Rhododendron ROOT BEAUTY! - Wood Turning

Sometimes a piece just calls out and says "pick me, pick ME!" That's what this one did. I'm glad I gave in though it wasn't much of a fight. I love turning root balls and this turns out to be one of my favorites! Finished in shellac.
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Thank you to Dave from Calmwood Creations for sending this along for all to enjoy!
Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finishes

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

It's gorgeous! I'm very happy that you were able to figure a way to mount this one, Phil. I've stared at it for several years and couldn't figure that out. So, sending it your way was absolutely the right decision. An incredibly beautiful bowl! Very well turned/unturned! 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Dave for sending this to me. I knew it was a winner as soon as I opened the package! I love it, buddy! 😊

[@motte6780]

Allways a pleasure to watch how you fall in love with a peace of wood. For other people bark mulch, for us a beautiful gift Mother Nature send us. Thank you for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@David-jn4fx]

Phil! What a wonderful piece! So many awesome characteristics. I appreciate you so much and look forward to every video! 💪You are one of the greatest turners and keep the true nature in every piece you work on! Be well Phil! 😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, David! 😊

[@slownsteady100]

That's the magic Phil can do with wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ThePapa1947]

Wow Phil you are right. This is one beautiful and unique bowl. I would say it is right on the top of the list for my favorite. For sure the rounded areas fit right in there with all the nature. Smarties might look good in it but they look pretty darn good in a a paper picnic bowl...just ask Gord LOL You have a right to be proud of this one my friend! Take care, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Gary! This one just spoke to me and mapped out the whole turn. I just held the chisel. Hard to go wrong with a rhody root! 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Hard to beat turning on Auto Pilot! But for sure you have programed it very well!

[@bmacdougall53]

Phil you have an amazing relationship with mother earth 💜 Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lewisgreenway5065]

I haven't heard that excitement in your voice for sometime now, this piece really got your mojo back, I can see why I love it too, good job Phil, seem to have heard that a few times lately too. Shows you are on the up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Lewis! 😊

[@davidharwood9552]

Phil perfect turning. Perfect vision perfect finish🌈. Perfect Perfect Perfect 🤩

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jameskuhlman9835]

Happy to see you, Phil. Keep your spirits up, we'll be here when you are.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that 😊

[@timbutler3733]

Wow, the natural beauty in that bowl is amazing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@derrickblake9072]

You’ve managed to take another seemingly impossible piece of wood and turn it into something that’s absolutely incredible. You truly are the best of the best. Keep on keeping on, Phil 👍🏼

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Derrick! 😊

[@waynebowley6199]

You are very fortunate to be on the receiving end of all the beautiful pieces

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Don't I just know it, Wayne! I have the best, most generous viewers I have ever heard of! They make this channel special not just for me but for all the viewers as well. So much variety! 😃

[@scotts8220]

With all the bad news going on in the world, it's nice to end the week on a good note with the simplicity and beauty of another bowl crafted by Phil. I think I enjoy your "let's try it and see" approach and decisions you make while turning, as well as your pleasure in pointing out the natural features of the piece at the end of your videos the most. Thank you, Phil. Nicely done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Scott! 😊

[@HarryHound1]

Phil I just want to wish you well with your treatment schedule, you are a shining star to up all. Michael 🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@crystalswenson8844]

Phil, that bowl is special for more than one reason. It is beautiful! Your decision-making monologue is especially entertaining. And, I didn't expect to see the Thursday video from one of my top two favorite KZbin woodturners! It was a special surprise. Take care of YOU! We'll be here if you need to take some time off. Absence make the heart grow fonder, right?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Crystal! There might be one more video if I can get it edited before next week. 😊

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

I picture Dave just goin' out for a leisurely stroll and eyeballing every crazy, gnarly tree just to bless Phil with a challenge! 😄

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

LOL! I have a great battery-op small chainsaw and permission to take whatever I want from the mixed hardwood and berry briar woods down the lane from the house. It's all going to be developed eventually, so the owner doesn't care. Apple, pear, cherry, wild plum, alder, oak, hawthorn, ash, more ash, and yet more..... Yeah, some gnarly stuff. Good job I know how to use the saw! 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dougalexander7204]

