Bad Dream Bowl! - Wood Turning

A piece of live edge plum (yes, I misspelled it on the bottom!) turned into a very unique bowl.
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[@ThePapa1947]

Well now...this was interesting. I knew I was going to say nice looking grain. But when you showed it at the end I was blown away. It's not a bowl or a platter or any conventional turning with some sort of a utilitarian use. What it is is ART pure art at its finest. I know people that would absolutely love to have it. The grain is very nice but that bark sets it off and the areas with the groves look like you designed it that way. Wait you did! I especially like the one that just ends. Oh and the end that looks like 2 logs is another great feature. Seriously Phil I love it. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! Thank you Gary, for the best comment I've received on ANY of my videos! I feel like you truly understand what I was trying to do, here. It was kind of a gamble on this plum wood because I like it so much and didn't want to screw it up, but some how, it worked out in the end. Thank you again, Gary! You've made my day! Phil

[@Karen-lf9do]

ThePapa1947 I love your non traditional work, they are wonderfully beautiful.

[@DavidChrouser-g7k]

Find it very hard to take my eyes off this beautiful piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite turning, David. I'm glad you like it, too, thank you! 😊

[@terryflynn2791]

Philip there was any doubt it was with you.you are inspiration to everyone who follows you Terry Flynn down under

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Terence, for your kind comment! 😊

[@alexnye7137]

I like it. Looks like it would be a great mixed nut bowl. And the grooves outside the bowl for the nut shells. Would be awesome center piece for the holidays.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

I interpret it as a water ripple. It’s lovely

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite, Tracy, I'm glad you like it, too! 😊

[@judyjohnson6180]

A very interesting and unique piece. I like it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, Judy, thank you! 😊

[@robertopasquini9776]

You really surprise me, Phil: you were capable to obtain a shape pretty interesting and original from that long piece of wood. Now, the finishing play a big part on the general beauty! ...Nice, really nice, Phil...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Robert! Thank you! This is my all time favorite turning! 😃

[@CA10Z]

Beautiful job. It looks fantastic....I like it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, 196LT! It is my current favorite. Phil

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Definitely different. I like it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to hear! 😊

[@Rmoonish]

Im loving that peice! Keep up with the bad dreams

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Robert, thank you! 😊

[@maudwelford1843]

Faaaaaantastic Phil love it! Unique! 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪💕💕💕💕💕🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite piece, Maud! 😊

[@JerryStaton]

Hi Phil. I meant to mention in my last comment. In the past when I faced the dilemma of sanding in tight places that do not allow fingers, I have used rubber hose (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2) diameter with sand paper wrapped over one end and taped on the other. This rubber hose allows the sandpaper to move with the contour of the area to be sanded without damaging fingers. Mostly I use the clear hose that is a little firmer, but I also have use the more soft black rubber hose as well. Hope this helps, Jerry

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate the help, Jerry. The problem is, I'm guessing you are talking about nice round bowls and your suggestions would be very helpful with those. I turned another somewhat similar bowl after this one. Lots of people had lots of suggestions on how to get in there and I tried some of them. None of them work on a bowl with natural edges. The irregular edges come around and just tear up whatever you are using. It just takes lots of hand sanding with the piece not spinning to solve the issue. 😊

[@jonperley7304]

Thanks for the idea I'll try it in some places!

[@jodygaines7691]

I think you are an eccentric and that is a good thing, don't change. The Bowl looks great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my favorite ever, Jody, thank you! 😊

[@vickirothe3761]

Great piece! Outside ring could gave dried flowers, the inside ring bite veggies to dip into a delicious sauce contained in a separate glass bowl so there is no interaction with the wood finish. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds great, Vicki! 😊

[@54lespaul3]

