Don't Be So Pitchy! - Wood Turning

A very solid piece of Cypress becomes this beautiful Live Natural Edge bowl. The lovely grain of the crotch wood is a sight to behold! Turning of this end grain bowl was easier than anticipated except for the extreme pitch content. Still, it turned out to be one of my new favorite videos.
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[@ronnielloyd4514]

Phil I get up every morning and for a minimum 3-4 hours I sit in my kitchen and watch videos of wood turning. I watch yours most of all because I want it to feel like a class and you are the teacher. Most other videos are just you watching and no one is explaining what they are doing and why. You learn important things by listening and you make listening enjoyable.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is awesome, Ronnie! 😊 That is exactly how I learned to turn, also!

[@anitadeglopper2717]

I get such a kick out of your down to earth commentary as you move along with the project. No other turner I’ve watched thus far teaches technique. That piece is extraordinary.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Anita!

[@stefanaretz8136]

Hi Phil, that grain looks dramatic. It reminds me to yew, i turned a handful of napkin rings from a tree i felled and was exiteted of the liveliness of that grain. Thumbs up and thanks to Tuffy, who seems to be a really faithful supporter .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stefan! 😊 Yup, Tuffy is worth his weight in gold!

[@darrellpizzagoni5182]

I've watched this video numerous times and can't get tired of it. Good job as usual Phil Keep up the good work Darrell

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thanks, Darrell! 😊

[@philipreynolds3819]

.very nice piece of work. Leland Cypress trees make very attractive turnings! Well done

[@birdhunter2008]

You guessed the thickness just right on making the one side smaller . Stopped right before you went completely through . Beautiful work Phil .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeff! 😄

[@joannmyers-robinson4906]

💙💙💙 I don't know how I missed this video. I love your creations! Happy Daddy Day!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jo Ann! 😊 Cheers!

[@tequilastraightup595]

My father built me a gun cabinet out of cypress when I was 15. We started with 8 planks 18 inches wide by 6 inches thick by 12 foot long. Had them plained to 3/4 inch thick, I had no idea I was helping to build my own 15th birthday present.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool story, Paul, thanks! 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil...great bowl...you did just the right design with this piece...beautiful....cheers...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Andy, glad you like it! Phil

[@davidfairman5461]

Thanks for the tip about the slightly off centre screw hole. Lovely wood n great bowl. Good job.

[@stephanielovatt2787]

This bowl worked out way better than I thought it would! I really like it! Well done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Stephanie! 😊

[@Baggins_lover]

Beautiful bowl! I love how you work with the natural shape of the wood each time, rather than trying to make it uniform, makes for very interesting pieces.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Anna, much appreciated! 😊

[@geraldshultz4271]

Beautiful turning Phil. You are a good teacher while you turn. I like the sanding if the bark. Thank you.

[@GordonRock1]

Beautiful piece, Phil. I think you made the right choice on which would be the top. Wonderful work, my friend. 👍👍😃🇨🇦🇨🇦 Safe turning, .....Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Gord, I appreciate your time and comment! Phil

[@jonperley7304]

That's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for sharing with us Phil 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Jon! 😊

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Love Cypress...I worked with it a lot when I lived in New Orleans ....Thanks

[@ceddiesmallz]

Great work ,you have to be a teacher.presentation is as good as it gets. Thank you!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Charles! No, never been a teacher. I just enjoy what I do! Phil

[@stevanandrews9210]

Fabulous piece Phil. Love the contrast of the caramel coloured heart wood with the pale. Graining is pretty and I love the shape and the bark giving such a strong definition to the lip of the bowl. Another knockout!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for your great comment, Stevan! 😊

[@mickdog2]

Good tip about the off center tail stock, and using the block. Thanks for that...

[@judylucas7596]

When your sanding discs get gummed up try using a small stainless steel brush to clean it That's what I do! Also I really enjoy watching your videos, they give me some good pointers on my lathe work, thank you, Randy Lucas.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the tip, Randy!

[@peterfuller2156]

Cracking job phil 👍keep warm phil ☺

[@donaldadams5342]

Very beautiful wood turned into a fantastic bowl. The pitch may have been of some concern but maybe only to a 'dodo' like me but certainly not to someone with your skills & abilities. The grain is quite simply stunning & the finish used suits the piece so well. Why would you confine it to a log cabin, unless it is a beautiful log cabin home. It would definitely be placed in a prominent position in my home. Congratulations to you sir & thank you for sharing it. Stay safe & well in these troubled times.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@mauiharward7897]

Buy the bowl, then the cabin to match it😂 the envy of the neighborhood 🤙🏽

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@knottie_gurldeannamorris1136]

Beautiful as always Phil. It's nice to know someone else is allergic to their hobby.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@joebloggs7212]

Like the contrast colours, absolutely magic, Cindy Qld Australia Australia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@marciak9826]

Another beautiful bowl, Phil! I’m glad you decided to make it bigger-I couldn’t see it at the time, but it did make it look a lot nicer. That grain pattern is something else! Thank you (and Tuffy) for sharing it.

