Defects Can Be A Great Feature! - Wood Turning

Originally thought to be FOG wood (Found On Ground) turned out to be American Elm. Super tight and dense grain, this came with a wonderful bark inclusion which some might call a defect. For me, it's these "defects" that can make or break a piece. Finished in Feed & Wax.
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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

[@michaelburns9172]

I can only push the like button once. So I watch it twice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I appreciate that, Michael! 😊

[@paulrapp613]

Phil, Excelsior! Thank you for a most amazing interlude. WOOF, WOOF! Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Paul! 😃

[@stewynofly]

That was a textbook example of denubbing. Beautiful wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Stew! 😀

[@kersi-sandiego6036]

Nice. Let's call it " 'Ol Helmet Head': Nice grain on the inside. Thanks, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@thomasroberts1392]

Good morning Phil. Beautiful bowl. You certainly are gifted, tha nks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Thomas! 😃

[@SDck5940]

Beautiful!!! And Feed n Wax! Joy for another Thursday.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dick! 😃

[@bobh5616]

“FOG” In the hands of a Master Turner = Fantastic OutcomeGuaranteed! Thanks Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you for that, Bob! 😃

[@derrickgreen2402]

It's maybe not much, but it's a classic, no matter what you think of it. You do your best, and then some, and that makes it special. Keep doing what you do best, and accept that it's better than most. ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, Derrick! 😊

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

N-i-i-i-ice! And quite timely, as well. I'll be getting a chunk of this wood ready to chuck up a bit later today and this shows me what to expect. The log was found along the county road up from the shop a ways, where County Roads left it while clearing storm damage. It was brought down in the ice storm 2-and-a-half years ago and the date I wrote is when I sawed it into sections. It's just about time to go back and get samples of leaf and flower/seed for a definite ID. I'll let you know when I do.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Another great wood finding story, Dave! 😃 Yeah, let me know what you find out. Thanks, buddy!

[@williamellis8993]

Thanks for sending that wood to Phil so we could all enjoy it. Bill

[@RebekkaRN1962]

Well Phil you may not love it but I do! Great FOG Elm from Dave.....beautiful wood 👍🏻😊👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Duchess! 😃

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

Phil, I've been slowly rehabbing for some time now, gotta stretch out these "golden years" LOL. So I have to tell you how much you have helped me keep up the good fight. I look forward to your videos, and really do admire what you can do with a piece of wood. You've changed my opinion of what "firewood" is, and watching the new and old videos is a high point in my day! Thank you, and God bless! Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate your time spent with me, Rick! I wish it was under better circumstances. Wishing you a speedy recovery! 😀

[@margareteast9273]

Congratulations a bowl anyone would love to touch and enjoy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Margaret! 😃

[@zetuskid]

FOG- how appropriate! You can’t see what’s going to happen. But Phil you did a good job of finding that huge crack before you went to far. The bark looks so good. Just goes to show FOG is good! Beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Kid! 😃

[@johnermlich7882]

Phil, your work is amazing, don't down-play it. I like how the cranking runs thru the bowl. Nice work!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John! 😃

[@johnwoods9995]

once again, what I consider a small masterpiece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know! Thank you, John! 😃

[@lisamaries5677]

I love the shape! It's almost like an old claw foot tub! Just glorious! Thank you ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, LisaMarie! 😊

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Another great M&M bowl. Nice job Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jonmartineau1004]

Another beautiful bowl Phil . Thanks for sharing .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@scottstauffenecker7510]

You sir are an artisan, a craftsman, an entertainer and a gentleman... Always enjoy watching your videos and learning new techniques. Beautifully done and one-of-a-kind as always. Thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you so much, Scott! 😃

[@johnmoeckel8788]

Good to see you're still around Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to BE still around, John! 😃

[@johnmorrissette7776]

Hey Phil, I have been watching all of your videos for about two months everyday, I have been turning for two years you give great tips and inspiration. Keep up the great craftsmanship, thanks, John Morrissette in Vermont

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate you sticking with me, John, thank you! 😃

[@williamfawkes8379]

I met a nice guy today at a craft fair. We talked shop a bit as I looked over his pieces. He had all if them labeled with the type if tree except for one that I happened to pick up. He told me it was fog wood, and my eyebrows perked up. When I said I watch videos on KZbin where someone uses that term, he said," Is it Phil Anderson?" You are famous, Phil! This happened in River Falls, Wisconsin. What a small world it is, and thankfully its full of interesting bits of wood for us to find and play with.

