See The Beauty in Red Mallee Burl! - Wood Turning

A rare opportunity to turn Red Mallee burl. The wood did not disappoint. Absolutely gorgeous grain and color! This is a very hard and dense wood but it finishes up beautifully. And, it came complete with a Hedgehog already in place! Finished in shellac.
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Things I Like To Turn:
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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

[@maudwelford1843]

FANTASTIC! A lovely set of ‘false teeth’ round the rim!!! 🤪 Well done! 🤩😍🥰❤️🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@maddieadams75]

Turned out great, definitely looks like a hedgehog 🦔 ♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mmills7012]

Love the hedgehog and the spikes. 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dottyharbison7156]

Hi Phil! Absolutely love this hedgehog bowl. The wood is gorgeous! ❤🙃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@jeffrosen8237]

You are a Master at turning! Love the hedgehog!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jeff! 😊

[@daveurban1018]

The hedgehog bowl is really neat. Love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Dave, it's cool to see and hold! 😄

[@jeanlong4285]

Love the little hedgehog. The colors are beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mariagaddis5134]

Beautiful I love the hedgehog 🦔

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ernietauber5950]

very nice gorgeous looking piece ,, the hedgehog wins big time

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too! 😊

[@SilverBack.]

Phil I really like what you did with this 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad, thank you, Douglas! 😊

[@lyndaowen2154]

That is just 100% adorable! My niece is in the hedgehogs and she would love that. Once again, just adorable.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too, Lynda. Thank you! 😊

[@marywright1057]

PA the little hedgehog!!! Really like the results...your usual fine work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Mary! 👍

[@justjulee9135]

Cutest little hedgehog bowl I've ever seen! I love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, J J!

[@davidwinch7997]

Well done Phil. Nice work. And a big thank you for pronouncing the words "Mallee Burl" correctly. Cheers, Dave Winch, Beachmere, Queensland, Australia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure and thank you, David! 😀

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Love the hedgehog! So cute, and cool!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stephanie! 😊

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Great job as always Phil stay safe👍👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, will do! 😊

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

I have never see anything like this piece. The grain is amazing. Glad you didn’t smooth out the hedgehog effect. I really love it. And I am never bored. I am fascinated by your abilities and love anything you care to share.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@reubenrosenberg7715]

Glad you left the hedgehog! Very pretty piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@steverobbins9419]

Lovely job again Phil 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Steve! 😊

[@nanfredman1991]

Love the hedgie! That is such fine grain. It's like a gemstone! This is another one I want to visit with and pet.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I just had to keep him, Nan! I'm not too sure he is very pettable, though. LOL!

[@annwahlstrom149]

A lovely bowl, I like it very much! So glad you saved the hedgehog and the spikes, makes it a very unusual bowl. Greetings from Sweden! 🤩❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ann from the home of my ancestors! 😊

[@jamestruax9176]

Excellent hedge hog turning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, James! 👍

[@silverlady1118]

This brings back childhood memories for me, my dad used to tell me made up stories about Harold the hedgehog, he would love this Enjoyable video as always ☺ 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's awesome! 😊

[@lindasnow3960]

Love the hedgehog! Don't see Sonic. But definitely see the little Beasty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lindasnow3960]

You seem to find the most interesting and lovely things in wood! Very inspiring!

[@kam70111]

Cute hedgehog. I am happy that you kept it. Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@margeburns2590]

Super awesome Hedgehog. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Groovy, thanks, Marge! 😊

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Wot a beautiful piece looks awesome the inside has so much detail. Stay healthy my friend 👍👍👍😊😊😊❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kelvin! You stay healthy, too! 😊

[@sabrina-wq4uu]

That is so cute! I just love the hedgehog!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kevinbooth2063]

Phil you did justice to this beautiful Mallee burl. You gave ma an idea for some small oak burls that were given to me. Thanks looking forward to your next turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome! Thank you, Kevin! 😊

[@petereaton9795]

Yes, a very beautiful piece of wood. Nicely done Sir.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Peter! 😊

[@donaldadams5342]

Gee, you have had a rotten run with your grinders mate, hope this one serves you better. Now to our beautiful Red Mallee burl from Australia, a tree that grows oh so slowly. As always, you have talked & turned your way beautifully in this piece Phil, I truly believe you 'have done our wood proud'. Your turning skills & astute brain have perfectly judged how much wood to take away & how much to leave. We will gladly forgive you for the 'hedgehog' vision but to we Aussies it has to be an Echidna. Beautiful turning Phil with a perfect finish for what can only, & must be classified as a 'beautiful timber' as you have rightly said. Great job my friend, I would love to be able to supply you with more pieces. Very sensitive piece of turning so thanks for sharing. Don from South Aust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My old grinders were under-powered at 1/3 HP and had a hard time spinning up the heavy CBN wheels. I always gave them a spin by hand just before hitting the switch. My new grinder is 1 HP and spins them up like nothing! I expect this one to last me the rest of my life! I'm glad you like this piece. I spent a lot of time thinking of my Aussie friends while I was turning this. I love you guys down there, such a hardy bunch with a good sense of humor and life! I knew this was a special wood and is important to you folks and tried to do it proud. Sounds like I succeeded. Thank you, Don! Stay safe, my friend!

