Woodturning Red Cedar 🐒 Banana Bowl! - Wood Turning

This is a piece that is much longer than it is wide. This makes for a great place to store bananas! Red Cedar is a soft wood but sure has some pretty colors! Finished in shellac.
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[@Rem-870]

Thats looks beautiful.You cant beat Ceder.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@1954JDR]

Another beautiful piece. The finish is fine.👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@raystevens687]

Wow wow 😂😂😂😂 that's a great job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ray! 😊

[@ceciliarunnoe1463]

I am imagining the fresh cedar fragrance in your workshop. That natural edge is quite lovely.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh yes, quite a nice fragrance! Thank you, Cecilia! 😀

[@ryanchristopherson7479]

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening… howdeee! I think this one turned out really nice. The natural edge is really interesting and I love the color.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Ryan! 😊

[@mariabasil9631]

Beautiful color! 😊 Enjoy your warm weather on the way!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I did enjoy it, Maria but, now it's cool and rainy! Dang it! 😊

[@paulsandeen2754]

Nice looking bowl and beatiful color.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Paul! 😊

[@mandyray23]

That’s lovely and I bet it smelt amazing too. I can just imagine.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, MandyRay! 😊

[@delbertbohm2039]

love the heart wood nice bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Very cool bowl! Thanks Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Danella! 😊

[@detherington9783]

Beautiful work again as always!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dlawson716]

Another beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lindacook905]

Maybe a culinary torch or acetylene torch. What a beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dmaschy599]

I like that bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lucasb1324]

💚🐇🐣💚 Easter is coming soon so it will probably be candy bananas in that case. The dish turned out great. Have a nice weekend Carsten

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Carsten! 😊

[@sunshine4ever783]

So pretty! Love the red wood! That is something I would proudly display and probably use for my bananas LOL👍😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks! 😊

[@ILWT1955]

What a beautiful bowl. Love the redwood. Hope indeed for you to get the 70 degrees. Again an absolutely gorgeous bowl. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks! We got the 70° but now it's cool and raining! 😊

[@jnol9009]

Very purdy bowl Phil! Luv the color in this one. Well done! Thx and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@avago2day]

Another lovely bowl Mr Anderson, you make it look so easy! We call them blow lamps or blow torches, I think we find it equally confusing to call a torch a flashlight if it doesn't flash 😉 Jane ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, so confusing, Jane! 😊

[@GordonRock1]

I love the colour of the Heartwood, Phil. Absolutely gorgeous and the finish you ended up with is just beautiful, my friend. Not real glossy, but I do like a nice satin finish. Brilliant video, buddy! Take care, ….,Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Gord! Have a great day, my friend! 😊

[@withoutdoors5230]

It’s a blow torch 😊😊 normal torch is a battery powered flashlight and a blowtorch is the gas powered flame one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks! 😊

[@JohnSmith-w2b]

Again nice work Phil, you taught me how to do that, thanks mate, cheers

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😊

[@judebrown4103]

Morning Phil, I'm bright and early today, started watching at 6am, that's more like it. Cuppa tea in bed watching Phil make something beautiful, happy days.🤗 I just paused to say that it's just occurred to me your workshop would be the ideal candidate for infrared heating, far IR panels or perhaps even an outdoor type visible infrared stand heater. I've been researching it for my home and I've discovered it works well in larger spaces because it doesn't heat the air first to get you warm it warms you first: like the sun without the UV rays. I don't know if anywhere in your neck of the woods manufactures them, we have locally made panels here in the UK, they come with smart controllers which make them easy to use and cheaper to run than you'd expect. Of course they are silent and require no maintenance. Suspended from the ceiling they will heat the whole room if sized correctly, (they use them in churches, Fully Charged/Everything Electric Show just reviewed Herschel's Halo heaters designed to blend in with church architecture, they're beautiful!) or you can put them on a wall or get them on a stand to warm a smaller area, but ceiling suspension is most effective and they're not that expensive, here at least. Ok, back to the video.👍 Ha ha, yes it's obviously a flame -thrower! I'll have a think and a look through the comments to see if anyone else can remember what we call it!😅 Well I never thought I'd say it but the natural edge was much better than a live edge on this one Phil, that bark was a bit furry eh?! So pleased you managed to get that beautiful wood to shine, must have been a lot of work I'm sure. Definitely did it justice though, another gorgeous piece. 👍😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Over here, Costco sells an infrared heater but, it's portable and kind of large. I just don't have room for it. Ceiling hung might worked. My shop has no insulation and lots of gaps in the doors and the unfinished ceiling where the bird blocks let in lots of fresh air. None of it is really practical. When we moved in here, the shop was completely empty. I knew that was my one and only chance to seal it all up but, I couldn't wait to get my shop all set up, so, here I am! 😊 Thank you, Jude!

