Quick, Easy and FUN! 20 Minute Gift or Craft Show Sale! - Wood Turning

This is just a branch pruned from our Cherry tree about 20 years ago. I'm trying to show it doesn't take special or expensive wood to turn a beautiful gift for someone or even to sell. Everyone should be able to obtain a small piece like this for free just about anywhere. Finished in shellac.
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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

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

My favorite part of Thursday (besides waking up and still here). Seeing a new Phil video.

[@celiacomeau1]

I know that feeling!

[@sonnentags]

Well said...😊 Love this guy... And the fact that I wake up every day...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jeff, but let's be honest, it's the waking up part that is the VERY best! 😃

[@judebrown4103]

It's early Friday morning for me, always my first video to wake up with. 😊

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Yeah some of us of an "advanced" age do the morning body check when we wake up just to make sure everything is working before you get out of bed. I like to know which parts aren't going to work right before I stand, just in case.

[@mnp1964]

Looks cool Phil almost looks like a bird with his tux on

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@shannonclancy667]

Thank you for adding a little visual contrast at the bottom. What a great little turn!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Shannon! 😃

[@apachisa25]

Thanks Phil for a wonderful, easy, peezy small piece of beautiful wood . You turned it very nicely 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ahsan! 😃

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

If we aren't having fun while turning then we are doing it wrong. Great to see Phil, thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John! 😃

[@leonasamuel7791]

I love it!! How fun to have some “quick and easy” projects to do!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It really is, Leona! 😃

[@deborahkurth7341]

Another beautiful piece of nature, awesome jewel.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Deborah! 😃 Cheers!

[@maddieadams75]

I love the natural look. Beautiful beautiful piece ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, thanks, Maddie! 😃

[@GordonRock1]

I must say, Phil, I really didn’t think I was going to like this one. Once again, you have proven me wrong. That really is a very cute little candle holder. You are a true artist, my friend. Thanks for sharing! …..Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

These little pieces often surprise me too, Gord. Just a little scrap can offer a lot of natures beauty. Thank you, my friend! 😃

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil ... "Easy Peesy Lemon Squeezie" ... well that is a first for me... Along with those 2 wonderful twigs on the side of this cute little candle holder...ah....1 twig candle holder....ah... One half of one twig candle holder....Perfect Phil nothing to catch on to "nice and silky smooth"... Phil everything that comes from your shop is HOT no matter how cold it feels to you...... Until next time Phil I will be waiting..... TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And then the lady down below said, "you know how to really please me" after the lemon squeezy! LOL! What a great group we have here, Tuffy! Thank you, my friend! 😃

[@RebekkaRN1962]

This turned out absolutely 💯 beautiful! Had to share this video also 😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very cool, Duchess, thank you! 😃

[@RebekkaRN1962]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop You're very welcome 😍

[@JimJohnson-mu6gf]

Simple yet beautiful. Nice work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@kellywilkins8043]

Thanks again, Wood Whisperer! Awesome work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Appreciate it, Kelly! 😃

[@annettevanallen3987]

Wonderful piece! Lots of character!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Annette! 😃

[@dougspencer3572]

Awesome Phil!!!!! I really like that piece. Thanks Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Doug! 😃

[@1954JDR]

A beautifully simple piece. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, James! 😃

[@julianclarke7178]

Looks fantastic Phil, just love Cherry. Thanks for sharing, stay safe, Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hard to beat Cherry, Jules. Thank you! 😃

[@JimmyLee0757]

That turned out NICE. Thanks Phil for sharing. You challenge us to seriously think outside the box.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You bet, Jimmy! I appreciate your comment, thank you! 😃

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Looks better than I thought it would. Nice work Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Moe! 😃

[@raydriver7300]

Another lovely piece. As always, thank you for sharing 🌞

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Ray! 😃

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great rustic candle holder. Love watching you work and making your decisions on what to do. Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Doug! 😃

[@Xodus777]

Didn't think you'd get something that looked so pretty, very encouraging. Thanks Phil 😁👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very welcome, thanks for watching! 😃

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Phil. I got a little cold watching you turned this cherry. Thanks for confronting the cold temperature and sharing this beautiful wood turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for suffering through the cold with me, Ray! 😃

[@robertm348]

Very nice, easy project, Phil. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Robert! 😃

[@jonmartineau1004]

So cute Phil !!! It's a great idea also . Thanks for sharing the video . Now go warm up ! lol .

