Yew wood any good? Been offered a standing dead yew tree. Never worked with it.

[Jim Tobias]

My only experience with Yew has been Yew Burl veneer. If there are any crotches/burls or figured areas, I would guess it could produce some gorgeous veneers.
The attached is a table I did many years back using Yew Burl veneer.

Jim
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[Dave Zellers]

The attached is a table I did many years back using Yew Burl veneer.

That table is stunning! Gorgeous beyond words.

[Jim Tobias]

Thanks Dave. I was alwaysblown away by the beauty of that Yew Burl Veneer.....just beautiful wood!!

[Adam Herman]

its frowned upon around here as an ornamental as it will kill the Elk and Mule Deer.