MESQUITE! 👀 Or NOT? - Wood Turning

Pretty sure this is Mesquite but, you tell me. Finished in shellac.
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[@donscottvansandt4139]

One of the nice things about getting old is no matter how many times you watch a video... it's just like watching for the first time! Lmao 🤣 but beautiful piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, so true! I'm always half way through a movie when I start to think, "maybe I've seen this one before." 😀

[@donscottvansandt4139]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop lol yep

[@chuckwatts841]

Wonderful grain!!! Always nice to find another wood with incredible grain and color. And yes, I was one of the voices to keep the wood sticking up. : ) The finished bowl is 'yummy/wow' Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Chuck! 😊

[@jaydee5447]

Beautiful work Phil. You always do a great job of balancing the craftsmanship you put into a piece while maintaining its natural beauty. You never over work a piece. Love this creation, great job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jaydee! 😊

[@choochoo3985]

It is another piece of Arizona Desert Mesquite Phil. Glad to see you turn it. Sorry I was too sick to talk to you when you called. I am doing much better now. Ted

[@bobbyshelton8781]

Hey Ted, glad to hear you are feeling better.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hey, I guessed right! Thank you, Ted, it's a beautiful piece! I'm so glad you are feeling better! 😃

[@jonperley7304]

That's absolutely beautiful Phil!!! I have never had an opportunity to turn Mesquite maybe one day !Happy wood turning to you from Ducklake Maine!!!👍

[@michaelblainejones]

That's a very beautiful piece. I never realized mesquite was such a cool looking wood; my only exposure to it is in pellet form in my smoker. Thanks for sharing!

[@choochoo3985]

@@michaelblainejones Oh you’re very welcome. Thanks for your comment. Ted

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Phil, What a real beauty this is. Gotta love Mesquite. Sorry for the short comment to start with. I was somewhere that I could not watch with sound but home now and watched it again. So much better to hear it with the sound of the gouge but even better your voice talking to the piece and us at the same time. Cool turning my friend, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, buddy! Please take good care of yourself, my friend! I like hearing your voice, too! 😃

[@GordonRock1]

You were right, Phil, it is beautiful. Great job of turning, buddy! Looking forward to next week. Take care, .....Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, my friend! 😊 May the new year bring you good health and good times!

[@jeanlong4285]

There you go again Phil, making an absolutely beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The great wood helps, Jean! 😊

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

When a beautiful pice is made like this. I can't help but think how many beautiful projects are burt so we can eat steak or stay warm. Another amazing job. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So true! 😃

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

I wonder how long God had that bowl hiding in there, just waiting for you to come along and uncover it. All I can say is that between the two of you, that is one gorgeous piece of wood! Great job Phil, I love it. Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Rick! I'm having a hard time holding off on turning the other half of this! 😊

[@user-vg9ek3kf4l]

Thank You Phil, Thank You Ted Helvig, Thank You Darren Helvig...Mesquite sounds right but whatever it is Phil I would like to see you receive a whole truckload of that beautiful wood!!!...I will be looking forward to you turning the other half. Until next Thursday.. TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, it's some beautiful wood for sure, Tuffy! A truckload sounds good to me! LOL! Thank you, my friend! 😃

[@richardhampton9670]

No other wood turner’s finish looks as good as yours - great job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Richard! 😊

[@bobcrabtree6924]

Probably Mesguite but who cares. It is so beautiful it doesn't matter. I love the character of the top edge. Just a gorgeous piece of art to behold! Thanks Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bob! 😃

[@oysteivi]

Yup, we were correct about keeping the high parts. Great work, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Way to go! 😃

[@paulrapp613]

Phil, Another piece of gorgeous! Thank you. I’m all smiles and that’s the only way to be after a maker’s video 😋. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, Paul, thank you! 😃

[@althatcher7197]

Hi Phil , Now aren't you glad you took our advice ? That turned out B E A U T I F U L !! Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes I am, Al! 😃

[@vickiestevens1699]

Another beauty. Love how you have conversations with your self. 🤣

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, it goes on all dang day, Vickie! 😊

[@JD-xg3ek]

