Twilight Zone Bowl and Tenon Tips! - Wood Turning

[@rogerbossart9586]

Phil, I rely on KZbin “University” for learning wood turning. I used to have real-life mentors where I used to live, but for the last 10 years, I’ve been on my own. You are thorough in your YouTub videos. You are a great “instructor”. Thank you and please continue your “training”!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is awesome, Roger! It's how I learned to turn, too! 😊

[@joyfulnoise6556]

The 9 year old says, "Very nice," and the 7 year old wants you to turn it upside down so that it looks like a volcano! Most often I cast the videos to the TV so they can watch too. Some really catch there eyes and this is definitely one. I think it's quite amazing with some really wonderful character.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I love that the kids watch with you! Watching on TV is so cool, too! Thank you! 😊

[@StevenCapaldi-xk7ef]

Nice

[@cheryl739]

Well done. Enjoyed watching with our coffee in hand. We either watch from a kindle pad or on TV, so these do not have bells.We both think phone screens are too small for us to watch and not get our eyes crossed. 😂 Thanks for sharing 👍💕

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Cheryl! I'm with you on the phone screen! 😊

[@breakawaybooks4752]

Went crosseyed watching that grain spin, but luckily I was able to rewatch it in reverse.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Lol!

[@clydeschuyler]

Great work Phill. When you were tightening the piece on the worm screw and the wood popped I thought it was you again. My heart dropped. Then realized it was the dang wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I thought some might think so, Clyde. I should have mentioned it was just the wood meeting the jaws. 😊

[@jamiefagel9176]

Hey Phil, I watch alone of your videos, I am a long time woodworker starting into wood turning. Your channel is very informative, and you do great work…thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Jamie, for taking your time to watch and comment, much appreciated! 😊

[@chipsteinberg5046]

Beautiful piece of oak. Great video- I like the way you talk through all of your steps and processes. Thanks Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm so glad, Chip, thank you! 😊

[@jaylambert2187]

Phil, I’m a new woodturner. You’re video was incredibly informative. Thanks so much.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for spending some time with me, Jay! 😊

[@dt.woodcreations2064]

Wormy white oak! Fantastic piece. I love the grain pattern of white oak. Thanks Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, thank you! 😄

[@robertrobb3159]

I have never herded of French polish before. Thank you for explaining it just for me.🤓

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@_zhawkeye_9808]

...love the grain and different characteristics in this piece...very well done!...👍 Matt

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Matt! 😊

[@dougspencer3572]

Unusual, but I don't think I ever saw a end grain bowl. Great job Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Now you have, Doug! 😊 Thank you!

[@tuffymartinez]

😁Thank You Phil, Thank You Dennis😁....Hard Oak, I could see smoke drilling for the woodworm screw. I love Oak, perhaps a bit of a pain fighting it's hardness but the finish piece (i think) is always worth your effort. Your Twilight Zone Oak Bowl 😵‍💫.... Love it all from beginning to end & LOVE THOSE BUG HOLES!!!. Until next time Phil..... TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ohhh, I might have to re-title this video, Tuffy, I like it! Thanks, Buddy! 😊

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Bore da Phil, Great 101 on turning end grain bowls and the size needed for tenons. That little bowl looks fantastic and I love the natural edge rim on it. Great way to spend 28 minutes while having my morning mug of tea Phil. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I could feel your presence and smelled the aroma of your tea, Huw! Thanks for stopping by, buddy! 😊

[@charlesmcclure5994]

I think that came out wonderful Phil and I love the bug Holes gives the peace a lot of character 👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@robertrobb3159]

I am glad that you are always the teacher. Nice work!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😃

[@bethjohnson2793]

I am so glad you are doing well and you have healed the arm, shoulder. The bowl is beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@dmaschy599]

Nice work,you learn a lot just by watching.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad to hear that 😊

[@judithfairchild8620]

I really like the bowl. The rings look like a flower in the bottom of the bowl. Such a lovely bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

😊

[@GordonRock1]

