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Andy Coates

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Re: yew tree sap
« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2011, 09:19:55 PM »
Yew will react to iron and vinegar just as oak and other tannin rich woods will. The resulting colours are in the red/purple range. Think of the purple stains where a nail has been in the yew tree.
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Re: yew tree sap
« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2011, 01:03:39 AM »

 Know I'd other information on wood...     http://www.mimf.com/archives/toxic.htm...   covers a few not on the HSE sheet..

 David
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thebowlerhattedturner

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Re: yew tree sap
« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2011, 04:29:06 PM »
Thanks Dave, so now we've got more information to pass on during a demo! ;D
IMHO the replies and information that have been posted on this thread just shows how good this website is.
Thanks guys.
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