Mystery Wood! 🤔 What Could It Be? Wood Turning

This piece is quite hard, took a lot of trips to the sharpening station to get through it. Finished in shellac.
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[@OldMtnGeezer]

"A rose by any other name..." Funny how we of the human species are programmed to attach a name to just about anything and everything. Useful, but in the end, I'd just label this a most beautiful example of what some mystery tree was generous enough to give us. Great job, Phil! 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Geezer! 😊

[@EdwinGibbons]

The "Mystery Wood" bowl is beautiful, as usual. Arland Sanborn is my brother-in-law. He must know what wood it is. It really doesn't matter, because you were able to take it and make an art piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, Cool! Tell him I said HI! and to comment the answer. 😊

[@MADGuappo]

Mulberry maybe? A little yellowish for sure. Excellent work.

[@williamfawkes8379]

​@MADGuappo if it's Mulberry, leave it in a sunny window and it will turn red-brown and you will know.

[@huberthicks9080]

The colour looks like poplar but I don’t believe it is that hard even though it is classified as a “hardwood”. Nice job, Phil. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Hubert! 😊

[@lorainenatalino5534]

I like your decision to take that 1/8” off the thickness…love the live edge…regardless of what kind of wood it is, it’s another beauty…thanks for sharing…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Loraine! 😊

[@albertdawson6814]

I'm thinking locust. Very nice Phil. Your video was very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing. See you next week

[@nealramsey4439]

I have some locust and it does resemble it but mine hasn't cracked very much but it could be that mine hasn't dried enough yet. It would explain the hardness and need to continually sharpen too. If it's black locust it'll show under a black light. Mine shines like a disco under UV light. It's kind of strange how it glows

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@deirdrebaker9601]

Hello Phil, Wow, what a lovely finish it took. It just looks like it feels satiny smooth. I had just been ready to remind you that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I had just been about to suggest that if you were to donate this bowl to a charity auction, it surely would go home with someone who would delight in it. Then, you too saw the beauty in the bowl. Many thanks to Mr. Sandborn for sending the wood, and to you for showing us the turning of it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Deirdre! 😊

[@stephenmccool8127]

What i do know is that the wood is good-looking and the finished bowl is stunning! Fantastic job, Phil. Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Steve! I'm am very happy with the finish. 😊

[@shelleygreer915]

Glad you didn't make it any thinner... I love all your live edges.😊 Beautiful piece as always!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@richardcole7400]

Natural edge stunner....inspiring as ever. Thanks Phil. Appreciated

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Richard, thanks! 😊

[@bobcrabtree6924]

That wood grain is outstanding. Beautifully done. Thanks Phil.

[@elizabethlevister579]

The bowl is very beautiful. You are very talented.Thank you for letting me watch you make the bowl.God bless you and stay safe.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bob! 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Elizabeth! 😊

[@colleenkopp56]

So,so nice!! As always you have created a heirloom!

[@texanasimmons1761]

Its a wonderful bowl! Whatever the wood is, it has a gorgeous grain! I love it, Phil!❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Texana! 😊

[@janeoverby2151]

Wow look at the Chaytoyance! Whatever it is, its stunning. Nice profile too. Its always a pleasure to watch you work,Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Jane! 😊

[@janetalexander122]

Another beautiful bowl, lovely grain and color! It doesn’t matter what kind of wood it is to me, just glad you got to make it into a work of art.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Janet! 😊

[@susannah4Him]

Really appreciated the lesson on “sanding in reverse”; also love the sand-o-flex. BTW- love the grain!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Susannah! 😊

[@jimfisher5201]

Mystery wood, driving us all nuts trying to figure it out must be a crazy nut tree 😂, regardless it turned out great, well done Phil. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@andyn6266]

23.10pm UK.Ready to watch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are a night owl, Andy! 😊

[@ЛеонидБрыкун]

Доброго времени суток, Фил. Как всегда, отличная работа. Хороший цвет дерева. Хорошая работа. Спасибо за видео

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Рад, что вам понравилось, спасибо за просмотр! 😊

[@davidbaxter5132]

Another masterpiece of turning and finishing - great job, Phil. I thought 'olive wood', but I am no expert! Thank you for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, David! 😊

[@chrisjohnston2449]

Beautiful piece. If it is Locust it will glow in the dark under a black light. Keep up the great inspiring work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Chris! 😊

[@Henry_Little]

That's a gorgeous bowl, Uncle Phil! 👍✌️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Henry! 😊

[@donaldadams5342]

Whatever the wood becomes almost irrelevant now the bowl is finished. It is really a delightful piece from what looked like very hard wood. I think the grain, & the colour are quite stunning with just about the right amount of bark left to 'finish' off the piece. Thanks, as always, for a delightful visit to watch a master craftsman at work. Cheers mate, Don from South Aust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

True enough, Don! Thank you, my friend! 😊

[@dougpringle8938]

Another beautiful piece of art. My first thoughts is black locust but I'm no expert. Thanks again Phil for sharing with your KZbin family

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Doug! 😊

[@ethantodd4400]

