Beautiful Live Edge Cherry-Plum Bowl! - Wood Turning

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

Such a beauty and truly an art piece. It looks so tactile

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@stevesheller9223]

I love that cherry plumb wood. So unique and interesting. You’re one lucky wood turner. ❤ 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Steve, I am so lucky! I have the best, most generous viewers I could imagine. Nearly everything I turn has someone to thank for it. We all benefit from their generosity. Being able to see so many varieties of wood in one place is amazing and I'm eternally grateful! 😊

[@paulahemphill5187]

Mr Phil, You have some very generous friends! The stock that Tuffy sends you is always amazing!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are right, Paula. I have the best, most generous viewers! 😊

[@paulblackman3936]

Lucky guy Phil, having someone who sends wonderful chunks of timber. A well proportioned "art piece" yet again you skills improve. A far cry from the guy I remember turning 12 months ago. Stay safe

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, Paul, I'm a lucky guy! Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment! Phil

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

I so appreciate the thought and care you put into each piece. It’s just stunning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@earlmiller5353]

another great piece of art. great grain exposed. looks better without that missing piece. great choice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Earl! 😀

[@yvesmazny8493]

You have just resurrected this old piece of wood. Great. Yves from France.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Yves! Phil

[@pikefishbass]

When I saw that chunk fly off I was thinking about the time I was struck by a similar piece. I’m glad you escaped being tagged by it. You created a real beauty there! Bravo!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I don't think I've ever been struck by any wood other than some loose bark, David. Even when I was starting out and getting those constant, huge catches and wood was flying all over the place, none of it hit me! LOL! I'm really glad you like this, it just struck me as beautiful, too! Phil

[@lauriecremore5601]

I try woodturning ... And learning, but watching you ...... You turn like a magician, beautiful use and flow of the tools. !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Laurie! If you are interested, I urge you to keep trying woodturning. It's a great, rewarding hobby. Yes, there's a learning curve but you will get there if you want to. Phil

[@emmettjordan7921]

Wonderful job Phil love the natural look of your art work.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@richardparker1699]

This is a beautiful bowl. The structure of the bowl is cool.

[@lucasb1324]

As usual, you are a wood artist. It looks so simple but I know it's really tough work. And you take us to your work, ask and explain. Carsten Sweden

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Carsten! 😊

[@nathanchambers1006]

A beautiful piece! What a nice piece of wood. Stunning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Nathan! Phil

[@ruthhilton-robinson2093]

Gorgeous, I love the craggy bit at the front! ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Ruth!! Thank you!

[@peterfuller2156]

From ugly duckling to stunning swan amazing work phil top job 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Peter! It's one of my favorites! Phil

[@flywrite]

Wonderful, Phil. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Jennifer, for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Well look at that Phil doing what Phil does best........

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Steven! I try! Phil

[@tonyisham9396]

Beautiful piece. You never cease to amaze me with your craftsmanship

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Tony! 😊

[@nancygibbs4841]

It looks like a hat with the brim turned up. Exceptionally beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It does, Nancy! 😊

[@dannycorganrg1]

phil i love this video. the bowl, that doesnt hold soup, lol, is amazing .... everything about it screams ... Fan-flippin-tastic!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Danny, thank you!

[@jean-louishoules5198]

I'm always enjoying when looking your way of work an its result. Hi from France. ✋

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you, Jean-Louis! Hellloooo France!

[@Tassie646]

Great work, beautiful piece Phil 👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Mark! Phil

[@johnhicks4992]

Love hurts.....so does bark!

[@MalcolmNewman]

Gorgeous work! Might be my new fav.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@mikecox1129]

Wow Phil, Tuffy you are lucky person to find such great wood, and you sent it to the perfect turner to turn it to an amazing piece of art. Take care, Mike

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mike! I'm very lucky to have found Tuffy, a great guy that enjoys hiking and looking for wood along the way. Phil

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

Gorgeous and unique 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@willmakeseverything3829]

That's a beast of a piece 👍🏻 lovely work as always Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Will! Yes, this piece, like so many, is all about the wood. Phil

[@thomasklink3766]

You did it again! Beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Thomas, glad you like it! Phil

[@user-rz1bi6il4s]

Nice secret double gift and functional

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Wiliam!

