Argus
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What’s the price of Yew these days? Looking for some advice, please.
I say that because I’m coming to the point where there needs to be some serious and permanent downsizing in my workshop, courtesy of that old devil, arthritis and some of the timber that I don’t use any more is top of the list.
I bought a share in a large load of Yew about 25 odd years ago that came down in the legendary blow-out in southern England in 1987.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...niversary-of-the-1987-great-storm-in-picturesI homed in on it because of its board widths and thicknesses – perfect for turning larger pieces and I was surprised at the time how relatively few splits and inclusions there were….. given that it’s Yew!
I’ve used a lot over the years but I still have a quantity left. Moisture-wise, it’s been stickered in a dry garage ever since I got it, so it is dry enough to work..
It’s all waney-edged boards and varies in thickness from about 3 inches, some at just under 2 inches, a little at about 1 inch. The lengths vary – the longest bits are in the order of 10 feet, down to 3 feet and four feet and single bits….. ideal for turning, which is why I got the stuff, though some may be big enough for larger pieces.
Sorry to be vague, but I’m not able to get at it easily for photos without shifting other stock around it. All up, it’s good quality yew. If I offer it up, I’m well out of touch with wood prices.
I say that because I’m coming to the point where there needs to be some serious and permanent downsizing in my workshop, courtesy of that old devil, arthritis and some of the timber that I don’t use any more is top of the list.
I bought a share in a large load of Yew about 25 odd years ago that came down in the legendary blow-out in southern England in 1987.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...niversary-of-the-1987-great-storm-in-picturesI homed in on it because of its board widths and thicknesses – perfect for turning larger pieces and I was surprised at the time how relatively few splits and inclusions there were….. given that it’s Yew!
I’ve used a lot over the years but I still have a quantity left. Moisture-wise, it’s been stickered in a dry garage ever since I got it, so it is dry enough to work..
It’s all waney-edged boards and varies in thickness from about 3 inches, some at just under 2 inches, a little at about 1 inch. The lengths vary – the longest bits are in the order of 10 feet, down to 3 feet and four feet and single bits….. ideal for turning, which is why I got the stuff, though some may be big enough for larger pieces.
Sorry to be vague, but I’m not able to get at it easily for photos without shifting other stock around it. All up, it’s good quality yew. If I offer it up, I’m well out of touch with wood prices.
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I've no idea if these are up-to-date but if you follow the link and scroll down to the bottom of the timbers listed it'll give you an idea of £ per cubic foot... *before* VAT.
