Heyyy, There's A Feather In My Bowl! - Wood Turning

This piece of Maple Crotch turned out very nicely. It's a natural edge piece with a surprise inside. Finished in Shellac.
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[@user-ml3hl6vr4t]

Working with another lovely guest star. The feather pattern in the grain, buy a lotto ticket, you have all the luck rolling your way. Gorgeous.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@user-cb3th7jt8d]

The grain of the maple is the star of the show!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, it's amazing! 😊

[@paulrapp613]

Phil, A feather in your bowl to match the feather 🪶 in your cap! Keep the aspidistra flying! Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dannycooper8784]

Mr Anderson I have been watching you work all day. I have been under the weather and took today off and watched you do your magic I have been reading a lot of the comments other viewers have sent I am sorry to hear about you losing your precious wife I will continue to pray for you and your family that God will give you comfort in some form and fashion Keep up the great work and teaching people like me

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Danny! I hope you feel better, soon! 😊

[@Saltanredpepper]

Thank you, Valery and thank you Phil. A thing of real beauty. BOWLishous.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! 😊

[@jessecallaway7689]

Always amazed by the fact that you can take a piece that isn't very attractive and expose the true beauty. Great job as always!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We know it's in there, Jesse! 😊

[@deborahkurth7341]

Gods love is in all his creations...you found it again Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@davidharwood9552]

Phil you speak to the bowl and use your turning skills. But nature has the last word in the beauty of the grain As ever Phil you are an inspiration 💫

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[@unclespongehead]

You saw a feather, I saw a horse! the two knots on the right side look like an eye and nostril of a horse. Good work, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, uncle! 😊

[@margaretmiller4899]

I love the wrinkles, pokey thingies and the feather is awesome! Another treasure by Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you, Margaret! 😊

[@francespeters4149]

I love the way you like to keep the natural looks of your wood. Keeping the little pokie things was a real good idea. I wish I could run my fingers over many of your pieces.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you appreciate the nature also, Frances, thank you! 😊

[@samtaylor6237]

Another great piece of art in the books. Keep up the great work. GOD bless you and your family and my GOD keep all of you safe in palm of his hands.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Sam! 😊

[@charlesball8872]

And it’s a feather in your bowl Cap!!! Nice one Phil!

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[@prsearls]

Beautiful feather grain. I've turned a few pieces of maple crotch and they also had beautiful grain patterns. It's wonderful to expose this beauty hidden within the wood. Some pieces my wife won't let me give away to friends.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good going, Paul! 😊

[@russgoodspeed9594]

Love the feather. Always amazed at the ways nature surprises us

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! 😊

[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil you've done it again and created a new favourite bowl love it fantastic grain patterns and colours. You've got a feather in your bowl and a feather in your cap. Brilliant. Thanks for the work you put in each week keeping me/us your fans entertained.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, John, thanks! 😊

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Hi Phil. Love this bowl, what a great turn. The feather is so gorgeous, such a nice surprise. 💕🤗💕 thank you for sharing. Much love ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Joalla! 😊

[@katemurray3683]

Hey Phil Another great performance. My favorite time of day when I watch your artistry at work producing beautiful bowls, one after another.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kate! 😊

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Lovely feather in your cap...bowl! Nice one, Phil! My wee grandson enjoyed watching with me.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks Stephanie and grandson! 😊

[@renegonzalez8070]

Don't quote me but I think the word you're looking for is a burr but who cares you perform miracles 🤔 that feather was awesome 👏 😎 great work may God bless you

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[@michaelmcdermott2178]

Yeah, I joined the Sequim group and she was my first encounter. What a lovely person!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Must be talking about Valerie. Yup, she's a treasure all right! 😊

[@jeffrosen8237]

Poky things works for me! I do like the feather! Better than Crackerjacks, there is a prize in every bowl! Some times several prizes.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Indeed, Jeff, thanks! 😊

[@lucasb1324]

Amazing veins and beautiful contrasts as you said, wonderful. 👍 Carsten

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[@daveb.misc.2589]

stunning is what i call that bowl. what are the pokey things called? pokey things. Phil said so! the feather, the grain, the compression grain.....all make for a stunning bowl. thank you Phil. its always a pleasure, and a privilege to see you do your magic. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dave! 😊

[@bobh5616]

Beautiful outcome Phil - another “feather in your cap”!

