Bowl With A HOLE! 👀 See Why! - New Wood Turning

A Spalted Poplar bowl blank turned into a real beauty, hole and all!
Finished in Feed & Wax.
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Thank you to viewer Judy from California for sending this along for all to enjoy!
Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finishes

[@margeburns2590]

Could be used for a yarn bowl by putting the yarn end through the hole and then the yarn stays in the bowl while crocheting. Neat bowl with lovely grain. 🥰

[@janeoverby2151]

Great idea!

[@PJTYLER]

All of us Nifty Knitters have an eye for a beautiful yarn bowl. It's perfection.

[@janeoverby2151]

I agree. I'm a crocheting wood turning grandmother, lol. I didn't even think of a yarn bowl.

[@margeburns2590]

@@janeoverby2151 I'm not a wood turner but a great grandmother of 12 and yarn bowl was the first thing that came to mind.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great idea, Marge!! 😊

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

That feed n wax really brought out the grain in that wood, really gorgeous! Plus, I'm gonna go where no man has gone before and declare that Phil Anderson is one very smart cookie! You have now been officially accused of supreme mental aptitude. Wear it proudly Phil! 🤓 Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks Rick! 😊

[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

I had a chance to watch this video again, ( and glad I did) . The way it was finished was perfect. I didn't realize how it showed off just how spectacular the grain was and it almost slapped my face with the beauty of this bowl. I didn't notice just how beautiful the grain was the first time. Judy needs to be thankful that you were given a chance to turn this bowl. As you said (for all the world to enjoy). ♥ KEEP ON TURNING

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Howard! 😀

[@OldMtnGeezer]

I love it when the natural imperfections in wood are allowed to showcase the piece. Certainly the case here and you have a knack for making that happen. Well done, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Geezer! 😊

[@maddieadams75]

All that beauty in that little bowl. Love color and figure of the woods. I’d use it as a phone charging station, the hole is perfect to run a cable through. ❤❤❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@stewartmills8595]

The edge of the bowl is really unique. A good unique. I really like this one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stewart! 😀

[@joannamitchell4627]

Such a stunning creation Phil. I'm all in favor of showing off the holes and cracks and all that beautiful grain. Zowie!! Great job🎉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Joanna! 😀

[@jimwazlawik4424]

One of my favorites. Love how the line of that hole has such unique grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jim! 😀

[@detherington9783]

Another great example of artwork!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kenvasko2285]

Turned out well. Love that Howard's!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@robertnorthrup1914]

Those holes are like popping a wood zit! lol!! Nice bowl. Love the grain and finish.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@thewoodshop]

Hope your thumbs continue to heal. Great piece, the variation of grain, color, and hole really makes this bowl. Keeping the original feature.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@MrGM10]

Phil, it's great that you stick with nature with your turning, it gives great pleasure thank you. Graham UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, Graham, thank you! 😊

[@clarenceburton9654]

Very unique bowl 🍚 and beautiful grain of wood 🪵 !!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Clarence! 😀

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Very nice little bowl! I love the little tunnel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! Thanks, Madonna! 😊

[@mandyray23]

Beautiful Markings ❤ Well done. Another beauty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, MandyRay! 😀

[@joncooke2450]

Welcome back, Phil. I'm glad you're on the mend 👍 Another beautiful piece, I'm inspired as always 😉😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jon! 😀

[@iangordon5354]

A lovely piece, and I think the shape you ended with really suits what the grain and spalting are doing. So it’s got a hole in it - that just shows the history of the wood, and adds interest to the final piece. Who cares that you couldn’t serve soup in it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ian! 😀

[@heathermacmillan962]

Such a beautiful bowl Phil... the swirls and patterns in the wood really adds to the character... Love it 😁💙

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Heather! 😀

[@earlmiller5353]

beautiful look to this piece. the feed & wax was a great choice. beautiful spalting.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@ceciliarunnoe1463]

Thank you Phi, incredible grain patterns. The inside reminds d of tiger eye.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Perfect! 😊

[@philippadden0669]

Love all your designs but this one is special.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@JD-xg3ek]