Welcome to Phil’s Twilight Zone. 😳😳😳 Great video, Phil. That is a truly beautiful bowl, my friend. Another very entertaining and informative video! I always enjoy watching you work, Phil. 👏👏👏 All the best, …..Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Gord! This was kind of a fun one, turned pretty easily for end-grain Oak. I appreciate your spending some time with me today, buddy, take good care! 😊

[@doug779]

I like to feel the wood grain as well. Wood is good! Lovely little piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Doug! Cheers! 😊

[@olajackson757]

Your bowl has a lot of character,,, seems to have a soul of it's own, Very cool personality . I love it,.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@patv6897]

Bravo for this nice little bowl, Phil. The idea is very good. Certainly it is a work of art, but without thinking of soup... this grain made me think that a beautiful and good breakfast would be nice and aesthetic in this kind of bowl: there would be mouth-watering colors and tastes that would go really well with that wood. I think I'll get started soon: simply, after the shellac finish (barely French lol), I will add a translucent food resin protection, which will allow good coffee and good milk from our local mountains, to sit in it like in a cozy armchair without soiling the wood! Thanks again Phil. patrick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds great, Patrick! Enjoy and thank you! 😊

[@TheMessyStudio]

That came out really nice, Phil! Really pretty, actually.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Billy! 😊

[@davidrosowski3161]

Another work of art, Phil. I love the oak grain.❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, David! 😊

[@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194]

A really simple depth gauge is a piece of rod in the tail stock locked in position, slide the tail stock up to the Chuck and mark the bed with a felt tipped pen. Once you are turning you can keep sliding the tail stock up until you reach your mark. Nice work. Liz from Victoria, Australia.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, lots of simple solutions, Liz. Just never think about it until I need one! 😊

[@lucasb1324]

Hello! I always look at you when I need to relax until the evening / night. I like your voice, it's relaxed and calm, also you make amazing Artwork. I wish I could buy something from you, it would be an honor. But you have protested until now. Please let me know when you feel like making a deal. I love your root bowls with rock and bark and everything else. ❤❤ But I'm just as happy just to see when you turn anything A big hug from me 👨‍🦽 😉 Carsten in Sweden

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I wish I could get something to you, Carsten! Thank you! 😊

[@betsy0br]

Phil, because of you I now know more stuff, not that I’ll ever turn a piece of wood, but if I ever meet a live woodturner I will be able to understand his lingo. Learning never stops and I love watching you make beautiful things from log ends.😮

[@richardcole7400]

Betty, get yourself a hobby lathe, a chuck and a 5/8 and 3/8 bowl gouge and don't look back. I bought mine 6th months ago and now cannot stop turning. Phil is an awesome teacher and an absolute inspiration. Go on, you know you want to. R

[@richardcole7400]

Oops, Betsy ..sorry

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool! Thank you, Betsy! 😊

[@MarklTucson]

That really turned out to be a very neat piece. There is a lot going on and lots of features that add interest.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lewisgreenway5065]

I like Oak nearly always get good grain patterns, nice to see end grain turning for a change too. 😁

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

A little more work but, yeah, end grain can be nice for a change. 😊

[@PBUCKY1969]

It's a beauty Phil - great to see you, my weekly fix! All the best to you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Paully! 😊

[@panders55]

Mr. Anderson, Once again a top notch job. A beautiful bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Phil! 😊

[@FrednDeeDee]

Hi Phil, 40 years ago when our house was built there were few codes that needed to be followed. We are into a complete house refurbishing from top to bottom, inside and out, and everything must be upgraded to meet the up-to-date codes and rules. We have an army of contractors working to create our dream house with the modern upgrades which means with the noise I can't get in my afternoon power naps. My wife Dee has agreed that we need a 14 X 24 outbuilding which will be a combination storage/man cave building. And we will deal with that after the home is finished being refurbished. Our county requires permits for almost every nail that goes into the house. You do a complete home restoration. and get rewarded with increased property taxes. The smile on Dee's face makes it all worthwhile and I get a man cave out of the deal. Yeah!!!!! Another very nice bowl!!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Congrats on the man cave, Freddie! 😊

