Burn It Or Turn It? - Wood Turning

A scrap piece of Cherry Plum, or as contributor Tuffy Marginez calls it, a box filler. Just curious what this little piece could become. I mounted it up and voila'! We have a cute little live edge bowl. The natural bark, cracks and voids just really make this piece special.
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[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil... I think that you made the right decision to turn and not burn ...lovely bowl...All the best.....Andy

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Another Tuffy in the books👍🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sure enough, Cortland! Phil

[@thomasklink3766]

Burn it! That's the way it works in my shop. That's before I watch your video, knowing full well you are going to make another masterpiece out of it. Now I'll check it out.

[@houstoncalhoun1177]

What a sweet little piece. Eye candy!

[@lauriecremore5601]

You must be dizzy with all the "brilliant" Turning that you do Phil. 👍 Nice one.

[@richardlaney2047]

Thanks so much for your videos. I learn so much from your stuff. I think your turns are great. I'm a newbie but I cant stop turning. Thanks again. Keep sending us great stuff.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's the way it is, Richard. You start turning and can't stop and pretty soon you no longer have a life! LOL! Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated! Phil

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Yep a little cutie. Tuffy is great bloke for sending all that Cherry Plum.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Indeed, Lewis, he's a treasure! 😊

[@Tassie646]

Another beautiful piece Phil👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Mark! Phil

[@SteveC38]

Beautifully done Phil 👍

[@danielburch436]

Every wood turner needs a Tuffy in their life

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I know I'm glad I have mine, Daniel! 😊

[@TheMessyStudio]

Love it, Phil. What would otherwise have been tossed or burned, it now has purpose. Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, buddy! Phil

[@drumbag]

Brilliant as usual, well done 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸👍🏻👏👏

[@donaldadams5342]

Hi Phil. I had to scroll through the list of comments to see if I had given one yet. I say 'yet' because I have been over & over this video because I wanted to see what I thought I could see in its development. Each time I could only marvel at what you achieved. Your commentary, your desire to bring about the best possible result, together they showed your empathy with ALL pieces of wood that you work with but I think none better than this piece. As you watch you cannot help but feel what you are thinking. The result is a fabulous piece & I don't think anyone could view this & not marvel & agree with all the decisions that you made. What a privilege to watch such a beautiful piece evolve & thank you SO much. Don from South Aust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

As always, Don, I appreciate the time you take watching and writing such wonderful, uplifting comments. Thank you! 😊

[@crusindc5282]

Creating beauty from natural beauty takes patience. Wonderful results! It IS cute.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes it does but, as you say, it's worth it! 😊

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Phil, That is a beautiful little bowl and it is a testament to your skill that it isn't in two halves. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Huw! Phil

[@genecooksey3871]

Turn it or burn it, Phil you did a great job as usual, thanks for sharing your video

[@peterfuller2156]

Top job phil glad it didn't get burnt 👍

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful love it great job

[@carolriley8472]

Very pretty little bowl!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Always enjoy your videos....thank you

Thanks for your video, you are so talented

[@tinaharbit1806]

Absolutely gorgeous! That grain is stunning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Tina, I'm glad you like it! 😊

[@Ilikeit616]

Howdy Phil Plum is always look so nice when turned . That Howards feed and wax always make it look great too . I actually threw a piece of oak in the fire one time and when I was looking it I saw it was a burl and took it out ....a lot of burn on it but it was a large " all nighter " . I turned it , made a pepper mill , sliced it " re sawed " made a small jewelry box . Turned a few pens still have pieces left . That was about 15 years ago !! I do not burn anymore but have many pieces I have saved from the fire . Neighbor bought some wood from me and I have got most back for turning ...a lot of the yellow Locust I have mention . keep on turnin'

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, that piece of Oak was so thankful it just gave and gave of itself, Bruce. Cool!

[@richkeelan1312]

Another great one my friend making something out of nothing Great Job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Rich, I'm glad you like it!

[@TheTinyWorkshop]

Nice bowl Phil. Thanks also for your clear explanation why you make a tenon. It was another educational video. Greetings Frank.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Frank! Phil

[@petereaton9795]

Yes a cutie. Very nice sir.

