I cut my own wood for plane building but haven't been able to find Basswood at any of the wood outlets? My son in law in MN has it in long 2X4s. I started using Poplar for stringers and so far it has worked out great. I can find it in clear so no knots. Good stuff! I started buying balsa in 2''X4''X4' sheets/blocks and cutting my own sheeting. I can cut it as required so no warping. I love my wood workers club with all the great tools that allow me to do this. If I move from here it will be the main thing I will miss.