BOXWOOD
Boxwood is a Wood that is hard, dense and particularly homogeneous, with very few veins and knots, giving it great stability and remarkable fineness. These qualities make it a Material of choice for many small tools and accessories used by the horologist and jeweler. It is used in particular to make work supports, Vice jaws (wood), pegs and dowels, as well as spatulas and sticks designed to handle or To polish components without scratching them. Its Hardness combined with its relative softness indeed allows work to be carried out in contact with finished or fragile surfaces while preserving their condition. Boxwood is also used as a support for beveling / angling and various decoration. Easy to cut and shape to size, it lends itself to the making of customized tools adapted to each task. Modest but precious, boxwood illustrates traditional horology’s reliance on natural Materials chosen for their specific properties.
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