Lime:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Lime:

• "Tilia vulgaris"

Other names:

• Linden (Germany)

Sources:

• Europe.

Tree Characteristics:

• A tree of moderate size, it reaches about 100ft in height, but can be more.
• The tree produces a clear trunk some 4ft in diameter.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A soft straight grained wood, with fine uniform texture.
• The colour is white to pale yellow, with no distinction between sapwood and heartwood, but darkens to light brown on exposure.
• It is a strong wood, with good resistance to splitting, and is widely used for fine carving.

Workability:

• It works very easily with handtools and machines, but requires sharp tools for a clean cut.
• It is good for turning and excellent for carving.
• It glues well.

Average dried weight:

• 35lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• It stains well and polishes to a fine finish.

Common uses:

• Carving.
• Broom handles.
• Hat blocks.
• Piano sounding boards and keys.
• Harps.
• Turnery.
• Toys.