mix yew and what wood for table

[Dean O]

I've put some yew logs to one side to mill - but it turns out I don't think I have enough to make the design I have in mind (a coffee table).

 

the end grain of the top of the legs (as well as the legs themselves will be visible) as part of the design.

 

I would like a contrasting timber.

 

I have some ash or some oak which could supply me with what I need

 

what timber would you use/ have you used

any pics?

 

 

thanks

Dean

[Dean O]

also have some elm - not sure on what the heartwood is like

[slack ma girdle]

also have some elm - not sure on what the heartwood is like

Brown.

[muttley9050]

I'd use oak as I prefer the end grain.

[Ukulian]

Walnut and Yew go well together

[treesrus]

Walnut and Yew go well together

 

agreed - black walnut. once made a chess set from yew and walnut veneer, good combination.

[Dean O]

Brown.

 

ha ha - OK should have said - not sure how much heartwood there is in the elm I have ... ie might have a high proportion of sapwood.

 

walnut would be a nice compliment.

re comment regarding oak - yes makes me think end grain of ash might be a bit soft compared to the yew.

 

maybe beech?

[gobbypunk]

I would use Elm as if its got that pinky tinge to it it would work well with the red of the yew I have some yew if you want any would be up for a swap for some Elm P M me

Happy Christmas

[se7enthdevil]

I've put some yew logs to one side to mill - but it turns out I don't think I have enough to make the design I have in mind (a coffee table).

 

the end grain of the top of the legs (as well as the legs themselves will be visible) as part of the design.

 

I would like a contrasting timber.

 

I have some ash or some oak which could supply me with what I need

 

what timber would you use/ have you used

any pics?

 

 

thanks

Dean

 

 

if the yew is nice and orange then i would go for one of the maples as it contrasts excellently.

[devon TWiG]

I am a bit puzzled when you say you have a few bits of Yew to mill yet not enough for a coffee table ?! .... however I have found that black goes well with Yew , so scorching of some Ash or Oak would work well , after scorching the wood with a blowlamp , scrub well with a stiff brush and then apply danish oil and it comes up a treat ......practice on a few small bits first though !!