See The Beauty Inside This Log! - Wood Turning

I can't take much credit for this beautiful piece. It's Olive wood and it's hard to go wrong turning it. This is a crotch piece brought to me by my friend Dan from Las Vegas. Finished in shellac.
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[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Hello Phil. Hearing the clickity clack of your 5/8” swept back bowl gouge cutting the corners off of this awesome piece of wood is music too my ears. The bowl is gorgeous, too. Sensational video as well. Take care. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@ardenduree6975]

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[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Nice one Phil .. cool piece as usual 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Andy! 😍

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

I love the mutual appreciation between the YT turners/makers. ❤️

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Definitely not a soup bowl. Maybe a chip or cookie bowl? Beautiful wood, even if hard as nails. Thank you Dan! Congrats Phil on passing 50 thousand subscribers!!!! Whoo-hoo!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Whoo-hooooo! 😍

[@GordonRock1]

297th!! Well, maybe not that many. Hey, anyone can be 1st, you know! LOL! That is a beautiful piece, Phil. You never cease to amaze, buddy. With all the sharpening you were doing that must be incredibly hard wood. You certainly showed who the boss is, my friend. It didn't really have a chance once you got it into your shop. Great work! Thanks for sharing! Happy turning, .....Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Buddy! It was a lot of work and it was a lot of sharpening and it was worth the effort! LOL! Feel better, Gord!

[@davidharwood9552]

Your vision is incredible. Olive 🫒 wood. What an interesting grain. As always expertly turned Phil 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, David!!

[@sianroberts3874]

Your philosophical ethos of nature and how you relate to it with your wood turning is beautiful, Phil. This is yet another stunning art-piece you've so skilfully mastered out of an odd piece of wood, everything about this bowl is gorgeous. Take care of yourself and try not to over do it! Be safe, thank you for just being you, Phil! 💛🫂😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very kindly, Sian! 😊

[@larryladehoff]

Beautiful Phil!! It always makes me smile watching your videos, thanks for being real!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Larry! 😊

[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

!!!!!BULS EYE!!!!!!! Again. you nailed it I'm so embarrassed my pieces don't look as good as your. I Wii keep on trying be as close as I can to your results. I hope you are doing well and keep on showing us beautifull pieces. KEEP ON TURNING.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No reason to be embarrassed. It took me a good long while before I could be semi-proud of my work. 😊

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

That is simply stunning, I would be so proud to own such a beauty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a bunch, Colleen! 😍

[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...that turned out amazing...olive wood is just such a beautiful wood...well done...👍 I also follow Steve Kalogerakis...I believe he's near the Mediterranean and seems to have an unlimited supply of olive wood...does some beautiful turning with it... But I'm happy to see you're back at it...love all your work pieces!...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you! 😊

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Oh my gosh Phil. This olive wood bowl is stunning. Sooo beautiful. You did an incredibly awesome job. Well done Sir. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 💕🤗💕

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil I guess I must be totally cool because I love watching your channel. But in all honesty it's fantastic to watch you at work, and I liked the clip of you working at the lathe. It's amazing how you can see which way to mount the wood to get the best out of it. Thanks Phil. 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, John! 😊

[@marciak9826]

Holy cow, Phil…that is gorgeous! So much interesting to look at, and I wish we could all feel it. I especially like the circular grain where the branches were. Glad you’re feeling up to working in the shop. :) Take care, Marcia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Marcia! 😍

[@paulrapp6]

Hola Phil, Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful 🤩. Keep the aspidistra flying! Be well. Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Paul! 😍

[@hotrodhog2170]

I mustsay Phil, You haven't missed a beat my friend! Glad you are feeling well enough to get back in the shop with such a tough piece! Came out beautifully I might add! Who knew we could go from a woodturning channel to a horror channel in a split second lol. That was funny.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! I hope I didn't scare the kids and ladies away! 😊

[@hotrodhog2170]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Ha ha haa! I doubt it

[@MrBearbait75]

I'm still laughing at the axe comment! You're a riot Phil! Excellent, excellent job my friend!! Glad you're feeling better. Blessings.