[@judebrown4103]

​@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshopyeah you really need the good quality ones with the suspension kit and the smart controllers to make it worth while. The ones they sell in places like Costco can be a false economy as they're not always the correct power for your space. The drafts don't matter so much if you can size the panels right and place them in an ideal position. There are guides on the websites as to the best size and power rating for your room depending on it's cubic feet and amount of insulation. Which in your case is definitely none because you just could wait to get to turning and who can blame you! Cheers Phil, see you next time. 😊👍

[@georgelomas9873]

Hi Phil,in NZ we call them butane or gas torch, come with a pre loaded pressure cannister, usually about 1 litres size . Love the Red Cedar. Regards George

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, George! 😊

[@renegonzalez8070]

It's called a flame thrower. You once said on an earlier video that you let the wood dictate what it wants to do and I'm glad you did that with the bark those grains on top are awesome beautiful wood turning. May God bless you for making these video's we truly enjoy your work 🙏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Rene! 😊

[@RichKind24]

To an Englishman, a flame thrower is more along the lines of a military weapon you might see in a WWII film. A small handheld torch with a flame is called a blow torch.

[@hlwis]

Allowing the wood to do its thing and tell me what it wants to be is my philosophy on turning. Very rarely will I set out to make something specific and it's usually a box of some sort or it's a handle for a tool.

[@rinopelida]

Try "Gas torch"

[@davecoleman734]

That’s awesome. Thanks mate

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Dave! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

Looks really nice, Phil. I like it better without the bark, too. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Bill! 😊

[@garyp8471]

Now that's some lovely colour, looks a grand shape and finish, we call it a blow torch or blow lamp, but there is a large pond between us so lingo is a lot different yeh. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gary! 😊

[@bryanholden6487]

Nice job Phil. the thing in English your looking for is called a "blow torch", you can get some with adjustable flames. HTH Well turned! 🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bryan! 😊

[@RobertShuman-x7y]

Hi Phil, Referencing the eastern red cedar bowl turning, you mentioned using a torch to burn the edge with. Try searching “ blow torch, gas torch, butane/ propane”. Your buddy, Bob - Ohio. Good job, friend, Thanks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bob! 😊

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Thank you John! A food torch/kitchen torch/ culinary torch/mini-flame torch all brought up the correct images on-line. You can also try either a restaurant supply/outlet or a smoke shop (casino?). I bought one at Walmart. They are also known as flambé torches for doing flaming desserts.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the info, Valerie! I was on a European site when I searched. I knew if I found one they would send it to me for free! LOL! Oh, well, they are not expensive, I'll get one! 😊

[@janeoverby2151]

I love turning Red Cedar! It smells soooo good! It's a weird wood, soft and hard at the same time. I turned a little bowl my husband glued up for me from scraps he uses for cutting boards. It was Paduk and Sapele. My husband's torch died. He put in the search Bens-o-matic, and he got torches. You can get them at Lowes and Home Depot.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jane! 😊

[@stephenmccool8127]

Where is my smell-o-vision? I know that smells awesome. I respect your choice of finishes, but I've found that after sanding sealer, polyurethane works best on cedar. Looks good and keeps the red from fading over time. Just my 2 cents. A beautiful bowl out of beautiful wood. And it's always a pain to keep the bark. Thanks Phil. Great job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm sure you are right, Steve. I just try to stay with natural finishes, now. Wipe on poly used to be my go to. 😊

[@laurimccreary4197]

