Different Hollow Form - Wood Turning

My third time turning Mesquite, all from the same piece. As much as I don't love the shape of this one, it still may be my favorite. I got a really great finish on it and I think the bark balances out any deficiencies in my design. I had a pretty hard time with some aspects of this piece but must admit, it was pretty fun to turn. Finished in Danish Oil.
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[@kenmac6888]

As you know, sometimes wood has a mind of its own. Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@stephenmccool8127]

I don't care what wood you have or how you turn it, it always comes out beautifully and unique. And I always learn from you. Well done and thanks for another great video!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Steve! 😊

[@dcwander7092]

Cute and also elegant. Jazzy.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@richkeelan1312]

Another Beautiful hollow form real nice color Well Done Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@PBUCKY1969]

Phil there you go again beating yourself up over nothing - this is a beautiful work of art! Good to see you - you seem much more yourself after the past couple weeks, hope you're well on the mend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@elizabethkelley683]

Phil, you seem invest heart and soul into each piece you turn. It shows in how beautifully they come out every time.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Elizabeth! 😊

[@sethwarner2540]

Great! Looks like a bird house!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@StanWatt.]

I don't get staining generally. You're right, IMO, want dark, use dark, want light, use light. Another beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Exactly! 😊 Thank you!

[@garyloepp7199]

You my friend are like the Bob Ross of wood turning, even the hair!!! Okay, not so much “the hair”. In all seriousness, it’s an honor and pleasure to watch both you and Bob Ross go from your respective raw materials to an artistic thing of beauty. As always, AMAZING!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I actually used to have hair just like Bob's, Gary! Thank you! 😊

[@bobpiec]

Wow Phil, Your dexterity getting into that vase with the various tools including the old sock have made a beautiful piece. Great job Phil grain is dynamite the oil finish is beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bob! 😊

[@patternharlot]

Love the shape, swirls and live edge.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@clydeschuyler]

Awesome. The two eyed monster at the end looks like one of those gecko lizards.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@maddieadams75]

It’s a beautiful bowl, I’m a huge fan of retaining the bark when possible. Nice design and grain. ♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Maddie! 😊

[@porfririocampos1096]

Beautiful thanks for sharingm

[@jasonjohnson3605]

I think it turned out really nice Phil. The finish looks really good, really brings out the contrasting colors of the grain. The shape is unique, like most everything else you do. Thats why we all watch your great videos. You never just turn a bowl, your always use the beauty of nature to set your work apart. Really nicely done !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jason, I appreciate your great comment! 😊

[@colleenkopp56]

Well, you have done it again! Out of the mud grows the Lotus! Nice work! 11/23/22 2:28pm PDT

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks again, Colleen! But, it's the 23rd, not 22nd! 😊

[@vincenthunter465]

I like it, too! 😃 Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@margeburns2590]

Another beauty. I also love the shape and grain and the whole thing. A lot of work goes into your projects and makes them one of a kind. :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Marge, I appreciate your great comment! 😊

[@MH-qq3kj]

Hi Phil. Down here in AZ, 75% of what I turn are landscaper discards of mesquite. One weekend I went to Woodcraft with a piece because I wanted a better type of finish. The woodturner there, says “walnut oil”. I have now used pints and pints of it. If I want more shine, buff it and wax it. Mesquite is a beautiful wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@larryosborne5070]

Good morning Phil. I love turning mesquite. I turn a lot green and slightly wet wood. I findit easier and seems to be darker. I have used Miniwax Wipe- on Poly with great success. Satin and gloss being the 2 finishes I have used. I found that the wet wood seems to preserve the darker look. Thanks for your videos. They are my go- to sources when I need help.

[@counselorchip2248]

I love mesquite. But you didn’t have any worms or beetles. They make turning mesquite a unique experience. I’m not a fan of rhombus shapes. They seem to fight against the natural perspective of the wood grain and natural edge. Enjoyed your process and narration. Thanks.

[@daveurban1018]

Walnut oil. That's a great idea.

