The Friendly Yew

The Friendly Yew Woodworker, Blacksmith, Architectural Historian and Conservator

BeeN quiet on FB for a while. Thankfully still busy. The first thaw of spring finds us cleaning up downed trees and test...
03/09/2026

BeeN quiet on FB for a while. Thankfully still busy. The first thaw of spring finds us cleaning up downed trees and testing the wood. Lots of fun to come!

Someone asked me how I practice chip carving for some of the pieces I make. Here are a couple of practice pieces I carve...
11/11/2025

Someone asked me how I practice chip carving for some of the pieces I make. Here are a couple of practice pieces I carve when sitting in the ambulance waiting for calls.

We all had a wonderful time at the BAR event at Historic Eastfield Village. Made some spoons, a busk and showed some fol...
09/28/2025

We all had a wonderful time at the BAR event at Historic Eastfield Village. Made some spoons, a busk and showed some folks how to chip carve.

Lately we have been researching period busks. We made this one out of cherry. All of the designs are from various period...
08/15/2024

Lately we have been researching period busks. We made this one out of cherry. All of the designs are from various period pieces. Hmmm. Maybe you know someone who would love a custom carved busk for their stays? Give us a buzz.

Ending the evening with a BANG! Fort Ticonderoga !
07/21/2024

Ending the evening with a BANG! Fort Ticonderoga !

A beautiful end to the first day at Fort Ticonderoga!
07/20/2024

A beautiful end to the first day at Fort Ticonderoga!

07/19/2024

We have arrived at Fort Ticonderoga with lots of new pieces! Come see us this weekend.

Custom fishing net shuttle for a reenactor at Old Fort Niagara!
07/06/2024

Custom fishing net shuttle for a reenactor at Old Fort Niagara!

Look for us at Old Fort Niagara this weekend!
07/06/2024

Look for us at Old Fort Niagara this weekend!

"The devil is in the details." That being said, the details make the piece. We recently upgraded this wooden wheelbarr...
06/25/2024

"The devil is in the details." That being said, the details make the piece. We recently upgraded this wooden wheelbarrow for a wonderful reenactor with removable sides and a back plate. The wood was hand planed and is held together with wrought iron nails and iron brackets with 4 period correct, 4 sided nuts. In addition, the prominent, non-period, Phillips head screws with period appropriate slotted screws.

Proof of concept. Soon we will be offering these beautiful, period frying pans for sale on our website and at events!
05/03/2024

Proof of concept. Soon we will be offering these beautiful, period frying pans for sale on our website and at events!

We had a good time at Fort Frederick Market Fair. See you next year!
04/30/2024

We had a good time at Fort Frederick Market Fair. See you next year!

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