Because yew wood contains a poisonous alkaloid. The dust can cause allergic reaction, as can eating the leaves and berries contain highly poisonous seeds. There have been deaths linked to yew tree poisonings
The dust from any wood, if breathed into the lungs is bad. I would wear a mask no matter what sort it was. You might counter me with something to argue that not all wood is dangerous in dust form. But, the long term effects of many things is not known easily. There was a time when smoking cigarettes was considered safe. Cooking with teflon and spraying CFCs too. Better to be safe than sorry.
Indeed. It’s very rare to find a woodworker who actually knows this vital piece of information. In the 3 years Iv been making UA-cam videos I must have told this to 1,000 people who have commented about it being DEADLY… hopefully this video will help to educate all these people 👍🏻
@@PetroicaRodinogaster264 ABSOLUTELY. All wood what is extremely harmful, a dear mentor died at age 54 from lung cancer. He very rarely work lung protection. I miss him a great deal an do my best to make sure all woodworkers know the importance of lung protection AND cleaning your work area.
Jaw-dropping workmanship! Beautiful patterning and graining make this piece of art a treasure to be viewed over and over again. Thank you for bring it out into the light.
Thank you for showing us that you can make a work of art without epoxy, which I think some turners would have done. Nothing against it per se, but unadulterated is always my favourite.
This is so beautiful I love watching these. I’m fascinated on how you do this so perfectly… you are amazing! Keep up the beautiful work! And also I hope you wore a mask during this one!
@@JackMackWoodturning I would leave it on my dining room table and put an artificial,but real looking plant in it. It’s to beautiful to just put out of the way somewhere.
😮 wow I didn’t know any of the backspin this would but very interesting. The vase is different unusual but unique that’s a good word. It’s unique. I enjoy watching you build different things. I should turn different pieces of void and it’s nice when some background is given on the wood I like that.😊😊😊
I can attest to this - I'm a woodworker who used a good deal of yew over a twenty year period, I knew it was adding to my asthma and now I think it may have been part of my heart failure as well - a few years ago I was given a wonderful (non-wooden) pacemaker. I will still work with yew, occasionally, but I now add a hefty 'this bugger is killing me' surcharge
Thanks for this video. Beautiful work. At 7:27, that shaving is very interesting. What would a lot of them embedded in resin (clear or with a very pale color) look like?
Please show in one of your future videos how you sharpen your cutters. And which type of wood or method of processing caused the most damage to the sharpening?
Hi Jack, Great work. I was intrigued by the, apparent, metal shape formers you seem to have underneath the tool rest. Did you make them yourself, and how are the attached to the banjo? Through a hole in the metal sandwiching the former between the banjo and the tool rest post?
12:00 that piece reminds me of one of my very first "projects" when I was around 8-9. I basically made a candle holder that looked more like an old mortar shell 🤦🏼
Yew is so beautiful. I don't think Yew grows in the States. Certainly not in Texas. I live in what you could call an oak forest. We have other small trees, but mostly oaks.
@@JackMackWoodturning twelve times... Stigmata is technically how I got my Catholic super powers that helped me come back from the dead. Now I read the Bible upside down and backwards. Seriously, no, it just made me have explosive diarrhea for about 2 weeks. I felt very strange. I know it has theobromine in it but something else was really messing with my head. I guess it could have been dehydration. I had to go to the hospital and everything. The bark dust is probably what caused it.
@@SewingBoxDesigns I personally love the very white wood of holy. It carves well and is extremely durable and hard. It is used in Catholic rights and blessings. Moses's staff was made out of it. It's what "real" magic wands are made out of and most conductor wands as well. The evilest creature down here is humans. I personally don't know any evil spirits or I would ask for you.
This is something I've always wondered every time I see a woodworker working with yew. Yew trees are poisonous! And not just a little bit! Do you have to take any special precautions when handling yew wood? Have you ever had any ill effects from it?
No it’s totally safe to work, it’s only poisonous if consumed.. all woods including yew need to be worked with adequate lung protection. As all wood dust is extremely harmful. But yew is as safe/harmful as any other wood
@@JackMackWoodturning Not a happy accident. Just completely blown something out? Put a hole in the bottom where it wasn't supposed to be...cracked a side beyond repair? I know you are a master at your craft but everyone screws up mow and then.
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Why did you call it deadly wood?
Afaik it's because it's yew, which has a poisonous alkaloid called taxine
The tree it came from fell on someone?
Because yew wood contains a poisonous alkaloid. The dust can cause allergic reaction, as can eating the leaves and berries contain highly poisonous seeds. There have been deaths linked to yew tree poisonings
Because yew is poisonous
@@aaronstill3810 Pronounced 'Ewww!'
A beautiful example of the wood's gorgeous grain patterns. Yew da Man.
Yew toxins are released when ingested. Safe for woodworking and has been crafted for years. Nice work!
The dust from any wood, if breathed into the lungs is bad. I would wear a mask no matter what sort it was. You might counter me with something to argue that not all wood is dangerous in dust form. But, the long term effects of many things is not known easily.
