millwork products. This high-quality facing material makes it possible to bring even the most complex design ideas to life. Sawn veneer is used where not only the beauty of the wood is desired but also durability and resistance to mechanical stress.

Basswood: Characteristics

Basswood (Tilia) is a deciduous species common in Europe and North America that prefers fertile, moist soil and is often found in mixed forests. The wood is known for its softness, lightness, and uniformity. These properties make it 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 (33 lb/ft³). Basswood is one of the lightest hardwood species.
• Janka hardness is 700 lbf, and Brinell hardness is 1.5.
• Basswood has low viscosity.

Texture, Pattern, Color

• The grains are usually straight and even, with a fine and uniform texture. Growth rings are barely noticeable.
• The sapwood does not differ in color from the heartwood. Basswood has a uniform white, yellowish-white, or light beige shade.
• The wood has fine, almost invisible pores, which allows for a perfectly smooth surface without additional processing. Basswood does not have a pronounced pattern, making the species an ideal option for carving.

Processing Features

• Soft and uniform basswood is easily processed with hand and power tools. It can be cut, sanded, turned, and drilled without difficulty.
• 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 wood 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 is the order delivery time?

Product delivery times are influenced by the supply volume and destination. Estimated delivery is 4-8 weeks.

How is sawn veneer packaged for transport?

Each pallet is hermetically sealed in film for safe sea transport.

What is the optimal moisture content for sawn veneer?

The lumber has a moisture content between 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 manufacture other thicknesses of sawn lamella?

Yes, we custom-make sawn veneer with a thickness of 2 to 10 mm / 0.078-0.39″. The minimum order volume is 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: Virtually no knots, with uniform texture and color.
• B: Allows for knots up to 5 mm in diameter, color variations, and uneven texture.
• Rustic: The surface has 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.