Phil: Long time viewer. thanks for sharing your talents, insights and tips. My tip: I bought a Sondiko butane torch off Amazon. Inexpensive and not too large. Thanks again. Mac

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I was just looking at those, Lauri. Thank you! 😊

[@billy19461]

Beautiful bowl! You have a little red right in the center with a lot of white on the outside.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@elfox3537]

You might try a mini blowtorch. The easiest example I can think of is a chef using one on top of a crème brûlée. Fluid artists also use them to pop air bubbles on their paintings.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, I have a kitchen torch, I just thought it wouldn't be strong enough. I'll figure it out! 😊

[@EngelsNederfiele]

The Coir like nature of that bark was always going to give you a hard time, so loosing it was inevitable. With the course/porous nature of the wood I'm amazed you were able to get such a fine finish. Blow torch, Brulée torch, culinary torch or flambe torch all bring up the article you need.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Gotcha, thanks! 😊

[@thinklikeadog007]

beautiful 🤩

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@vickiestevens1699]

I’d love to put my bananas in the bowl. Love the red cedar. Painters use heat guns. Try looking under that. ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Vickie! 😊

[@garyg3617]

Great bowl. We call them a blow torch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Gary! 😊

[@brunomerk7635]

Wow what a colour and you got a really nice finish on it. Looks really good, well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bruno! 😊

[@bobboyer9440]

Phil, google the word SOLDER-IT. It is a mini torch. Good luck finding one. In Canada I found this at Canadian Tire.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bob! 😊

[@bobh5616]

Hi Phil, we grow lots of bananas here in.Australia - apparently they are straight when then grow on the trees and the packers put the bends in them so that they stack better! Come out for a visit and I’ll show you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm on my way, Bob! 😊

[@JohnFerraro]

Looks great 👍 I’ve turned a lot of red cedar, and it can be difficult. Like you said, it’s very soft and porous. Can’t do anything with that shredded paper like bark. The sapwood is too much like pine, and cracks so easily. Smells great, but the dust from cedar is a pain too. Sticks to everything like powdered sugar. But all that said, the heartwood is very pretty…and in the end, it’s always worth it. I’ve found to get a good shine go from the sanding sealer to something like Acks. Once the wax is on there, it really pops. You lose the smell, except for the bottom after removing the tenon. I use walnut oil for that part. Blends in well, and saves the wonderful cedar smell in at least that part of the project. Anyhow, wrote too much 😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, John! 😊

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Phil. I definitely enjoyed this video. Why? It was the anticipation of seeing the soft, smooth finish I knew would be there when finished. Beautiful! I have a professional kitchen cooking touch which has a very controlled tip. Uses butane fuel. Enjoy the warmer temps, my friend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Ray! 😊

[@karenh789]

It's called a dragon, Phil! Love the banana boat too😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Karen! 😊

[@reloadNshoot]

Thats a great looking bowl and should hold banana just perffctly. I just cut a big red cedar down and milled it into lumber. I do have some 4"-5" thick pieces to turn into bowls. Having the utmost sharpest cutting edges on tool will help the tear out on this soft wood. I like to spin stuff fast too that seems to help with the finish. Can beat fresh cut cedar as it looks great. It will oxidize quickly and UV plays havoc with the color. Left untreated in will go from a deep red purple color to brownish quicky.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks! No UV here at Shady Acres! 😊

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Beautiful Phil, red cedar is a bit soft for 80 grit sandpaper. You’re a much better turner than that Phil.that’s very purple piece of red cedar.down here in Oz the cedar I’ve turned tends to be more redder, bright red though. I always prefer to remove bark if the bowl is going to be used for food. In this case it looks much better without bark. I was surprised that you didn’t level the 2 sides up before putting tenon on bottom I’m sure I’ve seen you do this in the past by initially turning between centres. As others have stated we also call them blow torches here in Oz as well. Rest job Phil. Don’t mind my criticisms, I’m just curious. All the best to you and family from down under. Keep on turning as we all enjoy watching and listening to you Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, that wasn't me, Greg. I get criticized for not putting between centers, first, all the time! LOL! I'm glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@erniesmith1097]

