Yew Kuksa

[DaveBromley]

Ahh didnt know that, thanks for the info

Dave

 

[Mafro]

Isn't yew poisonous? I take it this has been made for decorative purposes?

That being said it is stunning work buddy maybe you could do i WIP with a bit of a masterclass on tools and techniques?

Dave

I second the WIP masterclass

Please Kepis

 

[stovie]

Nice piece of work, Mark. Good stuff

 

[Kepis]

thanks for the comments guys, only just got in from a days fishing up the lakes.

@DaveBromley - yep Yew is poisonous, but i only use it for decorative pieces, never for stuff im actually going to use for food or drink.

@Woodcutter - i tend to use Tung oil for most of my things, i lurve the smell of it or raw linseed oil, if the piece is going to be high hand use, ie a touchy feely bit of carving, then i'll use a watered down varnish for protection.

re the WIP requests, i'll see what i can do for you

Mark

 

[hog]

Beautiful piece Mark, lovely wood grain.

 

[Kepis]

Beautiful piece Mark, lovely wood grain.

cheers bru

 

[dwardo]

Very nice that, nice clean lines. I am amazed it didnt split with the center grain right near the top. Bloody good work that.
Once seasoned i would be using it for a tipple.