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very beautiful job my friend 👍🏼

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Tomas, thank you my friend! Phil

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Truly a stunning piece! ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's all about the wood, Kerri! Thank you! Phil

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I will give you that the wood was beautiful to begin with, but with your influence it became ART! 😁

[@wagWAGart]

lovely piece phil as usual thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Wayne, and thank you for watching! Phil

[@craigcook1571]

That’s gorgeous!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Craig! 😊

[@rbdunn]

Phil, I grew up on a small farm and we had a 1.5 acre fruit orchard in front with Bing Cherrie, Plum, Pear and several varieties of Apple as well as a couple of old Black Walnut trees. After many years of growing older, I returned to that little farm and found our little orchard wiped out and houses planted in their place. I often wonder how many beautiful bowls were made from those trees. I can only hope that’s what actually happened. Your Cherrie Plum bowl reminded me of our little orchard... thanks and nice work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

There used to be an old saying, "you can never go home again" which means, it will never be the same as you remembered. It's a shame about all those trees and I'm with you, we'll just imagine the great pieces turned from their wood. Thank you, Russ, for your great comment! Phil

[@CrossCutCreations]

Great work! The live edge really looks awesome on the bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, CCC, I appreciate your comment! Phil

[@jerrysouthern4142]

Feel I always enjoy what music making all sorts of bowls man I just wish that I had the towel if you have I’ve been turning for two years and I really enjoy her work

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jerry, for taking your time to watch and for your great comment! 😊

[@donaldchase6800]

Nice work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@andrewwatson9805]

Wow, that is exquisite!

[@garythomas6866]

A gorgeous gorgeous bowl Phil, what a stunning piece of wood. Thank you & Tuffy for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Gary! Agreed, the wood is the star of this show! Phil

[@timmillswoodturner.]

Beautiful Phil. I was lucky enough to turn a crotch of cherry plum some months ago and the figure was just amazing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tim! Agreed, Cherry Plum is a very special wood with lots of great figure! Phil

[@goatmealcookies7421]

Magnificent!may be my favorite!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It is quite nice, like a flower, I think. I'm glad you like it too, K8, thank you! 😊

[@ernestboatwright7172]

Made me sloppy joes an home Fry's . Thanks for the heads up on supper the bole is amazing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope it was as good as mine, Ernest! I got two dinners out of what I made, double good! Thank you! Phil

[@cherylholman8914]

Beautifully done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Cheryl! Phil

[@BobbyGriffett]

That's my favorite so far .Great looking bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bobby! 😊

[@moonwoodworks4607]

Great looking bowl my friend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ah, one of my favorites, M W. Thank you! Phil

[@woodturningguru8857]

Great work and video stunning piece of art. Y.N.W.A.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, WG! Phil

[@WithTheGrain527]

Id have done exactly what you did, stopped right there. Amazing job and great judgement as always Phil! Thanks for sharing :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, Matt, thanks!

[@terrysavage825]

Magnificent bowl! I really like the irregular shape and natural look. The video/ audio is terrific too. Your discussion of your thought process and key decisions are very helpful for a novice like me. Big Thank You!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Terry! I'm so glad you can enjoy the work I put into my videos, truly appreciated! Phil

[@tinaharbit1806]

Absolutely stunning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It really is! 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Phil that piece of wood spent many many years just growing and getting all gnarling looking waiting for the day you would turn it into something beautiful. And Beautiful it is. You brought out the best in nature on that one. As soon as the piece flew off everything changed and to the good. I was so glad when you said you was going to use shellac for the finish. That was the perfect finish to use and you did a great job getting it on. Wow what a great find Tuffy came across and what a great gift in giving it to you. That tool I made used the insert that your hollower has. I stopped the video when you were showing it on your older video and took a look at the number. It was the Ci5 I have borrowed lots of ideas from you and it has paid off. I do have a larger round insert tool though and tried it first. That is when the light came on and I recalled your hollowing tool. And thank you for the Shout Out. Take care my friend. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Gary! I agree, the missing piece helped make the end result what it is. And you're right about the shellac. I kind of hold that for the really nice pieces of wood, which this certainly is. I too, have a larger round cutter that I only use for hogging out on a difficult piece. It can be real grabby and I don't love using it. Glad the smaller cutter worked for you. Phil

