Where can I buy yew

[Dave_G]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where I can buy yew? It would be great if it was in the North West (UK) or delivered.

I'm not after a large amount, just enough to make a small drinks cabinet.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[jpt]

Not near you but he does ship wood and he had a lot in stock last Friday.

Nigel
English Hardwood
Geddington Sawmill
Grafton road
Geddington
Northants
NN14 1AJ
07979 251 497

john

 

[Dave_G]

Hi John,

Thanks for the v/quick reply. I will try him tomorrow am.

 

[MikeH]

I think Yandles do Yew and they certainly ship.

 

[jedmc571]

Alright Dave

"you want to buy me " ? rubbish joke, sorry R kid :lol:

You could try Arnold Lavers in Irlam
http://www.laver.co.uk/manchester.asp

or Irmass
http://www.irmass.com/

Cheers

Jed

 

[DavidE]

How do,

G&S are always worth a ring:

http://www.gs-specialist-timber.co.uk/

Cheers David

 

[devonwoody]

I purchased a board of yew once, it looked good, but crosscutting to size I found it was useless inside, the board had cracks all through (inside).

I think it is a common problem with this wood so where ever you buy it get some cross cut to length and check before leaving the yard and purchase.

 

[Dave_G]

Hi devonwoody - thanks for the advice. I been ringing around today and a few people have said exactly the same as you.

I think I'm going reconsider the use of yew on the basis of cost, availability and possible problems.

 

[ondablade]

I gather (only) from what i've read that yew is also (a) pretty notoriously toxic (not just allergy inducing) and (b) can be very difficult to work.

It can have a lovely honey/amber tone with quite a lot of variation, but if the table i saw is typical it possibly can move quite a lot too.

Not sure what the likely reality might be...

ian

 

[Mattty]

Hi devonwoody - thanks for the advice. I been ringing around today and a few people have said exactly the same as you.

I think I'm going reconsider the use of yew on the basis of cost, availability and possible problems.

Yew is a beautiful timber but incredibly problematic with faults and defects. You need to allow massive waste percentage (i would allow 300%) and be prepared for lots of tear out. Depending on the piece, it may be woth considering Veneer.

 

[BradNaylor]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where I can buy yew? It would be great if it was in the North West (UK) or delivered.

I'm not after a large amount, just enough to make a small drinks cabinet.

Thanks,

Dave

I know a tree surgeon/timber converter in the Wilmslow area who has some nice local air-dried yew in stock. PM me and I'll dig out the details.

Cheers
Brad