How I Made A Live Edge Plum Bowl - Wood Turning

In spite of a very large void and a host of cracks, this plum bowl turned out to be one of my favorites.
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[@victorrobinson4369]

Those cracks are nature and beautiful I love them

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Victor! 😊

[@davidcorden6630]

You’re a brave man Phil, that’s one reason why we love to watch you turn. Beautiful piece, full of character. Cheers, David

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David? LOL! Not trying to be brave. It looked to me like the huge crack actually had a stopping point so I didn't feel it was too dangerous to try. I'm so glad you like it and took your time to tell me! Phil

[@mikenco]

I love the fact that you don't work with resins and putties to fill cracks and gaps, and appreciate the wood the way Nature has presented it to you. You inspire me to look at bits of wood with a very different eye! I have been binge-watching your channel for the last couple of days. New fan in the UK, thank you Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, what a great comment, mikenco! Thank you so much, I'm glad you appreciate the nature in the pieces as well. Phil

[@dereklsmith5149]

Hey Phil, nice bowl. That carbide tool you were using works a lot better on the inside of a bowl instead of the outside. It’s made for a finishing cut

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching and the tip, Derek! Phil

[@tinaharbit1806]

Oh. My. Goodness! That color is unreal! The cracks are a wonderful accent!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed! 😊

[@carolyngreen1673]

I love the cracks, it gives it so much caracter.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed! 😊

[@peterrauch6604]

These live-edge pieces are my favorites. Also love the natural cracks and other natural imperfections and the way you have incorporated them in to the finished piece. Thanks for another great video. Cheers, Pete

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like them, Pete! Thank you for your great comment! 😊

[@paulblackman3936]

I'm with you on the cracks. Wood is wood. A living structure. I thought your approach to turning this piece was very tenacious, a huge change to the guy I remember seeing earlier in the year. Nice job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Paul, for taking your time to watch and comment, I truly appreciate that! Phil

[@georgebrill3072]

I enjoy seeing the cracks; gives the bowl character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We agree, George! Character, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! Phil

[@davidnickell9381]

Beautiful piece. Perfect, and it's just a bowl; it's the "imperfections" that make it art.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed, David! 😊

[@MalcolmNewman]

I have learned to hold my breath whenever your video goes into slow motion. I’m glad it turned (heh, heh) out ok. And, as always, the piece is beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@michaelpoe2961]

You did right leaving the cracks in the bowl. Another great job, beautiful work👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Michael! Agreed, the cracks, and for me, the bark, really make this piece special. Phil

[@johncarlton5766]

I like the fact that you don't have loud music playing you talk away about what you are doing and you give your turning speeds. Thank You

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm very pleased you like the style of my videos, John. Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@kennethmartin5943]

What a beautiful piece. I like the cracks, look like tail feathers on a strutting gobbler 🦃.. way to go Mr.phil...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Spoken like a true turkey farmer, Kenneth? Whatever, I'm really glad you like it and agree, it's those cracks that make the piece. Thank you! Phil

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is an awesome and stunning bowl and the cracks are giving the bowl awesome character. Wow.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Kobie! I'm really glad you like it and took your time to let me know! Phil

[@drumbag]

Great piece, love the cracks and bug holes, the more natural the better. Good stuff

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Steve! This is one of my favorites! Phil

[@KarlBunker]

I like it! I like the cracks (it's really neat the way they close up again when they reach the bark), I like the bigger crack at the bottom, the bark is beautiful, the colors of the wood are gorgeous. And I loved the conversation you had with the piece of wood before you started. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow. thank you, Karl! I like it all, too, but I think the bark is my favorite part. The color just sets off the rest of the bowl. Phil

[@brianmclaughlin2621]

Stunning work well worth the risk of it splitting 👌👌👌

[@STMwoodturning]

Great color on the wood! You "turned" a sow's ear into a silk purse!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, MrTaco250! Phil

[@Tassie646]

Great job Phil. It has a nice character about it 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mark, for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@joyfulnoise6556]

I love the cracks. So many fill out all in, and while that can bring some neat looks as well, I prefer the natural.