[@MikeB0001]

Thanks Phil! Another beauty in the books!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@KevinCoop1]

Phil, When the video started, I was thinking “No way he is going to get that to work”. Happily you made it work extremely well! Happy you are back! Best Wishes, Kevin. PS seen grands lately? We are sitting our 5 month old granddaughter. It’s fun to see them change when they are that small!

[@billshadowraven1699]

I like your post. When I first started watching Phil I thought the same thing. There's no way you can make that work. But I've learned that he always comes through. And he taught me how to make things work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You're right, Kevin, they change quickly! 😊

[@KevinCoop1]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop you doing ok?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@KevinCoop1 Much better, chemo is over! Just trying to get it all out of my system and take care of some side effects. Much improved!

[@KevinCoop1]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop That is wonderful news! I’m happy for you!

[@migueloliveira292]

lindo ,adorei parabéns.aqui em portugal há muitas oliveiras faz peças muito bonitas

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Obrigada! Você tem sorte de ter Olive disponível para você! 😊

[@edwardhand7070]

I just love how you always make sure that mother nature is your most important thing that you capture. I'm always looking forward to your next piece of work. I myself will always take another wood turners artwork for reference to how I would challenge myself for my next project to make sure that something is left of nature. Sometimes it doesn't happen and you end up with a salad bowl. Then again some of those kind people want a fancy salad bowl. Either way happy turning my friend and it's awesome to see you in your element again. 😍 now it's time for me to get back to work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Funny you should should say that, Edward. I'm working on a piece, now. Started out as a half log, then a live edge bowl and now it's a small dish! LOL!

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 Phil from Phil, You certainly do get given some lovely pieces of wood, A lovely piece of work / Art . Phil from the moulin France.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

Had to work hard to get that piece of olive wood looking nice, Phil. When I start roughing a piece like that, I use a well-swept back 5/8 bowl gouge and lower the handle so you get an easier slicing cut. I see you're using HSS bowl gouges. You'd be surprised at how much better an M2 or better yet an M42 or CP10V gouge stays sharp longer on hardwood. I love breaking the turning rules of leaving piths in. Those branches make the piece. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My gouges are M2 steel and cost 1/4 that of M42. I can sharpen in less than a minute. Works for me, Greg! 😍

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Get's the job done. I keep a few M42 gouges nearby for finish cuts. The price is steep so I don't want to waste them. My worst gouge is a Hurricane. It's just HSS and not M2. I question if the heat treatment was done correctly. It seems to not hold an edge very long at all. Happy turning.

[@kdwalters4146]

the grain is the star for sure, and that shape that you achieved if fabulous! Really enjoyed seeing you at work. Thank you Mr Phil for sharing that beautiful piece, and I totally agree why put anything on that side? The woodgrain is more than enough all on it's own. Ax in the Head, you crack me up. and I love the thoughts of days that as kids we would have placed a marble or toy there in the knoock,, POL spot on Mr Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds like you've been there Kd, I love that! 😊

[@justme2423]

That is absolutely gorgeous! You never disappoint!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@troyoren4011]

Beautiful and very informative on your view of working with the wood. I'm a pen turner looking to move up to bowls. I've gotten olive wood from Spain, Italy and Israel. Thank you very much and be safe.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, sounds like you have some great turning blanks, Troy! Moving from spindle turning, for me, was difficult. I always wanted to turn bowls but it's such a different discipline. Still, I had to give it a try. Now, I hate spindle turning and I'm no good at it! LOL! Which ever way you decide to go, just enjoy yourself, that's what's important. 😊

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Phil nice to see you again, this olive wood looks really nice it's got some great grain and the nooks and grannies in it are awesome. The inside sure is beautiful, I could tell its a hard piece to turn I bet you had to sharpen your tools a fair few times. The colour of the wood is really nice. The trio edge crouch bowl is fabulous and the finish is great you have turned another masterpiece. I've really enjoyed this video and I've enjoyed you telling us what you are doing. Nature is great thank you Phil please take care from Amanda in Scotland xxxx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Amanda, for taking your time to watch and, once again, for your great comment! 😍

[@johnpred5460]

Sort of a newby to your site, but there's drool all over my tab screen. Beyond excellent turning. Somtime in the distant future I'll try something similar. I have a question concerning the wall thickness. On this project, could they have been thinner, or did you choose this thickness for preference or safety. Once again, fantastic piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John and welcome! 😊 Most of my pieces have thicker walls than one might consider normal. I do it for a variety of reasons depending on the piece of wood I'm working with. In this case, as I indicated in the video, I wanted to preserve some of the bark and nature in the void so you could still run your fingers in there to feel what once was, while the tree was alive. Had I turned thin walls, much of that would have been lost.

