Sassy Sassafras! - Wood Turning

My second time turning this wood and this was the pleasurable experience. First piece gave me a hard time with an unseen internal mess of rot. I had a lot of fun with this turning and I love how it turned out. I wish my viewers could feel the grain in this piece, it's very tactile to the touch. The wood has a wonderful sweet fragrance, much like smelling root beer! I went with a square shape for this bowl leaving some of the beautiful orange bark. Finished in shellac.
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Things I Like To Turn:
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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

[@marywright1057]

Oh I love the ban box you showed us. It's very unique. Now you've shown me a square round bowl!!! You're teaching this old woman a lot about wood and how you create these beautiful works of art. It's nice to realize I'm not too old to learn about our amazing mother nature.😊

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Thanks so much, Mary! 😊 Mother Nature has a lot to offer!

[@1954JDR]

That bowl is more beautiful than the last sassafras bowl. A square bowl was an excellent choice.

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[@catfishgray3696]

PHIL, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PEACE, GREAT VIDEO, GREAT JOB, SEE YOU NEXT WEEK, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO...

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[@jeffrosen8237]

A Candy dish for root beer barrels!! Another beauty! Thanks for showing us.

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[@maxhunt2644]

An almost regular bowl...that's different! You STILL put your own little spin on it. The grain is awesome in sassafras. When you wet the bark, I instantly had a craving for bacon! When I was a kid, mom & dad would take me out in the woods looking for sassafras saplings. They're not hard to find in Central Indiana. We would dig up a pound or two of roots and mom would boil them up in a huge cast iron kettle. Oh, the aroma! We'd have tea, homemade sassafras ice cream and hard candy. It was a dream for a kid...ahhh, those were the days! Thanks Phil!

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Sounds idyllic, Max! 😊

[@bmacdougall53]

I do enjoy you. Thanks Phil 🙃💜 Maine

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[@louisjcharlett8509]

Band saw box with bark.....what a surprise! Oh, nice bowl Phil.

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[@carolriley8472]

Awesome bowl...everytime I turn a square bowl, someone buys it!

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[@rickcollins4762]

Another thoughtful work of art instead of just a round bowl. Love natural edged pieces. Great job.

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[@lindasnow3960]

That bandsaw box is absolutely gorgeous! What lovely work!

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[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil

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Thanks, Bobby! 😊

[@dcwander7092]

Beautiful, light colored wood. You designed an intriguing bowl that shows off the grain perfectly

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[@michaelkirsch9023]

I love the deep, chunky bark. Just beautiful.

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[@garydawson3184]

Phil- It’s all turning but every piece is different. Seems like you always discover what the piece ought to become - and with discipline and attention to detail, you make it the best it could be. It’s always a joy to watch. Praying for peace and healing.

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[@grammybear4226]

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

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[@swhitehouse]

1:05...look at the face of the boxer who just lost a fight....love the bandsaw box!

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[@susannah4Him]

I love this bandsaw box!! So cool! And the sassafras bowl is beautiful, too! The grain is amazing.

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Thanks so much, Susannah! 😊

[@eyremar]

That band saw box is exquisite. I've never heard of such a beast before. You've got some talent. Beautiful. M.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Fun and easy to make, too, Mark! Thank you! 😊

[@danschram4052]

Beautiful and rustic. Thank you for the video.

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[@TheKittenbears]

One of my best sellers. Bandsaw boxes. ❤

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[@chrissyfrancis8952]

My grandmother always had a big bag of Sassafras shavings for tea. I loved it. Can’t find it anymore. You’re right, it smells(& tastes!) amazing.

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Thanks for sharing, Chrissy! 😊

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Phil fantastic looking bowl. Please do not sell yourself short you are a Master Craftsman

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[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

another beautiful bowl and finished to perfection..........well done Phil and thanks! Cheers Al

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[@cezarlorenzini]

You are a good teacher!

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Thank you! 😃

[@reubenrosenberg7715]

That bandsaw box is beautiful! Really like the bead around the rim of the bowl.

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Thanks so much! 😂

[@msudawgma]

I really like it too. It's different; I prefer different. Prayers!

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[@maudwelford1843]

Ingenious! The master at work! Absolutely love it!👏👏👏💕🇬🇧

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Thank you, Maud! Pretty grain in this one. 😊

[@jimcole389]

O wow,another beautiful bow

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[@markb8954]

Nice job Phil & good looking bandsaw box too!