[@jerrydempsey3490]

Very natural little bowl Phill. I like it a lot. Be careful with that arm my friend. We all want you turning. 😁 Best wishes.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@suesmith9202]

From the side it looks like a big tasty pie. Another beauty Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yummm! Love me some pie! 😊

[@JustKellH]

i'm really glad that you took some time to explain your process a little bit more. It's nice to have a peek behind the curtain. Lovely work as always.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kelley! 😊

[@dianesilas4243]

This was very educational, Phil. Thank you for taking extra time to explain your thoughts and process on this lovely bowl.

[@mikemc2760]

Another fine piece by Phil! And I do remember Twilight Zone lol

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jonmartineau1004]

Another awesome Phil creation . Great job Phil !

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pippin1ful]

French Polish! I haven't heard of that process for years. A good result, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Richard! 😃

[@donnaklingensmith8115]

You are such a good teacher, Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Donna! 😀

[@dennisdesabato6278]

in a pinch, after i had turned a tenon and found it to be a minute too small, I recalled seeing a Turner take one or two turns of painters tape around the tenon .I had my face shield and safety glasees on and stood out of harms way..... worked Great!!!! Kept the rpm's low and very lightly went on with the work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Whatever works for you, Dennis! 😊

[@barrymullen2143]

I live in Bellingham, Wa. as I understand you live in Washington State. I enjoy your videos as a wood turner myself. Thank you

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Barry! Yes, I'm in Pierce County. Howdy, neighbor! 😊

[@rogerschamaun8165]

Hi Phil, I really enjoyed your video on the end grained oak bowl. I especially appreciated when you explained about sheer scraping. I was not exactly sure about shear scraping or how you did it. But now I know how. I thank you very much for that. OK, have a good day. Roger.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Roger, thank you very much! 😄

[@normhoffman8545]

You are a great teacher. I have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you kindly, Norm! 😊

[@dchilliard09]

Another beauty... I agree with you about being able to not only see, but feel the grain of the wood... and being able to laugh about the mistakes... Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! 😊

[@richardcole7400]

Phil. Brilliant timing. After Covid i was taking a walk in the park to perk me up and someone must have gotten a chainsaw for Christmas and cut a tree into bite size logs... shame for the tree but i just couldn't believe my luck. They are now in the garage drying out... noy sure they are oak...probably Ash, but just about the right si3 and shape for an end grain exploration. So many thanks for the video. So glad you're back on form. R

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds like you got pretty lucky, Richard! I think the Ash will turn much like this Oak did. 😊

[@derekcomer4858]

That is a beautiful bowl Phil, end grain rocks ☺️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@mikepetitt9624]

Really nice! I am inspired to play with the really large white oak logs my father-in-law gave me last year I have not had time to do anything with.😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI Phil great doing an end grain bowl. beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Manjit! Cheers!

[@TheDistur]

A very pretty little bowl! Thanks for the video Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@joannamitchell4627]

Beautiful! I'm not a fan of white oak, but w/ your natural edge it is sooo pretty. Nice shape. I like your comment about feeling the wood grain, I'm w/ you. (If you want glass, get a glass bowl, right!) Your good sense of humor is appreciated too ")

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

We are of the same mind, Joanna, thank you! 😃

[@jackthompson5092]

Beautiful white oak bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jimfisher5201]

Love the live edge bowls and knots and bug holes just have to be part of it, looks great Phil. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jim! 😊

[@JiggsysShed]

That is a lovely looking piece. Great work again Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jiggsy! 😃

[@cabman86]

I have always loved white oak!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil... Great job... great looking bowl...great tips... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Andy! 😊

[@alangibb3100]

Phil, I hope that arm of yours is getting better. That was a smashing wee bowl and really nice colouring and grain. Great job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 👍