[@ScenicCityWoodturning]

That’s absolutely beautiful, Phil. You never disappoint and this one is definitely outstanding. 👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@stevenparaons9347]

Awesome. Hope your doing and feeling well. Glad to see your in the shop. For me it's the best therapy. I have been leaving a lot more of the natural edges lately. I guess you have inspired me. Thanks for posting the video I really injoy them.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's great, thanks, Steven! 😊

[@RebekkaRN1962]

That turned out absolutely beautiful 😍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hard to go wrong with Olive wood! 😍

[@JD-xg3ek]

Wow Phil what a beautiful piece. The grain is spectacular! Is this olive wood from a tree that grows olives or is this from a Russia olive tree which as far as I know doesn’t produce an olive. Thanks for the show! Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It's not Russian Olive, I've turned that before and it's much darker and softer. 😊

[@aliceraygolden7484]

Love your relationship and appreciation of the wood you work on and your desire to not fix the beautiful natural quirks of the piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Aliceray! 😊

[@1957Loyal]

So glad you’re back. That bowl is beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, thank you, Stephanie! 😍

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Really like this piece, Olive was my mothers name so I always have an affinity when you turn Olivewood, beautiful grain and colour, have to ask why you don't have a J tool rest to make it easier doing the inside of the bowl, great to see you back doing what you do best. 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I have a J tool rest, Lewis. My wife paid almost a hundred bucks for it. It's a Robust. I've tried to use it a few times. It never works! I think from the top of the post to the top of the rest, it's too tall and then from the bottom of the rest to the top of the post it's too thick. It hits the lower part of the bowl and is too tall by the time I get my gouge on top of it. It irritates me every time I think about it! LOL!

[@lewisgreenway5065]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Aw shame it doesn't work for you thanks for the reply. 😁

[@michaelcaselli2716]

Another beautiful work of art! And did you add a camera to your workshop, or were you trying out a new camera angle? Nice job either way!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Just a different angle, Michael. 😊

[@alanbutler1657]

A wonderful piece of wood expertly turned, a joy to watch on this saddest of days.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sad indeed, Alan. Thank you for your comment! 😊

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I love turning Olive wood. It turns smooth and has amazing grain (and it usually smells good as well). This was very helpful to watch since it is not a easy blank to turn. I have a similar piece in another wood and now I am inspired to try your approach. I'll do it as soon as the temp in Central California drops below 105 and the Governor says we can use electricity again.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Not funny but I'm laughing, Jeff. What a sorrowful mess. Stay cool, some how, I know he is! 😍

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop 😄

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

I like how you added some new camera angles! Glad to see you back in the shop, beautiful piece of Olive Wood indeed!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for noticing! 😍

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil....Sitting watching you turning Olive Wood next to the fan while enjoying an ice cold Root Beer Float!!! How could life be any better!!!!! ... Fun to see different angles, your grinder & you turning, nice unexpected touch. Phil your concentration seems to be just fine with wonderful results. I so look forward to your next turning.....TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And I look forward to you being there, Tuffy! Stay cool, my friend and thank you! 😍

[@wardwilson3216]

I am finally one of the cool kids. Great work, Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yay, thanks, Ward! 😊

[@allenharris1069]

Mother Nature gives us the beauty. You certainly know how to show it to us.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! 😍

[@roamingchemist2514]

California is loaded with olive trees, many of them in orchards for commercial oil production. For some reason though, you can hardly ever find it offered as turning stock. The trees are long-lived producers so I guess once planted it isn't often that an orchard is taken out.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

That is beautiful Phil. You always bring a piece of wood to life and give it a history. I could imagine children playing in the tree when you said that. Fantastic piece and video Phil. Take care my friend. Hwyl, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Huw! 😊

[@nicoledegen4173]