Beyond turning a bowl, this is an art piece. Much respect.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@earlmiller5353]

I love hearing you talk about your beatiful creations. You make me feal like I have my hands on the piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful! 😃

[@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838]

Once again a masterpiece. Great to see you in the shop Phil. Sound strong in spirit. Great job Dave for sending the piece. Thank you for sharing. Keep them coming.👍👍👍🙏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garyjohnson9297]

I think that I shall call you Nobby Phil . Another Gnarly Masterpiece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kersi-sandiego6036]

What a beauty! The "handle", as you call it, reminds me of Arches National Park in Utah. One of my and my wife's favorite hiking places. Glad you KEPT the rock where it was. That's the rock of ages. Don't use it for anything. Why hide the beauty. Is the Mona Lisa used as a tray? Great one Phil. Thx A bunch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kersi! 😊

[@280AI]

Finding or bothering to find and wash up a root is pretty special so kudos to Calmwood Creations for the dirty work and to Phil for the insight into seeing the bowl that emerged. Nice work boys.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@stefangreis2616]

Gorgeous, Phil. In my opinion, your very best piece. Bark, cracks, rock and holes form the bundle and you formed the wonderful little bowl, that we were allowed to watch now... Thanks for this

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Stefan! 😊

[@charlessienk9189]

Very entertaining. You had me and my wife laughing out loud

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@timothynewkirk2654]

The more I look, the more I like it! Well Done Mystro! .....Newk from Kentucky

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Newk! 😃

[@MrDilmaher]

lovely as usual Phil we will be here whenever you can come on thinking of you and your amazing turning xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@peterrauch6604]

Magnificent piece, Phil! Wishing you all the best for a full and complete recovery. Take good care of yourself. We'll be right here with you, video or not. 🤗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@maunarose]

A built-in handle with a big, beautiful bowl for smarties makes for a perfect piece. I love your rhodi creation.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mauna! 😊

[@rogerschamaun8165]

Phil,. This is a wonderful piece. It's just amazing what you do with it. You start with a grunge, dirty old rootball and you come out with a new wonderful piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's fun too, Roger! 😊

[@beslimp]

What a transformation! It’s wonderful a person can imagine what it must have been before your professional touch. Just another one of your excellent creations! Barbara

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Barbara! 😊

[@barrythompson7305]

Wow. Wow. Wow. No wonder you are so obviously proud of this piece, Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Barry! 😊

[@steveprice7295]

that's the best looking root I've ever seen

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kenromines6393]

Most emphatically yes, it is beautiful! It give us something to work on and dream about. Thanks again for the teaching and the goals you set. Ken

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you think so, Ken, thank you! 😊

[@celiacomeau1]

oh that's lovely... I would carry it around with me with that handle... everything about that piece calls to me... once again you hit it out the ball park.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Celia! 😊

[@brockshields9336]

Wish that I could give more than one thumbs up on this one. 👍 👍 👍 There! That'll do it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thanks! 😊

[@clairewink7058]

Absolutely beautiful, Phil. So lovely to hear you enjoy it too.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@billhutfles3224]

That's one of your finest pieces Phil. You really centered it well working around all of the voids.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bill! 😄

[@catfishgray3696]

PHIL, YOU HAD ME SCARED AT FIRST BUT YOU CAME OUT OF THAT RABBIT HOLE, YOU ARE GREAT, IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL, GREAT VIDEO...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Catfish! 😊

[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

Just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Surprisingly so!😀

[@user-ml3hl6vr4t]

I would love to use that in a jewelry display to show off faux coral, faux ivory, turquoise, MOP and copper or rose gold pieces. One piece of art complimenting another. Drool.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kevbryant7199]

Eyup. Wow ! Who would have thought a rhododendron would put up such a fight. Well Phit you kicked its butt and tamed it. Well almost. A beautiful piece as usual Phil. We thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, thanks for watching, Kev! 😊

[@sherrybriggs5459]

Absolutely stunning another beautiful beautiful piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pippin1ful]