[@daveurban1018]

To think I never used mesquite for anything except smoking wood.

[@ronhaworth5471]

Another great turning.Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@julianclarke7178]

Just lovely wood Phil, thanks for sharing, stay safe, Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ThePapa1947]

The finish looks terrific on this one Phil. I think you had the right idea using the Danish Oil knowing it would soak in more. Pretty cool shape as well. I saw Tweety Bird at first but by the time you turned it to the other side he must have flown away because I saw the two eyed monster and could not get that out of my head. And for sure the bark looks great. Nicely done! Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, buddy! It took awhile to develop a shape I could live with, that's for sure. Tweety is still there but he's very quick! 😊

[@scotts8220]

Hi Phil - recent subscriber here after watching your channel for a couple of weeks. Great video! I like how you bring your viewers through your thoughts on what you should do with each piece, problems you run into and your viewers' opinion on what you're doing - and how you just plain wing it from beginning to end! I find your humility really engaging and it shows your viewers that woodturning is really all about having fun as you create something spectacular. I am hoping to make this part of my retired life someday. Cheers from CT!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's a great retirement hobby, Scott, best wishes with it! 😊

[@stevemick6569]

I the Master’s hand even the most difficult turns out beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@robertcaswell7930]

I like it Phil, I’m with you, I didn’t in the beginning, but I love the finished product

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Perfect! 😊

[@eddiehumphreys2905]

Another unique beauty! Have to be honest i was skeptical about how it was going to turn out about half way though but the finished piece extinguished all my doubts. Great job and thanks for another lesson and great video!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Eddie! 😊

[@davidharwood9552]

The grain is fantastic but the shape with the sharp centre edge didn’t work for me. Saving the live edge was well worth it. As always Phil we learn so much from your coverage you are a true inspiration 🤴

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, David! 😊

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@BCM1959]

The shape you thought was ugly kinda looked like a flying saucer. I don't think they built them out of wood but as a prototype design it's not ugly to me. As a bowling might not be the best shape. I really enjoy watching & listening to you work. Thanks for that, much better than 90+% of what's on television.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, it's got all kinds of shapes going on, I guess. Mostly just different! Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment! 😊

[@kam70111]

Maybe an alien from the insect family. Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Maybe. 😊

[@ageorgiapeach9442]

Amazing, Phil, you are a genius.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, oh, OK, thanks! 😊

[@jimminybunkwhack5706]

That yellow oval between the two big "eyes" looks like a beak. It's a Bird Urn. Love it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful Phil love it take care and God bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mike, I'm glad you like it! 😊

[@donnasimmons9836]

Love it. The shape reminds me of an American Indian basket. And I see an owls eyes in the grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@sembauman1242]

I like it Phil different is always good very beautiful grain Shape agree with every you sad great job my friend Sam

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Sam! 😊

[@jackthompson5092]

Very unique and beautiful Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@birdhunter2008]

Another beautiful bowl . You make me laugh when you talk to yourself .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, you must laugh a lot, Jeff! 😊

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

Phil, it’s surprisingly beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@jackgrayson832]

the peace has a south west native American look to me... LOVE IT... LOVE YOU TOO PHIL... cant help it, just do...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I guess it must, Jack, several people have said the same. Thanks, my friend! 😊

[@hankcrismore2872]

Another great piece! I appreciate your attitude! You can never go wrong with Mesquite wood! It’s just God’s way of showing what He has made.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@derekcomer4858]

It has the look of an emu with the two eyes,and the shape of a Chinese lantern maybe , excellent save with the bark 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Derek! 😃

[@ian7583]

Nice job Phil 👏 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Ian! 😊

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Hi Phil. You have heard the expression "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" but in your case, beauty is in the eye of the turner.... and the viewers. I never see an ugly piece from your lathe. Grain gob!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, John! 😊

[@josephsmith452]

Nice one Phil 👍. Well turned, well done 👏 Take care, Joseph

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jamesmoates8490]

Beautiful Bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@MrGM10]

Great new shape Phil, thanks. Graham UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Graham! 😊

[@marcfava9789]

You’re always too hard on yourself. I’ve loved everything you have done. Keep up the good work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Marc! 😊

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Another great bowl Phil. I like it a lot.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Clint! 😊

[@lyndaowen2154]

looks good -- my niece & her are being me some mesquite-- now I an idea of what it looks like -- thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hope you enjoy, Lynda! 😊 It's a very hard wood so sharp tools are a must. Also, patience! LOL!

