Cracks! Not Always A Bad Thing - Wood Turning

[@jarmstrong2843]

Cracks add character. Perfect pieces don't have character despite their beauty. I like what you turned!!!! Thank you, Phil!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very kindly, Glasscutr!

[@larryrizzo736]

That’s plum-beautiful!👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Larry!

[@stevesheller9223]

I’m learning and seeing so many new opportunities here my mind is just racing with ideas. Thank you. ❤👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful! 😊

[@robphone4895]

You're a real wood wizard. Beautiful!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Rob! Glad you like it!

[@johanneshoffman7515]

Wow! Looks awesome. The cracks only adds to the character of the piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Johannes! 😃

[@zetuskid]

That shows the difference between a novice & a pro. I probably would not have trusted that split down the middle all the way through. But the pro saw what was possible and made a beautiful bowl. Thank you Mr. Pro for all you teach us novices. U don’t realize how much you teach on every video. Thank you for being so sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, Kid! You make me feel good with your great comment. Thank you for that! 😃

[@karenm7449]

I love the way you work with the wood, rather than against it :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Karen! That is how I think of it, too! 😃

[@anneandgregrobison8120]

Fantastic cracks and beautiful contrast in the wood. To think that I once burned a large plum tree. Live n learn.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You and me both! 😃

[@Tassie646]

Very nice Phil, cracks are a great effect 👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So good to hear, Mark, thank you!

[@chavezm1954]

I really appreciate the value you place in the natural components in each piece of wood. Sometimes it is as if you have taken the outcast child and turned it into a beautiful worthy adult. Kind of a Cinderella story with wood. At any rate, thank you for sharing this beautiful piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, Mike, such a wonderful comment! Your description of how I approach the wood is spot on. I appreciate your insight. 😃

[@charlesdowrick2075]

Never thought I would but I do like something different.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That makes my day, Charles!

[@egparis18]

Those cracks are beautiful. It's a lovely bowl. I really appreciate the way you explain what you're doing and why you're doing it. Thank you for sharing and see you soon.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! Your comment means a lot to me! 😃

[@jonathancline6396]

Well done! I love the coloring and the bark and the cracks...so I guess I love the whole piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha! I guess so, Jonathan! Thank you very much! 😃

[@stoneD1958]

Another great piece! The cracks make it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes they do, Dave. Thank you!

[@Areyoukidding621]

I like that you explain what you are doing and what you are using....and why. Very informative and interesting. Love your videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Pat! This is really good for me to know. 😃

[@ricktalerico893]

Wow! I would have filled the cracks just to help hold it together. You gave me a new way of looking at it. Thank you!!! I really like what you have created.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful, Rick! That is my goal, to get other turners to look at firewood as turning stock just to see what's inside and let it be natural. Thank you!

[@rbdunn]

You know Phil, you ability to read wood coupled with your instructor skills are the reason I love watching your weekly videos.. Thank you so much for your tutelage. Russ

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Russ! You put a much needed smile on my face this morning! 😃 Phil

[@ricktablelander5043]

Nice one Phil, the cracks and the grain make the piece plus that ornate bark woohoo

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@FrampS1971]

Amazing grain, and finished piece, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you like it, thank you!

[@julianclarke7178]

Amazing finish. Lovely little bowl. Thanks so much for sharing. Stay Safe. Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jules! You too!

[@lindasnow3960]

Love this Beautiful little bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@MikeWaldt]

As usual a work of art and a great display of your skills Phil. Take care Mike

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Mike!

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful Phil Great job and I love the natural look

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Mike! Much appreciated!

[@bysonderby]

Beautiful, Phil! Well done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Lars! Thank you for watching! 😃

[@garygilbert3894]

Hey Phil, that was Plum good! Thanks Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Gary! Thank you for watching!

[@garygilbert3894]

I have piece of plum to turn when I get to it, just wish it was a bit larger! Let you know how it comes out.