CRICKY Phill I know what it's like as an autistic person I am, how hard it is to understand the internet language,between USA,UK, I really am just learning the BLOODY AUSSIE LENGO. Anywho awesome video as usual, I love red cedar and I hate working it. All your turnings will be price one day. Cause your a LEGEND PHILL. Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Ernie, for you fun comment! 😊

[@iangordon5354]

Fabulous colour, Phil. I’d call what you were looking for a “propane (or butane, depending what gas it uses) torch” or a “gas torch”, probably.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Ian! 😊

[@iangordon5354]

Actually, having seen an ad while watching someone else’s channel I remembered a word I was struggling for before but could’nt recall. We in the UK would also call what you are talking about a “blowtorch” or “blowlamp”.

[@jerryhammond2730]

It's so beautiful that I'm going BANANAS!! Good job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Jerry! 😊

[@tomday7309]

Nice work! That is RED cedar for sure.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@margeburns2590]

Lovely banana bowl. As usual I love everything about it. Send some of your warm weather my way. Only 60 here.❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, the good weather is gone, raining, now! Dang it! 😊

[@fredlewis1945]

I think the natural edge gave the piece more character, I don't think the bark would have been as shinny. Any way, I like it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Fred! 😊

[@alangibb3100]

Phil the banana Turned out just lovely, shame about the grey in the sap wood, over here in Scotland we call them blow torch, great job buddy well done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Alan! 😊

[@Dougiearmstrong-ib4mf]

Well Phil w e natives of Scotland call our flame torches simply a blow torch.And the bowl looks great i like it without the bark.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We used to call them blow torches but just simplified it over the years. 😊

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful banana bowl, cedar is such a nice wood.❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It really is! Thanks, Maddie! 😊

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

It's called a gas torch my friend lol. A beautiful timber which to me smelled like pencil shavings? it was a very thirsty timber but by gee it looks beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! 😊

[@paulplager9498]

Nice work Phil. Love cedar for the grain it has.n You might want to try mini butane torch, instead of just torch in your online search.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm on it, Paul, thank you! 😊

[@CowboyDave1812]

Good choice, getting rid of the bark. Looks much better imho.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm with you, Dave, thanks! 😊

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Beautiful looking bowl Phil. I myself have turned tons of red cedar, very seldom does the bark stay on. Personally I think it looks better without it. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Scott! 😊

[@kellywilkins8043]

Can’t lose turning Cedar! It’s pretty, smells good! Great bowl for Bananas!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@JD-xg3ek]

The word of the day is RED. What a beautiful color and shape. The bark was so stringy I thought you would have a hard time saving it. I like the edge you ended up with. It is a natural look. Fits well with the bowl. Nice red bowl Phil. Thanks for the show. Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Phil , on your e-bikes is there a charger for a/c or is it all peddle charging ?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@jonmartineau1004 So far, Jon, they all just plug into the wall. 😊

[@jonmartineau1004]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Thank you so much Phil .

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Beautiful Phil, I can't get red Cedar over here but have been really fortunate to have been sent some but Luie for me to turn. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw PS I'm all caught up now with your videos. I've just finished a 13 day Craft Market and I'm shattered LOL.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope it was quite a success for you, Huw! 😃

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Glad to see some NC wood making it to the west coast.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No doubt! 😊

[@AuntieRoma]

Hi Phil. I could tell this wood was porous by the way it sounded. Similar to punky wood. The purple matches my hair. 😉 I’m doing ok. Up and downs. I’m emotionally exhausted. My dad is quite confused, due to dementia. He just turned 93 on the 22nd. Hopefully I’ll see you next video. Hugs ~ Roma

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You have purple hair? Well, alrighty then! You are on the leading edge, Roma! I'm glad you are doing OK. You are a strong woman and have been through quite a lot. You will get through all of this and rise up! Hugs, my friend! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

Bea-utiful result, Phil! Good that you got rid of the bark on this piece. Red cedar is a lovely wood, full of colour and character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Richard! 😊

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

I love turning eastern red cedar, too. It doesn’t take much to get spectacular results as you just showed.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Tim! 😊

[@jackthompson5092]

Georgeous banana bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@bevharrison8157]

What you perhaps need if a catering blow torch I think. Great bowl phill.beautiful colour , I like . Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bev! 😊

[@willievantonder7675]

Hi Phill we call it a propane blow torch

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@KevinCoop1]

Phil, you are not going to believe this! In England a torch is our flashlight. A propane torch is a propane torch in both countries.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I do believe it, Kevin! 😊 I was on a site that is more European than American, that was my problem. I was just trying to find one I knew they would send me for free! LOL!