[@lyndaowen2154]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop thank you for the heads-up. Your advice is always welcomed

[@drew64rush82]

Hi Phil.. I think it looks great.. everything about it is very cool.. nice job.. stay well and have a great day…

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jefflynch3946]

Another great piece!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeff! Cheers!

[@gaylegordon2038]

I think it's pretty. Looks like an Indian basket, in wood!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@noahsark5279]

"If you want dark wood, the use dark wood." Well said. I love the way you MacGyver items that you have around the shop/house. Wish I had a neighbor like you. I wouldn’t leave the shop. Your videos are outstanding. The audio and visual is perfect. You describe EVERYTHING without being boring. Nice touch. I wonder often when I turn, "does it sound like this when other turners turn X?" Your audio sounds exactly like the sounds I hear, which tells me I may not be messing up as much as I thought. You are an instructor extroidinaire. I learned, I liked, no, I loved the process to get to the final piece of art as much as I loved the final piece of art. Please keep doing what you do Phil. What do I think? I think you’re a genius woodworker!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! You make be blush, Noah. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much! 😀

[@robwoolcock5878]

Hi Phil Thank you I appreciate the lessons you give I have used a few of them Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great to hear, Rob, thanks! 😊

[@patsyjohnston4526]

I like it very much! 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Patsy! 😊

[@William_Kenny]

Another great piece Phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, William! 😊

[@abelaguirre8514]

The piece is beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@Mortalis2]

Phil, we ARE our own worst critics. The form is nice and although not to your liking, as you said, someone else will most likely love it. I like anything that has an exaggerated middle. I also think the bark around the opening is just right. I say a good job done the Shady Acres way.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@stanmerrell5390]

Very nice Phil- thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@isaiahjordan6007]

Very well done and most excellent job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Isaiah! 😊

[@susanmiller6023]

With a tall glass vase in it with flowers in it will look awesome.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@BobbyGriffett]

Good looking bowl

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[@christianekarns4575]

I like it, it is a not ordinary piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lindaali6703]

I love the shape!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@thumper4121]

Phil, I've watched you for a long time. You should have more subscribers than you do. You do great work. Keep the chips flying. Tennessee Boy.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, thank you! 😊

[@markb8954]

Nice job Phil. Good work on the live edge.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you liked it, Mark! 😊

[@timbutler3733]

Love the shape

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@wolfgangricky]

We are our own worst critics. Nice piece, ty for taking us along

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@tonithomas393]

I like it! Like you I wasn’t sure at first.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@stevestucks7341]

Phil, you inspire me

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And your watching inspires me, Steve, win/win! 😊

[@artr8285]

Phil - Welcome back, you sound like your old self! Another beautiful piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm getting there, Art. Thanks! 😊

[@erniesmith1097]

Hi Phil good job on all things that unconventional, and i am glad i am not the only one that talks to themselves. Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm not talking to me, Ernie, I'm talking to you! 😊

[@donaldadams5342]

Well I am glad that you grew to like this piece Phil. Sure, it is quite different to your 'normal type' turning but that is good to sometimes step out of your comfort zone. Where the bark comes down the side of the bowl looks a bit like a nose & then you get the 'round' growth rings either side to give you a bit of a face. An interesting piece Phil with lovely colour & grain, I think brought out well by the Danish Oil finish. I don't know how I have not commented on this piece before when I viewed it. Thanks for the journey & cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, it did grow on me, Don. It took awhile, though. Thank you my friend!😊

[@michaelburns9172]

Another silk purse out of a sows ear . Phil you always do great work you find the beauty within.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you 😊

[@michaelburns9172]

Phil I live in San Bernadino CA. I work full-time as a manuel machinist my laths start at six inch chuck and finish at 14 foot . To watch you do what you do and so fine . Takes a good eye and a special touch. Thank you for your videos. So relaxing to watch.