Wow the color light and dark the gain it has it all. This is a wonderful project. I’m glad you kept the high points. One thing I noticed with Mesquite is how dusty it is as you turned it. Glad you wear a mask as you turn. Love this bowl Phil. Thanks for the show. Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, the grain is so tight it's hard to get shavings, mostly just dust. The mask helps! Thanks, Joel! 😃

[@dt.woodcreations2064]

Love the grain. I was one of the voices calling for leaving the high sides😊 good job. Thanks Phil. Dan

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Heard you loud and clear, Dan! 😊

[@MrGM10]

Hi Phil, I'm away seeing family in my RV over Christmas, I just popped in to watch this beautiful piece, it's truly lovely thank you. Graham UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ahhh, love a good RV road trip, Graham. Thank you and enjoy! 😃

[@ljgault]

Phil, I love how that came out. It is definitely mesquite.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

it is mesquite. Looks beautiful as it always does. Hats off again. You have a nack to make small things come to life.. KEEP ON TURNING

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Phil this bowl has everything going for it colour, wonderful grain, the light and dark edges. It was magnificent and unique you are a masterwoodturner. Amanda xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Amanda! 😊 Cheers!

[@warnerexelby7262]

By Golly Phil ,I think you are learning. That is a beauty .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@michaelburns9172]

Phil you always listen to me I can feel you listening. Lol😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You speak loudly, Michael! 😃

[@doug779]

I agree with you that this turning is beautiful. My oh my it turned out really great. Thanks so very much. I don’t miss any of your turning videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching, Doug! 😊

[@hankcrismore6110]

Hi Phil, there is nothing wrong with Mesquite wood. Thank you so much for your videos! Blessings from Texas. Hank

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@user-kf5of8pq9p]

Wow, beautiful is right, Phil. That would look just right on any mantel. Keep them coming....Dan.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Dan! 😃

[@williamellis8993]

Definitely a beauty, Phil. I'm also glad you heard me (among others) saying to leave those wings. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You were loud and clear, Bill! 😃

[@dennislestanguet9581]

That has some of the most beautiful grain I've ever seen and you found it inside that dry old hunk of wood. I will never BBQ with it again and not think of what it could have been. Again job well done just fantastic . Stay safe and well. Dennis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Right on, Dennis! Maybe it will make the meat taste even better or, at least look great! 😊

[@hlcorick]

Hey Phil, I'm with you on that being mesquite. I live in Central Texas, work with mesquite occasionally and have turned some of it as well. I appreciate and enjoy your videos. Needless to say I've learned a lot from you, Thanks again, Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Rick! 😃

[@brunobar2149]

21:08 Yes 😊 very nice grai and color, nice finish also. You are the person that I watched and when I retired I bought a wood lathe. Thank you so much for inspiring me to get into the world of woodturning 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is awesome, Bruno! 😊

[@russpenrose5060]

Happy you left the high edges. Just beautiful gratin. I'll be back home in two weeks to watch you live.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Russ! 😃

[@garthkeck2003]

Don't you love mesquite? So fun to turn. Your bowl is just beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's sure beautiful wood, Garth! 😃

[@CraigInNC]

Mesquite, maybe. Mystique, maybe. The finish made the grain pop!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@ironthornkoncepts]

I do like the girthy pieces with more natural surfaces... Like the recent one you felt you ruined... I loved it!!! And I like this one also! Thanx again for sharing! Preciate you ✌😎👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@markcrouch7463]

Love the grain in the bowl, it’s beautiful Phil.👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Mark! 😊

[@vickirothe3761]

Beautiful piece! Thanks for a a delightful 2023, and wishing you a fabulous 2024! 🎆🎇

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Vicki and the same wish for you! 😃

[@lorainenatalino5534]

Love, love, love it…can’t wait to see if the other half turns out to be a twin of this…so pretty…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm looking forward to the second half too, Loraine! 😊

[@archiehebron8944]

I see Ted identified it but it reminded me of the snowdrop trees we have around campus where I work. They have a hundred tiny burns up and down the trunk. They look really fun to play with.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It was fun to play with, Archie! LOL!

