Yew stem available

[muppetlab]

Bit of a long shot but a friend has asked me to see if i can find anyone interested in some yew stem that he cut down. its been stored under a tarp and is in approx 3-4ft sections. 6-14" in diameter. few bits might be of use maybe. i told him it would have been more valuable in longer lengths but he couldnt move it himself as hes getting on a bit. It nr kings lynn norfolk. Any ideas if its worth trying to sell of should we just chop it up for firewood??

[se7enthdevil]

get it to a woodturner.

[dervishcarving]

unlikely to be of use to a carver but definitely for turners. stuck it in the woodcraft section and see

[treesrus]

this is what can be done with yew, it's wonderful for a woodturner. if you can get it to N Wales, i'd be happy to have it!

[muppetlab]

Thanks for the help. Wales is a bit far for me but i'll try someone local. What sort of money would someone pay? is it worth the hassle of trying to find someone?

[se7enthdevil]

any decent woodturner should take it off your hands in return for some bowls out of it but don't be expecting to come away with a wad of cash.

 

lazarus is up your way.

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/members/lazurus.html

[Lazurus]

any decent woodturner should take it off your hands in return for some bowls out of it but don't be expecting to come away with a wad of cash.

 

lazarus is up your way.

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/members/lazurus.html

 

I am in nr12 area but currently in Malta till after the bank holiday it would be of interest. Please pm with idea of cost?

 

S.

[Woodcrafter]

I love carving with yew being a tree surgeon I have plenty of stock. However as mentioned above a turner would be interested. Most want bits for nothing but if it's clean and rot free I'd say the bigger lump would be worth 20 a foot.

Also if any of the thinner pieces are 6ft+ and straight they can be made into archery bows but that would probably be hard to find someone local.

Good luck anyway I'm sure someone will want it.

[Lazurus]

Hey we are not all tight, I know Steve and myself are more than happy to pay a fair price for good timber. Don't stereotype with your elderly hobby turners!,,,,,,,

[muppetlab]

I am in nr12 area but currently in Malta till after the bank holiday it would be of interest. Please pm with idea of cost?

 

S.

 

Theres no hurry. come and have a look and see what you think. i have no idea what its worth and its not mine so any reasonable offer accepted.