An Edgy Vase! - Wood Turning

This is a cutoff piece of Weeping Birch that I turned a bowl from a couple weeks ago. Not as punky but just as spalted. It can hold dried flowers and it has an interesting ledge that goes almost all the way around the top that would be a good landing spot for cute little figures. Finished in shellac.
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Things I Like To Turn:
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[@StanWatt.]

I love spalted wood. I think it always looks so dramatic and adds character to any piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@michaelcaselli2716]

My husband and I are not woodworkers, but we enjoy watching and listening to the joy and passion in your voice, Phil, as you do your thing. Your pieces are as one of a kind as you are! It’s a pleasure to watch you work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Michael! 😊

[@dougb100]

I’d like to say thank you as I was one of the guys that said turn the corners & that’s the first time anyone has listened to what I had to say!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I heard you loud and clear, Doug! 😁

[@thinklikeadog007]

This is for sure my favorite group groupie place. "Marked and Phil bowl on!"

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool, thanks! 😊

[@donnabarke9650]

The grain makes me think of “Wind Song and a water 💧 falls.. Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@keithschneidly3922]

Gorgeous, spalted Birch is among my favorites.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Keith! 😊

[@jodygaines7691]

What a Lovely Companion piece for the Spalting Bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@nancygibbs4841]

I like it. When tilted it looks like a cowboy hat. The graining is intriguing. Lots of character in that piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@onetruesmugs]

I was definitely cheering you on to take those corners off, so glad to be on the winning side 😆 always happy to have another video from you, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@barryerdman6285]

Appreciate you adding to my turning vocabulary. Screw wacky is new to me.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@monopinion8799]

Phil is there anything you can’t turn beautifully? Your right it is an art piece. Thank you 🙏.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Sylvie! 😊

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

It's so kind of you to listen to our input! The vase is beautiful with its intricate spalting and papery bark. I've never turned anything on a lathe and probably never will, but I enjoy a relaxing visit at Shady Acres watching the wood shavings fly. I'll check out your friend's video for sure. Take care, and thank you for showing us the creation of this great piece. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

How kind, thank you, Gwynn! 😁

[@billywag49]

Beautiphil wood, Beautiphil vase, and another Beautiphil Thursday!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Billy! 😁

[@kersi-sandiego6036]

Fine piece Phil. Let's see, what would I do with it? Ah!, got it! A wine bottle holder. A beauty. Thanks Phil. ☺

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great idea, Kersi! 😁

[@monteashmore3730]

I'm glad you decided to take those two corners off. Like always, great piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You and me both! 😊

[@heathersmith1257]

That has an awesome pattern to it, it looks like an old map. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I thought so too, Heather. Thank you! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

That interior of the piece is beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes!

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil .... Always FUN & Shady Acres Woodshop is my go to treat every Thursday after work!!!! ...I learn sooo much Phil. Like "Screwwacky" ...(I never knew that one, ha) .. Always over far too soon Phil...I will sit & wait right here, without moving, until your next show.....TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, they might miss you at work, Tuffy! Thank you, buddy, it's good to be in the shop for sure! 😁

[@arthurslaughter4122]

It's good to watch you again. I spent most of the winter dealing with some health problems. Doing well now.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Arthur! 😊 Me too.

[@louisjcharlett5804]

One of the best "Phils" ever. I love it!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Louis! 😊

[@kevinbooth2063]

Phil, A very beautiful and unique bowl. I love what you did and agree rounding the top corners was the right decision.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kevin! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

That's great, Phil. Plus it's a beautiful piece of wood. I'm glad you heard me yelling to take off the corners. Take care and I hope you're feeling better. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bill! 😁

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Phil. Love the spalting. Good choice on the corners. Another excellent video to view before going to bed. I sleep well when it's raining.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Ray! Good thing, it rains a LOT here! LOL!

[@lindasnow3960]

Lipstick is greasy too. And both grease and lipstick might stain the beautiful wood. We wouldn't want that to happen. But you found a way to make another great project!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@albertdawson6814]

Phil again just a great piece. Love to watch your transformations. The people in my club always ask me how I think of things. I answer Phil Anderson of course. I don't have words to describe how you inspire me. I look forward to seeing you most Fridays. You certainly seem like you are feeling better. You seem happier also. Happy Happy. Stay safe teach. See you next week.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Albert, for your delightful comment! 😊

[@hazelshepherd496]

I love it….nature had a good marker pen on the inside……a beautiful art piece……

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's a good way to describe it, Hazel! 😁

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...yep...it turned out to be a beautiful piece...👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pippin1ful]

A good result, Phil. Glad you removed those corners. Computer called them horns! Spalting is new on me after years dealing with timber.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Spalting can be beautiful but can also cause problems. We just take 'em as they come, Richard! 😊