Hi Phil! This old video just popped up for me. I love it very much. One of the first large bowls I made was more or less like what you did but it was a combination chip and dip bowl. With the smaller bowl for dip emerging out of the chip bowl. The outer bowl was about 13 or 14 inches across and around 5 inches deep. The smaller bowl was around 4 inches across and deep enough that a little glass bowl could sit inside to hold dip. Wish I had remembered to take a picture before I gave it away. I think it was made from walnut. Anyway thanks for the video, I really do love the “bad dream” bowl! Cheers, Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is an oldie, Rick. I made a similar piece to what you are describing and gave it to my daughter. I'm pleased she actually uses it! Thanks a lot, buddy! 😊

[@lewisgreenway5065]

looks likw I am a bit odd as well because I love the piece, so glad the bark stayed put, as I said before fruit woods always look good, nice one Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite piece, Lewis. I'm so glad you like it, too, thank you! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

Interesting piece of work. It's extraordinary I like different looks. Not Barbie doll style stuff,

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite piece, Judith. I'm glad you like it, too. Thank you! 😊

[@gsilcoful]

Its cool. Came out very nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's growing on me, gsilcoful! I'm glad you like it, too! Phil

[@bennetthicks5974]

I love it. I am going to make me one!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool! Enjoy the process, Bennett! 😀

[@danwalton395]

Odd is a good word for this piece but odd is good. I like it. There was also a potential to make a bowl within a bowl or where ever your imagination leads you. Another nice job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite, Dan, I'm glad you like it, too! 😊

[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

Even when you don't know what to do with a piece, Experimenting can be fun. You get to use your creative side. You have never let me down that your piece would turn out to be specular, you dint let me down again. You always come up with the right decisions, even if you cant hear me yelling at you ??????? (no Shure if I am yelling loud enough) to make that move. Phil the magician rides again. Really great piece. KEEP ON TUNING

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite turning, Howard! Thank you! 😊

[@michaelowen3161]

This is an awesome piece. Great look and really like the unique design. I am new to turning again. It has been many years that I have done any turning and always looking for pointers. I have retired and this will be something to fill in some days when I am not welding in my shop or many other things. I have a variety of hobbies.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Michael, I'm glad you like it! You have the right idea about being retired and keeping your time filled with what you enjoy. That's what gets me out of bed each morning. Enjoy! Phil

[@larryfetterman3528]

That really looks awsome to me great job keep them coming Larry

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@carolriley569]

I like it...it is definitely unique...the plum wood is gorgeous!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, Carol! And, thank you for spelling plum correctly. I misspelled it on the bottom and didn't catch it until I was taking pictures! Phil

[@alices3642]

ABSOLUTELY GEORGOUS ! Beautiful work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@davidnickell9381]

I have no idea what that is, but I love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's my all time favorite turning, David. I'm glad you love it, too! 😊

[@fionarowe7800]

It may be odd, even different, but no less beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Fiona! 😃

[@stevied8734]

I think it looks cool, you could put it back in a tree and a bird could build a nest in the middle bowl , then put water in the first ring and then a bit of food in the outer ring. Just my idea.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, that's quite an idea, Stephen! This is my favorite piece I've ever turned. It sits on a table where I see it every day.

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Absolutely amazing beautiful thanks for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship just wow.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow back atcha, Donald, for your great comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@hyime69]

Nice Quirky piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Quirky is a great descriptor for this piece, Craig. Thank you!

[@hyime69]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Thank you for your reply Phil I have been watching a lot of your stuff and find your VLOG very helpful I am about to take up Turning and have in mind my path in my mind again thank you for Those "Quirky pieces"

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Phil, wow another of the awesome things you always make.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My current favorite, Kobie, thank you! Phil

[@DrPhilDeardorff]

I love your title "Bad Dream". I was almost ready to say I don't it but when I saw your project completed I must say it is truly artistic! Great job!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I felt the same way, Doc. It wasn't until I took the pictures and looked at THEM that I realized I liked it. Thank you so much for taking your time to watch and comment, I truly appreciate it! Phil

[@eranmizrahi7948]

I LOVE ODD. i love improvizing. thats a great work mister.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Eran! Watch for this weeks video, very similar. Phil

[@Xbigdaddy50X]

I love it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, thanks!

