Plum Crotch Live Edge Bowl - Wood Turning

[@ruthhilton-robinson2093]

What an unusual piece of wood - that knot of pale wood almost looked like it had been painted on, and the colours! Like an impressionist painting. And the shape, like a heart. Love it! ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I agree, that lighter color, just out of nowhere, is cool! And the heart shape. Isn't nature great? Thank you, Ruth!

[@scottl1818]

Wow! One of my favorite of your works! I love the grain and the unusual shape! I also like the thick walls! Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Scott! 🙂

[@donaustin3461]

Phil this plum bowl turned out very nicely, as most of your pieces do. Thanks for sharing. I agree the bottom has a neat grain pattern.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Don! Phil

[@tinaharbit1806]

Wow! The grain is stunning! The finish is perfect!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@elliebrahe8995]

Ageless timeless artist just love it. My cup of tea as they say💝

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ellie! 😊

[@earlmiller5353]

I love those elongated bowl Another great job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Earl! 😊

[@tomwales7527]

Still looks good even after 5 years!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I'm always going to like Plum another winner Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Lewis!

[@luluplumb9644]

This is one amazing bowl. I love hearts so this warms my ❤️!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's great, Lulu, thank you! 😊

[@kenwalker6425]

Hi Phil, that bowl was great. You know with those wings it would almost fly.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh yes! But, I hope it doesn't! 😊

[@scott27288]

That's a real cool looking piece. I love that light colored spot and the overall look of the grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Scott! 😊

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

So beautiful Phil. I really love it! I wish you sold some of your work. I would be a proud owner. Thanks for your interesting and informative commentary. I have been watching other wood turners and you are number one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So kind of you, Susanne, thank you so much! 😊

[@jeffstevens763]

That grain just rocks Phil great job👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It does! 😄

[@hazelshepherd496]

Yes I LIKE IT …BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS IN IT..THANK YOU FOR THE THINGS YOU TEACH US….

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We are all learning together, Hazel! 😊

[@ronstewart2222]

Love this Phil, as a novice turner I love watching you work and how you work, I tend to use Forstner for my interior work followed by half round scraper ( not negative rake) and am studying your' use of bowl gouges. More please. Ron Stewart, Lossiemouth, Scotland.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Ron! 😊

[@georginaigbokwe1461]

Beautiful crutch bowl, Phil. Actually looks like a love heart 💚 I hope you're feeling much better now x

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It does, Georgina! 😊

[@moonwoodworks4607]

That's a great looking bowl, plum wood looks great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, M W! I agree, I love plum, wish I had a lot more of it. Phil

[@michaelmckenney7214]

Love this unusual piece, great job! I have a similar piece in the shed that I’ve looked at over and over trying to figure out what to do with it. You’ve given me the confidence to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You can do it, Michael! The most important part is to have fun with it! 😊

[@oneshotme]

Wow it turned out beautiful!! Enjoyed and Thumbs Up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Russell, thank you for taking your time to watch and comment! Phil

[@colleenkopp56]

Howdy back atcha!! Have a great day!! LOVE YOUR WORK!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Colleen! 😊

[@jamesharless5357]

Phil, that made a nice looking piece, you did a great job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, James! I like it too! Phil

[@ianchappell4199]

Nice one Phil. Just loving the grain. Well done my friend...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ian, I really appreciate it! Phil

[@davidcorden6630]

Beautiful bowl Phil. Crotch pieces are a challenge but the results are worth the effort. Best wishes David

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, David! If only EVERY piece could be a crotch piece! LOL! Phil

[@SDck5940]

This one is really special. Remarkable. Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Dick, thank you! 😊

[@Tassie646]

Nice bowl Phil looks great👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Mark! Phil

[@haydnkett5345]

A wonderful piece. Absolutely brilliant!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you so much, Haydn! Phil

[@jeanshort9973]

I always learn something new when I watch you. Beautiful bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Jean!

[@jaredisaksen7772]

My daughter Sami said "good, good, good!" My daughter Jordan said " thumbs up and heart!" I like the color and grains in the wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ah, a family affair. Love it! I wish I could get my grandkids to sit through videos like this! Thank you, Jared, for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! Phil

[@nighteagle317]

Absolutely Gorgeous Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you like it, Nighteagle317! Thank you! Phil

[@leewescott9883]

Great looking piece Phil! Nice work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Lee! I'm really glad you like it! Phil

[@huwdavies5264]

Another superb bowl Phil. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Huw! Phil

[@michaelpoe2961]

Another beautiful job👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you like it, Michael, thank you! Phil

[@stephanielovatt2787]

This piece has some really lovely figure in it! You've captured it well!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stephanie!

