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Yew clock made today

Dalboy

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Horrible and terrible I think you should send it to me to dispose of.:banana::banana::banana:

A great looking clock and the yew has some nice grain in it. Can you tell me the sizes of it
 
Twister

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that is stunning clock

Dalboy said:
Horrible and terrible I think you should send it to me to dispose of.:banana::banana::banana:

A great looking clock and the yew has some nice grain in it. Can you tell me the sizes of it
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I have a bit of yew for u Derek...when i see u next...only cause i cant turn it :goesred:

Steve
 
Grump

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Yew has to be among the top woods for character and the clock is top notch too init?
 
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Dalboy said:
Horrible and terrible I think you should send it to me to dispose of.:banana::banana::banana:

A great looking clock and the yew has some nice grain in it. Can you tell me the sizes of it
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Clock is 4 inches and the base is just under 6 inches diameter
 
Penpal

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Very delicate and beautiful mate clock faces are personal choices. The timber is special and yes I do like the turning so much beauty in the Yew.

Peter.:noway1::claps:
 
Bill Mooney

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That's a beautiful clock. The yew heart wood & sap wood make a nice contrast & the finish is great.:thumbs:
 
paulm

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Beautiful, Yew is so nice but not one I can do a lot with as I always manage to get it to split. A superb job Alan.:thumbs:
 
Jim

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That is a super bit of turning Alan, i love the way you have used the grain in the top piece with both wood and sap being quartered .. :thumbs:
 
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