[@richkeelan1312]

Another beautiful bowl Great work Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Rich! 😊

[@margeburns2590]

Super nice grain, love the bowl and the bark sets it off.💜💜💜

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too, Marge, thank you! 😊

[@jimneely4527]

That's a nice tip to turn from the inside out on the interior of an end-grain bowl. I sometimes auger the center out with a forstner bit to make the process easier, but the next time I'm going to try to turn from the center to the outside to see if it works any better. Happy turning!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hope you find it works well for you, too, Jim! 😊

[@sandrafox7219]

Beautiful bowl and flower in the bottom.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@BigAlNaAlba]

I really like the view into the bowl with the mesmerizing grain. Nice to see that you are getting use of your arm again. Greetings from Scotland. 🌻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Thank you, Phil. Thank you Dennis. Very enjoyable video. Can’t wait to get back in the shop again.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Must be driving you nuts, Valerie! 😊

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Absolutely frustrated.

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

what a stunner! maybe my most favorite of all...absolutely gorgeous.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thank you, Colleen! 😊

[@russpenrose5060]

Nice bowl. I that you leave the bark and the bug holes. I also like that you like to feel the grain. Ps: its great to see you back in the shop.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Russ! 😊

[@morgancalvi6675]

Thank you for explaining sheer scraping.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You bet! 😊

[@jnol9009]

Nice little bowl Phil. Well done! Thx and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 👍

[@JD-xg3ek]

Thanks for taking the time to explain how you use your caliber to measure the bottom. I thought you were measuring lowest bottom part of the side if that makes sense. I didn’t realize you came through the chuck. Thanks for sharing. The bowl is beautiful. I am as you know a grain look lover. This bowl with the grain and live edge bark hits all the marks for me. Thanks for the show. Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful, Joel, thank you! 😊

[@larrybayze8035]

Thank you, You are a very good teacher; I've watched several of your videos and have learned from them.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad to hear that! Thank you, Larry! 😊

[@oneshotme]

That's beautiful Phil and you did a great job turning it as well!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, thank you! 😊

[@oneshotme]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop You're welcome Phil!!

[@johnermlich7882]

I like the criter marks in the wood. Thanks for sharingb the turn

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! 😊

[@dmaschy599]

Nice little bowel it time to make one.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@SilverBack.]

Fantastic transformation Phill 👏👏👏👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Phil this is a real lovely piece of wood I like the grain and the colouring in the wood. Thank you for explaining how you do things so it helps your viewers. I'm glad you kept as much of the bark as possible it really makes the bowl looks really gorgeous. You always make marvellous items and they all look fantastic and are masterpieces. Thank you for another great video it was really interesting you are an awesome person. Hope your arm gets better soon from Amanda xxxx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you like it, Amanda! The arm is much better. Thank you! 😊

[@WilsonPhotography1]

I really like the end grain bowls.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad, Danny, thanks! 😃

[@paddlefaster]

Very nice piece. I've yet to turn an end grained Bowl. The Twilight Zone reference cracked me up.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good to know, John, thanks! Give one a try! 😊

[@judebrown4103]

Just had to pause to thank you for the extra info on the tenon. I always wondered how you decide on the size, I knew it was to do with fitting in the chuck but I didn't realise the depth of it was so important. So fascinated to see how you measure thickness with those calipers too, I always wondered where the back of them was going! As you can probably tell I am not a turner, though back in my youth before I knew who I was, I was once married to someone called Turner....not sure that counts though😂🤪 Ok, back to turning.... Oh I can feel that bowl from here! Just beautiful and so natural. Gorgeous as ever Phil, be careful of that arm now.👍🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful, Jude and glad everything "Turner'ed" out OK! 😊

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

I don't see any faces or bugs, just a whole lot of beauty. Thank you for sharing in the creation of this wonderful bowl. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And thank you for watching it, Gwynn! 😊

[@christinemiller7238]

I like the shape of this bowl! The live edge is great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Christine! 😊

