How I Made A Sycamore Vase - Wood Turning

Just a small project for most turners. For me, a major undertaking because I'm still learning to turn spindles. But, it was fun and turned out pretty much like I wanted it to.
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[@charlesball8872]

Happy Birthday, old friend!! Welcome to the 71 Club!I hit 71 in April myself and I used to be a widower also. Wasn’t one long, for God led me to a wonderful woman to finish out my life with!! She a couple of years younger and we practically grew up together but I never knew her at all! God is great! Try using your Skew on some of these Spindle projects- it is very versatile but does take some practice!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kenwalker6425]

Hi Phil, I have to say this, at 71 your still a young pup and doing great. A few days ago I just turned 87 . So when I get up in the morning and stand up and both feet are aimed the same way ,I Say BONUS 😅😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is awesome, Ken! I'm 76 now. I understand how you feel! 😃

[@malbun3275]

Happy birthday Phil not sure how old this video is but I’m 79 in a month ,still love my time on the lathe and love your informative vids allways gain a tip or two from them Regards

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mal! I'll be 74 this year and still lovin' life, too! 😊

[@stevesheller9223]

Not bad for a rookie spindle turner. 😉 Turned out great. ❤ 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@matthewjohnston1400]

I like how you walk us through the process. You’re doing more to teach the basics than the pros. I’m learning a lot as a beginner. Thanks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great to hear! Thank you, Matthew! 😊

[@ronnielloyd4514]

I love to hear how you do not like what you are turning but everything looks fantastic.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ruthejohnson511]

i really like the way you explain all of your turning as you go and the vase turned out so pretty!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, thank you, Ruthe! 😊

[@terrymeek3306]

Happy Birthday Phil. Slow and steady wins the race. Excellent job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Terry! 😊

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

WOW Phil I can't believe I missed this video. but so so beautiful. I just made 2 for my brother who just retired from our family business. I can appreciate urs. weldone. given me ideas. lol

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful! I'm glad you are enjoying your turning and keeping busy, Manjit! 😊

[@ssum7733]

Phil, I truly enjoy your loving approach to the beauty in the wood and honesty in your continued learning of how to unlock for all of us to see.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that! 😊

[@gaylordhelms9738]

Phil,I think you did just fine on your vase. Don’t sell yourself short. You’re a good turner!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Gaylord! 😊

[@roncoleman9502]

Wow again that is one nice vase you done great. You the man that's for sure. Let me tell you. You do wonderful work and I can see the pride and rightfully so

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@hubertbent3437]

Was amazed at how light a color the top of it turned out. Great job as always.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@tinaharbit1806]

I’m watching it again! I think it is just so pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful, thank you, Tina! 😊

[@barrythompson7305]

"I have no idea what I'm doing" Yeah. Right.......! A lovely piece Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Seriously, Barry. Spindle turning just makes me nervous! 😊

[@suesmith9202]

Happy happy birthday phil. 71 is the new 35 this year. You could rings round the best of us. Hope you have a lush day, you deserve it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Sue! 😊

[@eranmizrahi7948]

If i may, and i may sir. To me, there is no such "not artistic". Art is being invented every minute. Thats a great vase and you are funny to hear..and watch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Eran! I'm glad I can entertain you for a short while. Phil

[@cynthiahathaway4604]

A great big happy 71st birthday i love what you did

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Cynthia! This was three years ago but, better late than never! LOL!

[@donhepler9185]

Phil was actually great job as my 88 year-old brother who's a woodturner tells me there is no wrong way there is no right way whatever you are comfortable with and whatever produces the end results it looks good keep spindle turning a 1 8 th in spindle gouge will help on the fine details

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@youenn2180]

Passion is the best doctor , yours will keep you healthy for many years ahead !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I agree with you, Youenn. We must have something we love to do to stay healthy and active.