[@williamfawkes8379]

A note on Elm, if you are trying to figure out if that's what it is, if it's got any life left in it, it has a distinct smell when it's worked. Especially sanding will bring it out. It smells like a dirty barnyard. It's not really too bad, but it does make it Elm. I do most things green, so it's a more potent aroma.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, this is great, William, thanks for brightening my day! 😊

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Thanks for making another bowl that gives me inspiration to continue using "rough" pieces of wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The best kind, Walt! 😃

[@bobcrabtree6924]

Really nice turning Phil. I especially love the bark inclusion. Gotta get some of that elm. Thanks again for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bob! 😃

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Cute bowl with lovely grain and color, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Al! 😃

[@leonasamuel7791]

I think it’s just beautiful, Phillips!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Leona! 😊

[@dennislestanguet9581]

Now that's a bowl.. Be well my friend. Dennis.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to hear from you, Dennis! Thank you, I'm so glad you took your time to watch and comment! 😃

[@deanbrady3522]

Phil the shape is great. The log will let you know what shape it wants to be. All we can do is go along with what it wants. And hopefully keep a few thing we like along the way. Beautiful job and God Bless.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dean! 😃

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful live edge American Elm bowl, Phil. 😊😊😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😃

[@judithfairchild8620]

I'm glad you kept the bark when you showed us the top I saw the bark was purple. So beautiful. Lovely little bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Judith! 😃

[@judithfairchild8620]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop my pleasure

[@1957Loyal]

As always another beautiful bowl from a odd cut of wood.😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stephanie! 😃

[@teebowers2273]

Love that you kept some of the bark!😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Tee! 😃

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Phil. FOG Elm must sand up very nicely. I almost reached in to feel it. I enjoyed your project and video. Keep moving forward, my friend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I thought I could feel a hand over my shoulder, Ray! 😃 Thank you!

[@smallnepal8604]

That looks like a nice button holder! Thanks for the videos this week!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, great idea! 😃

[@vickiestevens1699]

A pretty little bowl. I like the unusual shape. 💕

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Vickie! 😃

[@katm6]

I like the shape, it's different and worthy of being a Phil piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@BeverlyM52]

Howdy, Phil. So delightful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Beverly! 😊

[@jeanlong4285]

I love the grain and I really love it when they come out so smooth. Nice bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jean! 😃

[@alanbutler1657]

Handy Button container. Interesting turn.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

There ya go, Alan! 😃

[@stevefromlondon9175]

You did so well with what you had you turned a lovely bowl Regards Steve UK London God bless our King

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Steve! Lots of festivities tomorrow, enjoy! 😃

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Defects and flaws make the world go round.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That what I tell myself when I look in the mirror, Steve! 😃

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

You make treasure outta trash! Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Patricia! 😃

[@christinemiller7238]

I was worried at first that it wouldn’t keep the bark. Turned out gorgeous.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Christine! 😃

[@texanasimmons1761]

Pretty little bowl, Phil. Thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Texana! 😃

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks! 😃

[@joannamitchell4627]

Sweet. This bowl says ... pour in some colorful m&m's :-) the shape is neat!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garthkeck2003]

Cute. Good place to keep your buttons. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, there ya go, Garth! 😃

[@albertdawson6814]

I see a master piece Phil. It was a very enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing. I hope to see you on the next one

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Albert! 😃

[@leighw9684]

Very nice little bowl. Looks like it was fun wood to turn. The bark was such an unusual color before you put the Howard's on!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Leigh! 😃

[@smitm108]

I don’t care what you say - I like the shape! …. 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

OK! LOL! Thank you, Mark! 😃

[@TheMessyStudio]

That turned out very nice, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Billy! 😃

