{"product_id":"yew-walking-stick-crook-blank-150-150-30mm","title":"Yew Walking Stick Crook Blank — 150 × 150 × 30mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate your own traditional handmade walking stick with this Yew walking stick crook blank, supplied at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150 × 150 × 30mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYew is one of Britain’s most prized and characterful native timbers, and a truly special choice for a handmade walking stick crook. Its striking contrast between the rich, warm orange-red heartwood and the pale cream sapwood gives finished pieces an appearance unlike any other wood — no two blanks are ever the same. Despite its relatively modest density, Yew is exceptionally tough and resilient, with a natural flexibility that has made it legendary in British craft traditions for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blank provides enough material to create a traditional shepherd’s crook style handle or a more personalised shaped handle to suit your own design. It carves, rasps and sands beautifully, and finishes to a rich, lustrous surface under oil or wax that really brings out the natural colour contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yew (\u003cem\u003eTaxus baccata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 150 × 150 × 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln dried hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawn timber — supplied as sawn, ready for shaping and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid timber blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for carving, shaping and sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for walking stick and cane making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking stick handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrook walking sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShepherd’s crooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiking staffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood carving projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade gifts and heirlooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYew is a relatively rare timber and genuinely sought after by discerning stick makers — its combination of beauty, character and historical significance makes a finished Yew crook handle something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber is a natural product and may contain variations in colour, grain, small knots or natural features which add character to the finished piece. The contrast between heartwood and sapwood will vary between individual blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock \u0026amp; Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crook blanks are prepared from our hardwood stock and may occasionally be cut to order. If your chosen species is not currently prepared and ready to dispatch, we will select suitable timber and cut your blank specifically for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556140290393,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/yew_26de3e41-bf68-4f10-9a11-accec626fad2.jpg?v=1783807054","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/yew-walking-stick-crook-blank-150-150-30mm","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}