[@mashmade-airth]

À torch is a flashlight to you guys over there. A blowtorch is what you were calling a torch Phil. A chef's blowtorch or kitchen blowtorch is a handy wee thing. Nice & small

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@huberthicks9080]

As Tina Turner said, “You’re simply the Best”, Phil. Lovely bowl. I prefer the natural edge on this one, for what it is worth.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It worth a lot, Hubert, thanks! 😊

[@suesmith9202]

That's gorgeous Phil. Deffo for bananas. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Sue! 😊

[@dougsova1282]

Hi Phil from Eastern Ontario. If you need to burn edges try a creme brulee set. I bought one for $4 from a local charity shop.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks Doug! 😊

[@andyoverall1951]

The auto focus had a challenge on this one, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It did! 😊

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

What a magnificent color! This one needs to be called "The Rose Bowl"! I like that you let the bark go and sanded the natural edges instead. Cedar bark is pretty messy. I always called those fire blowing things blow torches. Funny that you came up with flashlights. 😄 Thank you, John, for the beautiful piece of wood, and thank you, Phil, for turning it into a thing of beauty. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gwynn! 😊

[@GregoryWeirauch]

In British vernacular our torch or soldering torch is simply called a blow torch according to Google

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We used to call them that, too, even when I was a kid. Now it's just torch. 😊

[@jonmartineau1004]

Phil , what a fine banana bowl ! These fun little project a great once in awhile . I enjoyed your video . Have a great weekend .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jon, you too! 😊

[@adrianhoe5199]

Hi Phil, in the UK its called a blow torch

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil, Thank You John Fergerson... I liked the camera shoulder view Phil, a little different angle...Torch?, yea a torch. That thing that lights up and Brit's keep in the boot or the car, right ? (I love it, so different) ha. Culinary supply stuff uses mini torches for Creme Brulé's. I think they use it to carnalize the top of the deserts?...Nice turning today Phil & as always I look forward to your next adventure...Boy that before & after pictures at the end is quite different.... TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Tuffy is back! I do have one of those kitchen torches, I just don't think they have enough heat to burn wood, efficiently. But, now I know what to search for! 😊

[@1957Loyal]

Hey Phil. The coloring of that wood is amazing. I love watching you turn nothing into something. 😊😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a bunch 😊

[@richardbufton8308]

What you call a torch, we Brits call a blowtorch. Nice piece, as always!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We used to call 'em that until we got all sophisticated! 😊

[@CaptJohn-op3bf]

Very pretty bowl Mr. Anderson! I've turned some bowls from Tennessee Red Cedar my friend brought me. Very pretty wood but dulled tools very quickly. Read that it has lots of "silica" in it that tends to dull your tools quicker. The dust can also be somewhat poisonous or toxic to some people, so keep your mask on...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good tips, Cap, thanks! 😊

[@andyn6266]

Here in the North of the UK,we call them blow torches. Nice job as always Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Andy! 😊

[@judebrown4103]

​@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop that's it, well done Andy, I'm from the southeast and that's what we call them too...when we can remember!! 😂

[@PattersonPatch]

get a creme brulee torch which are used for cooking

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@roboticsforfun5000]

Hint: Mini flame torch Love the red.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@morgancalvi6675]

3:18...would a scraper have helped avoid all that tear out? 12:36...looks like an aerial view of a sombrero 🙂. The bark reminds me of coconut husk.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No, a scraper would have made it worse. You need a very sharp cutting tool. At 3:44 you can see how much cleaner it is after just one pass going the correct way with my gouge. 😊

[@jayrobinson3452]

Phil, the cedar banana bowl looks great! Just curious as to how many coats of sealer and shellac this piece took to finish at the gloss level you achieved? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!!! Blessings to you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jay! I really don't know how many coats, just a lot. It took a couple days. 😊