[@grantmillard7071]

Nice colouring and natural cracks on that piece. Made you work for it! Nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@rogerslone6742]

ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS PHIL GREAT JOB AND A (PLUM PRETTY BOWL) LIKE THE WAY YOU NARRATE AS YOU WORK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice to read your kind words, Roger! Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@kenhughes2809]

Love the cracks, gives it character

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, I'm glad you can appreciate the exceptional cracks in this one! 😊

[@Leefywood]

Your all cracked up Phil and that’s plum crazy. Great job at winning the battle.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, boy, you are on your game today, Wayne! Haha! Thank you for your great comment! Phil

[@lucasb1324]

Beautiful bowl fantastic colors, I like the cracks. You know I like it natural. Carsten Sweden

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Carsten! I think the cracks in this piece are what make it special. 😊

[@marywright1057]

Beautiful and I love the cracks!!! 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too!! 😊

[@dano4003]

that came out great, the cracks are perfect... nice job Phil...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Dan, I'm really glad you like it! Phil

[@AlFurtado]

Nice work considering what you had to work with. I'm not sure I would have been as brave as you were. Great job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Brave or stupid, Al? LOL! What's the difference? Thanks for watching and commenting and Happy New Year to you and your family! Phil

[@jimmiller4526]

Awsome bowl Phil. The beauty of firewood, there's always something in it if we have the patience to look for it. Thanks for sharing this one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jim! That is perhaps my biggest pleasure, making something from nothing. Thank you very much for watching and commenting! Phil

[@thomasklink3766]

Stunning! I guess you could say it was worth all the problems you went through. I like the cracks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! Thank you so much, Thomas! Phil

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Love Plum the colours are superb, fruit woods are great to turn aren't they, I think it's one of you best just hope the cracks don't get opening up more, like the shape so well done Phil again.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This one stayed together, Lewis, and I'm glad! 😊

[@nighteagle317]

Hey Phil, I love the cracks on the bowl as well! It's quite remarkable! Great Job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Really glad you like them, Nighteagle! I just never know until I try, but I like them, too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Phil

[@mickfagan6451]

Lovely piece Phil. I really like the way you see imperfections as beauty in your pieces. They are what gives them unique character. Not everything has to be perfect to be beautiful. Your creations are beautiful . God bless your hands

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Mick! You and I are of a similar mind. I sometimes turn an ordinary piece of wood just for something different and often find it disappointing. I'm with you, I definitely prefer turning a piece that is just full of what Mother Nature provides. Phil

[@mariagaddis5134]

Love the bowl the cracks make it unique.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm really glad you like it, Maria, and really glad you took your time to let me know! Phil

[@stevenramsey8987]

You are wright it looks good , and as long as you like it that's all that matters ,your turning it for your fun ,enjoy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You understand, Steven! Yes, F.U.N. Just can't get enough! Phil

[@stevesteves8915]

Love the bowl - love the cracks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you so much, Steve! Phil

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

Totally stunning. Love the cracks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@NobbyRon]

Nice piece Phil, great piece of wood also. Turning a bowl out of such a chunk of wood, you are a real dare devil mate😜.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Not trying to be a dare devil, just trying to use every piece of wood available to me. Waste not, want not! LOL! Thank you so much, Ron, for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@woodturnerky8556]

We all have a screw or two loose Phil, no need to feel singled out lol That was a scary turn but your sense of humour kept the tension down to tolerable levels lol From the look at the other comments people like that cracks, and I have to agree. I really like how it cracked so evenly. And the grain is an awesome colour. A bowl of true character my friend! Keep up the awesome work and videos! Kyler

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hahaha, Kyler! You've got me laughing with that one! Singled out! Hehe... The good part about those cracks is, I have a lot more pieces just like this one! Everyone seems to like them so I guess I'll just keep on keepin' on! Thanks, Buddy, for your great comment! Phil

[@marklewis5984]

Love it cracks and all. Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Mark, thank you for letting me know! Phil

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Sehr schön geworden das Teil ! 😄👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Freut mich, dass es dir gefällt, danke! 😊

[@heidrunsearles6038]

