Cherry Live Edge Mini-Bowl - Wood Turning

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

The depth of color is just beautiful. Love the bug holes and bark. Terrific little bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pikefishbass]

I like that live edge bowl, Phil! Cherry is such a nice wood to turn and I think the insect holes give it so much character. Bravo!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! One of my own pieces of wood! LOL! Phil

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

I love the bug holes, to me there’s like you say about the chainsaw marks, part of the history of the wood! This is a wonderful little piece and the close up when you remove the tennon really shows the smoothness

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ronnielloyd4514]

Phil you would have been an awesome school teacher. You make wood turning so interesting.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@johnaurand4090]

Nice cherry bowl. I like the wormholes it adds character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! I'm with you, worm holes rule! Phil

[@mikenco]

Love this little dumpy bowl, bug holes 'n' all. I have some Cherry, similarly "eaten" in the workshop, I might copy your shape! :)

[@michaelpoe2961]

Another great job Phil. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Michael! Phil

[@peterfuller2156]

Great to see you back phil, nice bowl, hope the weather will soon get better for you 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's better, Peter, thank you! Phil

[@Tassie646]

Nice little bowl Phil👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mark! Phil

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Must have been from a sweet cherry tree! Lovely little bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Could be, Lewis, I can't remember. Thanks!

[@georginaigbokwe1461]

Aww, cute bowl, Phil 🙂💗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@perry-ad]

Here in Flagstaff, we've had almost 3 feet of snow in the last 24 hours, so it's unlikely that I'll be able to go out into the forest and gather any wood for a live-edge project anytime soon, but that is most certainly what your videos are inspiring me to do. Thanks, again!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I have family down there, Perry. They left here to get away from the weather. LOL! Hopefully you'll be able to hunt and gather, very soon! Phil

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Awesome Mr. Phil absolutely stunning

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

What a nice comment, Donald, thank you! Phil

[@davidrosowski3161]

Sweet Little Cherry Bug hole Bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! Phil

[@hoppers2010]

Great little project Phil, get those thermals on and get back at it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm working on it, Hoppers2010! Thank you! Phil

[@RedneckInCarolina]

Great bowl. Glad to see ya back.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Red, I appreciate it! Phil

[@geofo60]

Good to see you back Phil, no doubt about it Cherry is a lovely wood to work with & the bug holes add to the visual effects to show how Mother Nature played her part. Stay warm my friend. Regards Geof ( from an unusually sunny February here in the UK).

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Geof! Bug holes forever! LOL! Enjoy your sunny respite! Phil

[@rickbergquist2194]

thanks for explaining what you are doing while working on your pieces!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are welcome, Rick, thank you for noticing! Phil

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very cool mini bowl good job 👍🏼

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Tomas, thank you! Phil

[@mikecox1129]

Perfect little bowl Phil. Thank you for getting back in the shop I was getting withdrawal symptoms from not watching you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mike! It's good to get back out there! Phil

[@williamellis8993]

Cute bowl, Phil. I like the way you let the wood tell you what to do. Makes the piece look great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, William! Agreed, the wood will be what it wants to be and we can't often do much about it. Phil

[@stephendonathan6782]

Very nice little bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Stephen!

[@georgebrill3072]

Nice job Phil, the bowl looks great. Bug holes rule.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, George! Phil

[@garywiant1595]

PHIL Another nice bowl. Great job stay warm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Gary! It's getting better! Phil

[@garywiant1595]

20° with freezing rain & 5" of snow Tuesday and 45° & sun today

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@garywiant1595 HAHA, that's Mother Nature for you!

[@chickenguru4]

Beautiful little bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, CG, I appreciate your comment! Phil

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Nice to see you back in the shop ..great little bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's good to be back, Andy, thank you! Phil

[@carolriley569]

Cute little bowl...love the bug holes and the live edge!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Really glad you like it, Carol, thank you! Phil

[@martkt10]

Nice things come in small packages, very nice bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Really glad you like it, Mart, thank you! Phil

[@wagWAGart]

great piece Phil thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Wayne, I appreciate you comment! Phil

[@briancontestable137]

Ad me to the like bug hole list. Nice bowl Phil. About the same size as the Manzanita bowl I showed you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Brian! Small bowls can be fun! Phil

[@johnfrary5743]

welcome back simple but effective nice bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John, I appreciate that! Phil

[@diannamacdonald976]

