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Boxwood |
Name
Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as Abassian, Circassian, European, Persian,
or Turkey boxwood depending on country of origin.
Sources
Found in Europe, western Asia, and N. America.
Appearance
Straight to very irregular grain, very fine, uniform texture
and a uniform light yellow color.
Physical Props
Very hard and heavy with moderate stiffness, shock
resistance, and bending strength. Quite stable in service
and not especially decay resistant.
Working Props
Sometimes difficult to work due to hardness of wood
(may cause burning) and irregular grain which tends to
tear in planing. Pre-drilling required for nailing and
screwing. Glues easily and polishes to an excellent finish
(clear finish often used to preserve its unique color).
Uses
Considered one of the best species for wood engraving.
An excellent turnery wood making it ideal for shuttles,
textile rollers, pulley blocks, mallet heads, and especially
tool handles. Also used for carving, rulers, engraving
blocks, musical instruments, and inlays.
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