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[@julianclarke7178]

Just love that maple wood Phil, thanks for sharing, Stay Safe, Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jules! 😊

[@dianeashley4526]

Phil your a natural Bob Ross when it came to natural wood and the perfect feather 🪶 inside the bowl 🥣. Beautiful work as always and thank you for your showing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Diane! 😊

[@raystevens687]

Wow Phil talking about a cool wood grain I like that especially for Maple 🍁 wood mother nature is cool in what she does with wood. And most of all you did a Great job 👏 on that bowl 🥣

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ray, thanks! 😊

[@bretteee]

Yet again another fabulous piece of art I loved the way the grain turned out, you can always see the quality of your work in every bowl you turn. And once again thank you for sharing your work with us 👍🪵

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Brette! 😊

[@josephsmith452]

Lovely bowl Phil, should be a feather in your cap as they say here. Oh the pokey things are pokey things 😆. Well done 👏 Take care, Joseph

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[@stephensadler4351]

Another great piece of art. 23 minutes of video…now the rest of the week responding to everyone. You have staying power.🍮

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, pretty much, Stephen! 😊

[@conniedouglas7611]

I just love your work. Told my husband that he has to make me Phil Andersons bowls 🥣 😋

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh-oh, don't put me in the middle of that! LOL! 😊

[@mandyray23]

Love Thursdays. ❤️ Thanks Phil. X

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Mandy! 😊

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very cool bowl Phil. It's always nice when nature gives you bonuses.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

For sure, Laura! 😊

[@archiehebron8944]

That looks amazing already and I'm only a few minutes in. Wow Phil 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope you liked it, Archie! 😃

[@jackgrayson832]

cracks are scary, feathers are fun, the piece is lovely, another job well done....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My best poem of the day, Jack, thanks! 😊

[@fredlewis1945]

Another great bowl. Simple but beautiful. I love the feather.

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[@pcmcbride9026]

I love this bowl. The feather is really special, since I am indigenous. Nice work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you! 😊

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil great looking bowl you are the man

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Bobby! 😊

[@stevenparaons9347]

Very nice. I like the looks of the Maple I've never seen the feathers before. As for the tree pimples, calling them Pokie things works for me. Have a great & safe 4th.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Steven! 😊

[@ruthejohnson511]

love all the grain and "pokey things"

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[@dottyharbison7156]

Phil, this is one beautiful bowl! Love the feather! ❤️😎🙃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dotty, I'm glad! 😊

[@aubreymoses3424]

Another feather in your cap Phil. Beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! I see what you did there, Aubrey! 😊

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

That’s beautiful Phil love the feather in the grain 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

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[@susanmiller6023]

I love the contrast of the natural dark and light of the wood. A true artist can see a piece long before it's finished and along the journey develops details and designs so we can see the end piece too. I would love to send a couple of chunks of wood from the UK, but they would be stopped at customs and discarded and I'd be so much in trouble. 😪 I could see this piece as the base for a fish bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for thinking of me, Susan! 😊

[@stevesheller9223]

Beautiful wood and finish. ❤👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@margeburns2590]

I LOVE it. The shape, grain, feather....... GREAT job. :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Marge! 😊

[@mjr7777]

Inside also kinda looks like an owl. Beautiful!

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[@garthkeck2003]

Pretty bowl. Old Chinese saying,feather in bowl good as bird in hand

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[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful Phil and that feather looks so real I’ve never seen a crotch piece look like that before take care and God bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Mike! 😊

[@denocro3586]

Looks like an emu feather. Turned out very cool Phil.