[@MarklTucson]

Red cedar really is a very pretty wood and it makes the shop smell great as well. Really like the shape and how the bowl turned out. What results do you think Feed n' Wax would have given? I think the shellac looks good but it sounds like there was a lot of effort required to get where you were satisfied with it. [Had family in town last week, yours is the first video I've watched to catch up]

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

F&W may have been the better choice, Mark. It didn't seem like it at the time but, in retrospect, it would have at least been much easier! 😊

[@Hog-g2z]

Hi 👋, Phil, what is burning, 🔥, A small gas torch for soldering copper pipe, and if you want to go the other way, roofing gas torch, or weeding gets torch, might find these a bit too big, you’ll end up burning your place down, I have a roofing torch, it does a lovely job of getting rid of weeds, . Had problems this evening. Sorry it’s morning, couldn’t sleep very well, so I got up around 3 o’clock in the morning and started watching your program, I know, had a problem, the au pair girl 🧒 😂 and obviously been cleaning my hi-fi equipment, I had no sound, it appears the mute button had been pressed, silly, Billy, 😂, and yes, I listen to my KZbin through my hi-fi equipment, As per usual, the bowl looks amazing, that was definitely a lot of signing sealer and shellac to get a finish on it, but as we know you’ll get there on the end, And I have made a bit of progress with my workshop come garage, I’ve now got the DPM down, getting ready to lay concrete. Might be doing it this coming week, Keep up the great work. Stay safe.,

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

This all sounds great, I know you are looking forward to it! 😊

[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

You tuned a beautiful banana bowl, it turned out just gorges. I have a lot of experience turning red cedar. Depending what you are turning, bark or barkless, there is some hidden beauty under the bark. The bark leaves a grain stain underneath that a lot of times make the project pop. Here in Jefferson City Missouri, most of our forest is just THICK with Red Cedar and we dont have a lot of other woods to chose from to turn. Since you a root/bowl turner, the red, white and burl like grain pattern in the bottom of the bowl can be spectacular. The multi different colors and wild grain patterns blend themselves and are indescribable!!!! I haven't tried to burn the top of the bowl where the bark was. I had another SENIOR MOMENT and didn't even think about that method. Leave it to you to suggest that, that is why I ( LOVE) your channel, I learn some thing every time I watch your video. KEEP ON TURNING ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much for your great comment! 😊

[@mortonbortell3755]

My favorite cedar are pieces that had branches. The graining with the color is absolutely gorgeous. I try but I am pretty inept at using a bowl gouge larger than 3/8" for smoothing sides or the bottom, although going small seems to help a lot. I got so frustrated I decided to try a 1" left hand bowl scraper and a 3/4" round/side cut scraper and am very happy with the results. Another beautiful bowl Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you worked out a solution, Morton! 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Great looking banana boat Phil! The natural edge looks great and better than the bark would have looked in my opinion. The colors of Red Cedar are so nice and the contrast of the sapwood really shows it off. It sure did drink up the shellac. Wow at the cost of shellac today that bowl is very valuable LOL. Another enjoyable video to watch my friend, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, yeah, I better put this one in the safe! LOL! Thank you, my friend! 😊

[@eh1702]

Mini-torch ? = chef’s torch, cook’s blowtorch, kitchen torch, butane torch or torch for creme-brûlée?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@bskelton8712]

Hi Phil Not sure how you would ever keep the bark on Eastern Red Cedar. Live trees can be stripped from top to bottom in long sheets. We have lots in South Western Ontario sometimes called Juniper. Beautiful natural edge "banana bowl" love the colour. Take care Bob

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bob! 😊

[@hipolitoaceituno8214]

In Spanish We call torches "Linternas" if they are flashlights and " Antorchas" if they are to burn things...or people 🤭

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks! 😊

[@johnscott6026]

Another great piece with fantastic colours. Try searching for "blow torch" That's what we call it in NW UK. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@kimphillips2998]

Phil. Beautiful banana bowl. I like the two colors. By the way am surrounded by banana plants here in Ecuador. I'll be back to Minnesota in a few weeks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ohhh, fresh bananas! Yum! 😊