[@bysonderby]

Gorgeous! Well done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Lars, glad you like it! Phil

[@davidrosowski3161]

Amazing thing of beauty Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, David, I like it too! Phil

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Really cool looking piece Phil.. great work as usual 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Andy, I appreciate it! Phil

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil...What a fun adventure you have created !!!...Beautiful wood (i never realized)...Phil you took that Chunk of Cherry where it never expected to be taken...Nice job PHIL !!!..always look forward to your next turning...tm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeff! One of the most beautiful pieces of wood I have had the pleasure to encounter, thanks to YOU! Phil

[@AuntieRoma]

I agree with ThePapa1947! Beautiful! I think that piece of wood was destined to find you! “She” knew you would turn her into something so gorgeous! Thank you for another awesome video! 💜🤗🦋 ~ Roma

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Auntie! I think this is the prettiest piece of wood I have ever turned. Phil

[@Grandpaplaysbass]

I love this piece. Beautifully done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I love it as well, Grandpa, thank you very much! Phil

[@nighteagle317]

Gorgeous wood Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed, nighteagle317! Thank you for watching! Phil

[@briancontestable137]

That came out beautiful PhiI. I will be giving an end grain bowl a try.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Brian! They can be difficult but just take your time and you will have success! Phil

[@ahsquared1]

Phil, that is a beautiful work of art, your gift of taking an old hunk of wood and turning it into a work of art is a wonderful thing to see.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, H T! I'm truly grateful for this very beautiful piece of wood and Tuffy sharing it with me. It's a gift, for sure! Phil

[@judithclever1103]

Very nice Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's pretty isn't it! Thank you, Judith 😊

[@josephbrabham8209]

Amazing piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you like it, Joseph, thank you! Phil

[@geofo60]

You definitely had my attention with this one Phil. A generous gift from a very creative guy ( love the hidden pen in a bolt) & I think you really knocked this one right out of the ballpark. Glad that piece decided to remove itself and gave you the opportunity to create one of the best looking pieces to date. A much deserved shoutout to Papa47 too, his channel is certainly worth taking a look at. As always thanks for sharing & my very best regards from the UK. Geof

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hey now, I didn't know you UK guys used the ballpark phrase! That's cool! Yes, Tuffy is very creative in his own right. And, a very generous benefactor to me. I'm so fortunate he found me and chooses to share. Thank you, Geof! Phil

[@geofo60]

Probably goes back to my time working in Canada many moons ago, followed by spending nearly five years trying to emigrate to the USA (the legal way), but the red tape wore both myself and my wife out, the offers of employment expired & in the end it just wasn’t to be. Never stopped my love for America and the friendships I’ve enjoyed over the years with your fellow countrymen and women & of course those phrases that have been picked up along the way.

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Phil, You've done it again!!! What a beautiful bowl. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Huw! Phil

[@USMC-1911]

I wouldn't change a thing beautiful !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@KarlBunker]

A beautiful bowl (or "art piece") from a beautiful piece of wood. It was a pleasure to watch you creating it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, KarlBunker! It was a pleasure having you watch! Phil

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Phil my husband and I love wood and anything done with wood. This wood is absolutely stunning and amazing. He is 78 and I am 72 and I love woodturning and segmented work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kobie, for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated. Good to see others my age taking part in a great hobby. Keep on turning! Phil

[@colleenchumbley8938]

WOW seriously you amaze me! What you do with a piece of wood is amazing! I love the raw natural pieces you left; it will be someone's center piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Colleen! Once in awhile a special piece of wood comes along and this is one of the most special! Phil

[@gsilcoful]

Very nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Phil

[@williamellis8993]

That bowl is absolutely beautiful, Phil. The grain is spectacular and really popped with the finish. I'm glad you listened to me when I answered both of your questions. And I watch Gary's channel. You are right - his work is great too.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, William! I heard you, I heard you! Phil

[@CaraWeston]

I think it’s absolutely stunning. Definitely a work of art.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Cara! This is certainly one of my most favorite pieces. Phil

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@timkelly4292]

Beautiful piece of wood Phil. Also a great piece of art. Never knew that there was Cherry Plum.