[@Oonagh72]

Gorgeous! So sweet. It is a cutie.

[@MikeWaldt]

Simply gorgeous Phil. Cheers Mike

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Mike! Phil

[@richardarguelles194]

Very nice little bowl love it unique God bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Richard! Cheers! 😊

[@geofo60]

Couldn’t let this one go without a comment Phil, apologies for it being late but was whisked into hospital (again !!) last week & didn’t have my phone with me. Anyways, glad I’m home & found your notification. Pretty piece as always, well narrated & a pleasure to watch. Look forward to seeing what you have in store this week. Regards from the U.K. Geof

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you are home, too, Geoff! Thank you, my friend. Phil

[@julianclarke7178]

Thanks Phil, another great start to my weekend. Thanks so much for showing your work. Regards Jules, Droitwich, England

[@pippin1ful]

Thanks for telling us of the shipworms the other day. They were not discussed in my Timber Technology course, many moons ago. Knew of their infestations, but had forgotten all about them.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Oooh I like that one!! Great job!! Thank you for explaining turn by turn the way you do!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You're welcome!! 😊

[@davidbeer]

You've got that amazing stockpile of wood in your workshop that is of limited use to your style of turning and you have an even more amazing stockpile of great pieces from people like Tuffy who send stuff in each week. Great to see. You are truly blessed by nice people.😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I am indeed blessed by the best, most generous viewers, David. I simply don't know what I would do without them sharing from their stockpile of wood. Thank you for your great comment! Phil

[@scott27288]

Always good work Phil. Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. See ya in the next one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you, Scott! 😊

[@micstica]

You are very good at what you do. You are also the funniest turner on the net. "I have a whole other hand" I looked at the 8 stitch scar in my finger and burst out LoL. Firewood, I have two stack near the wood stove. One that asks what can I make with these and the other which I have yet to sort out on the way to the stove. Good thing it hasn't been that cold! Pity me, I've only been turning for 2 years.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

As long as you don't have a stack for already turned, you are in good shape! Phil

[@joyfulnoise6556]

Beautiful as always! It's much better to turn rather than burn.

[@richardparker1699]

This is a purty dang nice bowl. Enjoyed watching the turning of firewood into a wonderful bowl.

[@407dm1]

Well that answered my tenon or recess question, thanks. Great videos

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad to hear it! Thank you!

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great looking bowl Phil. nice work, John

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John!

[@jeffstevens763]

Very nice small and cute Phil top job👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 👍

[@diannamacdonald976]

Another cute bowl, Phil!

[@markanthonystringer9823]

Burn it or turn it?? BURN IT !!! Like we Black Country Boys say, wood do grow on trees you know ! cor burn it ! A nice little bowl Phil. Thanks Tony

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, MVT! Phil

[@ronstewart2222]

Scotland. Still playing catch-up. Yet again, loving it. Please keep it up!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@busterwest1644]

Another beautie..well don Phil. I must admit i dont dismiss any piece of wood. I have adopted your mantra. If it can be held It can be turned

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Buster, that's great!

[@MrDilmaher]

Cool piece as usual

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Wow Phil another awesome piece from your hanfsl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kobie!

[@briancarlisle320]

Great looking piece Phil! I appreciate all the videos you put out. I'm a wood Turner as well and I have learned so much from watching, so a big thank you is in order from Carlisle Custom Woodworking. Have a great day!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Your words are so good to read, Brian. Thank you! Phil

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

14:16 dogs face in profile. 😂 Another little treasure

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@douglassiemens4245]

I was sort of worried about that long crack, but then, you Phil-ed and you have another great looking bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thank you, Douglas!

[@texanasimmons1761]

Very cute little bowl!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Texana! 😊

[@ronradtke5853]

Another great little piece of wood art. What timing. My neighbor brought over a piece of firewood. It is form his plumb tree trimmings. It was about 10" X 5" I cut it in half. the first half I did an end grain. there were a lot of cracks and punky wood but is working out nice. The other half I was going to do the side grain. After watching your video I will leave more of the bark. Again so inspiring and educational. Thanks Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds like you have a great piece to work with, Ron, and are making the right decisions. Thank you so much for watching! Phil

[@curtroche5392]

Nice job by the way!