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Hi Phil. Gorgeous bowl. I like that you put a piece of the wood in at the end. 😊😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you! 😃

[@user-wm5mp1eh5b]

Доброго времени суток, Фил. Скульптура ваяется очень просто, берётся глыба мрамора, и отсекается всё лишнее. Так и Вы. Берёте заготовку и обтачивание всё лишнее. Отличная чаша, не обычный цвет древесины. Сучки дали оригинальное расположение волокон древесины. У мен просто нет слов. Вы настоящий мастер. Спасибо за видео. Всех благ Вам в жизни.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Я так рада, что вам понравилось это. Спасибо, что нашли время посмотреть и прокомментировать. С Новым Годом! 😃

[@user-wm5mp1eh5b]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Фил! Поздравляю и Вас с новым годом. Хочу пожелать Вам здоровья и творческих успехов в новом году.

[@carolriley8472]

Another gorgeous bowl from an unusual looking beginning...great work, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Carol! 😊

[@swhitehouse]

gorgeous piece of wood + masterful turning = perfect shape! (glad you listened to me)...another beautiful bowl in the books

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! Thank you sounding off so loudly! 😊

[@swhitehouse]

😆!

[@eh1702]

It IS pretty darn beautiful, yes it is!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@eviljods]

Smashing looking piece, gorgeous grain too. Glad you left the high sides, I'm guessing you heard us shouting in unison haha

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, you all sounded off just beautifully and loudly! 😃

[@basiehelm584]

This is a masterpiece, done by a master. Thank you so much. Bought myself a record lathe yesterday. You really inspires me. Watch your videos till late. My wife also adores your work. Keep up the neat products!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great to hear! I'm sure you will enjoy your new lathe! 😊

[@willscarlet7625]

Now that bowl has character!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@beslimp]

Just wonderful! We have some acreage in Texas and, since we were raising Longhorn cattle, all of the mesquites were removed. After seeing this it would have been great to have saved some to send to you! Because you worked your magic, this bowl turned out to really be something special. It gave me a whole new respect for “undesirable trees” ! Barbara

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh wow! Thank you, Barbara! 😊

[@waynefisher7694]

I used to live in Wichita Falls and would periodically see some rancher having the mesquite drug off his place. A chain stretched between two bulldozers. A hated trash tree to everybody but those of us who would smoke meat with nothing else besides mesquite and now...a prized wood for turning. I've picked mesquite from the drag piles and turned some of the roughest wood Texas produced into some really beautiful pieces. One mans trash tree is another mans gold. lol

[@stevestucks7341]

Beautiful wood and an added bonus Phil if you mess up a project. I think mesquite is one of the best woods for smoking meat. Nothing is wasted. I smoke a roast when I can get mesquite to do it. Love your work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Steve! 😊

[@mavourneenhalvorsen3935]

That beautiful piece of wood is why I love watching you make art. Yes it is a beauty. Thank you, from Mavourneen

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mavourneen! 😃

[@royallen7095]

Another beauty Phil, and thanks for all the inspiration in 2023. You’ve taught me a lot! I wish you the best for 2024 👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Roy! 😊

[@54lespaul77]

Beautiful Phil! Not at all what I thought it would end up looking like. Great save on the pointy parts! Very cool is right! Cheers, Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Rick! 😃 Cheers!

[@marybethhuson295]

Turned out gorgeous, Phil! ❤ I’m glad you didn’t listen to Valerie 😂 😆 😝

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thank you, MaryBeth! 😃

[@judithfairchild8620]

The grain on this piece is outstandingly beautiful. I think it's one of the prettiest pieces you've done. You normally make beautiful pieces.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Judith! 😃

[@jimwatson2962]

Superb , and we were definitely correct to tell you to leave those high points alone ! And what a grain and finish ! Love all those swirling bronzes and golds . I've got some similar wood , some type of Far East Teak imported as a table base , an old root . Has a similar swirling wood but with reds as well . Pleasure to watch and listen as always . 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you, Jim! 😊

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Good morning Phil, You said it "It's a beauty". I have never turned Mesquite but would love to at some point as the grain is amazing. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw 🫖🫖🫖🫖

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I don't know if it grows over there, Huw, maybe not dry enough. But, yeah, if you ever get you hands on some, you'll love it! 😃

