Source for boxwood

Jim Moss <clkmkr [at] tiac__net> writes

>I need to replicate several unusually shaped barometer cisterns. The
>cisterns are traditionally made of boxwood. I have been unable to
>locate any commercially. I need 4 pieces that are 4" x 4" x 4" and
>preferably not from center grain (haha) .  If you should know of a
>source, I would be most appreciative if you would let me know.

You can find large pieces of boxwood at Gilmer Wood Company
<URL:http://gilmerwood.com/> I have bought it before; or I also
Googled for "boxwood lumber", and found a number of other suppliers,
foreign and domestic.

Robert Mussey


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