Great piece as usual Phil. The cracks make the it look like a basket. Perfect bread bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's three comments for "basket," Heidrun! I love that term to describe this piece. I don't know why I didn't see it myself! Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@jackfitzgerald6927]

Love it Phil. Amazing bowel

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very cool bowl .good job sir 👍🏼👍🏼🍻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@louisjcharlett683]

My kinda' turnin' Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Louis, thank you! Phil

[@muhammadjahangir5624]

Beautiful bowl. Well done bro. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@edgiesbrecht3418]

Great job Phil . The cracks would of scared me away ,but now I will try a few pieces that are in my shop with cracks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ed! I think as long as you look the piece over really well, you should be OK. On this piece I could tell the cracks seemed to have natural stopping points and I didn't think they would crack any further. So far, so good! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, much appreciated! Phil

[@oneshotme]

I love the looks with the cracks myself Great job turning a son of a gun lol Enjoyed it and gave it a thumbs up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Russell, for your great comment! I really appreciate that, and the thumbs up, too! Phil

[@TheKrinkled1]

Definitely an epic battle of wills between you two! beautiful work as always. Per aspera ad astra!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, K1! If it wasn't for difficulties, I wouldn't have a channel! LOL! Phil

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

I vote yes on the cracks..That plum wood is some pretty stuff ...Thank's.. P.S I got the nova up and running.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Steve! Is there a video with the new Nova in use, yet? I'll be sure to go take a look! Phil

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop well ya..I wouldnt tease ya like that

[@bysonderby]

Hi Phil, Thanks for this amazing video and piece! It was great to keep me entertained while I`m in bed with larygitis, sick as a dog and running 102.5 F Keep up the great work, buddy! Regards Lars 😩

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, no, Lars! Sick? That's no way to spend the holidays. I wish you well, very soon. Thank you for your kind words, truly appreciated, especially under the circumstances! Phil

[@drumbag]

The skew chisel video by Alan Batty , very good for beads and the like !! Well worth a watch

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the recommendation, Steve! Phil

[@joelaroche7667]

I love the idea of the sanding to clean out and slightly enlarge those cracks, makes it a one of a kind piece. Outstanding!

[@geofo60]

That was a challenging piece of plum Phil, but your patience prevailed in the end. I have to admit to having a few “sharp intakes of breath” moments during the process, but the final piece is really quite lovely. Mother Nature certainly put her marks in there & you brought them out. A thumbs up from me for a job well done. Very best regards from the UK Geof

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Geof, you always write comments that just make my day. Thank you for that! Phil

[@ianchappell4199]

What a challenge for you Phil. I love the natural cracks in the bowl and also the colours. Well done Sir and seasons greetings from the UK....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for the recognition, Ian, and for your great comment! I just love my UK viewers! You are all so friendly and polite! Phil

[@andycohen5308]

Again Phil from truly terrifying begining a thing of beauty is born! I love your attitude towards the wood you really see the beauty in what nature provides!How ever i am oging to get you some nice safe bowl blanks for Christmas!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ha! Nice and safe? What fun would that be, Andy? Thank you again for your great comment! Truly appreciated! Phil

[@jackskelton6773]

Beautiful bowl, love the cracks also nice work...I to use the Howard's and have found shaking it often from the get go keeps it consistent till the end. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jack! I've found when a bottle of Howard's is new, and/or it's cold out, shaking doesn't do much for it. It's just THICK and that's that. Phil

[@Grandpaplaysbass]

The cracks make it a natural basket. This is my favorite. Thanks so much for this.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Perfect, Gramps! "Basket" I love that term and now that you mention it, yes, it does have that look. Thank you so much! Phil

[@woodturningguru8857]

Hi Phil, That is a stunning bowl the colour and cracks are great keep up the fab work take care. Y.N.W.A. Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Paul! OK, I gotta ask, Y.N.W.A.? Phil

[@kenhughes2809]

WOW, this one made me so nervous. I'm glad you still have all your fingers...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sorry, Sandy! 😊

[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil still playing catch-up I love everything about it cracks and all. But I was scared. Great job 👍 🇺🇲

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! Nothing to be scared of, buddy! 😊