[@tuffymartinez]

Phil does a great job and always a FUN show to watch. Phil's show keeps me hiking & looking for unusual wood. ..Marcia consider sending something for Phil to turn ???....tm

[@rbdunn]

Phil, you make me look forward to Thursdays. Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

As do your comments, Russ, thank you! Phil

[@glendapotter9525]

Gorgeous. I don't have a log cabin but we have lots of wood and wildlife all over the walls and that would look Gorgeous on my coffee table 😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Glenda!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Shellac is used to seal pitchy knots and cracks. Beautiful piece of wood worked up very nicely.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Valerie! Phil

[@RayShaw007]

Another great piece, love the way you take 'chunks' and transform them to bring out their natural best. Less 'transformed' than perhaps revealed. Just one thing that lies beyond my comprehension: You are reminded that "Not everyone watches all of my videos"! Well done, Phil

[@karenh789]

Really pretty bowl with wonderful, colorful grain and of course your thoughtful skill!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Karen! 😊

[@zetuskid]

Phil , those soup/bean tin cans come in real handy for. A lot of other projects don’t they? Well, friend, I would not have given bets on this baby staying intact all the way to the end but you sure was gentle & got what you wanted.- one beautiful Nature grown bowl. Great job and thanks for keeping us on the edge of the seat again.LOL

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, Kid! Thank you for your great comment! Phil

[@crusindc5282]

Fabulous grain on that bowl. Excellent design.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, DC! 😊

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Phil, You make it so difficult for me to think of something new to say every week as each week you turn something beautiful. You guessed it you've done it again this week. Great work Phil. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Huw, thank you! Phil

[@richkeelan1312]

Phil that's a beautiful piece well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Rich, thank you! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

Another beautiful bowl, Phil. You always doubt yourself but you always make it great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I do lack a bit of confidence sometimes, William. Thank you, glad you like it! Phil

[@genecooksey3871]

That is really gorgeous wood, turned out beautiful, thanks, Gene Cooksey woodworking

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking bowl Phil

[@jarmstrong2843]

Nice bowl! I like it!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@kirkwint8354]

Cool bit wood nice job done as always love it top score for that piece lovely kirk from stoke on trent 👍😃

[@bryanmontgomery4126]

P.s. you do super fine work Phil. Your stuff always turn out beautiful. Thanks for answering all my questions. Bryan.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Bryan! Phil

[@toddmatthews2025]

Nice job Phil..your a true natural

[@busterwest1644]

Never a dull video from you Sir, this piece was superb, love natural edge and the grain pattern was beautiful, Have to see if I can find some Cypress..

[@margeburns2590]

Fantastic job. Dont live in a log home but do live in a home with lots of logs......wish you could see it Phil, and you'd know the bowl would fit right in.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I bet it would, Marge! Thank you! Phil

[@johnfrye8452]

Gorgeous grain. Nice bowl you turned out of that piece of cypress.

[@houstoncalhoun1177]

Fantastic personality on this little sweetie. Well done, Phil!

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil great looking bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Right on, thanks! 😊

[@rcrow2011]

Beautiful piece as always!

[@alanbarbour5185]

Beautiful colours and grain patterns. You are my 'go to guy' for inspiration, knowledge and pure genius. Thank you Phil :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! Thank you, Alan! Phil

[@hubertbent3437]

Very Beautiful wood Great job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@Audie1234]

So pretty and you got a fair sized bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, it surprised me, Audie! 😊

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Great piece Phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Andy! Phil

[@garthkeck2003]

Another beauty in the books. Nice job.

[@markb8954]

Wow, you sure do tackle some really rough looking chunks of wood, but always find that pearl deep inside. I’m much more conservative with my starting pieces, attempt to get them kind of round before mounting. Nice looking bowl there in the end.

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Beautiful bowl 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jimcase5841]

One of my very favorite of your many works. Love it. ❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Jim!! 😊

[@egparis18]

It would look beautiful sitting on a table anywhere. The bark is very beautiful indeed. Thank you for sharing and see you soon.

[@WhiskeyDale]

beautiful. Thank you Phil & thank you Tuffy !

[@tuffymartinez]

I agree Dale. Phil does beautiful work and puts on a very enjoyable show. I look forward to Thursday's at Phil's....tm

[@johnhehlen2717]

This is beautiful work. Just love the woodgrain nice job!

[@alansimpson596]

Wonderful turning Phil on a gorgeous piece of wood. I hadn't paid much attention to Cypress before but you've given me a whole new take on it. Don't worry about the noise of your heater. I have mine on from October until March.

[@garythomas6866]

Super turn Phil really like the way you made your bowl, one gorgeous bowl. Definitely looks like Cypress to me, thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for the confirmation, Gary! Phil

[@lauriecremore5601]

Hi Phil.. Love the grain in this wood, 👌. A genius at work.. and that you are ! Thanks for another informative video.. and looked and found your flower making video .. again thanks for an interesting talk. 🖐️👏

[@lauriecremore5601]

Hi Phil.. I have got my lathe up and running again.. and turned a vase and some tulip's to go in.. be nice to show you ? but that I wouldn't know how to send a photo over to you. 👋👍 All the best.. Laurie

[@bing143bing]

Really like that bowl

[@robertbourke7935]

You do lovely work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I very much appreciate that, Robert, thank you!

