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Properties of Bass Wood

General Characteristics				Finishing Properties
Hardness	Planing and Joining	Natural Color	Usual Grain Figure	Finish Base	Filter Color	Paint	Natural Finish
Soft	Good	Cream	Very Mild	NGR	None	Yes	No

4/4 FAS
4/4 x 10" & Wider FAS
4/4 x 11' & Less Select & Better
4/4 x 12' & Longer Select & Better
4/4 Select & Better Fire-Treated
4/4 #1 Common
5/4 Select & Better
5/4 Select & Better Fire-Treated
6/4 Select & Better
6/4 Select & Better Fire-Treated
8/4 FAS
8/4 Select & Better
8/4 Select & Better Fire-Treated
8/4 #1 Common
10/4 Select & Better
12/4 Select & Better
16/4 Select & Better

Remarks

Light softwood usually uniform in color. Fine texture, fairly strong, takes paint well. Used for drawing boards and as veneered core stock.

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