[@WoodenItBeNice]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Haha, so you know it rains quite a bit here in the UK and especially in Wales. There is an Exotic wood supplier I have bought from before when he sourced me a 6x6x2 piece of Osage Orange, I ask him if he has some or can get some. Cheers, Huw

[@David-jn4fx]

Just awesome Phil 🤩 He has blessed you all the days of your life and us too! Love this piece especially 😍 looking forward to the next awesome piece 🤩

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! 😊

[@bobvogel9019]

Beautiful work. and yes, it's mesquite my friend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Bob! 😊

[@johnseelke6593]

Phil Nice work . Mesquite is fun to work with. Beautiful bowl! John

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! 😃

[@jimfisher5201]

That is an amazing piece, live edge and grain, high points are great, I love the idea of including an original piece of the wood in the bowl. All the best to you Phil. Regards Jim

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Jim! 😊

[@lindasnow3960]

So beautiful But, with you, that's not a surprise all 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Linda! 😃

[@user-yn5fs3iv5w]

I really like this turning! I am so glad you listened and left the two high points. They are a big part of the beauty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

Wow!!! Beautiful grain on this, I look forward to you turning the other half,

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! 😃

[@mitch1632]

Amazing grain, a real keeper. Glad you listened about keeping the high parts.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Mitch! 😊

[@kimphillips2998]

Phil. I'm going to use your words pretty dang beautiful. You ended 2023 with a bowl that's dang dang beautiful. Happy New Year Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you, Kim! 😃

[@robertanderson2223]

Howdy Phil!! Great Job on that piece! I'm glad you listened to us and kept the two high points. Be Safe and stay healthy! If you don't make another video this year, then Happy New Year!! I look forward to many videos in 2024!! Feeling totally cool as your subscriber!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Groovy, thank you, Robert! 😃

[@mitchkarol4868]

I watch your vidieos mostly to see how most of turnings will be mountedand what beauty you willsqueez out of blank. You do fantastic art pieces. Keep n keepin on. Thank you from Mitch K.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Mitch! 😃

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Phil, From the COOL Dude 😂, I hope you and your family and friends had a great Christmas, 🎅, another piece of mesquite, wood, turning sculpture, ART , truly amazing grain, that shellac definitely brings out the grain, I/We look 👀 forward to seeing you next year carry on with your audition of creating pieces of art, I take this opportunity to wish you and your family and friends. Happy New Year,🥳 , Phil from the Moulin Rouge 💃🏻🍷, France .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Phil! I wish the same for you! 😃

[@judebrown4103]

Oh my, now that's a bit special Phil. Isn't the grain gorgeous? I could look at it for hours finding all the faces in the different angles of the edges. Can't wait to see it's other half.👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm looking forward to the second half too, Jude! 😊

[@chrispark3758]

Another beautiful bowl. I have learned a lot from watching your videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Chris, thank you! 😊

[@robboland9857]

A lovely piece of wood. And you made it beautiful indeed. The grain is outstanding, like the live edge. Thanks for sharing all your hard work with us.🌿 ☀☀☀☀☀ 🕊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Rob! 😃

[@erikvangoethem2777]

Beautiful grain.. you always get the highest qualities out of every piece! It´s the eye of the master

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Erik! 😃

[@peterrauch6604]

Another fine Phil art piece "for all to enjoy"! Thanks, Phil, and Happy New Year!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Peter! 😃

[@1954JDR]

Mesquite is a beautiful wood. Furniture from it is rare and very expensive. The grounds keeper cut down a dead mesquite from the common area and residents were waiting for him to cut it up so they could get a piece. The only thing e threw way were the branches. Tat is an absolutely beautiful bowl. You have an eye for detail.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😃

[@suesmith9202]

Woow Phil another gorgeous bowel.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Sue! 😃

[@RightHandShot]

What can I say, another beauty Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garyp8471]

What a grand piece to finish 2023 with, some lovely markings and grain in there. The live edge certainly brings out the shape as well. Wishing you Happy New Year from Lincolnshire UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Gary, Happy New Year! 😊

[@jimminybunkwhack5706]

When you just pause for a second and shout "Mesquite" is like me when I'll be wracking my brain trying to think of a character's name or an actor's name and think of it just a few minutes later and just shout it out

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, exactly like that! LOL!