Wow so so so beautiful. Olive wood is one of my very favorites. BTW there are olive orchards all over California. Even wild olive and the bushy Russian olive. The climate is very similar to Spain and Italy so you can bet we got that going on. I've got some Greek ancestry so I've always been a little partial to olives. I'm growing my own little baby tree now actually. Thank you so much for this video. This bowl is so beautiful. It should be an art piece but if you have a home full of art pieces It could also make a yarn bowl. No matter what it's gorgeous. Thank you so much for the videos and for keeping the wood and the tree an essential part of your turnings. I especially liked the story about hiding marbles and proof of life. Phil is the one that recommended you to me and I love his resin work but the life of the tree is the root of my obsession with wood turning. Don't ever stop keeping the bark. It will be a sad day if we lose the live edge. And thank you for recommending Kimsey I love his fearless approach to any shape he's determined to keep the natural form alive.

[@nicoledegen4173]

Sorry I meant Andy Phillips not Phil in my comment. Guess I got a little turned around in the Phil's for a second

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

What a great comment, Nicole, thank you very much! 😊

[@teddymuldoon1905]

I look forward to every one of Phil’s videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@renegonzalez8070]

It's not a cereal bowl it's a conversation piece of art awesome work Phil 👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are right, Rene, thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are right, Rene, thank you! 😀

[@kellywilkins8043]

Well hey Phil… I’m glad what grew here in Vegas, didn’t stay in Vegas!! What a pretty piece of! Excellent work! Thanks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Kelly! Thank you! 😀

[@dougspencer3572]

Great piece Phil!! Awesome as usual. I'm new at turning, what degree bevel do you have on your 5/8 gouge?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

60° Doug. 😍

[@dougspencer3572]

Thanks

[@chuckwatts841]

Phil ... 1. Can you tell me where you got your chisel sharpening jig??? 2. I LOVE OLIVE ... I watched turning videos from a guy in Greece . Everything he turned was olive. Thank you ... I have watched you for years. It is not my place to intrude, but I have been worried about your health.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

The jig is a Oneway Wolverine jig available from any place that sells woodturning tools, Chuck. Here is a link on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Oneway-2291-Wolverine-Grinding-Jig/dp/B000CSQONC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=I5H58QVV77VU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aN_-7SrJCY4kR--dHFm4n7CvaTMtiaqhYNTR_eEeX9UbtAKRseciEFGieHrXvy_v4JtCtX4Yzg2r0lccqN2DFk-Xt3XusvYOYtPIizpuXZM_HRmphDzD1jAHgvHkLF4QwDUZZJCamxBHci1EopaYZ8oRAPYHdvnqtyBBCOl84wSVZcoiTHUUkkP4htoaa-88h8RIQM1qDYjLL62YZLB1zdZfqO-VAztuiGJR7pIOtT2ghFkUlky6qEnwCzOH0Rzcl8qM857wkBG873U0rfUs4TRV49ZSIHzLOLrOVy347yA.ODxSvV4Z5U_tBj_FH9Sx8O2lJ1RxXshqUuw5VRCSG_U&dib_tag=se&keywords=oneway+wolverine+sharpening+system&qid=1718991577&sprefix=oneway+wolv%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-5

[@julianclarke7178]

Wow, great job Phil, probably my favourite wood. Stay Safe, Jules, Droitwich, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, it's beautiful, Jules, just wish it was a little easier to turn! LOL!

[@rayworstine4399]

Good evening, Phil. Wowzer! I like everything about this bowl. Wood, check. Design, check. Sanding, check. Finish, check. Soft touch, check. Looks, check. Phil did an excellent job!? Keep your tools sharp. See ya next time my friend.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Tools are sharper than my mind, Ray, but I'm workin' on it! 😊

[@margeburns2590]

💜Thanks Phil, I didn't notice the smiley face before..........hmmmm maybe I need new glasses. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@nigellee9824]

Very tactile, I would guess...Great for serving potato chips out of at your dinner party's .....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, very tactile. I'm after that with most of my turnings. 😊

[@thomaskuzia8125]

Hi Phil, Outstanding piece of art! Beautiful Olive wood,,,,,in the books! LOL Tom

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Tom for taking your time to watch and comment and for your support! 😊

[@loriboldt6171]

❤❤❤, Phil! I absolutely LOVE watching your videos, I can't say that enough! I have a small crotchless h piece of Applewood that I'm going to do like you did for this piece of olive. Thank you so very.much for the videos, and the talking (teaching) that you do. I am eternally grateful to you. So glad that you are feeling better!! Take care of yourself!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is awesome, Lori, thank you! 😄 I learned to turn by watching videos, too. I'm just imparting some of what I learned from those and my own experience I've learned along the way. I'm so glad it's helpful!