[@BobbyGriffett]

Great looking bowl Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Pretty wood for sure, Bobby, thanks! 😊

[@wescathey2801]

Looks great Phil,the hedge hog bowl....lol sweet

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 👍

[@miguelsommariva9173]

Hello Phil and thank for such a beautiful way of enhancing that little piece of Mallee from OZ 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, Miguel, thank you for watching! 😊

[@ronhaworth5471]

I enjoyed your term,"elderly" senses.This is a most unique piece of wood.Great finish!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, well, gotta speak the truth, Ron! 😊

[@mandyray23]

You did sonic proud. Beautiful piece. ❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mandy! 😊

[@timarmstrong2338]

I see a Platypus, or maybe a Hedgehog either way that wood is beautiful, your turning was amazing as usual.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@tinaharbit1806]

Wow! That is a tiny masterpiece!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@54lespaul77]

Yep! Very cool, and most unusual!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Rick! 😊

[@johneastman7991]

What a pretty bowl!!! And it does look hedgehoggy! A little.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mikepetitt9624]

I love this one! Great move to keep the hedge hog!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

He's happy too, Mike! 😊

[@geoffguy9477]

Wow ... that is a spectacularly beautiful piece of wood!!! The heartwood grain is incredible!. Nice job Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It sure is! Thank you, Geoff! 😊

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Just looks great 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, M V T! 😊

[@catfishgray3696]

PHIL, GREAT JOB, SEE YOU NEXT TIME, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO...HEDGEHOG...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@susanmiller6023]

That wood is phenomenal. It will make a stunning candle holder.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful burl bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@linettekindle5923]

Awe the hedge hog is adorable,

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed, Linette! 😊

[@jussikuusela7345]

Neat hedgehog!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@grammybear4226]

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

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jamesthompson7825]

That is gorgeous! The first thing I saw was a platypus, then a hedgehog, and finally a common toad. Some kind of wood turning Rorschach test.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hahaha, love it, James, thanks! 😊

[@jamesfreeman5853]

You keep saying hedgehog, and I keep thinking platypus. Looks like a beak to me. Another beautiful piece in the books. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊 Cheers!

[@dandickinson1003]

Excellent choice for the piece! So cool looking!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dan! Cheers!

[@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194]

Lovely. Greetings from Victoria Australia. My goats 🐐 got out and in to the bush today, I came back with as many fallen burls as I could possibly carry. Mallee burl is an absolute tool killer.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You mean burls fall from the trees??? You are a lucky guy, enjoy!

[@marklewis5984]

Only one word. EXCELENT!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@garysharpe2622]

Very nice Phil 👌

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[@joannkister2540]

It looks like a hedgehog to me as well. I really like it is really cute

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's quite popular with visitors, Joann! 😄

[@rickharem5788]

I like what you did leaving the hedgehog! Very pretty critter. Nice work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Rick! 😊

[@carlspringle9342]

Absolutely Stunning. All I can say Phil is you Nailed It 100 percent. Just gorgeous!!!!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Carl!

[@MrGM10]

One of the best Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@MH-qq3kj]

Very nice👏👏👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Phil. Sorry about your grinder, that's too many going bad too soon. Very enjoyable video and bowl. How very fortunate to have the pleasure of turning this beautiful wood. Well done, thumbs up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good morning! 😊

[@vangiefich]

Gorgeous wood! Awesome job!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it! Thank you, Vangie! 😊

[@julianclarke7178]

Wow Phil , that is a stunning piece of wood and you have definitely done it justice. Thanks so much for sharing. Stay Safe, regards Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Jules! 😊

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Really great, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Rick! 😊

[@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE]

I saw a comment that said platypus......I was totally thinking that too. Maybe a platypus and hedgehog got together. Very awesome piece either way. Great video!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think it depends on where you live on how you associate the appearance of this piece, Michael. Thank you! 😊

[@gregdownunderinOz]

G’day Phil, not red but brown mallee. Both beautiful but red mallee has a lovely pink to red hue in it. Great turning and wonderful to see you left the bumps on outside. These burls are great turned on inside with outside trunk left completely natural, except for a foot of some sort. I agree with other comments , echidna or platypus , yes More Ozzie timber turning Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the correction, Greg. I'm glad you watched!