[@glendapotter9525]

I love it. I love how you talk to yourself- to us -the universe. I love how you make a decision and just do it. This is NOT a nightmare creation. To me it's an AWE creation. I love how you're not afraid to try something different and look what happened. Just a gorgeous piece. I think your handle should be - "Wood Whisperer "

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Glenda! This is my all time favorite. It has occupied the same space on an end table since I turned it a few years ago. It does get a lot of comments from visitors. Sometimes we just get lucky, ya know!

[@jwestskate1]

I don't like it.. I do like it. Very different but beautiful in its own right. You still are such an inspiration for me to try different things. After watching many many videos that you put out you still amaze me with your talent. I live in michigan, but wish I could come out and visit your shop.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite turning. I'm glad you like it, too, thank you! 😊

[@Ilikeit616]

Howdy Phil.....love that plump wood .....I have a chance to get a whole tree . that piece looks fine to me . but I am blind in one eye and cannot see out of the other LOL First thing came into my mind was a centerpiece on the Christmas table put some Holly on the outside around it and in the " grooves " and some fruit in the middle . I have used that scotch brite for finishing before ...lots of times I'll take little little bit in the thin thin layer of butcher oil and rub after I finish with Scotch Brite . the oil will hide any scratches . When I was in machine shop will use a lot of red and green Scotch-Brite . I have cut pieces and use it on my vibrator sander cleans up aluminum fantastic and stainless steel..... The color of Plum wood is fantastic , make a lot of things out of that and will always look so nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi Bruce! I spelled it Plumb on the bottom, apparently I thought I was framing a house, or something! I corrected it in the description. A centerpiece is a great idea, I'll relay it to the wife! I just ordered more of the scotch brite pads. They do a real good job and I don't have bits of steel floating around the shop. I too, have cut it to fit a sander. Saves a lot of work while leaving a great finish. And, yeah, I've used it on cast iron tool surfaces, too. Great stuff! I really need to remember using it with the finish or at least, with sanding sealer. I bet that helps, a lot. Thanks for the reminder! Thank you for your great comment! Phil

[@johnsanford5048]

Plum Crazy is an appropriate name for that creation. It sort of reminds me of the live edge bowl my grandparents would put out at the holidays to hold all the different nuts that were still in their shells. Fill that center with a variety of nuts and use the outer rings to keep the nutcrackers and pics to get into the shells. Regardless, there are no mistakes only experiments and learning. Thanks for not giving up on it and sticking with it. It looks great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite turning, John. Thank you! 😃

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Wow Just have to make one of these for myself chips ( french fries ) in the middle the ketchup and mayo in the rings and with the wings on the bottom swept up with the bead it will sit just fine on my lap

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I like the way you think, Steven! I love french fries! Phil

[@vicfinch1952]

I like it. Through out history people have had some bad dreams that made the world what it is today, I am referring to the positive dreams like our fore fathers when they wrote the constitution. The rotary sanding tool you use two different grits. I have been only able to find one. Can you give me a source? I am 82 years old and have been doing things with wood for the last 60 years but only turning wood recently. When I get a little better at it I may try a bad dream of my own.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy, Vic! I love to hear you are 82 and going strong. Gives me hope! I buy most of my Sand O Flex refills on eBay but they are also available from online retailers such at supergrit.com/products/products_woodworking-sandoflex Safe turning for you, my friend! Phil

[@casseniettepoulos3337]

I agree. It is a work of art. If you had shortened the sides it would not be as striking.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's my all time favorite piece! 😊

[@deniselocker8586]

Like you said, hard to know. You did do something different!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite turning, Denise! 😊

[@marylee6838]

I love it! If you can't find a place for it, let me know. I'll be glad to take it off your hand.