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[@amygillett3713]

That feather feature is amazing. So enjoy your technique. Amy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Amy! 😊

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Yet another great piece from Phil! Thank you sir

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Luie! 😊

[@bobcrabtree6924]

Phil, Another beauty. Thanks for sharing. Keep on keeping on my friend!

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[@kam70111]

Lucky to find a Peacock tail feather in a soup bowl instead of a fly. Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Sure enough!

[@johnseelke6593]

Phil That Bowl is just beautiful especially the feather Thank you for being an inspiration for getting me back to the lathe. Finished my third piece tonight. Next piece will be a small bowl John

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yay, good for you, John! Keep at it, my friend! 😊

[@lancerawlings5401]

Great piece of wood. Thank you Valerie! Great turning work Phill, as per usual. Phil….my new sand-o-flex just shipped. Can’t wait to use it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds great, you'll love it, Lance!! 😊

[@tomjpt]

Ahhh, another technical termed learned from your videos! Little pokey parts. Never knew the proper name for those. Love 'em. AND, it's hard to remember the cut on so much of the bowl is interrupted. Hard to remember because your hands are so steady. I'll bet the grain problem that you had to work extra hard cleaning up was due to that interrupted cut as well. Even under the hand of the master. Thanks, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, interrupted cuts are a problem but after you've done so many of them, you kind of miss them when you don't have them! LOL! Thanks, Tom! 😊

[@travisashcraft5226]

Thank you Phil 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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[@ernietauber5950]

thanks very much for doing the videos ,, they are great to watch how you make something out of a block of wood that looks like nothing .. GREAT JOB and thanks again

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ernie! 😊

[@amandatallis9875]

What an awesome bowl out of a great piece of wood I really like the colours in the wood and it's grain. You are one of my favourite wood turners thank you for your great videos and advise. The finish you use has really brought it up fabulously, there is a feather in the grain in the middle of the bowl it looks cool. Amanda Scotland UK xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you like it, Amanda! Thank you! 😊

[@lindasnow3960]

Such beautiful subtle exquisite grain! What a lovely piece!

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[@jeanlong5965]

It's a beautiful bowl Phil. I love the wrinkles and the feather.

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[@AuntieRoma]

Hi Phil. Nice bowl! The feather 🪶 also looks like a fern. Very pretty. I’m out of words. I must have lost them on the “I’s”… 25 ~ (CO); 70 ~ (CO & UT); 15 ~ (UT, AZ, NV, CA) and other California roads. 🫤 Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. As always, healing hugs headed your way! Take care. See you next video. 😘 🫧💜 Roma 🌲💚🌳🦅

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

All is well, glad you're safe, Roma! 😊

[@marywright1057]

There's nothing about this bowl that isn't really beautiful!!! The grain is so pretty and I love the feather!!! Your usual wonderful work. I truly enjoy your videos. Thanks Phil and have a great weekend. 😊👍♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mary, I hope yours was good, too! 😊

[@marywright1057]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Just a usual weekend here at "the home" as I call it. Actually a retirement highrise for independent living. Always something happening here!!! Take care of yourself. Look forward to your next video. 😊

[@dougspencer3572]

I really loved that bowl. Nice work Phil!! Thanks for the video

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[@triciahumphrey6453]

Way cool owl face! See the two eyes and the feather looks like a beak? Love that you share your passion with us. Keep smiling!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊 Thank you, Tricia!

[@casseniettepoulos3517]

Thank you! Beautiful piece and love the feather. Take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Cass! 😊

[@steveparis4058]

Another beautiful bowl nice grain and the feather look great. Keep up the good work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Steve, will do! 😊

[@timponder7487]

Great work beautiful and th He feather was a bonus thanks Phil for sharing 😊

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[@albertdawson6814]

Right hand on the gauge and the left hand on the switch. I hope you are ready for a great holiday Phil. That topped off another great Thursday night. Happy 4th of July and I will look for you next week. take care till then

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Albert! 😊

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful bowl, fantastic shape, the feather is pretty. ♥️ have a safe and Happy 4th 🇺🇸♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Maddie, you too! 😊

[@williampeak8851]

Another beautiful creation Phil 👍❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Beautiful piece . Feather nothing , I see an Owls face on the inside . Thanks Phil . I hope your feeling o.k.