[@marybethhuson295]

What an absolute gorgeous piece of wood! Awesome hedgehog bowl Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@janedc5ch319]

Very nice cute. Beautiful wood

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Jane!

[@carolriley8472]

That is just so gorgeous...love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dougpringle8938]

Looks good with the colors of the day grains

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Phil, nice work with what is very dense, hard wood. You’d be surprised to hear that i can go to my firewood supplier and pick through the pieces on offer and pull out turning pieces. Such a waste of a beautiful grained wood. We used to use Australian Cedar for bridge and post construction when it was used for period furniture. Huon pine was used for boat construction. All these beautiful timbers are now restricted to craft work using recycled/reclaimed timbers. Boy it would have been fantastic to have lived during the time when we first started exploiting these timbers. It would have seemed like an endless supply. Endless ends up being about 50 years. Back to the main topic. Red Mallee is certainly a beautiful wood. Lovely turning job. Cheers.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

All very interesting, Peter, thank you for sharing your knowledge! 😊

[@conniefirestone752]

Fun piece. Great job, Phil. 🤩

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Connie! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

A real beaut, as they might say in Australia, Phil. Terrific grain, contrasting with the sapwood. I love it!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Buttermilk3696]

Beautifully done!!

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[@jimgill1105]

Just the right proportions Phil - looks really good!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jim! 😊

[@mnp1964]

Wow wow wow what a beautiful piece love that pretty pattern nice job Phil and the hedge hog looks awesome you do not see that very often may be the only one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Wade, thanks!

[@dougpeters4395]

Edgehog looks great. Good job.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Doug! 😊

[@JohnSmith-w2b]

Beautiful wood, you really nailed one of Australian treasures Phil, well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jamesharless5357]

That’s a beautiful piece, great job!👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hard to go wrong with wood like this, James! 😊

[@larryking606]

Hello Phil , My Good Sir , you come across the most Wonderful pieces of wood, than I have ever heard of ! But it truly seems like you can communicate with each piece and guides you to the most Beautiful areas and let's you uncover it for the World to see! The way you turned it was Perfect And definitely look's like a Hedge Hog ! Take Care and Be Safe

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Larry, thanks! 😊

[@trevormiller1366]

Aussie wood so it gotta be an echidna. Looks great mate! 🤠👍🇦🇺

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm sure you are correct, Trevor! 😊

[@lauramiller4701]

Inside of the bowl looks like a topo map of mountains. Gorgeous!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A very special piece, Laura. I'm glad you like it, thank you! 😄

[@GianbrunoPirona]

Bello il confronto tra la parte lavorata e la parte grezza, naturale. Mai vista una radica così originale. Bravo.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sono felice che ti piaccia, grazie! 😊

[@hazelshepherd496]

I love it too….just one in a million……⭐️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Hazel! 😊

[@gc-1981]

Another great piece Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@KevinCoop1]

Perfect choices Phil! Best Wishes, Kevin

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Kevin! 😊

[@charlesball8872]

BEautiful job, Phil ! I’ve seen the Mallee burl turned before , but I like your treatment of it the best!! I agree with Sonic the Hedgehog- I’d have to hold on To that. That character was a favorite of my deceased wife.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, he just happened to be already there, Charles! 😊

[@JiggsysShed]

That looks great Phil, so much character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@cynthiahathaway4604]

What a beautiful bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Agreed! 😊

[@stuartscott9646]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@TheUgleyCrafters]

Love it! Beautiful grain pattern!! … oh and you’re right… very rare to see a hedgehog 🦔 in the workshop…. In fact this was the first I’ve ever seen! 😳😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

They could be lurking in the corners I suppose! 😊

[@MrDilmaher]

Another great piece phil keep them coming

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dtork47]

Very nice piece Phil, great choice in shape!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@mikeyoung8126]

Wow outstanding and very beautiful Phil I love it take care and God bless

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Mike! 😊

[@nancyrohrer8006]

Love the hedgehog! Turned out stunning! You make it beautiful without sacrificing the character of the wood! That, I believe is the sign of a true master.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, so nice of you, Nancy, thank you! 😊

[@elliotgeorge999]

looks more like a platypus. :) lovely bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think it depends on where you live, Elliot! 😊

[@edwinleach7401]

Love that wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@richardschaffling9882]

I’m glade you kept the hedge hog and it looks really cool

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@danielschauer3577]

Another awesome piece! Thanks for your work and sharing it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@goatmealcookies7421]

Love da hedgehog!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, K8! Thanks! 😊