[@judithfairchild8620]

Some things happen i do like it including the y on the outside. Gorgeous grain color and bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@HarryHound1]

Nice bowl and good video Michael

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Michael! Phil

[@wef0711]

Gorgeous piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😀

[@willmakeseverything3829]

Love it Phil nice work! My heart skipped a beat when you took the tenon off and it nearly went into the tool rest!! Looking forward to the next one :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Will! Sometimes that does happen but I'm usually a little better prepared. This one came loose early and, yeah, it was almost a whoopsie! Phil

[@stephendonathan6782]

Beautiful piece love the edge!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stephen, I do too!

[@peterfuller2156]

Very nice piece phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Peter! Phil

[@stephenellis330]

Great job Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Stephen! Phil

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bobby! 😀

[@davidnickell9381]

Wonderful piece! Your videos are so inspirational.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like them, David! Thank you for spending some time with me! 😊

[@davidnickell9381]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I'm digging through your older videos, and finding real gems.

[@larryfetterman3528]

Like it love the grain and color.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@davidcharleson5241]

Lovely grain!...good job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Really glad you like it, David, Thank you! Phil

[@andyc9460]

That’s a cracking looking bowl, great job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Andy, I'm really glad you like it! Phil

[@geofo60]

That’s a very fine looking crotch bowl Phil, fruit woods certainly have some lovely grain features & you brought them out for all to see. As always thanks for taking the time to share your projects, Happy Turning. Geof (UK)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, my friend! And thank you, too, Geof, for taking your time to watch and comment! Phil

[@geofo60]

madronawoodworks You’re very welcome Phil, always a pleasure to watch your channel. Still not able to get out to my shop due to ongoing health issues, so what better way to while away the hours than watching my favourite turners.

[@gobbledegook6019]

nice bowl, i like it.. iv never turned plum will have to try it. ;)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, gd! It generally turns very well and can have some stunning grain. Phil

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

That's a cool bowl Phil 👍got a crotch bowl going up myself in the morning ...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Andy! Can't wait to see yours! Phil

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Great job sir 👍🏼

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tomas! Phil

[@jimnugent1143]

Great bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jim! Phil

[@live2ride883]

Phil, it looks great. I was also glad to find out that I'm not the only one that re-mounts a bowl after I initially thought it was done. There was one bowl I re- mounted 4 times...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Brad! Yeah, sometimes you just have to keep after it until it doesn't bother you anymore. Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Lovely grain in that Plum, Phil. Love the shape. Another good one. Billy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wish I had a ton of the plum, Billy! It never disappoints. Thanks, buddy, for watching and commenting! Phil

[@TheMessyStudio]

Phil, I understand. I started turning my first piece of Bradford Pear yesterday and feel the same way about that. Billy

[@dondeere]

your wood shavings are getting all over my tv stand

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Love the crotch feather in the bottom, fruit woods are always wonderful to turn. 👍🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Cortland! Yes, I wish I had more fruit wood! Phil

[@larryyancey6443]

Hi Phil;, I really nice piece. I am a new turner and I learned a lot from watching the video. Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad you can learn a few tidbits from my video, Larry! What turner could ask for more than that? Thank you so much! Phil

[@CiCis_Mom]

Two owls looking at you on the outside! Love the grain. Beautiful piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I see them, Elizabeth! Thank you! Phil

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Absolutely stunning wood grain your craftsmanship is amazing thanks for sharing god bless from the 🐊🐊CAJUN 🐊🐊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Cajun, I'm really glad you like this one! Phil

[@briancontestable137]

You have inspired me Phil. I enjoy your videos and how you talk about what your doing and ask for advice. Looking forward to more of your posts. Keep them coming.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Brian, for taking your time to watch and for your terrific comment! Phil

[@MikeB0001]

Very nice...I have my first crotch piece on deck..its only Ash bit I'll give it a go....should be interesting for my first try. You make it look easy!👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

"Only Ash." I would love to have some Ash, Mike! Much like Oak, I assume. I love turning Oak but it's kind of hard to come by, too. Thank you and good luck with your turning! Phil