Thanks for sharing brother Phil, it's a beaut, I love the green coming through... 👊🏽

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Ethan, thanks! 😊

[@Danseadorf]

Hey Phil, it's beautiful grain no matter what species it is. Appreciate how you show different aspects of turning from time to time. ( Sharpening and so on) Appreciate your channel Phil, thanks.....Dan

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dan! 😊

[@christinemiller7238]

I like the snippet on sharpening. I hadn’t seen that before.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Christine! 😊

[@marywright1057]

Whatever the wood is it's very pretty and you turned a beautiful bowl. Have a good weekend my friend.😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mary, you too! 😊

[@karenstafford724]

That's absolutely gorgeous and I love the colours and markings in the wood 🪵 😍 ❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Karen! 😊

[@mabelbowen25]

It is beautiful, Phil! I think it popped after all!😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It did finish pretty well, Mabel, thank you! 😊

[@TheMessyStudio]

Really pretty bowl, Phil! You've done it again!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Buddy! 😊

[@felocarp]

Another stunning bowl, Phil! I agree, it is a perfect turn and finish. Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@louisjcharlett5804]

Nice bowl, Phil. Try this to remedy those difficult 'bent over' fibers. With the lathe in reverse, go to the 'other side' of the lathe and with a sharp scraper take very light shear cut passes. Those bent over fuzzies (should) disappear. Oh, I don't know what kind of wood it is either. I get a lot of enjoyment watching you enjoy yourself at the lathe.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Can't get to the back side of my lathe, Louis, it's up against the wall. Good suggestion, though! 😊

[@gerrychauveau2925]

Beautiful, very nice job 👏 👍 😊❤Gerry

[@johnross8939]

Phil, I like how you shaped the bottom of the bowl. With a mortise, once you've finished sanding and finishing the inside of the bowl, you're done. No tenon to remove. And you can always refinish the bowl in the future if need be.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John! 😊

[@carolyncarlson6410]

Chokecherry? Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Don't know about that, Carolyn! 😊

[@NoMan-zw5wb]

I sold 3 bowls yesterday!🎉 Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! 😊

[@J.Ferghus]

Gorgeous, as always, Phil. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mnp1964]

It does not matter what it is it sure is stunning Blessings Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Nannygoat]

Ash was my first guess. Great video. Thanks Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@carlspringle9342]

Another gorgeous piece Phil. Love the grain and finish you used. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Carl! 😊

[@timfry4379]

Hello Phil, I think it is pretty darn great! Thanks for what you do.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tim! 😊

[@RightHandShot]

Classic live edge bowl, well done.

[@jeanneanderson979]

Hello Phil, another stunning piece❤❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeanne! 😊

[@josephkerley363]

Once again, wonderfully done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joseph! 😊

[@marciak9826]

Lovely bowl, Phil, whatever it is! 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Marcia! 😊

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful live edge bowl, Phil. 😊😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@scottcates]

I sure appreciate these videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Great, I appreciate you watching and commenting! 😊

[@lonniedupont]

Always a pleasure Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@georgelomas9873]

Commented at Start Maybe Apricot, bark grain and cracks add to my feelings, turned some last week and looks very much the same wood. Nicely done. Regards George

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Several votes for Apricot, George! 😊

[@russpenrose5060]

I looked out the window at my Bing Cherry tree. It's bark is smooth and a very light grey color. Looking the other direction at my apricot tree, it's bark looks much rougher more like the wood your turning. Other thought, The bark on my fruit-less Flowering Plum Tree look very similar to also to your turning. I really like the finished bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I did think of Apricot as well, Russ. I hope Arland chimes in here! 😊

[@RenaLarson61]

It's a gorgeous bowl Phil. I love the grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Rena! 😊

[@DonaldDonohoo]

As always another nice piece of work.

[@richardpastor8839]

That is beautiful grain I like this one

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@carolriley8472]

Beautiful bowl with a lovely finish!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Carol, thank you! 😊

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful piece, ❤thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jonmartineau1004]

This piece doesn't really look like Black Locust but I don't know for sure what it is . I do know it's a very beautiful piece for sure . The finish is superb as always . Awesome job Phil . We hope you have a great weekend and week a head .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jon! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

It's a beautiful bowl☺️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@laurazakrzewski]

Wow. Beautiful bowl Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Laura! 😊

[@geraldmoore3686]

Beautiful piece Phil, the darker grains really gives it character. I think any piece with bark on the rim really enhances the piece. Hope your friend lets you know the wood type.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@DavidChrouser-g7k]

Thank you! I love your work/passion!