[@mikenco]

Another inspirational piece! I have a pile of Hawthorn on my driveway. I really need to use your eyes and just spin some of it and see what happens! Thanks, Mike (Dover, UK)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's how I do it, Mike. Just spin it up and see what happens! Phil

[@mikenco]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop We should start that as a phrase, "You gotta spin it, to win it!" ;)

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil....Always a surprise to me what is turn-able and what is not turn-able or burnable...Very true thinking about the countless possible museum pieces that were used instead to briefly warm our hands....BUT than Phil it does take an eye to see what is possible before the match...This beautiful little fellow will be around much longer than many cold winters with cold hands ....tm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's a cutie, Tuffy! I never know what they might look like, but that's the fun part about these little box fillers! Phil

[@tantengchai1661]

A change and a surprise keep the abstract mind energetic. Cheers .

[@margeburns2590]

Definetly a cutie and I always like to guess whether the nub will be nice or fall apart. Can't wait to see your next turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I've had a rash of disintegrations, lately, Marge! Ha! From now on, at the moment of truth, I will be thinking about you guessing! Thank you, my friend! Phil

[@andrewwatson9805]

Wow! Nice!

[@braveheart51able]

Thank you, very well explained!

[@just-dl]

"turn or burn..." reminds me of my baptist upbringing! :-)

[@larryd6390]

Phil, You have me looking at my firewood pile in a different way. I've found some good stuff. Thanks Larry in Silverdale

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good for you, Larry! I think almost everything can be something besides firewood. Phil

[@tommygreen8212]

Really enjoy your turnings youseem to make something kool out off the worst pieces want to thank you for showing me the sandoflex I make lamps out of mesquite burls best tool ever keep up the great work

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I just couldn't do the kinds of turnings I do without it, Tommy! Glad you find it useful, too! Phil

[@RayShaw007]

Really like your natural edge/odd shape turnings.

[@kellyadamski8092]

As always... impressive, thank you sir

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, Kelly, thank you!

[@aligentry4366]

Awe my favorite kind of turning, all natural just the way nature made it. You do such lovely work. Thanks again for sharing your talent.

[@bysonderby]

Hi Phil, What a nice little piece! As you said, it`s a cutie! Best regards Lars

[@prsearls]

I'm certainly guilty of burning pieces like this. I guess my imagination is disappearing as I get older. Thanks for demonstrating what can be done with "throw away" wood. And, Merry Christmas, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@rdmollison]

Just love it, I am going to relook over my burn pile & make sure I don’t have any prices like yours I may have over looked, great job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Music to my ears, Ron!

[@RuthlynWills]

You've done it again and I must say Phil that bowl would look GREAT in my house... seriously it would!!! Thanks for sharing such beauty with the rest of us and I look forward to your videos...

[@alansimpson596]

Lovely little bowl with many natural features.

[@KarlBunker]

Another little beauty, Phil. My shop is heated by a wood stove, and it seems like a lot of pieces of wood that I collect to make into something end up making several trips in and out of the firewood box. I'll collect the piece of root wood or whatever, then some time later decide I'll never use it and throw it into the firewood box, then later still see it in there and decide maybe it will be good to make into something after all and put it back on a shelf ... and so on. Some of my favorite pieces have been made from wood that's spent time in the firewood box.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm with you, Karl! I don't have a firewood box but I pick something up, reject it then later find it to be just the piece I'm looking for! LOL! Such is life, I guess. Phil

[@williamellis8993]

Another nice one, Phil. After seeing the video title, I wondered why you would even think about burning it. Great save. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bill!

[@landonblair1168]

Great piece...I love (FOG) Wood-found on ground wood I never burn it! Looks great.

[@beverlylumley4150]

Sweet, thanks.. B.C. canada

[@yvesmazny8493]

Thanks Phil for this video. I am alway surprised to what you can do with a log i ought to burn. Regards.