[@MikeB0001]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I've got about 15 ash trees to cut on my property when I get time..all killed by the emerald ash borer...there are thousands dead all over around here...I'll send you some when I get to it!..theres a huge red oak burl on a tree there to but I'll never get that!..tree too nice to cut.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@MikeB0001 Oh, that must be awful, Mike, to lose so many trees! Very nice of you to think of me, thanks!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well Phil I like it too. Plum is very interesting wood for sure. I really like the shape you ended up with. The length versus the width was perfect for the shape you ended up with. I have some Asian Pear that I am looking forward to turning. I hope it is half as nice as that plum you have. Another great video and job of turning ! Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gary! If that Asian Pear wood is as good as the fruit, you should have something wonderful! Is it a really white wood? That would be cool. Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Phil I am not sure if it is white. The picture I saw on Nextdoor (not sure if you have that in your area) should a real dark area down the middle. It was left curb side but the neighbor told me it was Asian Pear. We will see. I am just finishing a turning from the Mimosa I picked up from Nextdoor. Now that is a pretty wood. Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@ThePapa1947 Huh, I'm always searching Craigslist for wood but haven't tried Nextdoor. I've heard others mention it, I'll see if I can find it. Can't get enough free wood! Looking forward to your Mimosa piece! Phil

[@bysonderby]

Hi Phil, That is beautiful wood, and you do it amazing justice! Thanks for sharing. Regards Lars

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi Lars! So glad you like it and took your time to watch and let me know! Phil

[@beverlylumley4150]

I'm soooòo glad I found you, fabulous work and conversation. Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! I'm so glad you did too, Beverly. Thank you so much for your evening finishing comment. Now I can go rest in peace! Looking forward to more conversations. Phil

[@rogerslone6742]

Phil another great job , that is (Plum pretty) thanks for all the work , time and effort you put in to bring us your videos

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Roger, for taking your time to watch and comment. I truly appreciate that! Phil

[@deatrixmuntz]

Gorgeous

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow! Thank you so much! Phil

[@rogerbenton2354]

Beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Really glad you like it, Roger, thank you! Phil

[@paulsmith6002]

Looks great

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Paul!

[@mitchgillilan]

that is one really nice looking bowl! I love it. really nice grain and figure. One of your best in my opinion. I have to find me some plum to turn now. your channel is very inspiring to say the least Phil. Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ah, yes, plum! I have more but could have gotten so much more at the time. I just didn't have the time to take advantage. I do love turning it and yes, it has great grain and figure! Thank you, Mitch! Phil

[@nix8960]

Perfect as usual, thx a bunch

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure! 😊

[@rachrach8647]

Simple & efficient, love plum.... Another great piece if not masterpiece at your palmares ^^ very inspiring

[@bennetthicks5974]

Nice one!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bennett! 😀

[@carolriley569]

Really beautiful...love the grain!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Carol, thank you! Phil

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Awesome awesome awesome.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you like it, Kobie! Phil

[@diannamacdonald976]

Pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dianna! Phil

[@StuffUCanMake]

I am continually impressed by the results you produce!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

OH, what a great comment to start my day! Thank you so much, StuffUCanMake! Phil

[@rdmollison]

You can not see the tare out from were I am sitting, & as always great work, you are to hard on your self. Keep up on your work, the stuff you do is what I consider a natural art form. Ron

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

"A natural art form." Thank you for that, Ron! That is how I think of them, too. Phil

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil...Alder ?...Plum ?... no matter please keep 'em coming, keep that wood pile full & don't slow down...Plum turned out nice...I am starting to kinda see a Phil style...like and enjoy all you have to show... Funny when talking about turning the top & you said "kind of like it just the way it is", I was thinking why not part off and use as a lid ??...but than I tend to always work myself into a corner on my projects ( my fun is working myself out ..ha ) ...or perhaps I "bark" too much...Very nice grain on the inside, you know when to stop, sand and call it good ( I don't )..now time to see what kind of damage I can do in my shop..ha...tm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

..."why not part off and use as a lid ??" Where were you when I needed you, Jeff? LOL! That would have looked so cool! Thank you, Jeff, for your always entertaining, informative comments. I'll keep'em coming if you do! Phil

[@retmachinist]

Howdy Phil that Plum looks fantastic I always like the Browns grain Plum has. I got some Plum earlier this year , I think I told you , I got purple coloring and also when I cut it smell of the fruit . my bigger pieces are still green I have some small pieces the dry and even last night I made 4 pens out of plum . I'm not sure if I would get nice size bowls out of it the tree got hit by lightning it has big cracks , dirt filled in through the years . when the dirt comes out looks like a big split . The bark you have looks completely different then what is on the plum would I have . the bark I have is extremely coarse . Nevertheless the wood looks so nice . look like couple of Panda eyes .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hi Bruce! I've had some purplish colors from the Plum, too, but not this one. Still, pretty good grain. Oh, yeah, it's not fun turning when the dirt just keep flying back atcha! I would probably avoid those. Agree on the bark. I turned a piece about 3-4 videos ago, same tree, much coarser bark. I think this was just a small branch. Thank you, Bruce! Phil

