Read here, there's a ton of info. http://www.woodweb.com/KnowledgeBase...ingLumber.html
Though I just cut chunks to length plus a couple inches and saw them up on the band saw. Hardwood gets the ends dipped in junk latex paint. Basswood gets nothing.
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Basswood is one of favorite woods to turn. I think epoxy sealing is the way to go if you decide to use it. Only downside is some balusters feel as heavy ad birch while others feel as light as balsa. a little inconsistent.
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