👀 The Hidden Beauty of Acacia! 👀 - Wood Turning

This started out looking just like most any other half-log piece of wood. Once I got inside of it, the grain and color exposed themselves to be spectacular! Finished in shellac.
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Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
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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

[@bmacdougall53]

Handsome Phil 💜🙏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Beth! 😊

[@paulrapp613]

Phil, Madonna Thornton sums it all up. I like your videos because they make me smile! Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless, Paul

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Paul! 😊

[@marywright1057]

Beautiful bowl thanks to you and Mother Nature!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with all to enjoy and learn. Hope you had a great weekend. Have a blessed week. 🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mary! You too! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

A lovely result, Phil. You gave that piece of acacia the result it deserved.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Richard! 😊

[@colleenkopp56]

Acacia has a marvelous grain! You did it with your usual splendor!! Wonderful!!! 08/17/23

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 😊

[@GordonRock1]

OH MY! That’s gorgeous, Phil. I love the chatoyance that you pointed out. Beautiful work, my friend. You da man! Take care, …..Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, my friend! Hope you are doing well, Gord! 😊

[@lindasuesadler3745]

Excellent! Beautiful!! This is the type of wood God used to create the Art of His Covenant 👑 Thank you😇

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

True enough, Linda, thanks! 😊

[@oneofmanyvessels554]

Yes. And not only the ark.

[@davidglaum2538]

Some woods are just so full of surprises inside you just never know until you look inside.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

True, wait till you see next weeks hidden secret! 😊

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Beautiful. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻I’m glad the bark was tight. 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much 😊

[@erikvangoethem2777]

Impossible not to like every time you make such beaties

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Keep trying, Erik! 😊

[@Nannygoat]

It's just like looking into the tree! Enjoyed this video. Thanks Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😊

[@blairlock]

Howdy Phil👋👋

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@user-kf5of8pq9p]

Simply beautiful, great video Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😊

[@TheUgleyCrafters]

👀Very Nice! 👍🏻🤗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Thank you Dennis! I think that woodpecker/sapsucker did you a big favor, Phil. The added grain distortion really makes the piece. Acacia can be boring when straight grain, but this piece is exceptional!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think you are right, Valerie. That's what I meant when I said it's like looking down into the tree. Pretty cool! 😊

[@brendadriver2702]

Wow, beautiful grain and chatoyance! Love it! Thanks Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Brenda! 😊

[@BryanM362]

Love the bark on that, looks like well worn oiled leather! And, I learned a new word... "Chatoyance!"

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, it's a great word, Bryan! 😊

[@jeanlong4285]

Phil, the grain is amazing and you have turned an absolutely beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jean! 😊

[@bigunksworkshop786]

Gorgeous grain and great contrast between the grain and the bark. Well done, sir.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks! 😊

[@user-wm5mp1eh5b]

Доброго времени суток! Красивая чаша, необычная структура дерева. Вы, как волшебник, из обычного полена, делаете такое произведение искусства. Мне очень нравится Ваша работа. Жду новых идей и новых сказочных изделий.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Я рада, что вам понравилось, спасибо за просмотр и комментарий! 😊

[@kimphillips2998]

Hell-o Phil the beauty of that wood grain as stunning thank you Phil and God bless you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kim! 😊

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Wow’s that is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful looking grain. Love the natural edge. Very well done Phil 👍.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Scott! 😊

[@tomburns7544]

......ooooooOOOOOOOOOoooh! Nice one, Phil! 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Tom! 😊

[@robertopenshaw7564]

Looking down the bowl reminded me of that old show " The Time Tunnel " 😂. Beautiful work as usual....

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I remember that show and I see what you mean, Robert! 😊

[@texanasimmons1761]

ITS SO SHINY AND VERY VERY PRETTY!!❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Texana, I'm glad you think so! 😊

[@ironthornkoncepts]

Another beauty Phil! Thanx 4 sharing n' I'll keep watching! ✌️😎👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, thank you! 😊

[@JD-xg3ek]

Wow Phil I thought the gain was outstanding on the outside but the inside is just spectacular. What a nice bowl. Beautiful piece to be displayed. Well done sir. Thanks for the show Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joel! 😊

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Chatoyance… Thanks for a vocabulary word! Beautiful bowl, Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You bet! It's a beautiful word and effect, Danella! 😊

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Phil. This is definitely a beautiful bowl. I have been re-doing my shop and haven't been turning for about three months. When I see the cool pieces you turn I have a difficult time finishing the work on the shop. It would be easy to just plug in the lathe and get back to turning again. Your regular wood turning videos is something I look forward to every week. "Time for sanding", just makes me grin every time. A fellow wood turner, who sells his work, says he hopes to get enough from his sales to buy sandpaper. Turning is a wonderful hobby. Thanks for sharing your unique projects, "for all to enjoy." All the best to you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, it's so much work putting a shop together, Ray. Yup, better stick with it to the finish or it won't get done the way you want. I commiserate with your friend, sandpaper is expensive! 😊