[@johnwhite6899]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop 🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I was scared for you, I did think at one time you would need a suit of armour to finish the piece, but you beat it.🇺🇲

[@lorenstoud827]

i really like the way you trated the cracks. i have a cherry log that is very similar. now i i am inspired to turn it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wish you the very best with your cherry log, Loren! Cherry is such a beautiful wood! Thank you for watching and commenting! Phil

[@ermerins]

I think it looks fantastic!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you so much, S.E.! Phil

[@andycohen5308]

47 seconds in to this video and im already on hte edge of my seat!! I swear you do these just to upset me sometimes Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hahaha! I was thinking about you, Andy, when I turned the piece to show that huge crack. Actually, the crack seemed to have a stopping place so it wasn't as dangerous as it might have looked. Thank you, Andy for commenting and making my day! Phil

[@jamesharless5357]

Nice piece!

[@thomasprusha7328]

Love it, cracks and all. Nature put them there so no need to stress trying to hide them. Hiding them looks less natural than enhancing them. Good work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We are in agreement, Thomas! It's hard to improve on what nature provides. Thank you for watching! Phil

[@mitchgillilan]

I love the checks in the sapwood! and the color, that is some serious purple! Another really cool bowl Phil. Different is GOOD. I had a piece of cherry that did the same thing with the checks in the sapwood, and I ended up thinking it was trash and burned it!! Now I'm seriously regretting my decision lol

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I thought the same thing about this piece, Mitch, and almost didn't turn it because of the checks. But, I just hate to see a piece of wood go to waste so we have this! Thank you! Phil

[@johndavis44]

I love it!!

[@RevQuads]

Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, RQ! Phil

[@tuboe777]

I won’t want to use the bowl for my cereal bowl, but I’m impressed with it. Great job. I also like your first name. Semper Fi my fellow Kenneth, but never call me Kenny.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi Ken, I'm Phil! LOL! Nevertheless, thank you for taking your time to watch and comment on my video, I truly appreciate that! And, I agree, would make a poor cereal bowl! Phil

[@tuboe777]

madronawoodworks I apologize for getting your name wrong. Some where in my search the name Kenneth came up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@tuboe777 not at problem at all, Ken! It's not the first time it's happened. We'll blame KZbin! LOL! Merry Christmas! Phil

[@chrisegbertky]

Very cool!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@wagWAGart]

great piece Phil dont mess with mother nature i love it cracks as well

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We agree, Wayne! Thank you for watching and commenting! Phil

[@nickdispensa9762]

hi Phil good job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good Morning! Thank you so much, Nick! Phil

[@colinjess3627]

Oh boy you push the boundaries. The difference is that you calculate the risk. Your not rash. That turned out to be a lovely bowl with natures cracks and all. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sometimes I do push a little, Colin, but yeah, I don't want to get hurt. Huge crack but it looked like it actually had a stopping point, so away we go! Thank you! Phil

[@retmachinist]

Howdy Phil Wow it looks just like a piece I have .....really just like what I have .....One of my pieces a triangle blew off ! Glad it away from me at the time . I made a fixture on my band saw to round odd shapes , faster and safer . I have a small 1/4 hole in the center to use for any type of mounting . My plum is still little wet and when I cut a piece I can smell plum . I have only rough cut and sealed a few pieces . When I use carbide , I find that I draw it out from the center or the inside and use the left side of the tool it does not grab any were near as much and if it does it will flip the tool first before it grabs and stops the lathe . Well it works for me in this part of the country . lol The colors are just fantastic , I can hardly wait until my Plum is dry enough . I have some small pieces with three and four branches coming out of it they oughta look nice. I like the cracks too very much . Very rustic looking I do fill them sometimes if I going to use it for fluid .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Mornin' Bruce! I love turning Plum and yes, the colors can be beautiful. This piece was actually wetter than I had thought and I spent some time cleaning the bedways with WD40 to keep from rusting. Thank you so much, Bruce, for continuing to watch and for your great comments, I truly appreciate it! Phil

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Great job Phil. . She didn't make that easy 👍love the cracks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Andy! Positive reinforcement, just makes my day! Phil

