Mesquite Crotch - Wood Turning

I learned a few things while turning my first piece of Mesquite. The bark on that one really gave me a hard time. With my new technique, this piece was a breeze! I also try out a different finish than my first one at the recommendation of one of my viewers. That didn't work out as well but it was good to try, anyway.
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Thank you to Dan from Las Vegas, Nevada for bringing this up for all to enjoy!
Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finishes

[@bertusdejager3347]

Phil the nature man, Please never stop bringing nature into your house. Bless may you be for your love in wood, from South Africa, we love your insperational work, as you have changed our veiw of looking at wood turning. Thanks again

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Excellent, thank you! I'm so happy you are considering some of the more natural pieces for your turnings, too! 😊

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Stunning bowl Mr. Phil

[@kevinhowell3527]

Beautiful piece Phil. ET brightened up a damp start to a Scottish day.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Donald!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kevin!

[@edmcgee9521]

Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Great little bowl. One people would stop to admire.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ed! 😄

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

Fantastic as usual Phil, really pretty wood, and relaxing to watch you bring a beautiful bowl out of a piece of nature! You have a special talent! Rick.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Rick! 😊

[@stargazer1436]

I enjoy the way the wood talks to you and the small bowl is beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ShevillMathers]

👍😁🇦🇺🦘Like your commentary, just adds that extra bit that also makes it a tutorial for me as a beginner. Thank you for sharing your wonderful presentations.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@gordoncorney6857]

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[@johnconnor926]

I am never disappointed by the quality of your work. Please keep on getting on.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@anneandgregrobison8120]

ET mesquite worked out beautiful. Thanks for sharing.🥨🥨

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@carsonwells1785]

Another piece from the master. That makes it a masterpiece, doesn't it? In my book it does. Phil, you don't know how hard we work to keep coming up with new superlatives. But this piece deserves them. Best!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Pete! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

So pretty!!!. Manzanita is such a prickly plant when you're out in the desert. Never dreamed the the wood would be so beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so fortunate to have the opportunity to turn so many woods I simply would not have access to if not for my generous viewers. This stuff does not grow anywhere near me, that's for sure! 😊

[@tomburns7544]

What a gorgeous little bowl! Great job, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@michaelburns9172]

I love your natural look . Some of the other turner's like the resion look but yours have a natural beauty

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you can appreciate that, Michael, thank you! 😊

[@karenh789]

ET!!! I really like how the bark looks so smooth considering how "thready" it looked while turning. Nice bowl, Phil😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@davidtisdale9115]

Holy smoley..what a great pc.of wood ART… luv it.. keep turning🌲👍🌲

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@benjabens2058]

cracks or no cracks!phil did it again!nice bowl,phil,i love it!grtngs from belgium!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ben, thank you!

[@markkiser4449]

Beautiful work. Mesquite is so pretty. Great bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@Leefywood]

Another winner Phil. Thanks again for sharing. Keep um coming.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, will do, Wayne! 😊

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Yes I saw ET straight away, lovely piece again, super colours.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Lewis! 😊

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

Lovely little bowl. I love the live edge. You’re so enjoyable to watch!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

How kind of you, thank you! 😊

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

I don’t know what I’m going to do once I catch up to present day! I truly enjoy your videos and your work. It’s really amazing.

[@chrisegbertky]

I have never turned wood and I never shall. That being sad I love your channel. Your channel helps me wind down before I go to sleep. Great content.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Chris! 😊

[@NobbyRon]

Nice job Phil beautiful piece of wood and thanks for the Sand-O-flex update👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Ron! Happy to help!

[@johnlivsey4146]

Super enjoyable Phil. Love to see you work. Thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, John, thanks! 😊

[@ozarkladyscreativemoods]

That one is out of this world!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@georginaigbokwe1461]

Very cute little bowl, Phil. Love the colours and the grain. X

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Georgina! 😊

[@rayfish6346]

I have learn. So much watching your show thank You for your patience

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@ahsquared1]

ET for sure! Very nice looking bowl... Cheers!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, H T! Cheers!

[@ruthejohnson511]

wow another pretty bowl !!! thanks for sharing your talent with us...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are so welcome, Ruthe, thank you for watching! 😊

[@jimbrock8928]

Love that mesquite , got a friend gonna bring me some. Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, enjoy it, Jim! 😊

[@stevanandrews9210]

E.T. in a bowl! It was clear as day to me. Great job Phil. Wish we had Mesquite here in the UK, I'd love to try my hand at some.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Maybe one day! 😊

[@anitadeglopper2717]

I really enjoy your channel because you describe everything you are doing in the process. A great learning experience for layman like me. Super fascinating to watch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you, Anita!☺

[@SilverBack.]