[@jnol9009]

Another nice bowl Phil. I too like the inclusion on this one. Thx and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

That might grow on you, Phil. It really does have a great finish!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Danella! 😃

[@duane4141]

Another nice piece. It’s a pleasure to watch your work have another wonderful day

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, Duane, thank you! 😃

[@RavensViewStudio]

Bravo, Maestro. Great piece! Jay

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jay! 😃

[@fernlintner65]

Would make a perfect bathtub for a miniature doll house perfect shape.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@georgekunkel5819]

Pleasure as always, Phil😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for stopping by, George! 😃

[@kellywilkins8043]

All your wood ends up smooth! Great touch!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kelly! 😃

[@georgewaltz1610]

Very nice 👍 I was waiting for the oh no but didn't see anything bad happen so that was good. My wife and I enjoy all your wood turning vids and the ones with all the new toys company's send you ❤️ thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much to you and your wife, George! 😃

[@allenwebb3768]

Turned out great Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@arlahare4020]

looks like that scraper been sharpened a fair few times. sweet little bowl, its got some character to it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It has, Arla but it keeps on a scrapin'! 😃

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil, Thank You Dave at Calmwood Creations... Phil you did a good solid turning today with a nice piece of FOG wood. American Elm is great looking wood and bark. I do not think I have dealt with American Elm or I am just getting forgetful (probably both). The logistics of turning Phil is part of the fun of watching. You turn, you run into unexpected whatever's inside and than your strategy changes. ALWAYS FUN & until next time Phil.... TM

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

I'm really looking forward to turning one of the other chunks of this soon, now that I've seen what can be done. Perhaps even a clue for what *not* to do. 😅

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, the wood keeps us guessing, Tuffy! You should be an old hand at woodturning by now. Or, are you saving yourself? LOL! thank you, buddy! 😃

[@felocarp]

You make turning these challenging chunks of wood into beautiful pieces look so easy, Phil. It is quite inspirational. Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Easy peasy lemon squeezy, Greg! 😃

[@carolyngreen1673]

Lovely fruit bowl !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Carolyn! 😃

[@birdhunter2008]

Great work again Phil . Guess you better get ur thinking cap on and invent " feel - o - vision " so we can all feel the wood . Awesome skills .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I'll be workin' on it, Jeff! 😃

[@brendadriver2702]

I like the shape and the really dark bark. Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Brenda! 😃

[@dandemeulenaere6237]

Very well done...looks like a mini roman tub...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@margeburns2590]

Very nice weird shaped bowl. 😮

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Thanks, Marge! 😃

[@bobpiec]

Come on Phil! It wasn't shinny it was a Glaze. Please don't be hard on yourself. It is a nice bowl as always Phil it is unique. God bless Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garetkonigsfeld2]

You sure can ture ordinary into exceptional. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Garet! 😃

[@jeffstevens763]

Lovely piece Phil the finish right up my street 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, Jeff! 😃

[@redleaf4902]

Phil, I l i k e this little bowl. It's cute. At 18:34, I see Africa. I thought it was warmer when I saw just your shirt on. Ten degrees Celsius is chilly for a shirt, Phil. About the same here, and rainy. Oh! Almost fergot: May the 4th be with you. Hawhaw. Bonne semaine (good week) to ya.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I see Africa now, too, Red, thanks! 😃

[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil tha seemed really hard work to start with but the end result is beautiful. Great to watch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! 😃

[@werelemur1138]

FOGwood, I love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kathleenposton2334]

I find myself agreeing. Not wild about the shape, but the wood texture just shines!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We agree, Kathleen! 😃

[@MarklTucson]

That wood has fantastic figure and the inclusion really gives it character. At about 17:42 in the video, the piece almost looks like an angry muppet 😀 Really like how you were able to keep the bark

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Of course I had to go back and look...lol... I agree that it's very 'Muppetesque'.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hadn't noticed that, Mark, thanks! 😃

[@nathanchambers1006]

Liked and shared.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I can't ask for more than that, Nathan, thank you! 😃

[@PBUCKY1969]