[@wandapiedra8973]

Magnificent! One more time a master piece. I do not get tired watching your videos. LOVE IT!❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Wanda! Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Pretty bowl, Phil! Love the shape. Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, buddy! Phil

[@guntherkratt1979]

Hi Phil, what a lovely colour and grain! Beautiful piece. I was a bit afraid it's coming apart at that bark inclusion. The colour makes me remind a bit like apple.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gunther! The bark inclusions end at both points so I didn't feel they would come apart. So far, so good! Phil

[@RuthlynWills]

Oh my!!! Simply gorgeous Phil... the grain is absolutely stunning with all those swirls, glad you made the choice as to which side is top. Another great turning adventure... I love it! Thanks for the beauty

[@MrDilmaher]

Looking good Phil lovely job I managed to get my hands on some spalted beech and I cant wait to turn a bit of it keep up the good work you are a inspiration to us novices

[@sunshine4ever804]

It turned out beautifully! The different wood colors and those cracks give it such wonderful personality! Love it!😊💕

[@Ronalcock1]

Turned out nice again.

[@nighteagle317]

Another incredible piece of art!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Paige! Phil

[@jeffstevens763]

Very nice piece Phil and unusual grain wise to me great job👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jeff! 😄

[@paulblackman3936]

Nicely done Phil, the rosin is always a pain, but well done sir!

[@julianclarke7178]

That’s a keeper Phil. Thanks for showing . Jules, Droitwich, England

[@michaelhoban4238]

That is a beautiful bowl what nice grains Ihope you can do something with the other half Thanks for sharing with us

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Michael! 😊

[@normakers5632]

What a beautiful piece,this might be my favorite!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Norm! 😊

[@jimbembinster]

Another winner Phil, well done.

[@Paymann1980]

Hi Phil, first of all, I wish you and your family a happy and above all a healthy new year! Unfortunately I can only repeat myself: An absolutely brilliant piece that you have conjured up again! Thank you for all of your videos and the passion that you invest every time. Best regards, Mike alias Paymann

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for spending time with me, Mike, I appreciate it! 😊 Happy New Year!

[@stewartfurini]

Lovely grain in there, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stewart! Phil

[@xavierlopez2839]

Really nice piece.

[@geofo60]

That’s a beautiful piece Phil, the colours & inclusions, the finish. So much to look at, you certainly performed some magic with this one. Regards, Geof 🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Geof! I do love the colors in this. Phil

[@walshjp17]

Gorgeous Hunk-o-Cypress, Phil. Well done.

[@allanwagner4676]

Awesome job Phil.The grain looks beautiful.

[@turntbyhi-lo3516]

Wonderful turn Phil, just beautiful. Howard's was the perfect choice. Get you a rubber block to clean your disks. Makes them last a whole lot longer. Mark

[@rdmollison]

Just as I have become to expect a wonderful bowl, I am glad you went out past the outer edge to make the bowl larger. I like the shape, Great look, finish matches the wood, good choice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Ron! Phil

[@mikeyoung8126]

Beautiful love it Phil

[@judithfairchild8620]

Beautiful bowl interesting grain and color

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I agree, Judith, the wood is gorgeous on this one! 😊

[@skaterslife6305]

Definitely cypress that’s a hard wood and beautiful from what I can see you’ve done with it .

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Lovely swirly grain patterns.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@russgoodspeed9594]

Hey Phil, One more comment. I noticed during your narrative about the firsts a drill press in the background. It is made up of two pipes, one vertical and one horizontal that supports the drill head on one end and the motor on the other. I bought mine about 56 years ago. Today it would have been on line, back then it would have been mail order from a magazine.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I remember the mail order days, Russ. Placing the order and then WAITING for it to get to you was awful! That drill press is about that age but I bought it used in the early 90's. My other drill press that I use the most is also from the 70's and I bought it new from the Sears catalog. 😊

[@wagWAGart]

great job phil thank you

[@gilvb51]

Nice Phil! Gil

[@donaldtrabeaux1305]

Absolutely stunning wood grain pattern, gorgeous bowl turned by the absolutely awesome craftsmanship master wood tuner, Mr. Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Donald! Phil

[@candyparent2483]

Lovely bowl Phil. You have such talent!

[@CaraWeston]

This is absolutely stunning, the grain, the cracks, the shape. You and Nature are great collaborators in creating these beautiful bowls.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Cara! Phil

[@andrewwatson9805]

Now, that's a really beautiful piece of art. Wow!

[@rodelcapul7453]

Beautiful. Love it.

[@bruceramey2487]

Very nice! And it looks like cedar to me.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

When that little nub stops turning👍 That is a gorgeous piece You are very talented

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, glad you like it! Phil