I like this bowl. Has a character hole. I like you rounded in on the lip. Sorry I’m so late commenting I’m on a cruise and get the internet when we port 😂. Thanks Phil for this turning as it is a little different with no live edge. Thanks for the show. Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

On a cruise? How cool is that! Enjoy yourself, Joel! 😊

[@andersodman296]

Nice bowl and a really beautiful grain pattern! 🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it! 😀

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

I had no clue poplar could look so beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Neither did I, Vicki! 😊

[@susannah4Him]

It has Character! 😄

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@MaverickFG75]

It's very pretty Phil & definitely a great bowl to hold my knitting wool ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful! 😀

[@54lespaul3]

Hi Phil! I like it very much! The final bowl was not at all what I thought it was going to be. You got a beautiful shape and finish on it. Love the grain and figure as well. Cheers, Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Rick! 😀

[@user-il9qk5oy5q]

The hole is awesome, crazy grain...nice bowl...always look forward to spending the time...thanks for sharing your's.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Beautiful Piece Phil!😎👍 and that grain is Awesome!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, buddy! 😀

[@longdriver2]

Nice job Phil again. I've had holes from carpenter bees like that. you know those big black ones. Full of stuff like yours.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Interesting, thanks! 😀

[@pippin1ful]

Extra interesting turn, Phil! Great result!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Richard, thank you! 😀

[@bennetthicks5974]

Beautiful work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bennett! 😀

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

The bowl seems kind of magical to me with its many features and that gorgeous chatoyancy. Its little portal could be a door to a beautiful forest. 😊 🌲

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You have quite the imagination, Gwynn. I love that! 😊

[@staceyritchie7100]

Very nice, Phil! I ❤spalted wood!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Stacey, thanks! 😀

[@susanbarbour4784]

Hi Phil, Loved the bowl with the hole in the side. It occurred to me that it would look amazing if you turned a decorative spindle to insert into the hole, sort of a tribute to the old ladles that were used to dip drinking water from a bucket on the old homestead 🤠

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Susan! 😊

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

beauty wood grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@texanasimmons1761]

Oh WOW, Phil! I love love love this little bowl! The figuring and spaulting are gorgeous and that hole just adds to the character! Its a very beautiful piece! Well done, Phil, thanks!❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Texana! 😊

[@colinwatmore7041]

Spending time with you is never wasted. Always seeing something new or learning something different. Thanks for spending your time and skill with us Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Colin! 😊

[@jeanneanderson979]

Hi Phil, another amazing bowl. Love it❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jeanne! 😀

[@AuntieRoma]

Hello There! Surprise! I’m here. Did you miss me? 😆 I really, really like this bowl! (Yay F&W!) The more I look at it, the more I like it! It kind of reminds me of Native American pottery. I want to say I could feel good energy from it, but how would that be possible days later.? Well, you know me. You never know. 😂 I’m mostly good. I now am just taking care of my 93 year old dementia Dad. He is going to go with me on my yearly trip to Colorado. He is excited about it. After my mom passed, pretty much all he wanted to do was go on a trip to see “the kids”. Hopefully I’ll see you next video. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼! Take care and have a wonderful week! As always hugs and more headed your way! ✨💫 Roma 🌲💚🌳 🦅

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you're doing ok, Roma. Oh, how wonderful! I'm so glad you are taking your dad along! It will mean so much to him and, to the kids! Have a good, safe, trouble free trip, my friend! 😀

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Phil what a magnificent piece of wood its beautiful the grain and spalting is wonderful. I really like how you let the wood do what's natural. The bowl is magnificent and unique I love it well turned Phil. Amanda xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Amanda! 😀

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Gorgeous. You’ve given us another real illustration that we have no idea what’s inside until we spend some time and invest a little effort to dig down past the surface. You did an excellent job with this nasty piece of wood. So many folks would have tossed it out. Thank you for going all in with this piece. So much beauty in there.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Doug! 😊

[@timclosson7166]

That turned out superb! Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tim! 😀

[@vickiestevens1699]

The yarn bowl was a great idea. Cute, little bowl. 🥰

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@user-kf5of8pq9p]

Ahhh, Thursday, good to have Phil back! Love the salted grain, also really enjoy your commentary Phil. Mask and face shield on, until next week .....Dan

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dan! 😊

[@albertdawson6814]