[@tedcarson2971]

Simply beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing and take care Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ted, thanks! 😊

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

GORGEOUS!!! FYI - We have lots of Olive trees in California. I don’t know for a fact, but I’d be willing to bet that as the Catholic Missions were built they planted Olive trees as well.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Olive is certainly a favorite of mine! 😊

[@jackgrayson832]

the Oberti family grew olives in the central valley of California for many years... in the 40's thru 70's the Oberti Olive company provided 75% of the olives and olive oil consumed in the U.S.A. and shipped there produces around the world.... during the 70's and 80's I saw those trees dozed down and burned... now as a turner the memory makes me want to cry... those old trees were quite beautiful...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, man, now I'm crying, Jack! 😍

[@lonniesmallen3451]

Hello Phil….what a beautiful piece…just amazing!!!! Love watching you work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@ceciljanise2318]

Awesome piece Phil.. great job turning it... Love olive wood.. hopefully one day to try turning a piece of it..

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@piratetaylor29]

Howdy Phil, great sharpening jig! Olive wood is so rich and beautiful. Can't wait to see this creation completed. 👍🏻♥️🇺🇸

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Not long to wait, Jessi! 😊

[@ivanmcdonald1]

Good grief 1.43 in, its GROOT! I like turning Olive it would be my favourite for display colours in the grain but patience is required definitely. Hi from Sydney Australia.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@hannagralak7065]

Pięknie wykorzystuje Pan urodę drewna bez wspomagania tworzywami.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cieszę się, że to doceniasz, dziękuję! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

Wonderful, Phil. Olive wood is weird and wonderful too! I have a friend in LasVegas who does a spot of turning. Mainly mesquite, but some olive. He rekindled my interest in turning. Then I came across you and your work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Richard! 😊

[@reubenrosenberg7715]

Olive wood certainly IS beautiful wood. There's an olive wood store in Jerusalem, Israel, where people often go to buy little gifts; nice little place. As always, phenomenal work! Keep it up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for the info! 😊

[@chrispark3758]

What a nice piece of art. My grandparents planted olive trees around their yard on the farm. Wish i had taken some wood from the trees before the place was sold.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, it's great wood to turn! 😀

[@noEZrider]

Hi Phil. Found you quite by accident but love to watch your work. You're our favorite turrner. Good luck and smooth sailing. Kepp up the good work and "Don't let the old man in".

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Rick! 😊

[@rickcollins4762]

There are olive groves in California and Florida I believe. Nice job and beautiful piece. Love olive wood. Never gotten a piece though. A greek turner I watch (Steve Gal……..) uses a lot of olive wood and reminds me of your turnings. The way he uses the woods naturalness and incorporates it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks 😊

[@turk_killcas8487]

Hello Phil. I am new to your videos. I have watched a few now and have say I like them. I'm curious which Las Vegas you are talking about because I'm from Las Vegas, NM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Not that one! I only knew about the one in Nevada. 😊

[@sunshine4ever783]

That is absolutely gorgeous!! The grain is incredible! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work!🤗👍😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Sunshine! 😊

[@mushroommcfarmer1766]

B-E-A-UTIFUL bowl! I am new to this and I'm curious to know - was this fork piece kiln dried? If you know, does it have to be kiln dried, or might it be safe to use wood that has been dried under a tarp, protected from precipitation?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I don't know of any wood like this that you can get kiln dried. This, like most natural turning wood, is air dried. The best way to dry wood is put it somewhere out of the weather, uncovered, and where there is a breeze. Or, if you're in a hurry, you can use a cardboard box open at both ends, a fan at one end to blow through and maybe add a light bulb for heat if you are really in a hurry. 😊

[@erniesmith1097]

Woohoo good to see ya back here young fella, what a bloody Butey phill,love your style of turning, hang in there. 👍👍👍Ernie smith from brisbane Australia

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Ernie! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

