Boxwood supply

[Matthew Dworman]

Can anyone recommend a good supplier for boxwood.
I want to make a handled wooden plow, so I will need a couple of pieces 2"+ x 6"+ x 14"+

I can only seem to find very small pieces (i.e. knife scales), but nothing larger...
Thanks,
Matthew

[Pam Niedermayer]

Check out http://www.octopus.com.tr/store/

I haven't ordered from them, but a couple of trusted woodworkers have. They're real, but you may have to buy a larger supply than you want.

Pam

[Frank Drew]

Matthew,

Google "boxwood", or "European boxwood" to find some suppliers; I do know it's reported to be in limited supply, but that's normal for boxwood. Also, it doesn't grow very big; 2"x6" might be stretching what you can get, but it's not like I've tried to buy any lately. Good luck in your search.

[Joseph Klosek]

Check out Righteous Woods. They are in Rowley MA.

The guy that runs the place is unique, but he generally has some good stuff.

It has been about 7 or 8 years since I have been there, but he used to sell 1/2 logs of boxwood(Buxus sempervirens).

I have also purchased 1/2 logs from A&M Wood in Canada.

When I bought my last couple of logs,about 5 years ago, it was about $15 a pound from A&M.

Good luck,

J.P.

[Chris Fournier]

Given your dimensional requirements, you are looking for Castello Boxwood in 8/4 lumber. A&m Wood Specialty has it when they can get it. Forget the half logs, knife scales and turning stock only!