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[@redleaf4902]

Hi Phil 🐿 ! It's a squirrel's tail, don't'ya'know. 🐿😊 Very pretty. Waving from la Belle Province de Québec🛶🌲🌄

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Happy Canada Day! 😊

[@redleaf4902]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Aw. Merci beaucoup, Phil.🇨🇦🤿🏊‍♀️Just home ftom snorkeling.

[@carolyngreen1673]

Good work Phil. I see an owl on the bottom of the inside. The feather you saw is part of the face and the two dots are the eyes. Very nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Carolyn! 😊

[@kevingeaney7741]

Beautiful bowl Phil! You got the best out of the crotch feather because you hollowed the bark side, and because the chainsaw cut was right on the line between the pith of the branch and the pith of the treetrunk. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kevin! 😊

[@MikeB0001]

You never have to "hope" we like it..we always do!😊 very nice Phil!👍🏻👍🏻

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[@stephenmccool8127]

Man I love me some maple. Grew up with it in abundance in Michigan and enjoyed maple syrup too. It hasn't been until these latter years that I truly appreciate its beauty and you have found that beauty in this one. Well done Phil. Shall I call you my fine feathered friend? Excellent work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good stuff, Steve! Sure, I'll be your feathered friend or any other kind! 😊

[@jamesreynolds2886]

As always a beautiful piece. Keep making ‘em.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, James! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

The darker wood on the inside looks like a fireworks fountain. Happy 4th of July the bowl is so lovely

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[@Clarkson350]

Feather is magic!

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[@edwardhand7070]

Such a beautiful find Phil. I had a beautiful piece of crotch Black Walnut that I turned about a year ago with feather like grain in the crotch. I had no idea that wood could look like that until I turned it. Happy turning my friend love it. ☺️

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[@jeffreybelair485]

Very beautiful Awesome grain and the feather is really cool

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[@christinemiller7238]

A lot of interesting aspects on this one. Thank you Valerie.

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[@kevinbooth2063]

Phil, touché nice maple crouch. I just love the different grains and designs we see in our wood projects. I have a red oak crotch I cut in half and turned 2 thin walled natural edge bowls. They were still wet and when they dried the feather actually raised and made ridges in the feather.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@suepetty5453]

I love the grain pattern. Beautiful work.

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[@SilverBack.]

WOW Phil Fantastic piece 👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Douglas! 😊

[@nancygibbs4841]

Indeed, pretty cool. You have two eyes and a feather. I like the depth you’ve created. A very functional piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Nancy! 😊

[@mikepetitt9624]

What a cool surprise to have a feather in your bowl! I think it means good luck to the turner :)

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[@KenG557]

I love your feather bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad, thanks! 😊

[@ricktablelander5043]

awesome feather grain, beautiful piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@janetalexander122]

I don't know what the little pokey things are callrd, but I love the feather! Beautiful piece of maple and another great video.

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[@grammybear4226]

Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old Grammy from Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼

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[@michaelmcdermott2178]

Very cool! Valerie seems to come up with some great chunks and you always seem to know how to treat them. Thanks, Buddy!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

She is a master wood collector, Michael! 😊 Plus, she's a turner, too! And a photographer!

[@lyleturner6964]

birdseyes.Beautiful as alwahs

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Lyle! 😊

[@daniellebregning4522]

You keep amazing me with your beautiful pieces 😍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊 Cheers!

[@bazza23451]

Wow! Natures contribution to your bowl great little feather just dropped inside, so great phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@joycemiller6188]

it is a beautiful feather bowl, thank you for sharing

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[@williamellis8993]

Beautiful bowl, Phil. You already have a bunch of feather puns so I'll lay off of them. Hope you're doing well. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bill! 😊