Blanks. Too old?

[fenhayman]

Have been given a dozen blanks, 4in square, 12 inches long, mostly elm and yew. No shakes or splits. Have been dry stored for over 30 years. Are they of any use to a very amateur turner?

 

[heronviewer]

Yes - they sound perfect !

 

[Stigmorgan]

Yes sounds like some gorgepus wood, be careful with the yew, it's a very toxic material so make sure you wear a face mask and have dust collection on.
Some pics would be nice

 

[Sachakins]

Given them, you lucky pipper, they sound fine. Just gentle cuts and sharp tools.

 

[Orraloon]

long as the wood is sound its never too old.
Regards
John

 

[Phil Pascoe]

You'll probably find the yew has gone brown, give it a go.

 

[Blister]

Oh no , It will not be any good , definatly not , Box it up , I can dispose of it for you

 

[Paul Hannaby]

As long as it has been kept dry it wouldn't have rotted so as long as it's worm free it should be fine to use.

 

[pat from Marck]

Have been given a dozen blanks, 4in square, 12 inches long, mostly elm and yew. No shakes or splits. Have been dry stored for over 30 years. Are they of any use to a very amateur turner?

Judging by the response to this thread you shiuld be stuck right in to them by now lucky sod green streak 5 miles wide happy turning and look forward to the photos on last thing you turned