[@rongollata5456]

Great job once again Phil. THe wax really brought out the colors. Tuffy must be going broke sending you all that woood???. Catch you next week.

[@tuffymartinez]

Ron, not so bad. Large box, Postal Flat Rate and I receive TONS OF FUN to see what Phil may do. I just send Phil unusual firewood with zero responsibility & I love to watch the results. Perhaps give it a try sometime if you happen to find a strange piece of wood ???...This is more fun than spending money going out to watch a blockbuster, I do Phil-buster, ha...tm

[@egparis18]

A true cutie. I really like the way its outline changes shape as it turns round. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@GordonRock1]

Another lovely turning, Phil. As the kids like to say around here, "You da man!!" Happy turning, .....Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gord! It's sometimes fun to turn one of these little "nothing" pieces just to see what it becomes. Phil

[@barbodonnell6826]

Each video I watch I think, this is my favorite, then I watch another….

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@gilvb51]

Fantastic Phil! You have the eye and I'm beginning to wonder if you ever turn something that doesn't come out great. I like all your turnings. Gil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Gil!

[@1954JDR]

I really enjoy your turnings. Despite what you say, you ARE an artist.

[@garythomas6866]

Glad you were able to turn and finish with out it flying apart It is a cute little bowl thanks for sharing Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It is a little cutie. Thank you, Gary, glad you like it! Phil

[@angelaholinka3248]

Love to watch your creations!

[@daviddejong187]

I have carbide tools but I hardly ever use them except the square on for turning tenons sometimes. The traditional gouges cut so much nicer that I see no reason not to use them. Also i platform sharpen so it really only takes a moment to touch one up. BTW another nice video

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, David!

[@mariaramos-eu3dk]

It's beautiful!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@wandapiedra8973]

Beautiful as always.❤️👍🏼

[@stormdrifter7904]

Just added some Howard’s F&W to my Amazon wishlist. You’ve convinced me to try it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Not trying to convince you, Alastair, but do hope you like it!

[@donaldtrabeaux1305]

Absolutely beautiful another gorgeous bowl by the master.

[@uniqko]

Nice piece.... Thanks for share....🙏

[@pippin1ful]

alasI seem to have a rascal messing with my text, another nice piece, Phil. He seems to have gone now. He hasn't bothered me lately. My system security has just done a scan, and probably chased him off. Must say, I find your work so interesting! I wish I had taken up turning. My son recently had a walnut tree taken down, as it was growing under a powerline. I would have loved to get my teeth into that.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@jlyssagraywolf7503]

Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@johndavis44]

Another masterpiece Phil, keep it up and glad you kept all your fingers too! I totally agree with your thoughts on carbide too - nowhere near as satisfying

[@Pigfarmer51]

Before I even pushed play, I said "turn it". Its ALMOST always turn it. Some of my favorite pieces have come from a brush pile or stack of firewood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Turn it or burn it??? Seriously Phil was there ever an option lol. Better watch my Presto Log stash! The bark on is great. The one view reminds me of Obsidian. Another great video buddy, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, yeah, I'd love to see someone try and turn a Presto Log, Gary! You're up! LOL! Thank you, my friend! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Well I just may have to try turning a presto log. The way the one in the lathe is going it may be Turn it Then Burn it. Big chunks are falling off. There is hope and I will persist. Happy turning! Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@ThePapa1947 Hahahaha, still making me laugh, Gary! "Turn it then burn it!" LOL!

[@МиколаОголь]

СПЕЦІАЛІСТ !!!👍👍

[@celiacomeau1]

beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊 Cheers!

[@tomcoker9882]

Thanks Phil for showing how a piece of throwaway (Fire) wood can be turned into a nice turning. Would you please let me know what your “standard bowl grind” & “ swepback bowl grind” angles are. Thanks. Cheers, Tom

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Standard grind is 60 degrees, not sure what the swept back is. I might just be free-handing that one.

[@raymondcoggins297]

Love it

[@beatricethomas3056]

It is cute!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Beatrice! 😊