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A while ago I bought some linings, and I forgot if I ordered willow or basswood
The stuff is light, looks a bit like a cypress but a bit pinkish in color rather than yellowish. Or a washed down spanish cedar.

Thanks

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Build log

Willow is my vote. Basswood (called Lime in Europe) is pure creamy while with no grain visible.

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Smell will tell , Basswood has an odor much to me like fried liver. Will has no order when well dried but a mild sweet when wet

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John Hall
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looks a lot like the willow I have for linings

mine is from Rivolta too

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Build log

If it's willow send it to me, I can dispose of it for you....

They make great blackpowder...

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