[@larryjefferson2146]

What grain!! Most symmetrical live edge I’ve ever seen. Sometimes that could be “boring” but not in this piece of art! I love it and can’t wait for your next project.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Larry! 😊

[@alanbutler1657]

Acacia, a delightful wood to turn I found when I turned, you however take it to another level. Well done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Alan! 😊

[@starlight-wj5nc]

Wonderful!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@dt.woodcreations2064]

Boy I am behind. Love the chatoyance in this piece. Real nice bowl Phil. Thanks. Have a good weekend. Dan

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, better get with it, Dan! 😊 Thank you!

[@davidwise5834]

Hi Phil Love that bowl beautifull. Again a great job. Thanks David and Maria Wise

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, you two! 😊

[@mandyray23]

That’s beautiful Phil. Thank you. ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are so welcome, MandyRay! 😊

[@bryanstiles3569]

Wow, what a beautiful piece of wood. I Bet it looks 10 times better in person. Awesome. Have a great weekend Phil. Enjoy the rain that's coming

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

No rain in sight, Bryan but boy, did the temps drop overnight! Yay! 😊

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Lovely bowl! The grain and chatoyance are gorgeous! Beautiful finish! Well done!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Stephanie! 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

Beautiful bowl the bark looks like dark chocolate and the rest of the bowl looks like the caramel. Yummmmm

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds delish! 😊

[@davesullivan3289]

Phil. You have another great teaching video. They are always a joy to watch. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much, Dave! 😊

[@KarlBunker]

A beautiful bowl! It looks like you can see traces of the sapsucker/woodpecker holes along the turned parts of the wood, and for me that adds a lot to the delight of the piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

For me too, Karl! 😊

[@lindacook905]

What a beautiful improvement on God's handiwork.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Linda! We work hand in hand! 😊

[@robertm348]

Beautiful! Only God can make a tree that beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, thank you 😊

[@robertm348]

But we rely on people like you to show us that beauty. and we appreciate you and your skills very much!

[@1954JDR]

Absolutely beautiful with fantastic grain.👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@karenmaverick8476]

Really lovely Phil, gosh Acacia is beautiful & that live edge is the perfect size, love all ur crafted pieces 🙂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much, Karen! 😊

[@bskelton8712]

Chatoyance always enhances a piece and gives an unexpected beauty. Nice bowl Phil, as usual when you and the wood are finished. Bob

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Bob! 😊

[@janeoverby2151]

Oh my goodness, that is just beautiful!!!! I wish I could just run my hands over it. Love it,Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Jane! 😊

[@stevesheller9223]

That is a master Piece. Well done. Very well done. Congrats and thanks. 👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@lorainenatalino5534]

Love, love, love your work….another beauty Phil….❤❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Loraine! 😊

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Beautiful wood, beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Anna! 😊

[@stephenmccool8127]

I do love some Acacia wood. Stunning. Of course, under your expert hands, it's even better. Well done Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Steve! 😊

[@timf6916]

VERY, VERY NICE.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Lovely bowl with very interesting grain patterns and color well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Alin! 😊

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Phil, Thank You Dennis from California... Acacia I am familiar with & have one growing in my front yard. Long spikes so I do not take it lightly. So many different types that it is hard to believe one Acacia is related to another. Hardwood and beautiful wood with Woodpecker holes. Quite the treat today, Phil. Until next time.... TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are so lucky to live among these beauties, Tuffy! Thanks a lot, my friend! 😊

[@josephkerley363]

Beautiful piece of wood. Wonderful job bringing out its natural beauty.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Joseph! 😊

[@judebrown4103]

Oh isnt that superb?! What a beautiful piece Phil, every week I'm so awed by your creations, it's getting difficult to find enough superlatives with which to describe the sumptuous creations you tease from the wood. That is a spectacular looking bowl, it really is! Thanks, really enjoyed watching that turning. 🙏👍😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jude, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@apachisa25]

Beautiful piece of wood and perfectly turned . Great Phil 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks! 😊

[@mabelbowen25]

Beautiful grain! Love the way that turned out! Absolutely delightful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Mabel! 😊

[@thomasshows286]

The grain of that wood is awesome. Beautiful piece as always!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It sure is! Thank you, Thomas! 😊

[@thomasshows286]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop 👍🏻

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil... Really beautiful bowl...the wood is beautiful and the bark frames it nicely... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Andy! 😊

[@TripleG69]

What a lovely bowl and the chatoyance is stunning. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks so much 😊

[@suesmith9202]

Aww Phil that is beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Sue! 😊

[@vickiestevens1699]