Great job Phil and thank you Dan for supplying the blank 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Douglas!

[@mulletman6318]

Lovely little bowl phil,love your style of woodturning kind regards mark

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Mark! 😊

[@christopherckarkson5605]

Hello, always good to watch a master work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy, Christopher! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@egparis18]

A big part of the fun is your sharing your thoughts with us as you work. A gorgeous little bowl. Thank you to Dan for sending and to you for sharing. See you soon.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@richstewart1]

You sure take on some strange pieces. You have inspired me to try some things I normally might not. Thank you for that.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Richard! If you can hold it, you can turn it. 😊

[@paulgoodridge7957]

Phil really nice love your videos clever patient talented man thanks for sharing your hobby .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Paul!

[@wesleyhanna1124]

Very beautiful bowl! ET may phone home, but you sure didn't phone this one in. Great work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you, Wesley! 😊

[@kelvindawe5123]

Beautiful little bowl I've got the same shape log on the machine ready for a Sunday in the work shop I've been in inspired again phil👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is awesome, Kelvin! I love walking into the shop when a piece is already mounted, my gouge is sharpened and I have a hot cup of coffee with me so I can just stand and look at the piece for a few minutes. 😊 Have a good time, Sunday!

[@marybraxton7579]

Love that cute little bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@exotictones1054]

Beautiful bowl man.very nice job as always.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, E T!

[@joyfulnoise6556]

Great detail and finish. Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a bunch!

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Great looking bowl! Very nice!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, B W, thank you!!

[@michaelthomas3616]

Beautiful piece Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Michael!

[@craftingconcruz]

Love it! And I love this finish on the mesquite!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@rbdunn]

Another beauty Phil.. Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Russ!

[@josephwhitlock2445]

Nice job Phil, looks really cool!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joseph!

[@bing143bing]

Great show Thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Don, thanks for watching!

[@wilbertolugo8700]

I was going to say ET and that's what you said lovely bowl thank you happy spinning

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you saw him too, Wilberto, thank you! 😊

[@BobbyGriffett]

I love it Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad, thanks, Bobby! 😀

[@dennislestanguet9443]

Very nice....maybe I should head to the desert next and look for mesquite for next trip around.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! It's a great wood to turn, Dennis. I think you will enjoy it!

[@leksey7870]

Great job my friend!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Aleksey! Cheers! 😊

[@marilynbright7981]

musical, rhythmic, amazing thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Marilyn, thank you! 😊

[@barrythompson7305]

Wow. I really am learning so much from your videos. Thank you Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Barry! 😊

[@georgebrill3072]

Looks great, nice job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, George, thank you!

[@stevenparaons9347]

Very nice Mr Anderson.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Steven! 😊

[@pietmatthes9493]

Nice video Phil and good comments, Greetings from the Netherlands

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Piet, thank you for taking your time to let me know! 😊

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

Beautiful pcs of ART thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you too, Gaetan! 😊

[@josephinelarosa635]

Good job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pennyh9445]

Hello from Pennsylvania. Beautiful job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy, Penny! Thank you! I've been to Pennsylvania a few years ago. Spent a week in and around Philadelphia. We had a great time!

[@oneshotme]

I like you ET Phil LOL Enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the thumbs up! 😊

[@oneshotme]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop You're very welcome Phil I give a thumbs up if I like it or not to help you out :)

[@bearshield7138]

Very nice work

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

Beautiful piece of nature. Great job as always Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, L W, thank you! 😊

[@joycemiller6188]

it is a wonderful bowl. the natural ET in the bowl is cut. it is truly one of a kind. thank you for sharing, i enjoy watching your vids.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Joyce! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@TheRedhawke]

Love Mesquite, and ET.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ditto, ditto! 😊

[@SiamWoodShop]

Nice bowl Phil, dainty design. Stay safe

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, will do, you do the same, John! 😊

[@markh4926]

Phil, I've made a few "nice" funnels but if it doesn't look to bad I color up some epoxy and finish the bottom like that and sometimes it looks like I planned it that way. One old time furniture maker told me that one sign of a good craftsman was knowing how to repair your mistakes without it being noticeable. It's fun trying anyway.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the tips! Fortunately, I didn't need any of them on this piece. When turners make a mistake we call it a design opportunity. LOL!