[@johnmeeks9618]

Phil, the cracks add character to the bowl, but due to the need for safety, I believe you could epoxy them with a contrasting color to also enhance the character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hear you, John! I agree, the piece didn't look safe, but with my closer inspection I could tell there really was no danger. I do thank you for your time, watching and commenting, much appreciated! Phil

[@tuffymartinez]

"I've got a pretty good gap here"...Phil, that's no "gap"..that's be canyon!!!..."I'm a little bit scared, a little bit intimated"...Gee Phil I was thinking at the end you would be saying "howdy" sitting in the emergency room, ouch...OK, Phil, damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead...I like it when you save the bark when possible, Very attractive piece Phil, LOVE THE CRACKS!!! and a fun video ....Thank You Phil...(just between you & me Phil, you are getting pretty darn good as a experienced wood turner )..next time on the bench put one of your canes in the background, I would like to see?...tm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hahaha! You always keep me in stitches, Jeff! I never have made a cane or walking stick, I just have some blanks to do it. You know, someday... Phil

[@tuffymartinez]

Great Phil...I will be the only one keeping you in "stitches"...not the doctors!!!....( I have given away 30+ walking sticks, so where do I send, it is the season to be giving ??..or do you just like my sticks for the coins...ha....)...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

If I was to make walking sticks, Jeff, I would definitely be putting coins in the top, too! I love coins and I love using them in projects and having one looking up at me from my walking stick would be wonderful!

[@raykiser7890]

really like the bowl cracks and all. Great job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you like it, Ray, and took your time to let me know! Phil

[@ronnielloyd4514]

I like the cracks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@czellner5894]

Really nice bowl Phil. I can't say that I wasn't nervous watching you turning that crack. Those pieces scare me a lot. But, you actually did it buddy! Congrats

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Mama never said I was smart, Charlie, but she did say I was determined! LOL! Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated! Phil

[@mikecox1129]

Great piece Phil I love the cracks and colours, the bark is fantastic really sets it off.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Mike! I do think the bark really sets this piece off. Phil

[@ernestboatwright7172]

Love the look the cracks set it off

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for that, Ernest! It's always nice to hear someone agrees with me! Thank you for watching! Phil

[@patrickhayes6348]

Ha ha. A little meat on her bones. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing your amazing SKILLS. Since you say your not an artist . Maybe a SKILARTIST

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thank you so much, Patrick, for taking your time to watch and for your delightful comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Awesome bowl Mr. Phil thanks for the tips take care my friend god bless Merry Christmas

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for continuing to watch and comment, Donald, much appreciated! Phil

[@gilvb51]

a beaut!

[@uncletim9874]

"oh my screws are loose, but you always knew that" I actually carry several small screws in my wallet. ( left over from some long past project. I have too much fun with them to take them out) My screws aren't just loose sometimes I lose a few and need immediate replacements available to be able to keep functioning. lol. Humm carbide is not always better and I love my carbide tools. You can rotate them slowly sideways so less of the edge is cutting. Helps somewhat.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Can't hurt to carry a few loose screws with you, Tim! You just never know. Good tip on the using the carbide cutters. I'll try to remember it. Phil

[@donaustin3461]

Hey Phil, that makes a very interesting bowl, cracks and all. The cracks do show a lot of character. I especially was surprised when you used sandpaper as a feeler gauge to sand out the debris very clever, yes indeedy. In your experience do you think the bark will stay there with the cracks, so far so good. It may be done moving by this time, I don't know how old you said the log is. The bark may be whats holding the thing together, hunnh? Great work. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Don! I know a lot of folks have problems with the bark coming off, but honestly, in about five years of doing this never once has it been a problem. This plum was cut early last spring. I know that bark will stay on if the tree was cut during the dormant season and this would have been the end of that. Phil

[@SilverBack.]