[@janedc5ch319]

I like the cracks . Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! 😊

[@johndaniels7213]

The wood is beautiful. Great job of turning but...... those cracks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha! Thanks for sticking it out with me, John, cracks and all! 😃

[@jonperley7304]

That came out AWESOME Phil I love working with plum my neighbor has lots of them on his property and he's always trimming them and gives me the trimmings. Your right it check's a lot and has a lot of punk in it to but it's a beautiful wood in color and grain! Happy wood turnings to you and your viewers Phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds great, Jon, thanks for watching! 😄

[@ahsquared1]

Awesome grain, nice job Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, H T! Cheers! 😃

[@jefflawson7543]

As Always Another Amazing Job , Love Watching Your Videos Keep Them Coming

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeff! Will do!

[@jackskelton6773]

Very pretty ...Phil 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jack! Cheers!

[@garthkeck2291]

Yes on the cracks. Or any of nature's work. Great job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! Thank you, Garth!

[@emmettjordan7921]

Nice work Phil!!! Love the dark live edge.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! Thank you, Emmett!

[@candaulite2910]

Very beautiful and really enjoyable to watch. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, Kevin! 😃 Thank you so much!

[@RuthlynWills]

Beautiful bowl and the grain of the wood is plum gorgeous, and yes I do like the cracks gives the piece all kinds of character... thanks for the edifying entertainment Phil. See you next week God willing...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Ruthlyn! ...and the creek don't rise! 😃

[@CeruleanStar]

The grain is so pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed, Christina! Kinda lacy.

[@kam70111]

A real work of art. Especially, with that bark intact.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Khan! 😃

[@timbutler3733]

My gosh, that grain is beautiful. I'm going to look for some plum wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

YES! 😊

[@graffixx8088]

really nice sir

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you graffixx808!

[@marklewis5984]

Aint nature great! Another fine job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

She is indeed, Mark! Thank you!

[@jeffstevens763]

Very nice piece Phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jeff! 😄

[@Lesnz2009]

Looks great, lovely grain and colours

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Les! Thank you!

[@judithfairchild8620]

Lovely cracked dish.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@thewoodshop]

That is a beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@iphonefarmer9592]

The cracks give it character. I wouldn’t have fixed them either. Beautiful and nicely done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, thank you!

[@gilvb51]

Very nice Phil! I think the cracks make the piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too, Gil! Thank you!

[@oneshotme]

That's beautiful Phil and great job turning Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Russell! Thank you so much! 😃

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Donald!

[@hawkeye10100]

I will have to say I don't like the cracks, but I really like the bowl. The grain and the bark are just beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you took your time to watch and comment, Don, thank you!

[@dtork47]

Love it very nicely done Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

How kind of you, thank you!

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil (thank you Nate, Mr Nate's Woodshop) ...Technically speaking, those cracks Phil are called "button cracks" (cause we can see your button through the big one)..The cracks enclosed with un-cracked bark makes the piece look very different. Nice one Phil, keep 'em coming.....TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Tuffy! I'm glad it was just my butt-on you saw! LOL!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil...really lovely bowl. Great video as always...take care...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Andy! Cheers!

[@GordonRock1]

Wow!! That is just plum fantastic, Phil. Sorry, I couldn't resist a bad pun! Very nice job, Phil. Plum is a really pretty wood and this piece is one of the best! Great explanation about your reason for sanding in reverse! Take care, .....Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Gord! So many people are mentioning the cracks with the bark remaining intact. I never even though about that but that is what makes these Plum pieces unusual. I tell ya, I learn a lot from my viewers! Phil

[@randyblackburn9765]

That is beautiful grain and color , After watching your work I have developed a fondness and appreciation for the bark which compliments the grain 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful! I'm so glad you can appreciate the nature in my turnings! Thank you, Randy!

[@JordanWoodwerx]

That came out great Phil! Me like!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Bruce! Cheers! 😃

[@pilotwan2be]

Love the cracks. It adds character. I guess some might say that if you compared one with cracks and one without, the one with cracks just doesn't hold water.😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Good one, Pilot! Thank you for watching and commenting! Phil

[@peterfuller2156]

Great work phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Peter, thank you!