Nature’s beauty that you made come alive. ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Vickie! 😊

[@auntietara]

What a spectacular result! Gorgeous wood. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Auntie! Cheers! 😊

[@clarenceburton9654]

That’s a gorgeous bowl !!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Clarence! 😊

[@howardnielsen6220]

Phil Thank You

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You are welcome, thanks for watching and commenting, Howard! 😊

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋 Phil from Phil, I hope you are all keeping safe and well, The chatoyancy looks beautiful, It is just a amazing we look 👀 at a peace of wood, and we cannot imagine what lies beneath, until we start, turning, or machine, and it, And that is what gives us the surprise, And, depending on which way we machining the piece of wood/Log will depend on the stunning outcome, to create a piece of art, well done. Phil. Another piece of art to your collection , Phil from the moulin France.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So true, Phil, thanks! 😊

[@donniesmith3163]

Another beauty Phil. I like when you do these kind of pieces

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, thanks, Donnie! 😊

[@leonasamuel7791]

Look at me! Watching your video on the day you posted!! Lol. Every time I think I know which is my favorite wood grain (usually Yew) I see something like this! Acacia is gorgeous!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes it is, Leona and I feel the same way! 😊

[@thomasmason7939]

Beautiful job phill !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks!! 😊

[@dannyholzhauser6407]

Bad to the bone,that is just off the hook. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Danny! 😊

[@georgewaltz1610]

Well it's certainly beautiful, really nice thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, George! 😊

[@juliebarker1531]

Wow Phill that's a beautiful piece of wood there. You handled it so well too

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Julie! 😊

[@alangibb3100]

Phil, what a great job there it turned out smashing and the grain is just lovely

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Alan! 😊

[@thomasmason7939]

Great job phill😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@TheMessyStudio]

That is truly a gorgeous piece, Phil! The grain is stunning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Billy! 😊

[@ronkiskowoodart9680]

Acacia is a beautiful wood! Nice job as always!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful live edge bowl Phil. It looks like you are looking down into an open pit mine. Well done.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Jack! 😊

[@johnseelke6593]

Phil Beautiful bowl. Like the grain. John

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yeah, it's a great wood, John. Thank you! 😊

[@fiberotter]

Such beautiful wood. And awesome that the sapsucker lines show up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! 😊

[@lyndaowen2154]

Very pretty wood is beautiful the live edge sets it all off

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Lynda! 😊

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Howdy Phil 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@SilverBack.]

Phil that is a wonderful bowl the chatoyance is amazing, it looked almost like cats paws as you turned the inside

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Special grain for sure! 😊

[@jnol9009]

Another gorgeous piece Phil! That grain is amazing. Well done and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@dougspencer3572]

👍👍👍👍 good one Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dalekuhlman1009]

Absolutely beautiful!! What more can I say? I know great work Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Dale! 😊

[@tonyturnswood]

Another winner Phil! Love that edge!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Anthony! 😊

[@laurazakrzewski]

Wow. Another great project Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Laura! 😊

[@kellywilkins8043]

That’s absolutely gorgeous, Phil! Acacia is a beautiful desert tree. Lots of them here in the Las Vegas area! Thanks very much for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure! 😊

[@davidjackson8787]

Can’t wait till I can find a piece like that I’m a bit jealous. 😂 nice work and a beautiful piece as always Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, David! 😊

[@deniselocker8586]

Gorgeous wood grain!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@1957Loyal]

Another beauty!😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@crystalswenson8844]

Beautiful grain and bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Crystal! 😊

[@ronaldtodd4819]

Beautiful wood Phil, you got a wonderful blank there.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@marcosduarte4694]

Thats what i can call a nice bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Thanks! 😊

[@richardparis9463]

Another wonderful job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Richard! 😊

[@denocro3586]

Awesome result cobber. Cheers Deno

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@maurinedoyle9964]

WOWZER

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@georgekunkel5819]

What a beautiful piece, a pleasure as always😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, George! 😊

[@dennislestanguet9581]

Woo Hoo I have it's little brother...with the same grain etc. Thank you Phil see you soon..there I said it on the net, so better get up with a whole new bunch of wood I've acquired. Take care my friend and be well. Dennis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, Dennis! 😊 Love to see yours! I'll see ya when I see ya, zero pressure!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Dennis, do you know if that acacia is the Oregon Myrtle acacia, mimosa acacia, or some other acacia?

[@dennislestanguet9581]

​@@valeriehenschel1590 Sorry Valerie I never saw the tree, I'm thinking a mimosa just because they were all around the neighborhood. I had one my neighbor called it a silk tree, that was the most messy tree I've ever delt with. I'm sorry I just don't know. 😢

[@lindasnow3960]

You give me a whole new respect for such work!😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, Linda! 😊