[@rbdunn]

Phil, you’re always saying you are not an artist, but this piece is so “artistic”. Thanks for showing how to let go and be creative. Russ

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

If there is an exception to the not an artist claim, Russ, this is it. I did dream this one up, myself. Thank you! Phil

[@peterstenabaugh3041]

Ya, I suppose that rescue shelters would be pretty picky. Maybe they could be composted. Here in Calgary the city picks up garden waste, tree trimmings, Christmas trees etc and I think all that goes through a chipper and gets composted. I'll have to check to see I suppose, but here in the City I dont have many options for disposing of large quantities of wood chips, we only get 1 recycle bin of stuff per week, and wood turning will certainly clog that up....

[@garthkeck2003]

Phil, like the bowl. I just finished one 5 x 3 looks like a corkscrew. Know what you mean by rough to sand.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, Garth! Sometimes we forget that part, don't we? Love to see your bowl! Phil

[@billbecraft3539]

Phil, I am a novice turner with loads of sanding under my belt and I've turned several pieces like your "bad dream" and I use the pads wrapped around a 2 inch paint brush with great results and intact fingertips. I'm a big fan and have learned so much watching your videos. I also try to leave it as natural as possible. It took retirement to return to a passion I learned in high school and started my own little venture called nakid grandpa woodworks here in Virginia Beach.......turning and learning.....bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks Bill! I turned a similar bowl to this one and tried the sandpaper wrapped around the paint brush trick. I don't know what kind of pieces "like" this one you have turned but these live edge and natural edge pieces do not do well with that trick. If you have a nice even round bowl in the middle, it probably works great but on natural edge, not so much.

[@garynoble6229]

Phil, unusual piece but very artistic. You stated the piece was at 30% moisture content. Did you do any further drying on the piece prior to finishing ?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No, Gary, I just let it dry naturally. It's still together and is my current favorite piece I've ever turned. Phil

[@charlessekeres3340]

Well it's Sunday night at the movies and it's just great. I like ths project.I t is CD different,but remember beauty is in the eye oof the beholder. Iluearn something every time I watch your videos. That's one of the reasons I watch all I can find. Please keep them coming.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Charles! 😊

[@BobbyGriffett]

It's kinda weird but it's pretty cool I think I like it you are a true visionary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite turning, Bobby! 😀

[@heidrunsearles6038]

i wish you had rounded off the ends. Other than that, I think it is fantastic. Wonderful centerpiece for a table or mantle.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, I hear you Heidrun! Sometimes it's just hard to know and if I had rounded them over and didn't like it, there's a good chance I couldn't put the wood back on! LOL! Thank you for the centerpiece idea, I will pass it along to the wife! Phil

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

Interesting for sure.. I think I try to do something like this but with a peice of cedar.. If my machine will spin up.. it's a bench top and it does not like off ballance stuff at all..

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good luck! This is my all time favorite piece! 😊

[@charlesreames6287]

I like it. It will be a good conversation starter about woodturning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my personal all time favorite, Charles. I'm glad you like it too, thank you! 😊

[@edwinleach4013]

Undeer cut some more.... looking good.

[@martincotterill2132]

Well Phil personally I think that’s amazing. It’s very different. You won’t find many of those around that makes it unique loving your work as always :-)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Totally agree, it's my all time favorite turning, Martin. I'm glad you like it, too, thank you! 😊

[@MartynCharlton-xu7hm]

Very traditional bowlon charger

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@karenbrown9889]

Maybe if you took off the bark on the ends it would have been more balanced , but that’s a lot of bark gone. I thought it looked good as you did it. 33:45 33:45

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite turning, Karen. 😄

[@OldMtnGeezer]

Talk about an edge of the seat viewing experience! Held my breath a few times on that one, Phil. 😳 I love the beauty and symmetry of more traditional turnings, but it's the thinking-out-of-the-box deviations from the norm that really make me perk up and pay attention! This one did in spades. You've inspired me to take another look at some of the more "unorthodox" pieces of wood lying around my shop and think about fresh approaches to finally getting around to using them. Well done! 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite turning, Geezer. Something about that day that just caused me to think outside the box a little more than usual. I'm glad you like it and will take a close look at some unique pieces of wood to challenge you. Have fun with it! 😀

[@kellyadamski8092]

Thanks for showing us newbies how to do it correctly!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Kelly!