Another great job, Phil! The grain of the cherry wood is beautiful and the live edge and bug holes add rustic charm. You called it cute and I agree but everything added together makes it a beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dianna, I'm really glad you like this! I guess because it's so small it seems cute, to me. I don't turn much this size but it was fun! Phil

[@davidcharleson5241]

Nice. I like Cherry. Turns nice. Good job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! Love turning Cherry, wish I could get more of it. Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Aw, crap, Phil, now I have to go turn a smaller one than I did before! Maybe... Great looking little bowl, my friend! Glad you were able to get in some shop time. Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It felt good to get back out there, Billy! Glad you like this one, thank you! Phil

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Phil, Welcome back!!! Cute little honey pot!!You wouldn't call it that so I did! LOL I've only turned 2 Cherry bowls.One successfully and 1 unsuccessfully!I have 3 or 4 more bowl blanks drying and will give it anothetr go soon! Very nice job here Phil and thanks for te video!!! Tom

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Tom! It's good to be back! I hope you have good luck with your cherry blanks. I really enjoy turning it but it can be hard if really dry. Maybe now's the time? Take care, buddy! Phil

[@retmachinist]

Howdy Phil 36 degrees wow....Hope the heater you used worked good. Cheery is nice , I still a lot of it drying . Use the bowl for potpourri . Want to make some 10 plus for fruit bowl size and center piece . Your little guy looks so nice . Makes me want to turn more of my cherry but still to wet . A lot of the cheery has split even thow I sealed the ends mostly the smaller remember when you zap bugs they get bigger and grow sharp teeth and 3 more legs and go after lions , tigers and bears oh my .....LOL I like the finish you use on cheery , I have not got any yet but I will . I will use it on the cherry I have . Odd weather here too . It was just about 50 the other day after a 4 inch snow storm ! Stay warm in your shop

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi Bruce! Yeah, it's been cold and still is, but the snow is gone. I've found that using the Howard Feed & Wax seems to help with cracking of wood that isn't quite dry. It even says it on the bottle. Don't know how but so far, so good! I'll keep that in mind about the bugs. Don't need any six inch bugs with fangs running around here! Yeah, weather is just plain weird, isn't it? We had snow, rain, wind and sun, all on the same day! Take care, Bruce, talk atcha later! Phil

[@TheFlamingTurner]

Nice little bowl was a close one with the flex at the end

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ah, you saw that did you? Yes, there was definitely flex in the bottom. I didn't realize I had turned it so thin but it stuck with me, thankfully! Thank you TFT! Phil

[@TheFlamingTurner]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop i dont think id beable to go that thin as im still fairly new to turning and with my luck it would turn it into a donut.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@TheFlamingTurner Yeah, I've got a few donuts myself. Design opportunity! Add a base!

[@garythomas6866]

Little but cute, the bug holes give it character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Gary! Phil

[@danamorrow5352]

Very nice!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dana, I'm glad you like it! Phil

[@josephwise485]

Nice job Phil. I keep hearing you don't need a "death grip" on your tools, which I seem to have. This is one of the few videos that I've seen, where the tool looks like it is just being supported, making it easy on the body. Thanks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joseph. I think it comes with experience and knowing your piece is firmly mounted so no need to worry. Keep at it, be aware and just keep releasing your grip until you feel comfortable. I know you can do it! Phil

[@sharonbyers3982]

I absolutely LOVE THIS!! What a beautiful little work of art, Blessings from your Oklahoma Grandma (In case you ever need an Oklahoma Grandma :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Sharon! Who doesn't need an Oklahoma Grandma? LOL! Phil

[@back-corner-turnings]

Cute little bowl. For the record I’m pro bug holes. They make the piece more interesting.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Duane, for your comment and positive re-enforcement of my thoughts on bug holes! Phil

[@Mad9977]

beautiful work 😎👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Mad! Phil

[@pandorabox2121]

Hey Phil, you must be SO happy to get out to the shop and do some turning, trust me I completely understand what it’s like to see the same four walls ( I mean just our homes ) every day for years. It’s not fun. I absolutely love this bowl the cherry is beautiful I love the grain and the natural finish edge, not sure on the bug holes I think when there everywhere it looks great but when its as sparse as it is on your piece I’m not 100 % sold. Still I love your piece. Looking forward to your next video till then keep on turning. 📐💜📐

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It is good to be back in the shop, Cathy! I was getting cabin fever, for sure! Really glad you like this one. Thoughts on bug holes are everywhere on the map. Depends on the individual, at least that's what I glean from my viewers. Lovers and haters! LOL! Thank you for continuing to watch and comment on my videos, much appreciated! Phil