There was a time when smoking cigarettes was considered safe. Cooking with teflon and spraying CFCs too. Better to be safe than sorry.
Indeed. It’s very rare to find a woodworker who actually knows this vital piece of information. In the 3 years Iv been making UA-cam videos I must have told this to 1,000 people who have commented about it being DEADLY… hopefully this video will help to educate all these people 👍🏻
@@PetroicaRodinogaster264 ABSOLUTELY. All wood what is extremely harmful, a dear mentor died at age 54 from lung cancer. He very rarely work lung protection. I miss him a great deal an do my best to make sure all woodworkers know the importance of lung protection AND cleaning your work area.
Jaw-dropping workmanship!
Beautiful patterning and graining make this piece of art a treasure to be viewed over and over again.
Thank you for bring it out into the light.
Thanks buddy. Keep watching. Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon. I’m sure you’ll like it
Yew is such a lovely wood. Nicely done!
I love yew trees and their wood. This piece is gorgeous. Mind you, you could craft a tinkers tentpole into a masterpiece
Hahaha. Thank you 👍🏻
Deadly wood is just nice when the Master touches it Jack! Very nice 🤩
🤣.. thanks David 🤙🏻
Thank you for showing us that you can make a work of art without epoxy, which I think some turners would have done. Nothing against it per se, but unadulterated is always my favourite.
Stunning yew wood vase 🎉❤well done 👍
Thanks
That was so gorgeous! Excellent work, as always!
Cheers buddy 😉👍🏻
I would love to try some yew. It looks amazing.
Do it …. Just don’t eat it ! 🤣
Stunning piece of art. ❤
Thank you . Keep watching Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon
Yewtiful vase. Nice work Jack.
Haha Thanks buddy. Keep watching Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon
Love how the shape shows how interesting the wood is. Another great job!
You should do another piece where you use the wood shavings in resin for a turn!!! 😍
Love this vase. Yew smashed it!
That's absolutely gorgeous and I love the markings in the wood. ❤❤❤❤😊
Thanks 🤩
Its beautiful, love the raw edges.
Thanks 🤩
Another fantastic wood turning. I still say you are the only one who could turn a stick of dynamite, without setting it off.
Ha… thanks, I don’t think I’ll be trying that mind you
It blows my mind how he instinctively finds the center of a random log.
My thoughts exactly!
It’s not as hard as you might think. Just imagine finding the centre side to side AND up and down at the same time. Just like a cross over the top.
I love the variations in color between the heartwood and the sapwood, very beautiful
Yeah, quite an incredible wood isn’t it
That's yew for you. Beautiful colour variations👍🏴
I really like the free form opening, well done.😊
The natural edge ?
@@JackMackWoodturning yes
This is so beautiful I love watching these. I’m fascinated on how you do this so perfectly… you are amazing! Keep up the beautiful work! And also I hope you wore a mask during this one!
Your works are the best ive seen so far..
Keep being amazing Jack❤
Thanks buddy. Keep watching Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon
Wow, that's gorgeous!
Thanks buddy. Keep watching Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon
Nice video and vase Jack. Keep well, Rob
Great choice to turn this piece cross grain.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thank you
Love the shape and the natural edge.
Thank you . Keep watching Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon 👍🏻
Hello Jack beautifully done
Thanks Vince
So glad you kept its natural beauty
Such an amazing and beautiful piece!
Thank you. What would you use it for ?
@@JackMackWoodturning I would leave it on my dining room table and put an artificial,but real looking plant in it. It’s to beautiful to just put out of the way somewhere.
A few different practices used on this one, beautiful as ever !
Wow that's a beautiful piece the colour and grain really popped when you oiled it.
😮 wow I didn’t know any of the backspin this would but very interesting. The vase is different unusual but unique that’s a good word. It’s unique. I enjoy watching you build different things. I should turn different pieces of void and it’s nice when some background is given on the wood I like that.😊😊😊
Jack, Awesome!!!
Love it - and love what the wood revealed 2 compasses
so good I watched it twice, EXCELLENT
❤️
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
I can attest to this - I'm a woodworker who used a good deal of yew over a twenty year period, I knew it was adding to my asthma and now I think it may have been part of my heart failure as well - a few years ago I was given a wonderful (non-wooden) pacemaker. I will still work with yew, occasionally, but I now add a hefty 'this bugger is killing me' surcharge
That is just spectacular sir!!!
I like the knot hole that looks like a compass with all the points
Stunning Jack. Yup keep them lungs covered. And really, who would want to eat any type of wood anyway👍🏴
Beautiful!
Thanks buddy. Keep watching Iv got some interesting stuff coming up soon
Beautiful piece of work 👍👍
Thank you
Always like your vases.
Beautiful Piece.... 😉
Lowell
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Thats Nice, Love it.
you are the Michelangelo of wood!
Ha , come on. While I appreciate your praise you are somewhat devaluing the work of Michelangelo there
!t is beautiful! I love the shape at the top..
The natural edge?
Lovely!!
Thanks buddy
Gorgeous ❤❤
Gorgeous
Thanks Linda
Deadly ❤
Indeed
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Why thank you kindly
Thanks for this video. Beautiful work.