[@joannmyers-robinson4906]

Good morning, Phil. You seem to be your own critic and not always right about your work. You the very best at what you do. A wood craving master. I really enjoy your videos and the art you created. Stay healthy, safe and blessed. 💜💜💜

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jo Ann! 😊

[@chrissheppard3860]

Love it Phill your work is beautiful as allways

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Chris! 😊

[@paulgamblin1860]

Love that grain!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Paul! 😊

[@Saltanredpepper]

I loved it from the start Phil I believe it's one of my favorites. You'll hear no complaints from here. I'm living in Georgia now Kingsland, on the St. Mary's River area. Living here has not changed my perspective on your work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@user-mw3br7hf9g]

beautiful Phil, worth the hard work

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@hotrodhog2170]

Love it Phil! I can see it is silky smooth too.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@hotrodhog2170]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Had to edit my comment from ''can't'' to ''can''. Don't know why I wrote can't lol. Thanks Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@hotrodhog2170 I knew what you meant, Hotrod! 😊

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil, Thank You Dan....I like it Phil, it is different and I like different (the star of the show was your sock, ha). That Mesquite was free of cracks and that is something I find difficult to find. Crack free wood. Bark looks very cool and Danish Oil is my go to when I like a nice warm finish (I am late because I fell hard asleep with my headphones on & just now awoke. Enjoyed listening again also with my eyes open. Work knocks' me out at times, ha)....LOVE IT PHIL...TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, my sock is getting pretty good press in these comments, Tuffy! I'm glad you awoke to find my video at the ready. I would not know much about this thing you call work. It was my understanding that when you become an old man you are supposed to stop that! Maybe one day when you get old you will understand, too! LOL!

[@tuffymartinez]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop HA, Phil YOU are A#1 GREAT (though sockless) FELLOW ...KEEP EM' COMING TM

[@vickiarrowood8905]

Real talent so beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Vicki! 😊

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

I really like this piece Phil, well done mate.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John! 😊

[@mauiharward4990]

Great stuff Phil… as always.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@bobmoss2479]

Great job with a tough piece of wood. Sometime I like to see the magic you perform at the workbench where you finish off the bottom.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Bob! 😊

[@patriciamoody3137]

I like it a lot!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pjenslin1]

Beautiful bowl! Love the shape! Going to copy this shape! ))

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, I hope it works out for you, Philip! 😊

[@kittyhawk7060]

As my dad would say, "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do" and you went and did it. Turned out really nice. Mesquite is in abundance where I live in central Texas.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@johnporter6236]

Like that design! Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it 😊

[@garyp8471]

another winner, grand job lovely markings liking the dark live edging brilliant job. All the best from us in Lincolnshire UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Gary! 😊

[@sarahjchinz]

Beautiful 🌟

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[@kathleenlambert4961]

As always it's great.

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[@rbdunn]

I like it Phil!

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[@johnkriete2152]

Different from what I thought it would look like, “turned” out great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John! 😊

[@harrolin]

Lovely job Phil enjoyed the process and finish thanks again

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@billrobinson8939]

Wish I had collected some mesquite during my time in the desert. I was into rocks then, not wood. Very nice job in that one, as usual.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Bet ya got some cool rocks, though! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

It's such a lovely shape and color. It isn't or usual style but I like it so much.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Groovy, thanks, Judith! 😊

[@janvafa9959]

Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@timf6916]

Nice, GOOD JOB

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[@markanthonystringer9823]

Hi Phil, I like it!! you certainly wasn't barking up the wrong tree with the design, you certainly SOCKED it to me with your inventiveness. God bless, stay safe. Tony

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tony! 😊 Cheers!

[@tomzouki]

Very well done Phill, greetings from Holland

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy in Holland! 😊