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I think you are going for the title minimalist turner Phil. Knocking the corners off was really the best way so glad you did, as usual your vision turned out fine, nice piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I've noticed that lately, too, Lewis. I'm not meaning to do that, just had a run of pieces that looked best untouched, at least on the outside. Hard to improve on nature, sometimes. 😁

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Lost and found in the shop. “Lost chalk”. I have a box of dewalt wood drill bits lost in my shop somewhere??? Can’t seem to find them. Who knows? All things lost will eventually be found. Very cool turn! Definitely inspired me to do “NOT” the normal. Thanks again Mr. Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garthkeck2003]

Phil, you have done it again. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Garth! 😁

[@roncoleman9502]

Wow Phil that turned out great. Birch is my wife's favorite tree. You done wonderful buddy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Ron! 😊

[@user-cb3th7jt8d]

Phil you are so entertaining and informative!! My husband and I love your videos and your work is inspiring! Keep them coming. Lovely vase.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Very beautiful I love the spalting on this piece 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kelvin! 😊 Cheers!

[@RuthlynWills]

Well by the time I viewed this the others had chipped in their advice, but I also thought it would look better with the corners rounded off and the piece is absolutely lovely... they are all statements of art and I love all of them... thanks for continuing to share with us Phil 🤗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, Ruthlyn, thanks for continuing to participate! 😊

[@michaelshort2200]

I have been following Larry for a long time, very beautiful things he makes

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful piece of art, birch has amazing colors and grain. ♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jewels7291]

you could tell at the beginning this was going to be great! Glad you heard me should, CUT OFF THE STRAIGHT EDGES, LOL. so now its an awesome piece, as always, thanks for sharing ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, I heard you, Julie-Ann! 😊

[@vickirothe3761]

Super to see you turning again. Great project.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@karengilchrist9774]

That's a very pretty vase. I can actually see a small plant in there, in a pot, with little critters on the ledge. Very nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, I agree, Karen! 😊

[@joelroitenberg9671]

Love how you preserved the natural exterior! Great piece!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

This Weeping Birch Vowl/Base would be extra special cool (especially with Easter coming up) with a either twisted or braided handle. Viola! Easter basket! Throw in some turned wooden eggs. Bob's yer Uncle! 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm gonna let Bob be somebody else's uncle on this one, Kerri! 😊

[@danschram4052]

Another great 1st impression! A beautiful piece Phil, thank you for sharing with us.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@egparis18]

That's really lovely, Phil. Congratulations. Thank you for sharing and see you soon.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@FrednDeeDee]

That unworked chunk of Weeping Birch, looked like a big ham butt, which made me hungry for Ham, Sweet Potatoes, String Beans, and Apple Sauce for dessert. That's exactly what I made us for supper. I saw this piece in your other video and it made me hungry for a ham dinner then. This time I went for it. Thanks for your inspiration for our supper and a lovely vase. I was impressed that you could sand the birch bark without tearing the bark to shreds.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jeanlong5965]

It's a beautiful piece. The bark is great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lindseyrae8339]

Another beautiful piece, the spalting is fantastic! Thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@georgekunkel5819]

A pleasure as always😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Mine, George, thanks! 😊

[@charlesmcclure5994]

I always enjoy watching what you get out of a piece of wood it's very unique and I like it 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mikeevans373]

One more great piece Phil. Good idea to remove those corners and keep all of the bark, which complemented the Spalting.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Another beauty. Some may have liked the square corners, but I agree with you. The corners needed to come off. Much more natural looking than the sharpness that was hanging out there. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I agree, Doug, thanks! 😊

[@piratetaylor29]

This is my new favorite art piece. Spectacular and inspiring. 🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dianeclemmer1344]

Very nice,,, ❤️ that wood is gorgeous! Very NATURAL 😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@piratetaylor29]

Dr Phil, when said chalk I should have said pool cue chalk! Perfect for the knock out rod and comes in colors. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

If I do much more of this I'm just going to buy a 3/8" steel rod and grind the end sharp. Problem solved, Jessi! 😊

[@tricamel]

Birch is just such beautiful wood and you did that piece wonderfully 😀

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jasonjohnson3605]

Love a good spalted piece. Another fine job good sir ! Thank You for sharing !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@patternharlot]

Wonderful! Looks like a possible gnome treehouse!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ronhaworth5471]

The pattern of this piece incredible.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@luluplumb9644]

Nice shape and interesting grain inside...looks like it could be a porta potty for my Cabbage Patch Kids!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, or NOT! Thanks for watching and commenting, Lulu! 😊

[@tompuskar4426]

Another great video, Phil. Love your commentary during the turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Tom! 😊

[@eileenirwin2778]