[@ReconJeep77]

Art is the eye of the beholder! There isn’t a right or wrong way it should look! Keep it up! Love your stuff, and would love to see you do more vases and deeper bowls!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@tjjones3375]

Many happy returns of the day Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, TJ! 😊

[@PBUCKY1969]

You did just great with the spindle gouge Phil, and furthermore your forms are ALL art that makes you an artist. Happy birthday, many happy returns!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Paully! 😊

[@colinjess3627]

Happy birthday Phil. 71 years young. Another beautiful project and entertaining video. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much for taking your time to watch and for your great comment, Colin! Phil

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Happy birthday Phil you are same age as I am, congratulations. Enjoy your special day 😀

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dottyharbison7156]

I love it!! Great turning! Beautiful grain!! Thanks again for sharing your work. Your Florida friend, Dotty ❤😎🙃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks again! 😊

[@lindamoggioable]

Even though I gave you a thumbs up and will subscribe, there's one thing that I don't like about you, Phil. You're younger than me, so stop crabbing about 71 being old. What a pleasure it was to watch this video since you really didn't know what you were going to do. I was able to hear you plan and then second guess what you decided to do. This made me relate to turning more than any other video that I've seen. Your modesty is pleasurable and makes turning much more interesting. So hang in there Phil. You may actually make it to 72 and then you'll be really old.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

HA! I'll accept the wisdom of your age, Lambiepie! Can't wait to catch up to you! Thank you for your wonderful comment. You've made my day! Phil

[@fryeguy9939]

Awesome job Phil... I think that it looks pretty dog gone good.. Looks like you've done this before...👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@wagWAGart]

happy belated birthday phil 71 years young and many more thanks for sharing and lovely piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Wayne! So glad you like it! Phil

[@poacher129]

I like those little vases. I've done about 5 so far but I don't have one that's shaped like this one. I will before I go to sleep tonight. I'm making about 40 to 50 for my daughters wedding in a couple months. Happy B-Day

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Poacher! Phil

[@dennisvanhaitsma446]

Great job Phil. When I saw that you were using Sycamore for this project I had to watch as i have a lot of it on my property and have some drying for a turning project in the future. Glad to see how beautiful it can be!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Dennis! 😊

[@dangraf3504]

Seems it must be close to your B Day , though three years latter , so Happy B Day ! And remember that wood turners never die , they just get groovy er !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are right, Dan, thank you!

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Phil, I don't know the exact date of this video but KZbin says it's 2 yrs old and it was your 71st birthday. 2 days ago, I turned 73 so along with Gary Ascher, we're 3 turning in our 70s. I'm a rookie compared to you 2, but enjoying every turn of the lathe. Thanks for sharing your videos and offering Insight along the way.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'd love to say you're never to old to turn, Josh, but I don't want to find out I'm wrong! LOL! We'll just keep turning until we stop. Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated! PS: You are the youngest of our little group. Happy Birthday!

[@mgkipper]

Going to try a similar shape like it so much. A neighbour gave me about 6’ of 4”x4” yew wood so got goblet supplies. I guess at 70 years old I’ve got another year to go before I get old!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, yeah, Yew wood is gonna look great! Have fun! 😊

[@user-cb3th7jt8d]

Very pretty vase. Great job working through that. You’re a true professional.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much 😊

[@raymondharvey7439]

have faith in your ability young man. the art comes from what you see in the wood not what others think. even though you are new at spindle turning you done a wonderful job. you let the wood tell you what it needed. again good job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for you kind words, Raymond, and thank you for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@charleswilliams4517]

I really enjoyed watching you and realizing I’m not the only one that goes into project with not all details worked out. Ha ha. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome! It's good to know I'm not alone, too! Thank you, Charles! 😊

[@stevied8734]

Don't doubt yourself, you make quality pieces.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stephen! 😊

[@eddiehickerson818]

Very nice. I enjoy watching your work! Learning lots!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful, thank you, Eddie! 😊

[@andersodman296]

Happy birthday Phil! Nice vase. 🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks! 😃

[@jeannieheffernan5110]

I think you have done a marvelous job. Practice makes perfect, so I hope we will see more spindle, vase work in the future. Jeannie

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@rayworstine4399]

Phil, I found this video just before the end of my day. Very enjoyable to watch. Decision making can give us fits. A friend of mine shared a quote from his Dad, "Do something, even if it's wrong." Sounds like the only way to get to where, "it's time for sanding." Nice piece. 🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

There you go, Ray, "do something even if it's wrong" is my motto, too! Thank you, buddy! 😊

[@andrewmaurus4061]

Happy birthday Phil!!! For 71 years old you sure don't sound or look that old , I would've guessed you were in ur 50's tops , good for you man , keep up the good work , your videos are awesome....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you so much, Andrew! I really appreciate your comment! Phil

[@nathanchambers1006]

One of the first videos I watched on wood turning BEFORE I even got my lathe. I think I was hooked at first sight. Will always be one of my favorites. Your commentary is, as always, very entertaining and funny.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Nathan! What a great way to end my day! Phil

[@randykniebes5364]

Happy Birthday!!! (Belated) Thanks again for your ideas and techniques.... I am a 2 year turner at 67 years old... I like to watch your details....Randy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Randy! I think I was also 67 when I started turning on a regular basis. It keeps us busy, huh? Phil

[@jackthompson8019]

Great practice piece. Just shows what can happen if you ignore cracks. A little ca can sometimes go a long way.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jack!

