Laburnum stump

[PierreVents]

I have recently removed a laburnum stump ( 5ft long and 6/7 inches diameter ).

 

Are there any wood turners out there who would be interested in taking it off me, otherwise it will keep me warm next year. I live in the TN2 area.

[Stumpy Grinder]

I wouldn't burn it indoors mate. Everything about the tree is poisonous even when you burn it! See here:

https://www.thestoveyard.com/resource-centre-home/what-wood-to-burn

SG

[Mike Dempsey]

I have burned plenty of laburnum and also used it on the lathe. I am still alive! I know the seeds are poisonous if eaten but that's all I have ever heard about it. Do you have any scientific evidence to back up the statements or is it just old wives tales.

[treequip]

I wouldn't burn it indoors mate. Everything about the tree is poisonous even when you burn it! See here:

https://www.thestoveyard.com/resource-centre-home/what-wood-to-burn

SG

 

The seeds have the highest levels of toxins but you are unlikely you eat enough if them to do yourself any real harm, that goes double for the wood and treble if you are willing to sit around in a cloud of smoke

[PierreVents]

This has now seasoned and I've sawn it into logs.  Following Stumpy Grinder's comments  I am not sure about burning it on an open fire.  Any turners out there interested ?