My second viewing of this: simply gorgeous! Olive will grow well in central and southern California, having a Mediterrainean type climate.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@douglasperry1226]

Great to see ya Phil! Happy Turning! Lived in Vegas for 18 years prior to moving to Central Texas! I pruned so many olive trees back in the day was fun they are fruitless and great for turning! Can you hook me up with a piece from your source. That would be awesome! Let me know

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wouldn't know how to hook you up, Douglas. Dan was coming this way. I doubt he would be coming your way too, but, you can ask him. Find his comment and reply. 😍

[@RG-ce5hj]

3rd....enjoying this from Florida....howdy Phil !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@darylreinke2619]

Very nice, Phil! There are probably many varieties of olive. Russian Olive is grown extensively in southern Alberta as windbreaks.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

OMG PHIL I can't say enough how beautiful that olive wood is. its a shame here in UK wood like that is very expensive. o well

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, I'm sure it's expensive here, too, Manjit. I'm just lucky Dan had an abundance of it and wanted to share with me and my viewers! By law, they had to cut down much of what was growing in Las Vegas due to the mess they make, I think. Not really sure, can't remember. 😊

[@beckymiddleton3912]

Absolutely beautiful:) Another winner, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Becky! 😊

[@derekcomer4858]

Top notch work as always and oh my, that is beautiful wood. One question for you,, what do you do with all the sawdust and shavings 🤔. Very best wishes. Derek.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I live on acreage and have a bank out back that I throw the shavings over, Derek. Once in awhile I might dump some in a low spot on the property but it doesn't seem to do much good. 😊

[@kersi-sandiego6036]

A beauty Phil. Thank God you decided against using epoxy. Peanuts, unshelled, bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😍

[@denisedonovan2639]

What an absolutely gorgeous "proof of life" bowl ... i'm going to adopt that phrase ... I hope you don't mind. 🤩 you never fail to impress us.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Adopt away, Denise! 😊

[@beverlym5465]

While I appreciate your skill and imagination, I am not partial to this style of bowl. I prefer the “solid” bowls, without the large gaps and cracks. The wood is beautiful though.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Fair enough! You are not alone, Beverly! 😍

[@tompuskar4426]

Great piece Phil. I didn't realize olive trees grew in Nevada but do think they grow well in parts of California. Sure don't grow here in NJ!. Too bad, I'd like to get some. I've turned pens and bottle stoppers out of Bethlehem olive wood and they look great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, I've driven by the Olive groves in CA, just forgot about it, Tom! 😊

[@roadrunner4404]

Very nice bowl. Olive is on my bucket turn list but not Native to north tx. I turned a natural edge Catalpa bowl. Saved all the bark. I told myself Phil would like this one. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Love Catalpa and its bark! 😊

[@stephanielovatt2787]

What a lovely, and interesting, bowl! I am also leaving features on my bowls. Why not share some history, of the tree, with the viewer? Such bowls are a challenge to make, but always interesting! Thank you for the stylistic inspiration!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Exactly, Stephanie, you get it! 😊

[@kathyenglish8427]

Absolutely love watching you! Another great video! Take care of yourself!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@FrednDeeDee]

This Saturday a crew is coming to cut a widow maker limb off of a Wild Cherry tree, cut down one Live Oak that died of old age and four widow maker limbs from two giant Water Oaks. Living in hurricane prone Florida I have to keep up with the tree maintenance. Every three years the woods get a thorough checkout. Pay the price now to save paying a heck of a price for tree damage repairs after a bad storm. A lot of folks get complacent with tree maintenance and wind up with unhealthy trees. I'll be shipping all the downed wood up to your place so you will be able to do wood turning for another 50 years or more. It should be about three to four tractor trailer flatbed loads. Your Olive wood bowl turned out beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds like lots of turning wood to me, Freddie! 😊

[@Ilikeit616]

Howdy Phil Finally I got 25:17 minutes free to watch your video ... I am retired and I am busier than when I was working ! That wood is so pretty ..... when you put the sealer on that outside branch just came alive ! Like a Polaroid developing ! I hope my brand new grandson will like wood work, he will have a lot of tools . That inside looks like you put some chocolate syrup and started to stir it in milk !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