[@BobbyGriffett]

Good looking vase

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you think so, Bobby, thanks! 😊

[@jackcates1079]

Great job Phil. Learning something new is sometimes rough, tough and difficult. I am pretry new to wood turning and watch alot of KZbin videos. Probably the one turner that heiped me the most with using the spindle gouge was and is Mark Sillah. He explaines in a way, my wife even understood. Hope it helps. Thank you for your videos Jack

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jack, and thanks for the reference. I don't think I've seen any of Marks videos but I will look him up! Phil

[@DS12-42]

A man after my own heart. I appreciate your candor and honesty. I, too, just started turning and can understand your hesitation on every move. I am 76 and had that many “catches” my first week(lots of design changes).

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ah, yes, design changes. I can definitely relate! LOL! You've got me by a couple years, Don, but it's really good to hear from another old-timer woodturner. Thank you for taking your time to watch my videos and for your great comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@davidheaney1227]

Well, Phil, considering you claimed not to know what you were doing , you’ve produced a beautiful vase. I hope you had a happy birthday, whenever it was. Keep turning! David The Bispham Woodturner

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David, for taking your time to watch and comment. Truly appreciated! Phil

[@stevemccloskey81]

That was so enjoyable to watch Phil. Recently got the gear but have not set up yet, I'm 68 and was a little worried about safety, but you have encouraged me to get started. Really liked your vase thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I was 69 when I asked around if I was too old to be buying a new lathe. Everyone said "go for it" so I did and I'm happy every day with my decision. So, I will say the same to you, Steve, Go For It!

[@pitman6992]

Happy belated Birthday Phil!!🎊🎉🎂🍻 Beautiful piece!!!😎👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly!

[@nedmagnan8816]

Happy Birthday. Your “unremarkable work” is pretty remarkable. I like your artist approach to the projects. Thanks for the videos

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Ned! 😊

[@chuckwatts841]

Birthday !!!!!! Are you 76 now? Amazing !!!! I'm coming on 70. You are inspirational. This 'vase' is better than you make it sound. : )

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, 77 in a couple months, Chuck. Thank you! 😊

[@kimhuff8912]

I love how this turned out, Phil! You had me laughing a couple of times because I'm still pretty new at this woodturning and tried to make my first snowman a few weeks ago. I had a devil of a time trying to make it more round, really didn't know what I was doing. Trying to decide which tool was best and don't have that many yet..this part needed to be wider, this part needed to be thinner, etc. At one point I was feeling pretty good about it when a piece came flying off the "hat" and mangled it. Ole Frosty has a very floppy hat this year. LOL. But, having fun. That's the most important thing. Love all your videos. (Belated Happy Birthday!🎉)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

YES! Having fun is what it's all about, Kim! Thank you! 😊

[@dancrandell3892]

Happy Birthday Phil. Nice little vase. You could have rounded nicely with a skew, then made a couple of V-cuts and burned in some contrast with a wire.. Just another approach

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dan! Yes, all kinds of embellishments are possible with a piece like this.

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Great job 👏 enjoy your birthday dinner 🍽 😋

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This was a few years ago, Gerry. I'll be 75 a a few weeks. Looking forward to a birthday dinner! 😊

[@hoppers2010]

Happy Birthday Phil, always great to watch someone else muddle through a project, proves I'm not the only one. Great job, thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Muddle is my middle name, Hopper! Thank you for the laugh and taking your time to watch and comment! Phil

[@josephsmith452]

Always a pleasure to watch you turn Phil. I'm similar and I usually let the blank decide what develops. Detail spindle gouges take a lot of getting used to. I prefer to use small bowl gouges and a diamond radius type carbide cutter for detailed turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Joseph! 😊

[@jomcwilliams2578]