[@stuartscott9646]

Nice work. Beautiful wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Stuart!

[@margeburns2590]

Lovely as always. Purple is my favorite color. Cracks gives it character and love the grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Marge, thank you very much!

[@hotrodhog2170]

Love the cracks! I just turned a Bud Vase out of Black Walnut and it was cracked when I turned it! Some of the crazy Phil is wearing off on me! Wish I could show it to you. The contrast between the heart wood and sap wood is wild! Plus a tad of spalting. See you tomorrow (Thursday) for your lastest piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Love it, Hotrod! 😊

[@markanthonystringer9823]

Hi Phil with all those cracks Im not sure I would have turned it, but again you made a cracking job out of it and ended up with cracking little bowl. Stay safe god bless Tony

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Tony! Thank you!

[@joyfulnoise6556]

I'm with you on this one. I love cracks, but I'm not in love with the one on the bottom. Beautiful finished piece as usual.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊 Cheers!

[@stefangreis2616]

As you turn them, even cracks look great... Dear Phil, another marvelous bowl with lots of "life" in the log. You always manage to make something very special out of it. I really admire your skillful way of woodturning once more after having seen this Projekt.....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Stefan! I appreciate you taking your time to watch and comment!

[@michaelkading1423]

Thank you for the explanations. Beautiful work!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You're very welcome, Michael! Thank you for the visit! 😃

[@carolriley8472]

I really like it and the wood is gorgeous!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Carol! 😃

[@colleenchumbley8938]

Funny thing but I remember when you thought you might turn a few pieces and now look at you! Just beautiful as always, I don’t know if I can even pick a favorite piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So true! Now, it's what gets me out of bed in the morning. The comments from my viewers have become my life-blood. Thank you, Colleen!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@garythomas6866]

The cracks add to the beauty of the bowl what a gorgeous piece , thanks for sharing Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Gary, thank you! 😃

[@JMaahs23]

Wow, that was incredible. I do like the open cracks on the sides. Such beautiful grain. The bark along the edge makes a great contrast. The finished piece reminded me of a large turtle shell. So graceful in it curves. Thank you for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jeff, thank you! You are right, it IS kind of like a turtle shell. 😅

[@thevillagewoodturners3879]

Ah ha nothing wrong with cracks, ‘‘tis Mother Nature herself enhancing the beauty. Hope you’re coping well in these strange and scary times the world is going through old chum, We have to remind ourselves that it will be alright in the end so take care and stay safe mate Best regards Les

[@jerrydempsey3490]

Maybe it's not so much mother nature as it is father time.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sure enough, Les, this too, shall pass. 😃

[@rongollata5456]

HI Pil. ANother enlightining video. Turned out great as usual.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ron, thank you!

[@kirkwint8354]

Hi phil hope ya well love it mate works well with the cracks smashing bit work great piece take care 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kirk! I'm doing well, hope you are too! Cheers!

[@MrDilmaher]

Lovely piece phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, Daemon, thank you!

[@oldguywoodworks7374]

Very nice Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@bing143bing]

Vary nice Yes like the cracks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, Don, thank you!

[@bing143bing]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop your welcome I watch every chance I get Really enjoy

[@xavierlopez2839]

Nice one Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Xavier!

[@roberthall8244]

The cracks make the bowl. The grain helps too. It's nice to get a good piece of wood like this.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Robert, I'm so glad you agree with me. You've put a smile 😃 on my face!

[@pnwRC.]

I 100% agree! I was going to comment the same thing, until I read what you wrote.

[@SiamWoodShop]

Nice bowl Phil, the cracks give the piece character. Cheers. John

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed, John. Thank you!

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Very nice Phil, I just my daughter, we like.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool, I appreciate that! 😃

[@kevinburke4081]

Didnt see much future for this piece🤔but you pulled it of great job looks beautiful cracks and all.thanks for sharing👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Kevin! Thank you for your great comment!

