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  1. Dalboy

    How toxic is wood when dry

    We all read about different woods being toxic in various degrees for example yew and laburnum but does this toxicity exist when it is dry or is it just in the green state, or in some instances is it toxic no matter if it is green or dry. Is there anything stating which wood are toxic when...
    • Dalboy
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    • dry green instances toxic wood
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  2. R

    Cutting logs today

    I decided to take the plunge and make a start with my electric chain saw on my log pile. Very happy with the results so far. Just can't stand the time it will take to finish drying. The Yew has been down for over 6 years but left as a log so will still take some time to dry. Hopefully it will...
    • Ratty
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    • dry left log time years
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  3. webby962

    Greetings from Letchworth, Herts

    Hi all, I'm Adie. I recently retired from the military after 24 years graft, and now work in engineering in Hertford. Now I'm settled into civi life, and the house is all sorted, I've bought a lathe and intend to get back to actually creating things, rather than vegging away in front of the TV...
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