[@WoodWizardrybyColin]

Really nice piece and makes a nice change to see some end grain turning too

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Colin! 😊

[@jean-luclefevre9099]

Bonsoir Phil ! Encore une très belle vidéo bien expliquée ! Une petite astuce pour des pièces trop étroites pour être serrées dans les mors d'un mandrin .Un copain passionné de VTT, me fournit des chambres à air usagées, très pratique pour faire des protections du bois, j'en découpe des lanières de différentes longueurs et largeurs pour justement au cas ou un tenon est trop petit pour être serré dans un mandrin ! Cela permet de ne pas marquer le bois . Prenez soin de vous ! Cordialement, Jean-Luc

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Merci Jean-Luc, c'est un bon conseil ! 😊

[@jeffrosen8237]

Good to see you makin chips! Very nice bowl!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jeff! 👍

[@bryanstiles3569]

Nice looking bowl Phil. I Love Oak, no matter what kind it is. I have some live Oak and red Oak. Glad to see you doing better.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks 👍 😊

[@trojanpussy]

Loving bowl, to serve my sweetwst cookings💝🙏🕯

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool! 😊

[@pippin1ful]

Excellent bowl, Phil. Take care of that arm!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Richard, the arm is much better! 😊

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Gorgeous bowl an excellent job Mr. Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@laurazakrzewski]

Another great natural bowl Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yay, thanks, Laura! 😊

[@lucasb1324]

The dish turned out fantastic. You explained to Dave how to use a couple of functions, fantastic that you realized his problem it warmed my heart. Love Carsten

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! 😊

[@Zeldenrust7]

I am so happy to see you back!!! I hope this new video means your recovery is complete. Stay safe and thank you for sharing your amazing talent with the rest of us. 🤗

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, Rosanne! 😊

[@kam70111]

I just shifted houses and my computers are packed away. Watching on a phone. Beautiful, bug holes and all.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@blairlock]

Howdy Phil👋... Beautiful work as usual

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hey, thanks 😊

[@beslimp]

I’m watching this a year after you made it. Oak is ONE of my favorite woods and this is just beautiful. As always 😊 Barbara

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks again, Barbara! 😊

[@andrewcrayford7918]

Once again great video. I love your explanation of why you do things the way you do as well. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, Andrew! 😊

[@fiberotter]

What a cute piece. Love the twilight zone effect. I would buy that if I saw it for sale somewhere.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@patcallaway9804]

Nice bowl. A lot of turners hate working with oak, but it is rewarding and different. I turn quite a bit of oak. It keeps me in practice sharpening my tools!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yup, lots of sharpening going on, Pat! 😊

[@WhiskeyDale]

thanks for the End Grain Tip Phil..

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

My pleasure, Dale! 😊

[@PaulSmith-fg8sz]

Phil, I truly enjoy Thursday evenings. It is a pleasure to watch your turnings. Thank you.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thanks, Paul! 😊

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Love the bug tracks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Sheilah! 😊

[@geomckay2859]

good afternoon, i am a new viewer of your spectacular wood turning. i am a wood carver from terrace BC Canada.i carve a lot of bowls out of alder wood. i find very helpful when checking the thickness/ depth of the bowl, I use the straight edge of a ruler and a measuring tape. i lay the ruler on edge and measure from the inside bottom of bowl and to the bottom edge of the ruler. in your case i would place the tool rest across the opening of the bowl and measure from the bottom of the bowl to the tool rest. calipers are handy tools to have but sometimes they can not be used

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That would work, Geo. 😊 I just sighted along the rim, that works, too.

[@JimJohnson-mu6gf]

I really enjoy watching you apply the skill of your craft but what makes it more special to me is your commentary. Like you I enjoy the nature of each piece including the bug holes and tracks. I have a supply of cherry the was stored in a barn for 50 years that the bugs got to and it still makes beautiful pieces. Thanks for being you Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I guess bugs like Cherry as much as us humans do, Jim! 😊