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[@debbiefox1745]

Love the rim at top of bowl. Georgous bowl.

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[@starlight-wj5nc]

Looks like an old farm house wash basin very nice!

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[@barrythompson7305]

Really lovely. What a gorgeous grain pattern. Beautifully worked Phil

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Thank you, Barry! 😊

[@shariyoung4064]

Beautiful bowl, really shows off the grain.

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[@delbertbohm2039]

l love that bandsaw box and the bowl is very nice too

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[@GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner]

Beautiful as always Phil, thank you so much for sharing.

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[@kitterzy]

As a child/teen I lived in the forest and there was quite a bit of sassafras mixed in. (Michigan) I used to break off the new branches, peel the green bark off, and chew the pulp. It was sort of a strong mint/root beer flavor to it. I’ve never seen a large piece of sassafras as the trees were less than 8” in diameter. That’s all gone now because mostly Chicago people had their vacation homes built in that area and cleared a lot of the forest around my childhood home. Kinda cool to see that sassafras can be turned.

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[@grumpyswoodturning7390]

Yet another reason I wish I could afford a band saw.

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[@edwardhand7070]

Sending you good wood turning vibes my friend. Until you get to where you need to be. I'll be waiting here for some more lessons. This hobby has actually saved me❤️

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[@lynneodell4908]

i hope you feel better soon phil !sorry you are under the weather.bless you.

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[@jackgrayson832]

Beautiful, I love bark... thanks Phil...

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[@saboomitz]

Thank you for another great video. You make turning look so easy. I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. I hope you are able to get back to woodworking again even if you can’t do videos. Take care of yourself. You are in my prayers.

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[@mikeyoung8126]

Outstanding very beautiful wood love it Phil take care and God bless

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[@suesmith9202]

Amazing phil. Your a natural wood turner.

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@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop how you doing phil? Hope your feeling better x

[@pippin1ful]

Irridescence and great grain, with the contrasting bark. A Lovely piece, Phil.

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Agreed, a great piece of wood, Richard! 😊

[@jodygaines7691]

Love both your Bandsaw box and your Square bowl. Both are Beautiful.

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[@garymohler107]

In the sassafras bowl I saw a bunny’s head , looking in the direction of the rot spot. Otis in the grain of the wood. Sure hope you can see it too. A beautiful bowl as always.

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[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Yay! It's Shady Acres Day! 🥳

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[@jeanlong4285]

Used to love when my grandma gave me sassafras root to chew a loose tooth out. What a beautiful square bowl.

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[@ronhaworth5471]

We used to make sassafras tea.Never have seen a tree that big.

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[@stevesheller9223]

Reminds me of the ash trees we have in our area. Beautiful piece of wood with excellent turning and finishing. Luv it. ❤ 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The grain definitely looks like Ash, Steve, but it's much softer. Glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely gorgeous bowl Mr. Phil

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[@dandickinson1003]

I really like the swirl pattern of the wood!

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[@JiggsysShed]

As always, beautiful work. Loving the live edge on the bowl. The bandsaw box is awesome with the bark on the front. Thank you for sharing

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@ThePwcj]

Sassafras trees have three different shaped leaves. Very nice looking bowl. Thank you for the video, take care of yourself and get well soon. Paul.

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[@judithfairchild8620]

It's so beautiful the grains really cool

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[@jayscott306]

Very nice, Phil! Square was the right call.

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[@gianmariaviviani6896]

I admire your creations! Unfortunately I don't understand english, but just by looking at your hands I'm learning so much. Thank you!

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Thank you very much, Gianmaria! 😊

[@ronhaworth5471]

I like the bark structure,hopefully will be highlighted in some form!

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[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Feel better soon Very nice as usual. Great corners!

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[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

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[@malbun3275]

Hi Phil Another Gem,beautiful contrast with bark edge,just what I needed to get me out to the lathe this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Regards

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[@steverobbins9419]

Hi Phil the band saw box was amazing. This piece looks great. Nice shape. 👍

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[@lindseyrae8339]

That is one beautiful bowl! Thanks for sharing

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[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

Great job Phil. Beautiful.

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[@ennmac]

Sassafras looks pretty.

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[@robertwilson54]

A Master of wood turning, with amazing skills who I really don't think you know how good you are, well we love watching you here in Britain another fantastic piece.