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Beautiful grain Phil. I was surprised it didn’t blow up. Masterfully turned. 👍🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Cortland, I appreciate your great comment!

[@dannylee9138]

Awsome work awsome bowl awsome talented

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Danny!

[@diannamacdonald976]

Beautiful! I do like the cracks, they call attention to the grain.💕

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes they do, Dianna. Thank you! 😃

[@Henry_Little]

The 'crack'-a-jack bowl... nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Great name, Dwayne! 😊

[@samdavies7337]

Lovely piece. Your enthusiasm makes me smile. Keep it coming.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad to hear this, Sam, thank you! 😃 More to come!

[@1945Bobbo]

Well done, Phil! Watching your videos is like attending a Masterclass! Furthermore, your wonderful tuition style and your voice are so smoooooth and relaxing! Thank you, again! Bob.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thanks, Bob! I appreciate you kind comment! Phil

[@piotrparol7837]

You are the Best

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

HA! I'll take it, thank you so much! 😊

[@larryslemp9698]

Gorgeous!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Larry! Cheers!

[@maddieadams75]

I like the cracks, always prefer a piece of art with character ❤️ btw beautiful grain

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You and I are in the same boat, Maddie! Hang on, it's a wild ride!

[@tmber01]

That'd make a nice candy dish.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too, Mark!

[@douglassiemens4245]

Great incorporation of the bark and the special "Phil-ed" cracks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

HA! Thank you, Douglas! 😃

[@michaelpalmer8632]

Never seen another wood turner take on such interesting and sometimes strange work, long may you continue to surprise us and inspire us to be creative.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Michael! I do plan on doing this for years to come, but who knows? LOL!

[@wandapiedra8973]

I love the grain and the cracks. Amazing like like always.👍❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Wanda! Thank you so much for taking your time to let me know!

[@shanealan8785]

Hi Phil. Wonderful work. Thank l needed a smile today after dealing with costumer issues. Keep up the great work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Shane! Oh, yeah, customer issues. I've worked retail and in public service. I get it! 😃

[@manicmaker52]

Amazing job...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, M M! Cheers!

[@andrewwatson9805]

Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad, Andrew, thank you!

[@donaldadams5342]

I must admit that my heart 'skipped a beat' when I saw all those cracks as I wondered how it would hold together. It must be said that I am not a wood turner just a retired, disabled Art Teacher in South Australia so I guess I view from a different angle to most. Having seen how you masterfully handled those crack I'm amazed but it is a beautiful result. I've said it before but it must be said again, I think you are 'a genius' with wood turning tools in your hands. I Love the comment from 'The Wild Dinkus' & the sawdust & your reply, but in many ways I think he is right. Who knows what you could do with it???? Apart from the crack that goes right through the middle, the other cracks are nothing but amazing & bring heaps of character to the bowl. Yea, I do think you are a 'genius', one among a few others that I follow. Thanks again for sharing your skills & your joy in what you do. Take great care of yourself. Don

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I guess I forgot about this piece, Don. Today's video, released in a few hours, is very similar. Glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@84deeanne]

wow that is beautiful wood I love the grain another gift from God and boy do we need this with the way this world is headed it's very sad in so many ways a man was murdered and the people who are tarnishing his name! very sad I never thought I'd see our country in this way but Phil you are good News thank you for bringing some light into this world we need it I can tell you are a very kind man! God Bless !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Gosh, Larry, what a kind, heartfelt comment. Thank you very much! Phil

[@michaelthomas3616]

Very nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Michael! Cheers!

[@butchgodwin4745]

The plum dish video; as soon as I opened my you tube app, I saw just a small part of a bowl and knew immediately it was my man Phil's work! Love your videos bud. Thanks for the comments on sanding in reverse, also the point of applying CA after the 1st coat sanding sealer (good to know!) And, quite frankly, I can't believe that pc didn't fly apart on you, another great video, love them all!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh wow! Thank you so much, Butch!