Gorgeous! My second visit to see it and you in action, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Richard, thanks!! 😀

[@RG-ce5hj]

Definitely my favorite !! 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, R G! 😊

[@pietmatthes9493]

An lovely little art deco bowl for peanuts on the coffee table, I like a lot the beautiful color contrasts. Phil you are a real chisel artist, love to see you work. Greetings Piet

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jonperley7304]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Pill you nailed it!!!👍! Happy turning to you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jon! 😊

[@michaelcressey303]

Phil very inspiring - is there nothing you can’t turn - you’ve inspired me again.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Michael! 😊

[@denisedonovan2639]

Wow Phil ... you've just proved to us all that flowers are not always the best part of a tree. I have a new respect for the humble rhododendron. Just beautiful 😍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Denise! 😊

[@tateabersoll4461]

That is absolutely gorgeous Phil. Beautiful is the only word I can use to describe it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tate!

[@kam70111]

I have a feeling, Dave enjoys hunting wood as much as you do turning it. Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I believe you are right, Khan! 😊

[@stanmillar3389]

Stay positive Phil. We’ll be here when you come back if you can’t manage every week. 🌹

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dutchbeef8920]

Can’t believe just how much air you can turn, impressive

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, yeah, the air is fine! It's those hard bits in between that cause the problems! 😊

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Phil wot a beautiful piece just awesome. Fantastic to hear the excitement in your voice again. I really don’t think anyone else could have made it look any better. A real pleasure to watch you at work. I have learned so much from you thank you so much for sharing your skills 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kelvin! 😊

[@noelgreen9381]

Beautiful piece. I like that you knew exactly what you wanted to do, and then did it. Even removing the tenon was brilliantly done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jimculbertson2376]

All the turnings are one of a kind, but this stands out from most of the others you've done. Therefore, this is OutStanding in so many ways. A great video watching you reveal the final product.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, JIm! 😊

[@nighteagle317]

I love it too Phil!! I love the nature of the piece. You did a fantastic of keeping it natural. What a wonderful piece of art!! Cheers, Paige

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kenraupach6995]

Wow! This is really a great piece - thank you for the care you took as you developed the piece. I really enjoyed watching as you brought it to life.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ken, thank you! 😊

[@rickcarlund5024]

BEAUTIFUL! You went to sharpen you gouges and came back and I said out loud "That works much more GOODER!"

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Always, Rick, always! 😊

[@lyndaowen2154]

I have to agree rounding. Those corners was a good thing. It helps set it off and bring attention to the top which is beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Lynda! 😊

[@lisagladu651]

You are a true master of your craft. WOW!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Lisa! 😊

[@fartraveler]

You are a true artist.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Arla! 😊

[@greerturner5925]

A piece of art, as usual!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dottyharbison7156]

You my friend are an inspiration! What a gorgeous bowl. I guess I am more like you than I thought. Leave the Nature In It. So glad to hear your voice and the excitement in it. You are amazing at what you do! Love watching you and hearing your voice. Hoping all is going well. Your friend, Dotty ❤😎🙃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dotty! 😊

[@denocro3586]

That's a ripper Phil. Good to hear from you cobber. 👍

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[@leaannd.8786]

I’d use it as a change bowl. It turned out so beautifully.

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[@eddieomahony6701]

Phil that's absolutely beautiful. I really like it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Eddie, thank you! 😊

[@marywright1057]

WOW!!! What an exciting woodturning journey!!! You did a magical job with that root. Love everything about it. ♥️😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@bruceanderson6806]

Awesome job Phil you make mounting it look so easy , I really like the design and your humor , take care of your self . We’ll be waiting for next you are treat to watch thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Bruce! 😊

[@FrednDeeDee]

Hi Phil, I hope this finds you well. I am now the proud owner of a router and all the bells, whistles, and ding dongs that go with one. I needed one to better inlay the glass top of our coffee table. And I see that there are plenty of wood projects to do with a router. So, it soon looks like I'll be making sawdust at my homestead like you. doing projects. Safety Rule #1. Make sure the router is unplugged before switching router bits and such. It looks like I better resupply our first aid kit and medicine cabinet. Face Shield and Mask and Bandages On!!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kathymunchow3039]

