Wassail Bowl

[SteveH]

Just finished a Wassail Bowl in Yew for a friend of a friend. It was going to be in Oak and my thanks go to Paul Middleton who invited me to his house to have a root through his stash!! But the Oak log wasn't quite wide enough for the guy who wants it. 250mm high X 150mm across the top

 

[Woody]

Love it Steve it has such a nice simple form to it I think it is amazing mate bloody well done

 

[SteveH]

Thanks Woody, it was a big lump to work with. Theres a small split running up the side but I've managed to seal the bowl section

 

[bellringer]

Only one thing I would be a little concerned by the use of yew with any food or drink contact as yew is toxic but nicely turned

 

[Bill Mooney]

Love the wood, love the shape & it looks well turned & finished. Well done.

 

[Buckeye]

It's a lovely piece of wood and a great looking bowl.

Peter

 

[bluntchisel]

A lovely piece of turning, indeed. Well done, Steve!

Bob.

 

[Paul]

Stunning piece of wood. Great shape too. Nicely turned.

I'm sure yew used to be used and ends up poisoning people? The leaves are a killer. One if the more informed chaps will be along.

 

[bassethound]

Blimey that is a lovely bit of turning Steve! nice bit of Yew well done..

 

[Dalboy]

Yew nail that one Steve. OK so someone had to say it.

Looks well turned and finished. I hope it is well sealed especially with the way yew can split.

 

[paulm]

That is an absolute cracker Steve and much nicer than an oak one would have been.

 

[ray7]

Very nice.

Ray

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice
But not the best wood to make a drinking vessel out of as nearly all parts of the Yew tree are considered toxic and poisonous to humans :nonono:

 

[Penpal]

Steve simply magnificent mate possibly a trophy on the shelf thing mate it is so beautiful IMHO drop dead no inference to the timber used of this I know nothing nor the drinking part I love what I see.

Peter.

 

[Chillicamper]

That is beautiful. Yew is an irritant and toxic to humans. What I don't know is whether using a food grade wax/sealer will seal it sufficiently to allow safe use for drinking. The following site seems to suggest that the risk can be reduced, but not eliminated.

Wood Allergies and Toxicity | The Wood Database

 

[wm460]

Looks great Steve, well done.

 

[SteveH]

Thanks for all the kind comments and advice. It's actually sealed with Osmo Top Oil which is vegetable based and safe for kids toys.

 

[Kawakers]

Nice choice of beer too :drunked::pint:

 

[Winemaker]

Very nice

 

[Jim]

Wow, that is big and a great choice of timber Steve .. Looks good ..