[@coolestsiblingsever]

abosolutly stunning peace phil.....really nice

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you like it, Leslie, thank you! 😊

[@michaelmorris1451]

Thanks for sharing. I am going to try something like that.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Please do, Michael! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@erictownsend4236]

I Had to Laugh! Right at the end you said ET Phone home! And I saw it!!!! Loved it! By the way, My Initials are ET Eric Townsend signing off!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool! Thanks, Eric! 😄

[@Bonsaibear346]

As a potter, I do enjoy the woodturning art form. Woodworking is another interest. E.T. Phone Home. Nice work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think they are quite similar, Aaron, at least as far as creativity goes. Thank you!

[@emmettjordan7921]

Super nice Phil!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, thank you, Emmett!

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Good morning Phil...HAPPY BIRTHDAY 😃 just found out from Huw...hope you have a great weekend...stay safe...press on 😎

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

HA, thank you so much! 😊

[@craignash4736]

Great video Phil. First time on this channel ... Beautiful work !!! Thanks. Craig Pa.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Welcome! Thank you for the visit and for watching and commenting, Craig!

[@janeoverby2151]

Pretty piece Mr. Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jane! 😊

[@dmaschy599]

Nice piece,thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, thank you for taking your time to watch and comment! 😊

[@sammoore9120]

I love that mesquite bark! Its too bad you couldn’t save more of it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@timmills5873]

That's a Very lovely bowl and a pleasure to watch you making it - thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much for watching, Tim! 😊

[@walshjp17]

Another winner, Phil, and with a movie star portrait as a bonus.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! Yes, a special guest appearance! 😊

[@rickeyburke2596]

Very nice, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Rickey!

[@katm6]

So lovely.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kathleen! 😃

[@tinaharbit1806]

Very pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

That was a lot smoother turn....and the colors really popped out beautifully. High marks for keeping the bark edge intact (the highlight for me)! Kudos to your fans who can provide the stock for these works of art. Take care and stay healthy.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, this one went way smoother than my first effort. Yes, again, I have the best viewers on KZbin! Thank you, Doc!

[@jameswallace7351]

Awesome little bowl Phil again I love the live edge you leave and I really like it that you tell us what you are going to do I think this will help me a lot when I start turning thanks for sharing. James

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@natescarvingcreations2978]

That's beautiful mate!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Nate! 😊

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Mesquite is always a pleasure to turn, the shavings are great for BBQ smoking too. Nice piece Phil..👍🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Dang, I was going to remember to keep the shavings, Cortland! Too late, now. 😊

[@westtexan2263]

Phil, I turn mesquite all of the time because we have an abundant supply here in Texas. When the wood is greenish the finish will be light but over time it will darken. If you want a piece to be dark just leave your wood out in the weather for about two years and let it get old and dry. It's a little dustier when turning but has a really nice darker finish. Just my 2 cents.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the good info, Tex! 😊

[@davidwormwood5142]

I put sealer on the bark before turnij,

[@pedrotenn2007]

Beautiful piece and the bark edge is perfect.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, Jerry, thank you! 😊

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Looks awesome Phil love the natural edge and the color of the wood

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Charles!

[@mikeyoung8126]

Very beautiful love it Phil great job as always

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Mike, thank you!

[@denocro3586]

At first it looked like a hamster in the bottom. Nice little bowl Phil. Have a great Xmas and New Year.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, you too! 😊

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Hi Phil, looks awesome!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hey, thanks, Bruce! 😊

[@mmills7012]

Love mesquite wood. Beautifully done. Yes, ET is there.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, M Mills! I'm glad you saw ET, too! Cheers!

[@larrycoleman2225]

Beautiful bowl, well done!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Larry! 😊

[@1954JDR]

Another beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, James! 😊

[@jakemartin610]

PHIL!!! Giving great inspiration & setting the bar high. As a rookie turner, I appreciate your in-video tutelage.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, Jake, thank you!

[@Popsjcb]

Love mesquite in any form! This one especially!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, James, thank you!

[@eduardocabuling622]

It's beautiful.. maganda ito!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@margeburns2590]

ET for sure Phil. Seen it right away. Lovely grain and bowl. You can fill with reeses pieces that I can't eat. Ha

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I could not survive on your diet, Marge! Must have chocolate! LOL!

[@margeburns2590]

Believe me, I'd love to eat chocolate again but it gives me a migraine. And so does a lot of other foods. Can't even take migraine meds, just Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

[@marywright1057]

Excellent work Phil. Pretty little bowl. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊 Cheers!

[@beatricethomas3056]

Looks like an alien-or ET! Quite probably my favorite bowl. Such clean lines!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too, Beatrice! Thank you, I'm glad you like it! 😊