Hows this for a windfall

[procell]

I visited my tame tree surgeon again today to see what had been added to the pile during the recent storm. The first thing he said as I got out of the car was "we chopped down a big yew tree a while ago so there are a few logs you might like" Resisting the urge to go and hire a large van I calmly asked how much he would want for them. His reply was "nothing take what you want"
I began my search of the log pile thinking "Don't be greedy take only what you need". Oh well the best laid plans etc. I have a full people carrier rear compartment of yew and other logs now sitting in my garden and a task to seal all the end grain asap. There is still a huge pile of yew there and he has promised not to put it through the chipper.

Here is a few pics of what I like to think of as my personal log supply

 

[JustBen]

Jammy sod!

 

[woodfarmer]

I would love to get hold of some yew.. over here it is called "If" seen some small branches but that is all. So far.

 

[Grahamshed]

Yew are really rubbing it in aren't you.

 

[bodge]

Oh for goodness sake, will all you lot stop making me envious! :lol:
That's Christmas all over again.

 

[winemaker]

Very jealous =P~

 

[Dalboy]

That's not a wind fall that is set up for life.

Good luck to you is all I can say every turners dream

 

[procell]

I only took about 30 logs today

 

[spinks]

I worked a piece of yew the other day....just a natural edge plank I sanded up and waxed as per Mrs Spinks instructions...it came out stunning...beautiful grain pattern and colour from heartwood to edge....later found out that yes is slightly toxic so be careful!!