At 7:27, that shaving is very interesting. What would a lot of them embedded in resin (clear or with a very pale color) look like?
You are so talented
It’s just decades of practice 🤣
Yew did it again. 👍
beautiful
Please show in one of your future videos how you sharpen your cutters.
And which type of wood or method of processing caused the most damage to the sharpening?
I think you have the wrong channel
nice work. agree about inhaling wood dust particles being bad. but seems sanding CA glue is worse than any wood dust.
11:11
You may slate this as 'yew' wood, however, I see this more like 'trout' wood.
Yeah, yeah. I would.
Best day now.
Wow!!!
Good wow ?
Hey, i have a little yew tree in my garden.
Hi Jack,
Great work. I was intrigued by the, apparent, metal shape formers you seem to have underneath the tool rest.
Did you make them yourself, and how are the attached to the banjo? Through a hole in the metal sandwiching the former between the banjo and the tool rest post?
Have you considered using an old newspaper for burnishing?
I have not. I never have newspaper to hand.
STUNNING ❤❤. Jack what did you do to your thumb? It looks like it was a painful wound?
You should see the other guy. 😉
DEADLY
Deadly !
I wonder what all the wood curls would look like if embedded in acrylic and then turned. 🤔
12:00 that piece reminds me of one of my very first "projects" when I was around 8-9. I basically made a candle holder that looked more like an old mortar shell 🤦🏼
That figuring from the knot almost looks like a compass.
Thanks 👍
Thank you
Yew is so beautiful. I don't think Yew grows in the States. Certainly not in Texas. I live in what you could call an oak forest. We have other small trees, but mostly oaks.
Deadly
I remember making chess pieces of of holly and getting very, very sick. It eventually ended in the full blown stigmata and ascension into heaven.
Holly killed you?
@@JackMackWoodturning twelve times... Stigmata is technically how I got my Catholic super powers that helped me come back from the dead. Now I read the Bible upside down and backwards. Seriously, no, it just made me have explosive diarrhea for about 2 weeks. I felt very strange. I know it has theobromine in it but something else was really messing with my head. I guess it could have been dehydration. I had to go to the hospital and everything. The bark dust is probably what caused it.
You know what that means. Evil spirits hate holly.
@@SewingBoxDesigns I personally love the very white wood of holy. It carves well and is extremely durable and hard. It is used in Catholic rights and blessings. Moses's staff was made out of it. It's what "real" magic wands are made out of and most conductor wands as well. The evilest creature down here is humans. I personally don't know any evil spirits or I would ask for you.
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It looks funny when the turning speed is almost synced to the video framerate (or a nice ratio of the framerate)
Ahhh yes. Something I love playing with. You would enjoy my video called Woodturning - the vortex
@@JackMackWoodturning thanks for the tip, I'll check out this evening!
Would appreciate clarification on the deadly headline…clickbait otherwise
An Olympian urn!
Yew 🤙
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
You like it ?
Very shark-y!
Shark ? 🦈? Shark ?
@@JackMackWoodturning I see jaws coming straight out of the water. 🦈
Off topic but have you thought about selling your shavings auto campers as fire starting aids?
I have not. There is a rather large industry producing fire starters and I need as much as I can for my compost 😉👍🏻
@@JackMackWoodturningI guess you'll no this but don't use walnut or elm for compost or horse bedding 👍🏴
If you look really closely, you can see what appears to be a clock hidden in the wood at the beginning
Wood i kill to get my hands on this vase?
What brand and model is your chuck?
This is something I've always wondered every time I see a woodworker working with yew. Yew trees are poisonous! And not just a little bit! Do you have to take any special precautions when handling yew wood? Have you ever had any ill effects from it?
No it’s totally safe to work, it’s only poisonous if consumed.. all woods including yew need to be worked with adequate lung protection. As all wood dust is extremely harmful. But yew is as safe/harmful as any other wood
Yew've done it again.
I thought you meant Greenheart.
I’d prefer a plinth like base as it looks heavy, to stop the chance of it toppling over. And, why call it “deadly wood” ? But lovely work!
forbidden noodles...
Do you ever make a mistake, and something gets messed up on that lathe?
What kind of messed up do you mean ?
@@JackMackWoodturning Not a happy accident. Just completely blown something out? Put a hole in the bottom where it wasn't supposed to be...cracked a side beyond repair?
I know you are a master at your craft but everyone screws up mow and then.
I’m starting to think that the epoxy is ruining otherwise good pieces.
Where is the deadly part?
manchaneel?
I believe Yew is poisonous. I'm assuming that's why you called it Deadly Wood. The piece is beautiful! Great job!
Yew tree is poisonous all parts of it hence deadly
It can kill yew
Please don’t use clickbait titles.
It’s not clickbait.. yew tree is deadly toxic if consumed. It’s totally safe for wood turning but it’s highly toxic 😉👍🏻
Yea but you didnt say that. You just said “deadly wood” like anybody is supposed to know.
@@shaneclark5022 Iv just said it, Einstein 😉
@@shaneclark5022 toxic means it’s deadly
Self explanatory to me👍🏴
Yew is toxic.