Lime

Botanical Name:

Tilia Vugaris

Origin:

Grows throughout Europe and the UK.

Brief Description:

Colour: A creamy-yellow wood that matures to yellow/pale brown

Grain: Straight

Texture: Fine and uniform

Classification: Hardwood

Uses:

Mainly woodcarving. Also, broom handles, toys, turnery and selectively as a decorative veneer.

Working Properties:

Works well with hand and machine tools, glues well, nails satisfactorily and can be brought to a good finish by staining and all processes filled.

Durability:

Non-durable

Density:

540 kg/m³