[@patriciamay638]

Very interesting grain and colour.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garyp8471]

Great piece Phil, ive had apple cherry plum and pear all crack just like that, but what ever it is it's got some lovely grain, you've done a grand job. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Gary! 😊

[@berniehayes286]

Beautiful job Phi.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@shawncrane7448]

Very nice. Turned out beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@AlienLeader4]

Very nice piece. Apple or not apple it should HOLD some apples. Keep up the amazing work 👽.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, that it would! 😊

[@MillerWB87]

Beautiful as always! ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Beautiful grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Looks Awesome Phil! Very nice piece 😎the color reminds me of poplar wood, Enjoyed the video!👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kimsey! The Poplar around here is much softer. Arland said he thinks it's Locust. 😊

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

Very nice, the live edge is great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! 😊

[@williamkilburn898]

love it looks great You always do beautiful work😀😀😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, William! 😊

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil, Thank You Arland Sanborn...It bothers me also not knowing what kind of wood because it looks so familiar... Nice picture perfect turning today Phil. I wish I had your weather. Perhaps in a month or so... Until next time... TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I know, it looks familiar to me, too and it's driving me nuts! LOL! I hope it cools down for you soon, Tuffy! Thank you, buddy! 😊

[@tuffymartinez]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Well then Phil it must be some kind of NUT WOOD, ha😅

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@tuffymartinez LOL!

[@margeburns2590]

Cool beans, lovely piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Marge! 😊

[@arnoldpluim8094]

Beautiful you do amazing work

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Very cool looking wood Phil but I have no clue either. Today I started an Apple wood bowl and it has those cracks that fruitwood seems to have. Pretty sure it is not Black Locust but that does not help. Great looking great finish is what I do know for sure. Well done my friend, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's about all I know too, Gary! I hope Arland is watching and will tell us! Thanks, buddy! 😊

[@robertopenshaw7564]

Beautiful bowl , no idea of species , it's a mystery bowl...😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@sonarbangla8711]

How beautiful. Exquisite.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@SarHje]

Finally, been waiting up for this 👍🏻❣️

[@betsy0br]

It’s so pretty and you haven’t even sanded yet. I just know it will be another winner.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for sticking with me, SarHje! 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@vickirothe3761]

Gorgeous bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Audie1234]

Beautiful 🎉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Audie! 😊

[@beverlym5465]

Beautiful! ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@larrylawhon9687]

Great video, another beautiful bowl. I'm guessing honey locust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Arland did say Locust, so, could be! 😊

[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

Most locust wood has thorns all over it……

[@Lis.E.H]

Very beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Welcome! 😊

[@ECP]

Phil, Looks like flowering crab apple to me…. ECP - Chris

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@terrycrawford6193]

Very Nice! If its Black Locust it will glow florescent under Black Light.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@MrRogerStrange]

Looks just like the Cinaberry tree bowls I have turned here in Floria

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@TheDistur]

Nice bowl Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@CaptJohn-op3bf]

Very pretty bowl Phil. The grain and color almost looks like willow to me...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@tomwales7527]

It’s mucho groovious!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Love it! 😊

[@MarklTucson]

Very cool looking live edge bowl. Looking forward to finding out the kind of wood this is. I really like the shape.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Mark! Arland says maybe Locust. 😊

Nice bowl Phil. It looks a lot like Mulberry to me but, I'm certainly not an expert on tree species.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@AuntieRoma]

Beautiful bowl Phil. I have to admit, I only watched the last 7 minutes. My Dad passed on Sunday, 9/29. (That makes 4) We are selling the house. I’ll be moving to Colorado. Probably within the next 6 months. 😢 Not much else to say right now. Take care. Hugs and more to you. ~ Roma

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm sorry for your loss of your dad, Roma. Sounds like big changes coming for you. I wish for you a smooth transition and wonderful life ahead. Hugs, my friend. 😊

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

Well I don't know what kind of wood it is, but the cuttings sure did string out. Almost like turning plastic, very interesting. The grain looks really pretty finished up with a "Phil phinish"!! Very nice as always Phil, thanks for posting this one. Arland was my dads name, and is my middle name, not too common. Anyway, blessings to you as always Phil, you are a gifted individual, both in producing beautiful turnings, and entertaining videos. Thanks again, Rick.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you, Rick, thank you! 😊

[@cmorrison1977]

Cracks give it character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Winterbourne_wood_turning]

Great job Phil. The grain looks like Rowan AKA mountain ash but the bark doesn’t. Could be honey locust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Great bowl well executed Phil. Before you started I would have said Himalayan cedar cedrus deodara. Turns well and is harder than fruitwood and a little heavier, cert in Australia anyway. Usually spalts well. When finished the slight pink tinge looked like cherry, but that whitish greenish tinge could definitely be Himalayan cedar.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Interesting! Thank you, Greg! 😊

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful bowl. The easy check to confirm black locust is to shine a black light on it. If it is black locust the wood will glow. I was thinking poplar at first, this looked to be much harder and denser than the poplar I get from around here. Thanks for sharing this great bowl and your great work with us.

[@EdwinGibbons]

Is black locust the only wood that glows under a black light? Or do some others, also? I never knew that. Thanks for letting us know!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

@@EdwinGibbons there are a couple other exotics that will glow as well. But to my knowledge black locust is the only domestic wood that glows.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Doug! 😊

[@blairlock]

Howdy Phil👋👋

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@charlessmith8306]

A chunk of good old popple

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@burttsbowls469]

Phil nice job. It looks like elm to me

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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