Another beautiful piece. I love the way you explain what you are doing and your commentary on the piece. Thanks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@davidbeeler6379]

My wife says it looks like kids drawing with pencils. Great piece to turn.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Love that! 😊

[@johnermlich7882]

Enjoyed watching you create, then finished project....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 😊

[@johneastman7991]

Oh yeah!!! Love it. So unusual.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@janetjolly1412]

Keep going Phil really enjoy watching you ☺️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

I love spalted wood.. Looks like an artist got after it with pen and ink .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It does! 😊

[@johnceragioli9671]

Knocking off those square corners was the way to go!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@swhitehouse]

sounding like a broken record...gorgeous

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Another beautiful piece Phil stay safe👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mulletman6318]

Beautiful piece phil,definitely right choice taking corners off,it's a beauty 😍 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Buttermilk3696]

Yes Sir!! Another beauty!! I enjoy all your videos!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@nighteagle317]

Very sweet natural vase!! Great work Phil! Cheers, Paige

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Paige! 😊

[@steverobbins9419]

Another great piece Phil. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@paddybehan5763]

Absolutely beautiful piece your an inspirational turner ..its always a pleasure to watch you turn

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@sabinwills7687]

thst turned (bad pun) out great. It just fits right. Keep up the viedo's and I will keep watching. Thanks for including us in your world.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching, Sabin! 😊

[@marychace1011]

That came out spectacular! Almost looks like yellow birch after you sanded and shellacked the bark. Looks like the right size for a votive candle or to hold coins, keys, and whatever else you have in your pocket1

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@marywright1057]

Really like the wood. I was in Aspen Colorado (back in the dark ages) and was amazed at the beauty of the aspen trees. Some yellow wild flowers (silk flowers) would be pretty in your beautiful vase. ♥️😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful Phil take care and God bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Mike! 😁

[@maudwelford1843]

Totally unique, superb 💕💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Maud! 😃

[@judithfairchild8620]

I can see a huge bouquet of tulips in the piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

It is stunning Mr. Phil excellent work

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mjr7777]

Gorgeous! Really, really like this piece. Thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jonmartineau1004]

I love how you convinced that piece of wood to become a lovely vase Phil ! You are truly an artist .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lilliekelly3406]

That's a really pretty piece Sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mandyray23]

Another inspiration Phil. Thank you for sharing. X

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, Mandy, thanks! 😁

[@kevinbach]

Greetings from Alabama ! Another enjoyable and relaxing video - nice to see some new camera angles in use - thanks again Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@iainferguson7309]

I really love that spalted birch, I have a knife handle a friend made for me from a piece and it is so nice to touch. Looks beautiful as well. Great job again Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Lain! 😊

[@glennconstable3789]

Hi Phil thank you very much for sharing very inspirational.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jimneely4527]

That's a very interesting piece Phil. I kept thinking you might make the top more like the bell of a horn, but in the end it turned out really cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful turning Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@snowballil3133]

Nice ambrosia wood, I love the colors that the ambrosia beetles make in wood even though its made from a type of fungus, but oh well the blue staining is pretty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@robertbourke7935]

Phil, lovely work as usual. PS the reason we woodturners refer to our work as a project is that it is an abbreviation for projectile!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@tomjpt]

Turning off the corners was absolutely the right choice. Not only looks better (than I think it would have) but I'll be reducing the off center weight made it turn better inside. Nice piece. Thanks. Off to visit Larry!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Tom! 😊

[@dottyharbison7156]

Love the vase! It is Beautiful! I can't believe I missed this video. I love how you leave the nature in your pieces! Way to go Phil! ❤🙃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Mother nature spent a lot of time on her art, I just like to polish it up a bit, Dotty! 😊

[@bretteee]

That's one crazy looking vase/bowl I love it , and luckily I have some weeping birchwood drying in my shed and after watching this I am looking forward to turning it when it's dry . I just hope the cracks don't get bigger, or is it there's no cracks only art , hahaha. Thanks again for sharing your skills and knowledge with us yet again keep well.👍🪵🌲

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@judebrown4103]

Clever centre finding, the group done good 😁👏 Taking off the corners worked well and wasn't the spalting gorgeous. Another beautiful piece Phil, I'm off to watch some Wood Whirling... ☺️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for that, Jude! 😊

[@mr.mickles]

Wow. That sure came out looking great!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kirkhunter4168]

Love the spalting in the wood. I liked your idea of the little shelf! :) nice job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Kirk! 😊

[@janetalexander122]

Another beautiful piece! Somehow you always manage to take a piece of oddly shaped wood and create a work of art. (Glad you heard me and took the corners off, it really helped balance the symmetry of the wood. 😉)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Janet! 😁

[@edwardhand7070]

Love it Phil and happy turning my friend 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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