{"product_id":"basswood-turning-wood-blank-1","title":"Basswood Turning Wood Blank","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ePremium Basswood Turning Wood Blank – Easy to Turn \u0026amp; Carve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eThis high-quality \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eBasswood Turning Wood Blank (Tilia americana)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a favorite among woodturners, carvers, and hobbyists. 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