[@SteveC38]

What a beautiful bowl Phil, thank you for sharing your creativity with us again.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Steve, and thank you for watching and commenting! Phil

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Very nice! Pity that chunk had to be sacrificed. But it 'turned' out to be for the best. Wanna try a piece of very dry, very weathered Arizona desert iron wood? Could be arranged . . . . 😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dave! Ya know, I've always wanted to try some desert iron wood, but must admit, I'm a little intimidated. Lots of sharpening and muscling going on, I imagine. But, yeah, I would like to give it a spin! Phil

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

It's not all that big. I'll take a pic or two and send 'em GMail. I'm saving one part of the branch/log, not sure which to call it, and try to make a small bowl keeping as much natural weathered edge on it as I can. Until later-- Dave

[@lauriecremore5601]

You are the Master and the Man, Beautiful work of Art. Amazing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! Thank you, Laurie, really glad you like it! Phil

[@bobcade1002]

Wow! That’s a knock out! Nice job. I appreciate the commentary throughout the decision making process also. Very helpful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Bob! And, thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, I really appreciate it! Phil

[@retmachinist]

Howdy Phil what a nice piece of wood... you are right.. Looks like part of it Is burl . the plum wood I have pieces of always flying off . Made 18 Oz beer mug with deer antler handle out of one of the pieces . The grain is just . Out of this world . I also made a little potpourri Bowl candle holder . I like seeing the purple in the wood . on my first turning it was still a little wet in the steam smell just like the fruit plum . very nice aroma . Think you could make something out of that small piece that flew off ? maybe put a finish on it set it next to the Bowl . That was a nice little storage for that pen made from a bolt . Us machinists get clever . back in high school , 1973 , we made pens from bolts , using the good old Bic pen . also we made cannons that could shoot , pipes you go smoke from... drove the teacher crazy . Keep on turnin' beautiful beautiful piece !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, that's what shop class is for, Bruce, driving the teacher crazy! I remember that stuff, too! I saved that little piece to see if I can make something from it. Just gotta figure out a way to hole it, it's pretty small. Thanks, buddy! Phil

[@dondeere]

i really hope you are doing ok be glad to see you when you come back

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I can't wait! 😊

[@garthkeck2003]

Great piece. Hard chunk to work with. As always, a super job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Garth! It did present it's challenges but in the end, one of the most beautiful pieces of wood I have had the pleasure to turn. Phil

[@kennethmartin5943]

Wow what a ART PC. Beautiful, check it out Phil... Look at the side of the bowl where it's the thinest it looks like a big bird- hawk-eagle with it's wings extended . Did u see it to?? It's so neat man I just love it...love all your work Phil , keep it up brother...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This is perhaps most beautiful pieces of wood I have ever turned, Kenneth! I'm so glad you like it, too! I had to go pick the piece up but as soon as I did, I saw the eagle, wings spread! I had not seen that before so thank you for pointing it out! Now I can share it with others, too! Phil

[@jimnugent1143]

Wow! Just WOW! I hope I have cool wood buddies that send me great pieces like that! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jim! I hope you have great wood buddies, too! Phil

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Absolutely stunning you are absolutely amazing wood Turner take Mr. Phil it’s a pleasure watching your videos god bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much for your great comment, Donald, truly appreciated! Phil

[@carolriley569]

That is truly magnificent...the grain is stunning! I was just given 4 cherry burls and can't wait to turn them!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Carol! Wow, cherry burls? Yeah, I bet you are chomping at the bit to get at those! Good luck with them! Phil

[@tomcooper3040]

Wow

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

HA! Thank you, Tom! Phil

[@hazelshepherd496]

I like it......

[@tomcoker9882]

Nice project on what a lot of people would have just used as fire wood. I would like to request that you add to your video notes the name of things you use such as the sanding sealer/shellac. Thanks. Cheers, Tom.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Thomas! I will try to remember to do that. I do, nearly always, mention in the video itself the name of products I use. In this case, Zinsser Seal Coat as the sanding sealer and Zinsser shellac as the finish. Phil

[@tomcoker9882]

Thanks Phil. I appreciate the info. Cheers, Tom

[@TheMessyStudio]

Another beautiful piece, buddy! I think you stopped at the right thickness and depth. Any further would have been a huge gamble. Lovely finish too! Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Billy! This is definitely one of my faves! Phil

[@brendanmurphy9694]

Spectacular Phil. Great decisions along the way, Thanks for your inspiring works.B.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@paulgamblin1860]

As soon as I saw that crack in the tenon, I kept thinking, "put some CA and sawdust in that thing!"