[@pikefishbass]

Boy, Phil, you really turned a bad dream bowl into a beautiful work of art. You managed to really bring an odd shaped piece into something quite interesting. Bravo!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is still my favorite, ever, David. Just something a little different. Thank you so much, my friend! Phil

[@marioduchesne1564]

Phil, two things you are pretty good and so funny , i love watching your projects thanks Phil. Mario from Quebec Canada

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Mario! 😀

[@barbaralangford9877]

You need a small saw to take the bottom off.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Barbara! Phil

[@kelvinrose9354]

Good evening, Phil! (actually it’s morning here). As with all pieces, the direction of creation is endless. Let me say that I do like it. This piece is odd because as it stands finished, it’s very cool. But I’ve rarely seen a piece that lends itself to thinking of so many different directions. What if you went here, or there.? Did this or that? Instead of ‘Bad Dream’, it should be called ‘Ripple Bowl’. It looks like you dropped a finished bowl into a lake of bark. BTW, thanks for listening when I answer you during the video. I don’t know how you hear me, but we are always on the same page (ha,ha). Be well my friend!❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

What a delightful comment, Kelvin! Thank you! This is my personal all time favorite piece. Something just happened that day! 😊

[@darrellpizzagoni5182]

Howdy Phill I'm digging it Darrell Pizzagoni The BARBER from Redding

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite! Thanks, Darrell! 😊

[@youenn2180]

That required a lot of thinking : how can I turn this to a quite acceptable turned object ? to me it's a full success , the end-bowl emerging from two half finished was a fine idea , the whole is a unique piece of art you can be proud of , Phil !

[@jimculbertson2376]

Nothing like being 4 years late for Comment (Oct 31, 2022), but I love this piece. Hell, I like them all. By the way, there's no "b" in Plum". Plumb is another thing altogether. Straight up and down.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite turning, Jim. I do know there's no b in Plum. I think I pointed that out in the comments. Sometimes I make mistakes! 😊

[@back-corner-turnings]

Glad you stuck with it. You ended up with a pretty amazing piece. Just a thought on sanding the groves. Years ago when I did auto body work, we would wrap the sandpaper around various sizes of rubber hose to sand narrower concave areas. Anyway thanks for a very interesting video.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's a really great idea, Duane, thank you! And, thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@kenwalker6425]

Phil, that is a beautiful bad dream if you ask me, and I appreciate the work you put into it. Great job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Ken! 😊 This is my all time favorite turning.

[@tommarks3983]

Very neat, reminds me of my turning name SOMETHING FROM NOTHING.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@billjones393]

Didn’t know whether to put a like or dislike here. It’s an ugly SOB, but it is art. I think I would have removed a lot more bark from the topside and swept the wings more, but leaving the central bowl. That might have been all wrong though. Whatever, you should have had Tom Cruise working with you. Talk about Mission Impossible!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Just point that thumb whatever direction pleases you, Bill! Not everyone is going to like every piece. This has been my personal favorite for a long time! 😊

[@alanbarbour5185]

Phil, you constantly amaze me with the fabulous and unusual objects you have fall into your lap, so to speak. Please be honest with me and explain just how you managed to steal your way aboard the Starship Enterprise and filch one of the serving dishes used to display the Tredordian Shrimp served with Unshuabi dipping sauce. These as you well know were a strictly one off, made especially for the Tredordian Emperor and cost thousands of Rghireas. I'm speechless at your audacity. Well done once again.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

What a great sense of humor you have, Alan! LOL! Thank you for your great comment!

[@bethel-gracefreewillbaptis9668]

Just fantastic looking Phil.

