I went to the Big Orange Box (Home Depot) today when DH and I were doing errands.
I am now the owner of a 24 inch length of red oak handrail with flat bottom. :-)
It felt so sturdy and so closely resembles the sleeve roll I made decades ago, that I am sure this will work out. Ever the "resourceful" shopper, I asked about a discounted price as one end was chipped and cracked. The price went from $4.10 per linear foot to $2.00 for the item. The manager asked me if I was a crafter...... Yup!
Boy! I am so glad people started posting again on this thread. Thanks.....