{"product_id":"english-yew-spindle-blank","title":"English Yew Spindle Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish Yew (\u003cem\u003eTaxus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of Britain's most ancient and revered native timbers — a wood steeped in history, mythology, and craftsmanship. Found in churchyards and ancient woodlands across the UK, Yew is a timber of extraordinary beauty: warm orange-red to reddish-brown heartwood with a creamy white sapwood that, when left in contrast, creates one of the most striking natural colour combinations in any native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the lathe, Yew is a genuine pleasure. It turns cleanly, takes detail beautifully, and polishes to a naturally lustrous, almost waxy surface that needs little effort to bring to a superb finish. The grain can be straight or wildly irregular — particularly in pieces from older trees — and the contrast between heartwood and sapwood makes every blank a unique composition. It is a timber that connects the turner to something ancient and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Yew (\u003cem\u003eTaxus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom and Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich orange-red to reddish-brown heartwood with contrasting creamy-white sapwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable — straight to highly irregular; older pieces can display beautiful wild figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard for a conifer — denser and harder than most softwoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns to a naturally lustrous, almost waxy surface — the colour and contrast are outstanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns and finishes beautifully; sharp tools recommended for the best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of the Yew tree except the flesh of the berry are toxic — dust precautions and good ventilation are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied dried and ready to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes are approximate and shown in inches (length × width × thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain, heartwood\/sapwood ratio, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"12x1.5x1.5","offer_id":58134237741401,"sku":null,"price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/24705EE1-C8F6-496C-9988-EDC1B28F9A20.jpg?v=1779702654","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/english-yew-spindle-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}