GREAT LOOK 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Douglas! I like this one quite a bit, too! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Phil I loved everything about this bowl. Starting with the wonderful color and grain in the plum. And those open cracks really make it shine. I think they are the best part of the bowl. Really liking the Howard finish. I am using it more and more. As a matter of fact I used it on one of my acoustic guitars yesterday. This one has a cedar top with more of an oil finish instead of lacquer. The Howard finish really brought it back to looking like new. Been curious about what angle you have your negative rake scraper ground at. Sure cuts nice! Strange how you just uploaded a heavily cracked bowl. I have been working on 2 bowls this week and just finished and uploaded what is was worst looking piece of wood I have ever turned. Saying cracked is being nice to this one.It was scary! It loads Friday morning. Thanks for the inspiration and the great ideas. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you like it, Gary! I too love the cracks and the Howard finish. It sure makes things easy and fast! I didn't know you make guitars! Or, are you saying you just brought back the finish? That is good to know, that it will brighten dull finishes. Hahaha... The angle of my negative rake scaper. It's odd angles, for sure. I just ground one side until it looked right and did the same with the other side. I do have the angles written down so I can duplicate when I regrind, but I couldn't tell you what they are. I just know it has to be less than 90 degrees included angle. Looking forward to your next video. Scary keeps the heart pumping! Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Phil for years I have threatened to build a guitar but just haven't. I just play them and collect them. Not sure if i want to admit how many I have but I don't think you can count them on both hands. Dang I just had to take a shoe off to finish counting hahaha! That's not counting the ones I have given to my daughter and one of my grandsons. Guitars are like bowl gouges....you can't have enough! Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wold LOVE to be able to play a guitar, Gary! I've dabbled with the piano but no talent there, either. Sounds like quite the collection! Phil

[@uncletim9874]

Couldn't believe nobody beat me to the punch bowl with a wise crack about how plum crazy good this turning is, but I was wrong. Naturally it was someone with a name like Wa(y)ne Leaf the natural wonder. Way to go Wayne. And Phil fopr anonther gretaproject. Oops lost a few more screws, oh well.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hahaha... You are going to start falling apart with all those loose screws, Tim! Phil

[@uncletim9874]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop What do you mean starting to fall apart? I'm half the man I used to be. But heh I'm twice as wide.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@uncletim9874 aren't we all, Tim, aren't we all...

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Phil, Outstanding job and bowl! I'm glad you faced the challenge of turning this piece with all the big,and small, cracks cuz it turned out great! It's not easy to turn a piece like this! I like all the cracks as it adds to the natural look of the piece! I have a suggestion if I may,,,, I noticed that you're using a left hand brush to apply the feed and wax???Is this a special technique that you've developed? LOL Thanks for the video! Tom

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Tom! I'm really glad you like it! I'll have to watch the video. Not too sure about the left hand brush, comment? But, yeah, I have a supply of both left hand, right hand and the ever elusive ambidextrous brushes! LOL! Phil

[@disinterestedperson]

Cracks add character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed! Phil

[@disinterestedperson]

Phil are you ready to try a making winged box?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ya know, GI, I love boxes and I love turning. What I don't love is taking the time to make things fit together. One of the reasons I've just about stopped my 50 years of woodworking and switched to woodturning. I just don't have the patience for it. But, I may give it a try when I've satisfied my desire for instant gratification. Phil

[@jenniemcclish3559]

The cracks just add to the piece

[@johnfrary5386]

the cracks add to it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you agree, John, thank you! Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

She turned out beautiful, Phil! Nice pierced natural edge bowl! Oh, wait, you didn't pierce it. You cheated and let nature do it. ;-) You had me laughing several times in the first half of the vid. But you often do. That plum is really pretty! Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm really glad you like it, Billy! Love nature and what she can do to our materials. Hard to improve on her. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting, Billy! Phil

[@boazjoe1]

Should I ask this question? I don’t know. Maybe I shouldn’t. What do you think. Oh well. Why do you sand the bark? I never have but maybe I should.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I suppose it's not necessary, Joe. I just never know who might be handling the piece and I don't want someone to get scratched or cut or catch their clothes. Plus I like the idea that it's cleaner after I sand it. Just preference, I guess. Thank you for watching and commenting! Phil

[@boazjoe1]

madronawoodworks i am addicted to your style.

[@christigilbertson9039]

Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Christi! Phil