YANDLES Ash Woodturning Blanks

Reviews
Workability
Sizing
Timber Sizing Guidelines

Customer Reviews

By RichardForrestHill on 27th March 2021

"The poorest quality I’ve ever had from Yandles. I purchased four 6 x 2 and three 5 x 2 blanks. They were all poorly cut with single blanks ranging anywhere between 1 1/2 inches running to 1 3/4 and sometimes closer to 2inches on the same blank, so a real pain to true up. I think there was one was actually round, all of the others were oval in form. I can’t be bothered to go to the sycamore page to put a review up, but I purchased the exact same number of blanks and they were not any better. I totally get that you’re unlikely to get a 2 inch thick blank because of the processing, but these were truly very poor indeed. Maybe two stars is being generous."

Staff response...
"Please accept my apologies you have been left unhappy with your purchase, if you could please contact our dispatch team at dispatch@yandles.co.uk we can arrange a collection & replacement blanks for you? We do request our Timber Sizing Guidelines to be read before purchasing our Timber Turning Blanks as the sizes can vary by up to 1/4" per piece: Timber Sizing Guidelines Please note the sizes displayed are approx. Due to timber coming from all over the world starting thicknesses vary up to 1/4“ depending on the origin. We use the umbrella guides of 1”,1.5”, 2”, 3” & 4”, but please be aware that all planks are planed one face to highlight the grain and to allow us to see faults which can result in under thickness. This can result in planks being under the thickness depending on the starting thickness. For example, Oak 2” is normally 2.1/8th before we plane which allows 2” thickness after we plane and 2x2 spindles or blanks. Native Ash is often 17/8th to 2” after drying and before we plane. This can plane to 1.75” and result in 1.75”x2” spindles. Whilst we always try and maintain the thickest board possible, sometimes it can be undersize. If you require a finished size of 2x2 we recommend purchasing a larger blank such as 3x3 & machining this back yourself."

By SeanPlows on 15th February 2021

"Fine bowl blank, just as I expect from Yandles..."

By hall on 25th January 2021

"all wood is good"

By RichardDickson on 12th October 2020

"I regularly buy turning blanks from Yandles, the wood is nice and stable, and well packaged. Great communication too from Yandles ref stock & delivery."

By DavidSchenck on 2nd September 2020

"I ordered an 11x2 ash blank and it was delivered within a couple of days, well packaged and a nice piece of wood. Perfect for making a clock. I was relieved to see it had no felt tip marker on it as a previous reviewer had complained about!"

By clivejeffries on 24th August 2020

"GOOD QUALITY PROMPT DEL MANY THANKS WILL USE YANDLES AGAIN"

By Jamesgrant on 25th March 2020

"The wood is great, but the marker pen you used to write the price on is a nightmare as it soaks deep into the wood and requires significant sanding to remove to the point that it creates a noticeable dip in the wood where you have sanded it off. Please can you use stickers in future?"

By Sean on 12th March 2020

"Always great product and service. 10/10"

By BobWilson on 5th October 2019

"Excellent blanks delivered on time "

By ianwhitlam on 30th September 2019

"A little disappointed, the 6" dimension was actually 51/2" diameter. The wood was good quality."

By NeilWhiting on 5th August 2019

"Bought this for a captains wheel nut cracker ,very pleased with the blank turns really well and the Finish is perfect "

By BrianBarlow on 27th July 2019

"Great wood, turned an urn for my father in law who died 2 weeks ago "

By Dave on 28th March 2019

"Nice blank, turned into a clock for mothers day Will buy again "

By Mike on 7th March 2019

"I recently purchased a 16x2 Ash blank for a customer who wanted a fruit platter for a wedding present. I have to say that the Yandles saw mill timber selection was spot on as the grain pattern throughout was beautifully figured. I will definitely purchase again, thank you."

By JeffTownsend on 4th November 2018

"A good ash turning blanks well prepared and lovely grain"

By dmhaughton on 4th October 2018

"Only one of two arrived. After 4 weeks one email (no reply) two messages via the contact us (no replies) 4 phone calls, all promising to sort it out and send one, I am still waiting."

By John Keane on 8th May 2018

"So far I have ordered 2 woodturning blanks 10X3 on two occasions. I have been very happy with the quality of the service and the wood. My one complaint is that in my last order I got one blank 10X3 and a second blank 9X3 for no reason."

By Peter Fry on 24th April 2018

"Excellent service timber in good condition"

By David Woodley on 1st April 2018

"Lovely wood. Excellent service as always from a great company. Great communication. Definitely my go to supplier for all my woodturning requirements both large and small."

By Chris Coleman on 9th March 2018

"Great service from Yandles, and good quality timber. Thank you!"

By Ronald Hawkes on 8th January 2018

"I am a novice wood-turner and have wrestled with green wood so far. This lovely piece of wood, dry and behaving properly has restored my faith in my ability to turn. It has turned out really ratyher nice and I am very pleased. Delivery was swift, and the price very reasonable. Will get more wood in due course."

By Peter on 31st December 2017

"High quality turning blanks. The service could not be faulted. I will be 'shopping' at Yandles again."

By William Kennedy on 30th December 2017

"Ash and sycamore blanks are good. Sadly the oak was not available. Courteous staff apologised for the delay and made amends."

By Rob Lee on 4th January 2016

"Prompt efficient service and product exactly as expected"

Workability

Produces good results with hand or machine tools, stains and finishes well.

Sizing

Bowl blanks-

E.G 6x2 = Sizes in inches

Spindle blanks-

E.G 2x2x600 = 2x2 in inches x 600mm in length

Timber Sizing Guidelines

Please note the sizes displayed are approx. Due to timber coming from all over the world starting thicknesses vary up to 1/4 Inch depending on the origin. We use the umbrella guides of 1inch,1.5, 2, 3 & 4inch, but please be aware that all planks are planed one face to highlight the grain and to allow us to see faults which can result in under thickness. This can result in planks being under the thickness depending on the starting thickness. For example, Oak 2 inch is normally 2.1/8th before we plane which allows 2 inch thickness after we plane and 2x2 spindles or blanks. Native Ash is often 17/8th to 2 inch after drying and before we plane. This can plane to 1.75 inch and result in 1.75 inch x2 inch spindles. Whilst we always try and maintain the thickest board possible, sometimes it can be under-size. If you require a finished size of 2x2 we recommend purchasing a larger blank such as 3x3 & machining this back yourself. If you require sawn spindles or blanks please state in the comments section of the order and we can cut to order in our sawmill. Please note this service can take up to 10 working days.