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm all toasty right now, Jon! 😃

[@cherylmessina9284]

Really like this. I wasn't sure about turning the bottom, but you're the man! Good call, turned out great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you liked it, Cheryl, thanks! 😊

[@mandyray23]

Cute candle holder ‘in the book’ ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sure enough, Mandy! 😃

[@RavensViewStudio]

Lovely little one. Nicely done, Maestro. Jay

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jay! 😃

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

So simple and yet so amazing awesome work Mr. Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Donald! 😃

[@curthoover4454]

You are correct. The contrast looks nice.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Curt! 😃

[@lindacook905]

For some reason, this very interesting candleholder reminds me of a Toby mug, a smug face. Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@suepetty5453]

Nature's masterpiece. I like it when some of the original is left.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Sue! 😃

[@michaelburns9172]

Always good to see you Phil. 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Michael! 😃

[@jayhale978]

Another sweet piece Sir. I like the peace ☮️ sign on the bottom.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, I gotta go take a look for it, Jay, thanks! 😃

[@jayhale978]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop you are welcome and thank you. God bless

[@christinemiller7238]

20 years later. Very nice. Id put that in my house.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Christine! 😃

[@davehansonsr.4587]

I think it turned looking very nice

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dave! 😃

[@diannesorem6389]

Very cute! Love it! Stay warm.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Warming up now, Dianne! 😃

[@davidmahoy4478]

I’ve never seen a glue block used before, very interesting. Another good project you have done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think this is the second time in my life I've used a glue block, David. Thank you! 😃

[@woodentreasurestn]

nice touch with the live bark! The turning around the base was a nice touch also.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😃 I'm glad a did that little bit of turning at the bottom, too.

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

I like this candle holder. It’s very charming with lots of nature to love. The turned portion is a nice contrast with the bark. A wonderful memento from your own tree. It will be so pretty with lit candle. A beautiful job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Susanne! 😊

[@Frank18750]

Nice one Phil always inspiring

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Frank! 😃

[@huberthicks9080]

Nicely done, Phil. A pretty little piece. Stay well.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Hubert! 😃

[@johnbryant_]

Just started turning and love watching your videos. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Watching videos is how I learned to turn, John. Thank you and enjoy your new hobby! 😃

[@SDck5940]

Easy peasy lemon squeezy? You're a hoot, Phil!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! 😃

[@heidiandjaredsano9252]

Love this Phil, thanks for keeping on 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@MrGM10]

A real exhibition piece Phil, thank you. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@smallnepal8604]

Cherry is so beautiful! Glad it isnt wasted.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@lisagladu651]

That is precious!!! Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Lisa! 😃

[@davidredd958]

The Sand-O-Flex has become the Twignator!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@timf6916]

What do I think, WOW, WAY NICE.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tim! 😃 Cheers!

[@teddymuldoon1905]

A surprisingly interesting and beautiful piece! 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Teddy! Cheers!

[@allegg8804]

I like this smaller piece. Know I would be holding it and turning around and around. Oh, it doesn't matter. All your pieces are beautiful. thank you for taking the time to bring us with your process.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Al! 😃

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Phil that turned out really good . The ability to imagine something and make it happen is great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joseph! 😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joseph! 😃

[@JiggsysShed]

That's a lovely piece Phil. Great work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Jiggsy, thanks! 😄

[@deborahparkhurst5818]

Oh my, what a great idea. I love the little twigs. The candle will look awesome.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too! 😃

[@doug779]

When you first started I was thinking maybe you have lost your marbles. But as you progressed I realized that it was I that could not see the beauty in your turning. By the time the finish was applied I was convinced that as usual you are a real master at bringing amazing things out of the most unusual pieces of wood. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Doug! 😃

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Thank you, so much, for doing this video! Today, I realised that I have a whole lot of narrower branches, that I need to use. As it happens, some are cherry. This would bs a good project for them. Thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

YES! And so much fun, Stephanie! 😃

[@fiberotter]

Cute!!!! That cherry wood is beautiful where you showed it off. The bark just makes the piece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, glad you like it! 😃

[@paulrapp6]

Phil, Sometimes a simple beginning makes an extraordinary endgame. Thus you come closer to achieving perfection. You sound good. I hope your health is improving with your vocal chords 😜. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm doing fine, thank you, Paul! 😃

[@scotpettengill7801]

That's a nice little piece Phil . Lets pray for warmer weather soon.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's coming, Scot! Thank you! 😃

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI Phil beautifully finished. love it. weldone. nice and simple.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Manjit! 😃

[@daviddejong187]

That actually turned out pretty neat Phil! I like it a lot

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! 😃

[@thomasroberts1392]

Thank you very much Phil. I like the apple bowl without the lid, it is beautiful. You are just amazing, Thanks. Thomas Roberts

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you,Thomas! 😃

[@judebrown4103]

Such a pretty little piece to keep you warm Phil, a little beauty! 👍👏 Oh yes, nearly forgot to say: a little tea light would look sweet in it, real or the battery ones that change colour as they flicker would work too.🕯️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Tealight it is, Jude, thanks! 😃

[@judithfairchild8620]

Really cool candle holder. Very attractive.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Judith, I'm glad you like it! 😃

[@kevint1854]

Very nice work Phil. thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😀

[@hollyhutson7265]

That is very beautiful with or without a candle

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Holly! 😃

[@rocioneyra2150]

Natural and simple. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. ✌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching! 😃

[@laurazakrzewski]

So cute Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Laura! 😃

[@RightHandShot]

Nothing into something, nice one Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Doc! 😃

[@ronnielloyd4514]

Never throw any wood away. Who knows what’s inside trying to come out. Nice job Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Exactly, Ronnie! 😃

[@davidbaxter5132]

Ronnie, come and tell that to my Wife, she is always on at me to throw 'the old stuff' away! I really ought to make her watch the Master @PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop to see exactly what I aspire to doing, but I value the quiet time watching the videos by myself!!