Hi Phil, great to see you - hope you are well! I really enjoyed watching - beatiful bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Paul, it's great to be seen! 😃

[@garyp8471]

Another great vid from the Master, learn so much from you Phil. All the best from Lincolnshire UK 👀👀

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gary! Big doin's over your way today! 😃

[@Rogster559]

Great job once again Phil a beautiful piece of art work, all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Roger! 😃

[@daviddejong187]

Another nice project Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! 😃

[@timfry4379]

Nicely done! Always a good time!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tim! 😃

[@alangibb3100]

Phil, a cracken wee live edge bowl well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 Phil from Phil, I hope you are all keeping safe and well, A great looking 👀 bowl, with y at the ELM 🌳 😂, I see you 👀 still got your fingers on the button 😂 , but you have nothing to show has , how ever I did see your buttons were undone, 😅 Great work of ART, I look 👀 forward to seeing your next project, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I see you have been keeping up with my videos, Phil! Can't let those buttons come undone! Thanks for the giggles today! 😃

[@vickirothe3761]

Delightful piece Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Vicki! 😃

[@nighteagle317]

It's beautiful Phil, and yes, I do wish I could feel it! Lol Hope you're doing well.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wish you could too, Paige! Thank you, doing fine! 😃

[@mikepetitt9624]

I love the “fog” wood! I have a lot of fog wood so I’m going to use that lol😂 another nice one!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Mike! 😃

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Nice work/Piece Phil All the best Yiannis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Yiannis! 😃

[@vickipease6653]

That’s beautiful! Well done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Vicki! 😃

[@pippin1ful]

A good result, Phil. All our British elms were killed off by Dutch Elm Disease. The grain was similar to English oak.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Interesting, Richard, thank you! 😃

[@karengilchrist9774]

Its so cute! I know you dont like the shape but I love it! It would look awesome with a spider plant or such in it. I understand why you dont sell your stuff, thst would be so complicated i would think, but its a shame you dont because your stuff is so unique and you've done so many pieces i would love to own. Keep it up Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

See, I seldom think of how a piece could be improved by adding something like a plant to it, Karen. Great idea! Thank you! 😃

[@kam70111]

Not bad. Quite beautiful in its own way.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for your political correctness, Khan! 😃

[@mnp1964]

Looks fantastic Phil I really like it it looks really pretty with that type of finish Blessings

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Wade! 😃

[@jimfisher5201]

Hi Phil, thanks for the video, that is a really nice piece and the defect is just one bit that makes it so much more interesting, always like the bark and defects, great job. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jim! 😃

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI PHIL. BEAUTIFUL.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy, Manjit! Thank you! 😃

[@lyndaowen2154]

I like the shape especially the way the top wings out. It is a pretty wood I like it. I haven’t watch many videos lately and nice to see your still at it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And good for me to see you are still here, Lynda! Thank you! 😃

[@lyndaowen2154]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop oh, yeah, can’t get rid of me that easy ha ha ha! This time of year is just busy with making pots for the plant nursery. Plus, I have 3 flowerbeds and a vegetable bed to tend to. It’s not leaving much time just to goof off and have fun. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy the other things to but learning a new craft is just a different kind of fun. I did copy you and I ordered a set of the Benjamin’s best gouges and parting tools. They came in about a week ago, and I haven’t had a chance to break them in. But I am really looking forward to it. Thank you for continuing to share your artwork. I really appreciate it and even admire it.

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks nice, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Brad! 😃

[@jean-luclefevre9099]

Bonsoir Phil ! C'est encore une très belle réalisation ! Pas pratique encore pour un bol de soupe ... C'est le fond du bol que je trouve le plus joli, coté signature( peu visible !) . Mais comme vide-poches ou récipient à bonbons ou à billets de banques ... c'est MAGNIFIQUE ! Cordialement, Jean-Luc Prenez soin de vous !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Merci Jean-Luc, prends soin de toi aussi ! 😃

[@maudwelford1843]

Mmmm mmm different 🤪👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@anneandgregrobison8120]

I use that same wax on my wood pens...good stuff. Nice work, glad it is starting to warm up! 🌳

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Raining and 50° today! 😃