[@davidkuhns8389]

Turned out beautiful, Phil. I always tend to fill large cracks, like that. I'm glad you didn't. It looks much better the way it is.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, David! I've tried filling cracks before but I'm always disappointed. Ends up looking like a filled crack! I do like to just leave as much of nature in a piece as I can. Phil

[@alcinolima2776]

Phil a madeira é muito complicada de trabalhar, mas quando você termina fica um trabalho perfeito.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Obrigado Alcino, fico feliz que você gostou! Phil

[@kdonner775]

Phil, your work is amazing.. I am guessing Edna sent you advice on this one.. I could feel her watching the entire work... great job my friend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ken! Yes, her influence shows in each piece I turn. I always think about, is she going to like this or that. Phil

[@knottie_gurldeannamorris1136]

Sloppy Joes, yum! Beautiful bowl Phil. What do you do with all those great bowls?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, I think Sloppy Joes will be a permanent item on the menu! So far, Deanna, I display them until they just take up too much room then I box them up and put them away. I would love to sell some but have no interest in either the selling part or the packing and shipping part. So, I suppose my heirs will have to deal with them some day. Thank you! Phil

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Phil, A very beautiful rustic looking bowl!To me it has the look of power and majesty! I always have problems with hollowing! I'm in the process of making a new hollowing tools for some new tear drop cutters I got from Wagger Potter.One tool will be a straight tool and the other will have the bent hook end. I've also got a bunch of carbide tools I made for hollowing which work OK but I'm still not satisfied with my finish cuts with them. Maybe it's the operator and not the tool(s)??? LOL I watch Gary's videos too and found out that he was a paternmaker! I'll start making the pop corn for the next video! Tom

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tom! Yeah, I agree, hollowing has it's pitfalls. The tear drop cutter sounds cool. I'll check them out. I can never get good finishing cuts with carbide but they do have their place, that's just not it. And no, I don't think it's the operator. They just can't be as sharp as HSS. Save some popcorn for me! Phil

[@johnfrary5743]

interesting wood don't know what sloppy joes is but I hope you enjoyed it them ?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

John, Sloppy Joes is just a hamburger mixture spooned over a hamburger bun. I think most people (me) buy the mix either in a can or a pouch, brown the hamburger, add the mix and eat. It's kind of a tomato sauce with lots of yummy spices. And, I did enjoy them, two meals worth! :) Phil

[@johnfrary5743]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshopalways an education

[@davidshaper5146]

Nice bowl! Are you using a Sharpie to write on the bottom? I use mainly shellac, and I thought the alcohol (or petroleum distillates in other finishes) would smear the ink.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, David, an Ultra Fine Point Sharpie and yes again, Shellac will smear it. I only put paste wax over my signature, now, or Feed & Wax. Not much protection but better than nothing. Thank you! Phil

[@michellemusser9694]

How did the star bond do? I am thinking I might try some

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I don't like it, haven't used it since, Michelle. 😊

[@user-ks1oy8fs8c]

very nice!! What do you do with these bowls??

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I just collect them for now. 😊

[@SamuraiSwimmer]

Question: your round nose scraper , is it beveled on both sides, if so how do you do that.?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, Louis, it's ground on both sides making it a negative rake scraper. It's just a matter of grinding whatever two degrees of bevel you want to use that add up to less than 90 degrees. I'm going to re-grind mine to 40 degrees on each side. Right now I have two different grinds and I'm constantly grinding the wrong side. Having both the same will simplify things for my old brain. Phil

[@turntbyhi-lo3516]

That's beautiful. Do you not use super glue in the cracks? I don't think I've seen you use c.a. on anything but bark. Not to be nosey, but is there a particular reason that you don't?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mark! I seldom fill cracks unless it's a structural issue. If they were there when I started, I will leave them when I finish. I just believe nature wants it that way and I leave as much of nature in a piece as I can. Phil