[@pandorabox2121]

madronawoodworks You are very welcome

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Phil happy you was able to get to your shop. I haven't liked snow since I was a kid And that was many years ago. What I do like though is Cherry and that little bowl has some beautiful grain. And I agree the bark is really nice. I could tell before you even started on it. Bug holes are part of nature and going with what you have is the best most of the time. Patched bug holes actually look a bit odd. Left alone there is no doubt on what they are. Great tip on going toward the base to save that bark. Nice job buddy, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Gary! I agree with your thoughts on bug holes. Best left alone. Phil

[@jiminnella8136]

Great project. I'm new at turning and can't get hold of any cherry. I just have oak and holly wood. Thanks for your help. I'm learning from you all the time.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jim! It's funny how we all have different woods available to us but just can't find other woods. Just nature, I guess. Thank you so much for taking your time to watch and comment on my videos, truly appreciated! Phil

[@daviddejong187]

Looks great Phil Have you ever looked into vacuum chucks for finishing the bottoms of bowls? It's something I'm considering now and the Frugal system looks affordable. Just a thought.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! I have considered a vacuum chuck. Speaking of Frugal, I don't think anything is more frugal than the way I do it. I just can't see where a vacuum chuck would help me. If I get in a situation where I need one, believe me, I will get one! Thanks for the suggestion! Phil

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil...I think the bugs make it...(lots of perfect bowls without the natural edge & bug holes)....I have used very little cherry wood...I have used cherry plum wood but do not know if it works/finishes the same. It is very hard. Guess a plum tree is harder than a cherry ?, I do not know. Anyway you turned a possible piece of wood into something fun, attractive & entertaining....I look forward to you staying warm and active....(we all do)...tm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jeff! I agree, there are a lot of perfect bowls out there. My preference is for the imperfect nature of wood and all that brings with it. Having turned both cherry and plum, I have to say they are about equal in hardness but sometimes I think it just depends on the piece and where it came from in the tree. Crotch wood can sometimes be more difficult. Glad you like it, too! Phil

[@diydarkmatter]

nice job phil. next year ill have a heater in my shop for sure . its killing me to wait .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good idea, DDM! I really need to get mine done, too! Phil

[@ShiftyTipsChannel]

Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Lay's DIY! Phil

[@SDck5940]

Love me some bugholes!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@judithfairchild8620]

It is a pretty, little bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@deatrixmuntz]

I have a couple of cherry limbs I cut down in January, how long would you leave them before turning?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It depends on the size, deatrixmuntz. About 6 months per inch of diameter. Phil

[@huwdavies5264]

Lovely bowl Phil. What is the thickness of the bottom as I swear I saw it flex as the nib came off and you tool the tailstock away. Also I have never seen anyone else using the chuck to support the piece while taking off the tenon. That is some piece of control. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Huw! I haven't measured the thickness but when I was sanding the bottom on the workbench I could hear it singing to me so was very careful not to sand through. You are right, it flexed when I released the live center. A little close for comfort! Phil

[@huwdavies5264]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Living on the edge or maybe the bottom? I always love your videos as you tell everyone what you are doing including turning speeds at different stages and for someone who has only been turning bowls for about 9 months it is a great help. Cheers Phil, Huw

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Another winner! I have a similar natural edge bowl made from hawthorn. Would send a pic if I knew where to. (I don't do fb or instagram) I use it to support one of my air plants. Keep up that 'cutting edge' stuff! {;-)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, CC! I've never turned hawthorn. I'll bet it's a hard wood! Phil

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Hard, dense, heavy. I scored 7 'logs' of hawthorn rather accidently about 4 years ago. The largest-- 5.5' long, oval in x-section, and 26" diameter the long way, 14" across the other way. The pith line was wa-a-a-a-a-ay over to the narrowest edge. Very condensed grain there. Cannot figure out how the tree(s) stood, but had to have been in a tight bunch. I had to leave 98% of what was available on the street. Nearly cried! Anyway, it turns very well seasoned so long as the edge is sharp and the turner is concentrating. Where can I send you a pic?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@calmwoodcreations3709 sounds like some great wood with lots of opportunities. Send pics to [e-mail] Phil

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

I'll carry on over there. Thanks, and I may send you a chunk!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@calmwoodcreations3709 Ok. That would be great! Thanks for thinking of me!