Boxwood:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Boxwood:

• "Buxus sempervirnes"

Other Names:

• European.
• Turkish.
• Iranian.

Sources:

• Southern Europe.
• Asia Minor.
• Western Aisa.

Tree Characteristics:

• A small shrub like tree, reaching no more than about 30ft in height.
• It produces short lengths or billets, usually not more than 3ft 3in in length and up to 8in in diameter.

Characteristics of the wood:

• A very fine, even textured wood, it is hard, dense and heavy, and can have straight or irregular grain.
• Pale yellow in colour when cut, it mellows on exposure.
• It is a tough wood and has good bending properties.

Workability:

• A hard wood to work, but cuts very cleanly with sharp tools.
• It is an excellent wood for turning on a lathe.
• It glues readily.

Average dried weight:

• 58lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• It stains well and polishes to a fine finish.

Common uses:

• Carving.
• Turnery.
• Tool handles.
• Engraving blocks.
• Musical instrument parts.
• Rulers.
• Inlays.