[@dchilliard09]

Yep, another beauty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kam70111]

Beautiful grain, beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@TheMessyStudio]

Really pretty piece, Phil! Beautiful piece of Mesquite!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Billy! 😊

[@karenwarner9745]

You are totally cool Phil : ) Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you, Karen! 😃

[@thechickylala]

Absolutely *STUNNING* Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Chicky! 😃

[@susanburrows5288]

Beautiful, I really like the natural edge on this one, reminds me of a boat with the really low sides and the high "bow and stern".

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@MarklTucson]

Beautiful piece Phil; keeping those peaks was the right thing to do. If you had removed them, you'd have had to remove all of the edge because it just wouldn't look right. If I were a betting man, I would put money on this being mesquite. We don't have a lot of trees here in the desert in Arizona, but mesquite and ironwood are among those that we do have. I have several pieces I've turned from downed mesquite and it has the same figure and colors for the heartwood and sapwood. In my opinion, mesquite is a highly under-rated wood; it has such stunning grain and figure. That second piece should be awesome, it looks like it might have some burl in it. I was recently gifted a very large ironwood root stump; it's going to have to season for a while, but I'm really looking forward to getting to turn it. Let me know if you'd like a piece of it and we can figure something out.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I know you don't have many kinds of wood to choose from but, at least you have the best! Enjoy, Mark! 😃

[@cabman86]

Looks like Mesquite. A pretty piece too!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@alangibb3100]

Phil that turned out a beautiful job there my friend the grain and the darker outside edge where the bark was really sets it of. Well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Alan! 😃

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Hi Phil. I have been away from the lathe and videos for about 6 months due to a move. Everything in storage but now coming back to life. Left the same message for Gary yesterday as both of you are favourites turners of mine and of course I am regular viewer and subscriber. Should be up and running by mid - Jan. Just wanted to say "Hi" and wish you a happy new year as I look forward to watching your tutorials in the near future. Happy New Year, Regards Dennis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Welcome back, Dennis! I can't imagine moving. Nope, never gonna happen. Thank you! 😃

[@mattliebenau9083]

I’ve got a friend who managed to find a couple of mesquite boards large enough for a bass fretboard. Wouldn’t mind finding a few of those myself. Beautiful wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That would be cool! 😃

[@lindasnow3960]

Watching the wood turning makes me understand why they are such expensive works of art😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you. Really gorgeous! You're welcome.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Anna! 😃

[@williamrice2683]

Beautiful work. Can’t wait to see how the other half turns out.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@Woodstock271]

That really is stunning Phil. Definitely Kiawé wood… (Mesquite on the mainland) Beautiful grain and more often used in smokers than art pieces, but I’ve made a few walking sticks out of Kiawé and people would ask what kind of wood it was? When I told them it was Kiawé, they’d frown, “The wood we use in Imu and Smokers? Wow! It’s way too beautiful to burn! I feel bad now!” 😅 Well they do that with Mesquite on the mainland as well. The bowl turned out awesome Phil! Aloha from Washington State 🤙🏼

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Interesting, Sean, thanks! Howdy from Washington state, too! 😃

[@phyllisdemuth9410]

What a beautiful way to end the old year and bring in the new. Awesome workmanship. Have a blessed and joyful New Year.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Phyllis and the same for you! 😊

[@elfmaster38]

Absolutely Beautiful...I wanna find some myself lol...Great work as always Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope you do! 😊

[@BobbyGriffett]

Beautiful bowl Phil love it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hard to go wrong with Mesquite, Bobby. Thanks! 😊

[@scottg9208]

Great piece, Phil! I love mesquite, it looks great when turned.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pbpleased7936]

As another Arizonan, I agree with Mesquite. The wild grain depicts the survival of the tree through terrific desert challenges!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed, I know the climate helps with the tight grain, too! 😊

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI Phil u do get some beautiful wood and u turn them beautifuly. weldone.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, thank you, Manjit! 😊

[@georgekunkel5819]

A pleasure as always😊 simply stunning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, George! 😊