So fun to watch you and the beautiful things you make. My husband and I really enjoy watching from Wisconsin, USA.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jo! I love hearing of couples that watch together. It just makes it even more special for me! Phil

[@kellywilkins8043]

I swear Phil…. I think you could turn a flat sheet of paper! Good touch!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jerryhammond2730]

Beautiful vase. I'll take it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kelvincampbell4401]

You did great Phil the shape came out very good, good on you and many happy returns of the day. From Australia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@wilbertolugo8700]

hello very nice i like it very much. keep turning

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, I will 😊

[@normakers5632]

Happy Birthday! I love your honesty

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Norm! 😊

[@KarlBunker]

Happy birthday, Phil! That vase is a nice piece, and watching you go through the process of creating it was fun and entertaining.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Karl! Your comment put a big smile on this old face! Phil

[@larryconrad9082]

Very well done gives lots of encouragement to a new turner like me. Thanks for sharing.

[@piratetaylor29]

Phil, wow wow wow 😉 This vase is spectacular.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Brush0akie]

Awesome, the bottom dark cracked part was a knot from a limb. Have you tried getting a used, pre-owned 3/8 & 1/2” old-school Continental spindle gouges. We learned on these in school in the 50s through 1970s, they seem to be less grabby not as aggressive and heavy as the new ones sold today. Wonderful job, thanks Phil🎉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I have some of those I got at a yard sale. I use them sometimes on spindle turnings. 😊

[@rbdunn]

You’re so modest Phil. Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@davidames3955]

I really think this vase is awesome. You are a really awesome turner. Keep up the turning. God bless you and your family.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm really glad you like this, David! Thank you for taking your time to watch and for your great comment! Phil

[@donaldadams5342]

Maybe you do not feel like 'a spindle turning kind of guy' but I think you do yourself a little bit of a disservice. It is a well constructed piece & I think that the body of the vase & the more 'colourful' base compliment each other well. Have you considered a finer parting for such occasions as final cutting off of the base on this piece? Just a thought from Australia.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I seem to be able to work my way through spindle turnings but it's more of a chore than fun. I'm glad you like this, thank you, Donald!

[@markbrown1011]

Happy birthday, enjoy your videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Mark!

[@TheChalkee]

Love what you're doing mate! You've given me so many ideas!!! Love the sand paper on the dowel!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great, thank you, Lawrie! 😊

[@normanbergeron80]

You sir are an artist

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Norman! 😊

[@shawnyost1768]

Good job Phil! I just started wood turning a month ago with a mini lathe and a set of carbide tools. Just getting the feel for turning then expanding with other tools. Keep the good videos coming. Giving me ideas and knowledge of how to turn.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Shawn! That's what I did. I had all the gouges, etc., but couldn't get the hang of using them so I got some carbide tools just so I could turn something while I learned. It helped a lot. Phil

[@kelvindawe5123]

Nice to see you doing a vase Phil I was going to ask if you do stuff like that as usually I watch you doing beutiful bowls good job m8. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kelvin! 👍 I do try to turn vases, I really like them but I'm just not good at it, yet. I'll keep trying... 😊

[@jackgrayson832]

elegant... well done Phil...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@gregdagg9305]

Phil, you should know by now that you do not know what object is hiding in a piece of wood till you bring it out. Hope you had a wonderful birthday, and may all your surprises this year be pleasant ones.. Blessings.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Greg!

[@chrispark3758]

Happy Birthday Phil. That is a simple but beautiful vase.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Chris!

[@kevingaddis7276]

Mr. Dunn I just finished a Sycamore cake stand for my lovely wife, It came out great. Sycamore is a under used wood. Your vase is fantastic.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi Kevin, I'm Phil! :) I'd love to see your cake stand! I agree, Sycamore is a wonderful wood to turn. I wish I had more of it! Thank you, Kevin, for taking your time to watch and comment, truly appreciated! Phil

[@danielfirth8535]

I love the natural look to your work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Daniel! Cheers!