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Thank you kindly, Robert in Britain! 😊

[@monopinion8799]

Your are an inspiration to so many of us. Your craftsmanship, creativity and you teaching abilities are outstanding. I love how there is no piece of wood that you cannot create something with. You are fantastic Phil Anderson!

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[@debraparry3888]

Lovely bowl. Thank you for your time and talents 💞. Hopefully see you soon get well and rest , love from Wales UK.

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[@Lee-qp6gf]

You sure found a neat bowl in that piece.

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[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

Cool and u usual. Beautiful bark! Always a treat to watch.

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Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@mandicoleman7433]

Oh I luv this square bowl!

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[@johnborland71]

Really enjoy your videos Phil.

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Glad to hear it, John, thank you! 😊

[@earlmiller5353]

I never get tired of your videos/ Hav'nt got a lathe yet, but you are teaching plenty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like them, Earl! 😃 I hope to see you on the lathe, one day. Until then, I hope to see you here each week! Thanks!

[@keithmetcalfe3990]

Lovely lovely job Phil, outstanding

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[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Hello Phil another awesome piece looks beautiful. Loved your bandsaw box. I hope your keeping well till the next time my friend 👍👍👍♥️

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[@kennethboston8301]

I love your woodwork. I wish that I could afford one. Keep up the great work.

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[@hazelshepherd496]

Beautiful bowl ….such interesting wood….

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[@philipmoss6289]

thats very nice phils woodturning

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[@birdman858]

Thanks for the band saw box intro. And yes, it’s about time for sassafras roots in the iron pot on the wood stove in the shop! Memories! Thanks Phil.

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[@steveellis8746]

Hope your recovery is swift Phil.. take care.. nice bowl too 😊

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[@AdamosDad]

Its been a while. I love sassafras. What a great bandsaw box.

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[@MikeB0001]

I like it Phil! And that bandsaw box was very cool.😃👍🏻👍🏻

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[@kerryc4556]

A rainy day in Georgia. I wish I could raise my spirits somehow. My goodness, a video from the man! God is good!

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[@elisaelliot9946]

There is a rabbit in the bowl! Head and ears. Nice bowl. It was so interesting to watch you form it.

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Thanks for watching, Elisa, I'm glad you could see the rabbit! 😊

[@robertbourke7935]

Lovely work as always Phil

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[@johnhumphries868]

Hi Phil I sure get a lot of pleasure when watching you turning, explaining wat you are intending to do and😊 DO CHEERS HUMPY DUNEDIN N Z

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Thank you, John in N Z! 😊

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Phil, Normal services have been resumed in my household, Friday morning, Cup of Tea and a Phil Video to watch. Bliss!!! I love the raised rim around the bowl, it looks fantastic. As others have said, as well as you, the grain in this piece is wonderful. Great work my firend. Take care. Cheers, Huw

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Thanks, Huw! 😊

[@jnol9009]

Gorgeous piece. Great job and thx for sharing.

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[@missysmith5378]

Beautiful, as always. You say you’re not a teacher or an artist but you are both and I enjoy your videos tremendously.

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[@garyp8471]

Just a short message to see how your getting on, haven't seen any updates, hopefully your on the mend, hope this gets through to you and finds you getting fit n healthy enough for some more turning, those vids of yours are certainly missed. All the best Gary Lincolnshire uk

[@bryanhowland8772]

Wow, the grain is really neat, so is the bowl. From the sounds of it, this week we should have had "Smellovision"...lol.

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[@mnp1964]

Gorgeous piece Phil while you had it on the turn table for us to look at it looks like a rabbit in the grain in one spot really like it

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[@gilvb51]

Fantastic Phil! I like everything about it.

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[@christinemiller7238]

How awesome is this! You’re the best. 👏🏻

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Wow, thank you, Christine! 😊

[@christinehendryx937]

I just scored some Sassy from a customer Bob, can’t wait to do this! Thanks

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[@sdfwoodworks]

Another beautiful piece Phil. 👍👍

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[@leksey7870]

Great job! Super!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful. You did a great job with this piece.

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[@victorprimack8569]

It’s fun to watch my friend Phil do his thing. Nice result.

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[@kevinr1704]

Back when I was a kid we lived in Georgia. We would make sassafras tea quite often. Very nice job on the bowl! The saw marks could kinda be a natural edge look. Great job!

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Very cool, Kevin! 😊

[@apachisa25]

Thanks Phil for the nice demonstration and introduction of band saw box . I would like to see the pictures of the previously made band saw boxes by you .

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