[@holly-anne680]

I'm not a turner but I would say that is one "plum" wonderful bowl...….A novice question...….could one not sand by hand, the "tear out" part you didn't like? That would look so good on in my farmhouse living room…….LOL! Thank you so much for making your videos and sharing with all of us!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Holly-Anne! Well, I tried hand-sanding. I guess I didn't show on camera but I did try. Once you have tear-out like that, the only way to get rid of it is to turn it again with a gouge but I couldn't get the piece to turn true enough to do any good. It's not terribly noticeable, maybe only I can see it, but still, I wish it wasn't there. Phil

[@jerrycallender9927]

Gorgeous! I'm a new subscriber...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Jerry, for taking your time to watch and comment! And, thank you so much for your subscription! I will try to be worthy. Phil

[@davidrosowski3161]

I think its fine... I like it too

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you do like it, David, thank you! Phil

[@daviddejong187]

Another excellent video Phil! Just wondering. Would maybe a wet sanding while the lathe is running to create a slurry that could be worked into the torn grain areas? Just a thought

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It wouldn't hurt, David, but I just don't think it would have helped in this instance. The torn grain is right at the edge of a knot which is highly polished and that makes the torn grain look worse than it really is. However, your idea is a good one and would definitely work in some circumstances. Thanks for the idea and for taking your time to let me hear it! Phil

[@mikecox1129]

Another great piece Phil, I have tried a Phil style bowl for my mother in law find out Saturday what she thinks. Eek. May record my next bowl and post my first video

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Mike! I hope she loves it and yeah, we can always use another turning channel. Would love to see what you come up with! Phil

[@markkemp9253]

Looks nice to i like it

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Really glad you like this one, Mark, thank you! Phil

[@rexdobson2816]

I like it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad, thanks, Rex! 😊

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Hi Phil I absolutely love the natural edge bowls this one is awesome. Why does the guys take a hand full of shavings and press it against the bowl when they are busy finishing it of?? The wood grain as always leaves me in awe wow.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kobie! Using the shavings as you describe is called burnishing. It's supposed to be the final step after sanding to give the wood kind of a polish. I've tried it with mixed success. Phil

[@cdbees5312]

NICE!! Do you worry about the "pith" cracking? Keep up the nice videos. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Craig! Sometimes I worry about it, depends on what it looks like when I start. In this case, I've removed about half of it so I think that may relive stress and, along with the finish, allow the piece to dry slowly enough that it shouldn't be a problem. Thank you for watching and commenting! Phil

[@84deeanne]

very nice piece beautiful!! what did you finish it with?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Larry! I used Howard Feed & Wax for the finish. Phil

[@arturoverde3807]

Well , once more ,mission accomplished, nice bowl well done,but I think you were riding your luck while shaping the outside that tenon and tailstock were itching to give you a bad day....stay safe .🦖

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, they gave me a hard time, but in the end, I got more of them than they got of me! LOL! Thank you, Arturo! Phil

[@thomasckuzia7129]

Hi Phil, I think this is one of the best looking bowls you've turned!The grain onthe outside is awesome but the inside just amazing! I noticed the wood wasn't turning true when you were cutting the outside and cutting the tenon. It may be because of the wood broken off where the live center was into the wood?I've had this happen and re-trued the piece by cutting off the broken part. I hate torn grain too and sometimes put thin CA glue on it and then turn it again. Thanks for the video! Tom

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tom! I think you are exactly right about the wood and drive-center. I don't usually turn with a drive center and I don't take the time to set it in the wood like I should. Just about the only time I have this trouble is when using the drive center instead of my woodworm screw. CA is a good tip, Tom. Might even have worked just to apply that and then sand but I just didn't think of it! Phil

[@raylazar436]

Phil, when you turn green wood do you seal them right as you turn? This is what it looks like to me. If so, do you worry about cracking?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I seldom turn wet wood, Ray. If I do, I feel that applying the finish slows down the drying and lessens the possibility of cracking. Also, the climate will play a factor. Where I live, it is cool and moist, for the most part, (this year is an exception) so the wood does not dry quickly. In a hot, dry climate, it may be an issue.