[@beslimp]

I like it! It’s very different but your work is always outstanding and the finished product is beauty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@peterstenabaugh3041]

Phil, a bit of an off topic question...... what do you do with all your shavings? You likely get more than the average turner. I was just wondering how you treat your chips. I wonder if anyone has ever thought about trying to compress them into blocks for burning in firepits etc. I was also wondering about donating the chips to animal rescue societies, human society etc for use as animal bedding.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Throw them over the bank out back, Peter. Some chips, like walnut, can make some animals and plants, sick. 😊

[@peterstenabaugh3041]

Phil, I think that sometimes you get too critical of your work. So what if a few spots don't sand up as smooth as you'd like, for whatever reason. Anyone that finds fault with that should be told to go turn one themselves...... even if there are some flaws or rough spots - it's all part of the art form....This is a super interesting turning. In fact I think I'd certainly try something along that line myself, what can possibly go wrong?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time personal favorite, Peter. 😊

[@bmacdougall53]

I see two things. Standing with crotch down, a womb. 2. A great catch all! Thanks Phil 🙃💜 Hahahaha

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@alices3642]

Phil, Alice S, here again, we just gotta find someone who would love to pack up and ship some of your absolutely beautiful pieces for you. You could become the next billionaire !! I will be your first customer. Please think it over.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Alice! I wouldn't mind being a billionaire! LOL! This piece would probably cost right in that neighborhood, though. It has been my favorite of all my turnings for a few years now. 😊

[@annwahlstrom149]

The bowl is a bit weird, but still beautiful. The shine is awesome and the grain is lovely! Don't know what to use it for but that doesn't matter. 🤩❤👍 I'm checking old videos, so my comments may be a little out of date!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Your comments are always welcome, Ann, old or new! 😊 This piece is my personal favorite of all my turnings. I'm glad you like it, too!

[@jonperley7304]

I have to say Phil it's different but unique and the grain in that plum wood is beautiful so I have to say beauty and the beast!!! Happy turning to you Phil!👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite turning, Jon! 😊

[@scott27288]

Another super creation from Shady Acres Woodshop. Phil I am really enjoying your videos. See ya in the next one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you, Scott!

[@allyncross6973]

Hey Phil, Very unique bowl. Definitely one of a kind. It turned out beautifully. Yall have a wonderful day.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@donaldadams5342]

Hey I have to say that this a most unusual piece but, I love it. It's great that you did not feel that you had turn the outside of the piece, what you have done by leaving it is to actually enhance the beauty of the bowl. The natural bark edges make a huge contribution to the finished bowl & enhance it. I believe the bowl would not have the same appeal if just left purely with the overall shape & the grain. This shape needs the third element in this instance. Beautiful piece of turning with a great finish. Again your commentary during production was brilliant, as usual so thanks a heap. Don

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite piece, Don. I'm glad you love it, too!

[@donaldadams5342]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I just read the comment from Gary & he is absolutely correct. As you know, I was a Senior Master of Art in South Australia & this would hold its head high anywhere as a pure piece of Art. Who cares if it does not conform to some preconception as a utilitarian bowl, it is a bowl but more than that it is a piece of Art in its own right. Congratulations Phil, well done. Don

[@roboticsforfun5000]

Phil, I really really like this design. It looks weird but COOL! Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's my all time favorite piece, I'm glad you like it too, thank you!

[@piratetaylor29]

I'm so confused 🤔. I thought the bark side was going to be the outer side of the bowl. With the flat side being turned in as the inner bowl depression. I didn't know weather the scratch my watch or wind my butt! I was thinking that you turned the shallowest bowl I ever saw. Or maybe you were decided to make a pu-pu platter with low hollow.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite piece, Jessi.

[@michaelhayes1678]

Very beautiful piece. Though making it may have been a bad dream, that bowl is SO beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite piece, Michael! 😊

[@terryo1259]

Phil. Nice piece, thinking outside the box which is great. Does sanding sealer act as a glue to keep the bark on? I have done a few natural edge bowls but I usually go around the edge of the bark with CA glue to keep it in place before putting a finish on. Terry

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Terry! I don't think it would keep the bark on. Your way is likely better for that.