[@crackerjack3359]

Belated Happy Birthday Phil. On the positive side according to the song ...... "you're too old to die young now" Lovely piece. I'm just now starting to make longer hollow forms and have bought a set of shark jaws to facilitate a stronger tenon.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I love that, C J! I'll probably use it one day, when I'm old enough. LOL! Thank you, I'm glad you like it! 😊

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I have a lot of sycamore pieces and I found it extremely hard. it is very tough to cut on the band saw, even with a new blade. It also takes a long time to turn. it makes great turned pieces when it is over, but it takes a very long time to get it turned. Be aware when starting. Manzanita is another interesting wood to turn.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@eldenwelchman6054]

Happy late birthday I like your design I like to make my vases with a 2-inch hole so I can use goblets I found at Hobby Lobby so I can use live flowers inside. When I get stuck designing I ask my for ideas we have fun creating together just an idea

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome! Thank you, Elden! 😊

[@jimhiguera1774]

Looks really nice Phil and Happy Birthday !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Jim! 😊

[@paulblackman3936]

Happy Birthday Phil. ANY turning is good practice. Stay safe

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Paul! Agreed, practice, practice, practice. Phil

[@pamelathomas5676]

Watching this on my birthday - happy belated birthday to you! I enjoyed watching make this lovely vase, thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Happy Birthday, Pamela! Thank you for taking your time on you birthday to watch and comment!

[@AffordBindEquipment]

great idea! I hadn't thought about holding the drill chuck in the 4 jaw chuck. learn something new every day!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! I hold the drive center that way, too! I almost never remove my chuck. Phil

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Happy birthday Phil 🎂 I like it 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@54lespaul77]

Nice one Phil! I’m not much of a spindle turner, but recently my son and I started to make beer steins and whiskey glasses. I turn the main body and he creates iron bands and handles for them in his blacksmithing shop. We are still at that “what if we” stage of making things work. Once we get one to a finished stein (mug) I’ll try to get a picture to you. Oh! by the way we are approximately the same age. My birthday is the end of October. I turned 74. Cheers, Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It must be so great to work on projects with your son, Rick! Yup, sounds like I've got you by a few weeks! 😊

[@54lespaul3]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Yes you are so right. I get a real thrill working with my son. He took up blacksmithing as a hobby a few years ago, and some of his stuff is amazing. Last weekend he made me a hollowing tool and I put the handle on it. Great fun!

[@jimproud3116]

Thanks Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@butchiechill8637]

Looks good happy late birthday my friend

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the visit, Butchie! 😊

[@carsonwells1785]

Phil, it was nice to see a face to go with what has heretofore(you like that word, I get it from listening to a lot of lawyers talk about the progress of various Second Amendment court cases) been a disembodied voice. I don't know if you see the new comments on these older postings, but I hope so. Plain wood or not, the piece had very nice things to say about it's author. See you around the chip pile.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I see all the comments, Pete, as long as KZbin shows them to me. Once in awhile there's a glitch. 😊

[@ShaukatHakim]

You are a true turner. I like your commentary. Happy birthday!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@lindaoreilly933]

Happy Birthday 🎂 thank you for sharing your beautiful vase

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@garthkeck2003]

Happy Birthday. Phil. Beautiful vase.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you like it, Garth, and thank you! Phil

[@jarmstrong2843]

Wood turning is like what Forest Gump says about a box of chocolates since you never know what you’re gonna get. You kept pushing though and turned a nice vase. Perhaps you made some mistakes according to your narrative, but that’s how you learn. If you don’t make mistakes, you’re not doing anything. Keep those shavings flying. Nice video and commentary. Thanks! Happy belated birthday!!!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

"If you don’t make mistakes, you’re not doing anything." I like that, Glasscutr, fits my work, perfectly! Thank you so much for your great comment! Phil

[@johnkozikowski7719]

OK. Thanks Phil. Just wanted you to know myself and my wife watch alot of your videos. We are fairly new to wood turning and are picking up alot of good stuff from your vids. I've created a turning monster in my wife, Lori. She is loving it and I have to say you have been a great inspiration. So much so we are considering a new Jet lathe, if possible the model you have. We are just trying to get the best deal we can (we are not rich). So thank you again. Keep those videos coming. Really enjoy them. John and Lori.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, great comment, John! I can't imagine anything much better than a husband/wife turning team. Loads of fun and great conversations. I'm so glad to hear this! I understand about getting the best deal possible. I just won't buy until I can which is why I haven't replaced my bandsaw, yet! Good thing I'm patient. And cheap! LOL! Phil

[@bobjons7]

Happy belated Birthday Phil. Hope you had an awesome Birthday Day supper out. Love how your project turned out. Your projects are always a great tutorial too! We all can see...turning keeps you young! Take care Phil. Bob.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Bob! Turning is pretty much what gets me up in the morning! Phil