[@diannesorem6389]

Another masterpiece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dianne! 😃

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful little tea lite holder Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jack! 😃

[@carolyngreen1673]

That's very pretty. I like to see more of these smaller items, their always so interesting. Love your creativity Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And they are fun to turn, Carolyn. Ya never know what's inside! 😃

[@wednesdaysaprilchild]

Thank you for this project, Phil. I love the combination of turned & natural bark on this project 🤗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you took your time to watch and comment, Carol, thank you! 😃

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Hi Phil. Beautiful cherry branch candle holder. And it is extra special because it came from your yard. 😊😊😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's how I feel about it, too, thank you! 😃

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Very nice piece Phil, lovely finish and color, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Al! 😃

[@georgefrench1907]

Raw elegance.👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@lindabrown2211]

Phil this candle holder turned out great. I love the way you always keep things as natural but with a twist. Thanks for sharing. Be well

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Linda! 😃

[@heathermacmillan962]

Love it...the shape and colours look awesome 😁❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Heather! 😃

[@peggybrown5806]

I think a short candle Phil. Always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, I think a tealight will be best, Peggy, thank you! 😃

[@tinaharbit1806]

Sweet piece! Love that wood!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tina! 😊

[@littlec128]

Very beautiful candle holder ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@rebasmirnov7507]

I think Sr you bring beauty out of anything and this a great gift you share with us. Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So nice of you Reba, thank you! 😃

[@mikepetitt9624]

Phil what a neat idea. This looks really nice love how simple it is

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mike! 😃

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Quick and easy for sure. As you know I have a whole oak branch i can make these with. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

As I said, Steve, "you can make these all day long!" Get to it! 😃

[@joshuahasson9687]

Lovely turn!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joshua! 😃

[@georgekunkel5819]

A pleasure as always. I really wasn’t seeing it at first,I certainly do now and I see why you’re as good as you are.😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, George! 😃

[@jnol9009]

Nice piece Phil! Very unique. Thx and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, I will! You too! 😃

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 Phil from Phil, Great little project quick and easy To make for doing craft fairs, I have been busy over the last two weeks, Each week I have taken a tree down, The first one is very bad inside with extreme rot and I found a dead hornets nest inside it, My property runs alongside a public footpath in the forest and I am responsible for the upkeep of the side of the footpath these two trees were dangerous so they had to come down, they weren’t as bad as one I took down about two years ago It was about 20 to 25 inches in diameter quite tall but when it hit the ground it disintegrated I can’t believe how rotten it was needless to say it took me a long time to clear it up. That’s enough of me jabbering on I am spoken in the body for about 3 to 4 weeks, Look forward to your next tutorial on your creation and your piece of art. stay safe, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds like a big responsibility keeping the footpath safe, Phil. Around here, if a tree falls over it falls over, I usually just leave it right where it is unless it crosses my driveway. 😃

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 Phil, about 3 years ago, I had a tree that was hanging over the electric cables, I managed to pull it upright, but electric company Sure what I was doing as they were working on property next door, they ended up taking it down for me, but dropped the last 15’ feet into the river, so I had to pull the rest of it out of the river with electric winch. Firewood 🪵 for next year, I have to harvest wood a year or so in advance for my Log fire . As this is my only form of heating, I hope you are keeping safe and well, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN

[@phillipbates2625]

Very nice Phil brill candle holder love the sander flex and all your videos 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Phillip! 😃

[@Winterbourne_wood_turning]

Another little beauty. You provide my inspiration….what that really means is I try to copy what you produce 😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Works for me, Stephen, thank you! 😃

[@markporter4442]

Your vids arrive in the UK late at night so I can get up on a Friday morning to watch your turning over breakfast 😁 I wasn’t sure about this one, I’ve turned a lot of cherry and never feel the bark looks that good on vases, live edges etc. But you absolutely nailed this one Phil it looks great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good morning, Mark and thanks! 😃

[@wardwilson3216]

Nicely done, Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😃

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Beautiful little piece!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Madonna! 😃

[@kersi-sandiego6036]

Nice one Phil. When you came on I yelled, "say it's a vase Phil, please!". But no matter the candle holder looks good. Hey Phil, in your next video how about a few pics of the outside of your shop with the snow. I bet it looks like a winter wonderland. Thanks for your work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The snow comes and goes here, mostly, Kersi. We seldom get more than a couple inches (sometimes a foot though!) and it's usually gone in a day or two. Nothing but wind and rain right now! 😃

[@marywright1057]

Such a pretty little candle holder!!! Cherry is a beautiful wood. Excellent work my friend!!! Have a good weekend. 🥰

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mary! Enjoy your weekend, too! 😃

[@monteashmore3730]

Great video. Love the candle holder.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Monte! 😃

[@suesmith9202]

I love it Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Sue! 😃