[@davidrussell6105]

You Sir are definitely a favorite and Your commentaries are fruitful and very humorous Love Your style and Your Beautiful work. I tip my hat to You Sir.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you very much, David! 😊

[@dennisswindler5469]

Sorry, it does nothing for me. I (my opinion) don't like that much bark. If you had rounded the rectangle into the outer edge of the cleared area, it would have hit my fancy better. You do a wonderful job and I appreciate you innovative thinking. Keep it up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No problem, Dennis. It just goes to show, beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that. This is actually my favorite piece I have ever turned! LOL! I do appreciate you taking your time to watch and comment and to critique, thank you very much! Phil

[@michaeljones4478]

It is different & I'm not sure what it is either... but I really like it it made me think of the lost city of Atlantis for some reason😅🤣😅 try a piece of cardboard folded in the middle of your finishing cloth next time that may help

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite piece, Michael! 😊

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

I can see this lovely bowl in the centre of a table with After Eights or equivalent and listening. to the conversations about this strange looking bowl. How about Easter with those small eggs Then when finished put in it's place as piece of art 😀🥂🍗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I like the way you think, Norma! Thank you!

[@maudwelford1843]

A bit painful for your ear to do the drilling🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪mmmmmm you did say do it by ear😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! 😊

[@paulahemphill5187]

Well Phil, you can't be the only odd one. Would you believe that when I look at it from the end of the 2 branches, I see a torso with the belly hollowed out for some type of snack food. Beautiful as always and plum is an amazingly beautiful wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are not wrong, Paula! From that angle it does indeed look very much like you describe. I'm so glad you like it, it's my personal favorite. Thank you! 😊

[@patrickguy4417]

Phil I love that piece, I have learned a lot from your videos. Did I hear you say you were from Lakewood, if that is Washington I would love to give you a piece of wood to turn

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You might have heard me say in a different video that a guy from Lakewood gave me some wood. I'm in Bonney Lake! This piece is my all time favorite, I'm glad you love it, too! Thank you, Patrick!

[@bryanstiles3569]

It is one of a kind!! Very different. That's what I like. Plus I found a sanding sealer made by midwax. Haven't tried it yet

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is my all time favorite piece, Bryan. I'm glad you like it, too! 😊

[@braddblk]

I see a new species of plant life, it is so organic it appears to be growing still. I don't agree about a Bad dream, unusual but not bad. Great job bringing it out!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My all time favorite piece, Brad, I'm glad you like it too, thank you! 😊

[@richardpeppe]

Very Unique. It is unusual...but I really like the look.....thank you for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dick, for taking your time to watch and for your great comment! Phil

[@user-rd3tz6vy9v]

Fantastic work,,,, very inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, WW W! I'm glad you like it! 😅

[@mickeybob28]

It kind of reminds me of the ripples from a drop of water hitting a pool of water.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A great description, Mickey! Perhaps I should re-title it. Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@arthur8355]

That is an awesome bowl Phil my brother truly beautiful..

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's my current favorite, Arthur. Just an idea that turned into something special, in my opinion. I really like it and I'm glad you do, too! Phil

[@CiCis_Mom]

It looks kind of like an emerging bowl piece with a bit of water splash rings added in maybe. It is definitely interesting and I'm sure your cat would love chasing a ball bearing around it ;)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's a great description, Elizabeth, thank you! Actually, this has turned into my favorite piece and the cat is just gonna have to entertain himself! Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment! Phil

[@lyndaowen2154]

Odd is good! I’m always looking for the unusual. The character and the imagination that the odd has is called thinking outside the box. I like it it is one of a kind and just like the little bowl I would take it too if I could.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This one is never leaving here, as long as I'm alive, anyway. It is my all time favorite turning. Glad you like it, too, Lynda, thanks! 😊