Very pretty like always Phil. It looked like it was a fun one to turn. Thank you for sharing. I will look for you next week.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Albert! 😊

[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

I turned a bowl very similar to that once. I discovered inside a big round bug hole, it turned out that a Wood Bee had gotten in was trying to make a nest. The fibers were from the wood and what ever she had brought in for her nest. . It was quite deep and went out the side of the bowl. I also left it alone and made it a natural design feature of the bowl. The wood grain designee and color really stands out on this piece . Couldn't have (didn't) done it better myself. Spectacular results. KEEP ON TURNING

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool story, Howard, thank you! 😊

[@JoeDebono]

Congratulations on resisting the temptation of plugging that hole with a piece of dowel right from the start.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, thanks 😀

[@garthkeck2003]

Holey poplar, Batman. That's a cute bowl. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Garth! 😊

[@EMWoodworking]

Very nice bowl. the hole looks like there was a small twig that had rotted away.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, could be! 😀

[@jwrowland77]

Beautiful. Love the figuring.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for commenting! 😊

[@DanTurner-sx3gw]

I really enjoy your videos...just say'n. I'm not a wood worker so I may be speaking out of turn but I believe the real artist here is mother nature...you do do a great job of displaying her...just say'n.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I say the same all the time, Dan. I just do a little turning and cleaning up, the wood is the star of the show! 😀

[@Winterbourne_wood_turning]

The wait for the bug reveal was intense and I am pretty sure you played on it 😁. Another nice job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I fully expected something alive to come out of that hole. More surprised that it didn't than if it would have! 😊

[@glennfitzgerald164]

Nicely done as always Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Glenn! 😀

[@jackthompson5092]

Very nice Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jack! 😀

[@sueze3300]

That's the perfect knitters bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@tompuskar4426]

You like to live dangerously, Phil. Rounding over and scraping the top would have terrified most turners! I agree with margeburns--you may have made the world's funkiest yarn bowl! Great job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tom! 😊

[@marilyngianadda1661]

Another piece of art! I hope your thumbs get better soon.🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 🤗 Almost better!

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Nice bit of wood Phil. Certainly had its problems but in the end you tamed it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Greg! 😊

[@ernstwondrusch5152]

👍 Greetings from Austria

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the visit 😊

[@poppopaj5t]

Phil, I always enjoy your tunings. I like today's turning, it looks great. I've learned a lot watching you. I've used your technique for marking the base for the correct size for mounting it on the chuck. It works great, thank you. Keep turning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Pop! 😀

[@davesullivan3289]

Phil. This bowl reminded me a lot like a bowl I had earlier this spring. The hole went in about 4” in and finally flew apart. I’m glad your bowl did not fly apart. I like projects that have natural defects in them

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dave! 😀 Too bad about your bowl, though.

[@Ilikeit616]

Howdy Phil It looks like when it was growing up , it did not know if it wanted to be a burl or a straight tree ! LOL SO nice grain ... so easy to look ... like eye candy LOL keep on turnin'

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, agree, Bruce, a confused piece of wood! LOL! Thanks, buddy! 😀

[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

Pretty neat little bowl, very pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop You’re very welcome!!

[@mikehorning4060]

This is so Unique AND Beautiful. It looks satin smooth as well. Great imagination on your part to help this piece of art emerge from a piece of wood. Very well imagined into reality!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Mike! 😀

[@lindacook905]

Gorgeous yarn bowl. So much cat's eye.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@ClaytonsWoodArt]

Go Figure! Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@fredlewis1945]

I love it. Great grain, very interesting. I hope your injuries heal quickly. Thank you for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Fred, better now! 😊

[@felocarp]

Welcome back, Phil! Cute little bowl. Per usual, you remind us that beauty does not equal perfection. A bowl with hole can be beautiful, too. Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sure enough, Greg! 😊

[@jeanlong4285]

Wow that hole really adds to the beauty of the piece. The grain is amazing. I really like it Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jean! 😊

[@dougpringle8938]

Another beautiful bowl. Has a lot of character in the grain. Again Phil thinks for sharing with your KZbin family

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Doug! 😊

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

WOW PHIL u really r creative as u make beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Manjit! 😀

[@marywright1057]

It's a beautiful little bowl. I like the hole on the side it gives it character. Have a good weekend. 👍🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mary! 😊

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Nice job as usual Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@MarklTucson]

Nicely figured piece Phil. That turned out very well. I did not realize that poplar would spalt like that. On vacation so am a bit behind watching videos this week.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Vacation? Fantastic! Enjoy, Mark! 😀

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Beautiful Phil. The inclusions add so much to it. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Huw! 😀 Cheers!