WOW! Just wow!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A good wow, I hope, Kathy! 😊

[@arnoldpluim8094]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil my admiration for you increases with every video. How you manage to do so with so much humour going through treatment amazes me. Getting to the Rhododendron root ball what a fantastic piece you managed to bring out of what nature created amazing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! 😊

[@JamesCouch777]

You really are the master of turning weird wood 👌

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I don't know if that's a good thing or not, James! LOL! Thanks! 😊

[@vincenthunter465]

Well done, Phi! I admire your ability to "read" a piece of wood to find something gorgeous in it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Vincent!

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

hi Phil u r deffinetly the best turner in natural edge. pls keep up the good work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jimfisher5201]

Excellent bit of turning Phil, I think I have said this a few times but this is one of my favourites, so much to see you could look at it for hours. Well done. All the best to you Phil. Regards Jim

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@allendesomer]

You can "handle" anything, Phil. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Allen! 😊

[@donscottvansandt4139]

I love it.I love your work phil ... your a big influence on me .thank you Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank YOU for watching! 😊

[@woodwormpaul1893]

A really nice piece that was a bit of a challenge looks fabulous phill well done 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@bricofleur1768]

A real beauty, Phil. Hat's Off!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ItsMe-cg6th]

To enhance the natural beauty in nature, is a very special talent. 🥰 I Love your artwork Phil. You truly have a gift. Beautiful piece. Just beautiful. You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@sianroberts3874]

Simply stunning bowl, Phil, truly gorgeous in every way. Rhododendron bushes are very beautiful, but now we know the roots even surpasses the flower florets in your hands. Been in hospital for a couple of weeks and catching up with your videos, you never disappoint dear man with your lovely chat and chuckles. Hope you're doing well and have a great week. Thank you. 💛🫂😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I hope you are well healed and restored, Sian! 😊

[@sianroberts3874]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Thank you, Phil, getting better each day, Hope everything is going well for you too, take care and bless you. 😊

[@ggbuck2625]

Once again you amaze us with what most of us would throw to the burn pile. Stunning Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@bobpiec]

Like you said Phil we got nothing but time and My prayers for you are a lot of healthy time for you so we can enjoy your beautiful art. What a beautiful candy dish.Great for my M n Ms

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@julianclarke7178]

Just gorgeous Phil, crazy cutting! Thanks for sharing, stay safe, Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, you too, Jules! 😊

[@barbaralester5344]

Wow just wow, beautiful.

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[@scottfonner]

May be your signature piece. Interesting and beautiful, well done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Scott!

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

I agree with you. It is beautiful. Love how root will surprise you every time. Even more than burl it will keep you guessing. Super job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Doug! 😊

[@immortalfae13]

Howdy again from West Virginia! Love the live edge pieces! Turned out to be a real beauty! Take care & God Bless!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@suepetty9225]

Beauty made from the unusual. Good to see you turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mulletman6318]

That's a beauty phil 👌 😍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Mark! 😊

[@sueellens]

Wow! From a root most would toss in the waste pile. This bowl is beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, SueEllen! Cheers!

[@michaelburns9172]

Phil I watched it twice. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool! Thanks, Michael! 😊

[@colleenkopp56]

SUPER DUPER !!! As ever you amaze me!!

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[@kimphillips2998]

Phil as always you bring the beauty out of the wood

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[@Coxeysbodgering]

I'm speechless I can't think of anything that would do justice to your art. Take care and stay safe, Mike.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@robboland9857]

WOW! It's beautiful indeed, outstanding job on this sir. Thank you much for sharing this fun post with us.🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Rob, thanks for watching! 😊

[@billyransdell2237]

Phil another great piece. I think your work, all of it is wonderful. Keep at it guy we (all of your subscribers) enjoy watching.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Billy! 😊

[@stevesheller9223]

I’ve been out of the loop for a few years, is Capt. Eddy still with us ? He ‘s quite a guy. ❤👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

He is still around but not making videos anymore. 😊