[@KarlBunker]

Great looking bowl! Plum wood has some really nice grain. 4:36 made me Laugh Out Loud for real.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Karl! I'm glad I could give you a laugh! Phil

[@bethel-gracefreewillbaptis9668]

Just starting the video and had a question. Was this piece dry or green? I didn't see any drying cracks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It may sound odd but I don't pay a lot of attention to dryness. I generally turn wood that is dry. This piece had been cut about one year earlier so best guess is it was around 20% moisture content. Phil

[@johnfrary5743]

never turned Plum I will wave to look for some, the grain is spot on

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

If you can find some, John, I think you'll appreciate the turnability of it and the great grain and colors. Phil

[@lesliemorris3914]

What do you do with the bowls you turn?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Stack 'em up, Leslie! Phil

[@Leefywood]

Phil. Watching as you cut the remains from the bottom by the cone center it appears you were so very close to losing it. From my experience turning many many large bowls I’ve learned not to use the large cone. Just doesn’t hold well. Just take it off and use the live center. Haven’t lost one after I took it off. Leefy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I understand what you are saying, Leefy. I've tried that and found I can't get close enough to finish the cut. If you have a video showing yours, I would like to study it to see if I can improve my method. Thank you for your comment! Phil

[@woodturnerky8556]

Another beautiful bowl Phil! Love the crotch figure and the nice warm colours. I know what you mean about the difference in turning the outside vs the inside. The outside takes most of the time because it's what actually makes the bowl ie shape. The inside feels like progress because you just gotta get all the wood out lol One question: does your sandoflex thingamajig have different grades of coarseness, or does it just function more along the lines of a 60 grit comparison? Great turning and entertainment as usual, keep em coming! Kyler

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Kyler! Yeah, I think once I turn it around and start removing the inside, it's kind of a freeing experience. Just hog it out and get'er done! There are many grits available for the Sand o Flex. The refills also come slashed and non slashed. That means the sandpaper has been split into about six strips for each 1" wide roll. I generally prefer the slashed refills. I think the only non slashed I use is the 60 grit. In every case, because the sandpaper just kind of flops around it's less abrasive and less agressive than if you were to just hold a piece of sandpaper up to the piece. In other words, it's very controllable and you don't end up rounding something you didn't want to. On the other hand, you do have to develop a knack for using them because they can get out of control in a hurry if you press too hard or don't pay attention. I've been using them for many years, mostly on flat work before I became a full-time turner. I have many of the heads but use four of them on a regular basis with different grits in each. Just makes it a little quicker to switch from grit to grit. You can see the newer models and refills here: www.supergrit.com Thanks a bunch, buddy, for continuing to watch and comment and for being an inspiration to me! Phil

[@woodturnerky8556]

madronawoodworks Thanks for the detailed explanation Phil! I understand the systems a lot better now. Control of sanding is such a constant battle for me as I have in fact rounded over edges more that I wanted, and left divots in the center of the bottom of Bowls, which is maddening after spending so much time trying to get it right with the tools first. I will check out the system and I'm thinking more and more it might be my next "shop investment" lol thanks again!

[@joehimes9898]

Phil, Did you change the name of the channel?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I did, Joe. I thought it should match what I've been saying all this time. Is it OK? Phil

[@joehimes9898]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Yes, but we didn't get to hear you mull it over. "I just don't know. Maybe I should. Probably shouldn't. I don't know. What do you think? Do you think I should? Or should I leave it the way it is? I just don't know." See, I have been watching. :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@joehimes9898 LOL!

[@hubertbent3437]

Do you sell any of your work? P

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I would like to be able to sell some of my work, Hubert. I just don't have time for packing and shipping. Maybe one day I will have a helper. Thanks for asking! 😊

[@donaustin3461]

Hey Phil, I enjoy all of your turnings. You yap and complain alot about your turnings, but, they all seem to be a hit with everyone, myself included. Now if you were turning porridge bowls would you be getting the chatoyance (?) that you find, the crotch wood grains, the live edges and on and on??? Man give yourself credit for the adventures you are taking. Artwork! Keep fumbling around I rather like your monstrocities, OOPs did I say that? Have a good week Phil, now get back to work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Don, for taking your time to watch and comment on my videos. I'm back at work, I'm workin', I'm fumbling! LOL! Phil

[@bethel-gracefreewillbaptis9668]

I find myself answering the questions you ask, but you probably don't hear since I am Miles away lol.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!