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

That's a sweet bowl! The figure in the grain surprised me a little, though....a nice surprise, you understand. Thank you, Judy, for helping feed Phil's shop. It's what keeps his lathe alive! 😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Dave, thank you!! 😊

[@nickfritz8692]

very nice Phil!👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Nick! 😀

[@stephanielovatt2787]

This is a lovely bowl! I eish I could touch it, too! Those Large bug holes certainly add character, don't they!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

They do, Stephanie! 😊

[@ChessTurner]

Perfect job, thank you so much for great video

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are welcome, thanks for watching! 😀

[@kimphillips2998]

Beautiful job Phil. I think you should name it holy artwork.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thanks, Kim! 😊

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Beautiful grain! Nice cute bowl! Great job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@josephkerley363]

I like that bowl ... kind of all over the place! Another fine job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Joseph! 😊

[@Audie1234]

Lovely 🎉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 🤗

[@judithfairchild8620]

That's one very interesting holey bowl. It would be an excellent yarn storage bowl when someone is knitting or crocheting.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A very popular opinion, Judith! Thank you! 😊

[@lyndaowen2154]

I think it turned out very cute and the grain is beautiful. I have to agree with the other lady about a yarn bowl. That is absolutely perfect for that. The hole on the side and rounded top would not have to worry about your yarn running away from you. Haven't seen you in a little while. Very much so enjoyed watching your video.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Lynda! 😊

[@raydriver7300]

And it’s good of you to take the time to share. Nice bowl 🌞

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Ray! 😊

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Nice bowl Phil, with lots of character! With the hole in it a great knitting bowl! Well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks! 😊

[@Mortalis2]

The bowl turned out well, even with the hole. I'm a resin kinda guy. I would have filled that hole with a light blue resin but, that's just me. I like your videos and commentary. I hope your thumbs get better soon.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Thumbs are dang near good! Workin' on the next one! 😀

[@JustKellH]

Hi Phil! Great work, and I'm accusing you of being smart...so now someone has! 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hey, thanks 😀

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice the bug holes and the hole in the side a lot of character to a beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, David! 😊

[@Denocro7]

Gidday cobber, that's a great little bowl. Cheers Denis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Denis! 😊

[@PBUCKY1969]

I love it Phil - such a beautiful piece of wood and you made the most of it as always! I love how Poplar wood gives you so much to look at - I have a really big piece of black poplar about 20" diameter x 5" thick you've put me in a mind to make it a natural edge end grain bowl now! Good to see you looking well Phil - all the best!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😀

[@ThePapa1947]

Holy smokes Phil that is going to be a popular Poplar bowl. I would say that hole was meant to be there and sure adds to it. In the first pattern shop I worked at the boss bought 10 times the amount of kiln dried poplar as he meant to. I hated using the stuff but but this piece you have was meant to be turned. I love it my friend, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oops! I bet he regretted that for quite awhile, Gary! LOL! Yeah, I think it mostly is a pretty bland wood but, this piece was special. Thanks, Buddy! 😊

[@crystalswenson8844]

Well done, Phil. And I love the sound of the birds at the end of the video!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wondered if they would come through on the video, Crystal. Thank you! 😊

[@huberthicks9080]

Only away a week, seems longer. Enjoyed the holy bowl, Phil. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@beckymiddleton3912]

Love the ones with extreme Character...It's lovely:)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Becky! 😊

[@dianesilas4243]

Always enjoy your videos. Well done, again, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Diane! 😊

[@user-yn5fs3iv5w]

I like the "hole" bowl !! I think that some type of leaf-cutting bee took advantage of the hole and stuffed it with leaves, and probably laid some eggs. Whatever the case, it adds character and interest. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Could be! Thanks for watching! 😊