New grandson, Bruce! Very cool! Get him into the shop, young and get his interest and appreciation growing to take advantage of those tools he is going to inherit! How wonderful for you both! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

That's beautiful, Phil. Olive wood is great but the effect of those branches is spectacular. I hope you're feeling better. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bill! Doing better. 😊

[@georgelomas9873]

Hi again Phil ,we have lots of Olives growing in our district, I have turned quite a lot of it over the past 8 or more years, 1 large root from a tree more than 100 years old, beautiful wood and lovely to work, maybe it's the climate, for all our Olive Wood is dense but mid range of hardness, tending to soft, thanks again George Lomas NZ

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I do know there is Russian Olive as well as this Olive from Las Vegas. I suppose there are other varieties as well, George. 😊

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Hi Phil so good to hear your voice I hope this finds you well. That olive wood is so beautiful. A bit heavy on your tools but well worth the sharpening. I agree from the front it does look like a giant ants head that’s been hit with a big axe lol 🤣🤣🤣 take care and see you next time my friend 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kelvin! 😊

[@ronradtke4753]

Great job Phil, I have a son in Cal. that brings me olive wood. Surprising the variety in colors. The last one was the color of mesquite. It is a wonderful wood to work with and it takes such a wonderful finish. All the best to you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, you are a lucky guy, Ron! 😊

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

were can I get the sharpener holder like yours for the tools?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Just about anywhere that sells accessories for woodturning, Chris. 😊 Here it is on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Wolverine-Grinding-System-VARI-GRIND-jig/dp/B01JAPC6D4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3OAQN0L76FD9V&keywords=oneway+wolverine+sharpening+system&qid=1688489146&sprefix=oneway+wo%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[@cherylmessina9284]

So nice to get a glimpse of you in this video - seeing the master at work! 😄 Now I can put a person to the voice. You should do this more often while you work. I so love this bowl and wish I lived nearer to you so I could buy some of your pieces. I am home with flu today, and am sitting binging your videos - LOL

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Cheryl! 😃 Oh, so sorry about the flu. My wish for you is that is passes quickly and painlessly.

[@ScruffyC137]

I know your videos aren't exactly an instructional how to, but I've learned so much from watching. We have a similar way of looking of looking at peices

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome! Thank you! 😍

[@CowboyDave1812]

Russian Olive is quite common where I grew up in Southern Idaho. I'll try to grab some next time I am in Boise visiting my daughter and her family.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I've turned Russian Olive, Dave. It's quite different. Darker and much softer wood. 😊

[@tomday7309]

Another conversation piece. A good bowl for Halloween! I like the comment you made regarding being a "bark" guy. Keeping it really makes the pieces more natural and interesting and no offense meant to the resin artists, but it IS wood and was once alive.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Pretty much how I feel too, Tom. Thank you! 😃

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Nice job another Beautiful Piece Phil! got some super nice character in it, Enjoyed the video 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome, thank you, Kimsey! It's hard to go wrong with Olive wood! 😊

[@donaldadams5342]

Hi Phil. I think this is an absolutely delightful piece ranking up with the best of your lovely work. I am not sure but I think this is the first piece of Olive wood I have seen turned. The grain effects around the Crotch area are superb. Yeas, the wood has to take a lot of credit for the piece produced but it takes absolute talent to make the decisions about how the piece is going to be turned, what to take off, how far is far enough, how much nature can I leave on, what finish should I use to get a great surface finish, etc, etc.? These things are not physically or mentally decided by the piece of wood, they can only be determined by the skill, knowledge & craftsmanship of the turner. He or She only can determine the final outcome, only he or she can make or break the piece. Superbly handled sir by a master of his craft, it is truly beautiful. Well done mate, stay safe & well & catch you next time. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Howdy Don from waaay down there in South Australia where it soon will be Spring! 😊

[@tyspringer3093]

It grows in Southern California too! I LOVE turning olive. Question for you, what drill do you use for your sanding discs?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ryobi 18 volt right-angle cordless drill, Ty. 😊

[@williamdodds6104]

Howdy Phil, was wondering is this Russian olive or something else? It looks similar grain wise but the pieces I have are darker. I would send you a picture of my meager turnings but can't do that here.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I've turned a couple pieces of Russian Olive, William and they are quite different. 😍