Unknown Las Vegas Wood! 👀 What's Your Guess? - Wood Turning

Don't know what this wood is but it came from Arizona. Turned out a little smaller than I expected but, it's a cutey! Finished in Feed & Wax.
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[@kenvasko2285]

Thanks Phil. KEEP THE BARK. Without it, the bowl will be a dog! No wait, with the bark, the small bowl is as cute as a puppy.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Ken! 😊

[@eh1702]

Inside, a dinosaur head, a T Rex. The monaster head of the outside is a cute little gecko!

[@eh1702]

The gecko is licking its eye.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jamesthompson7825]

I like the little piece of bark. Also, I saw a bird flying when I first looked at the piece. Another wooden Rorschach test for us. 😀

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Thursday- Always a video date with Phil day! That is a cute bowl, you’re right!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! Thank you, Danella! 😊

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

A lot of nice things come in small sizes, this is one of 'em! No matter what you start with, you seem to come up with a gem. I like the bark, and I like the bowl! Thanks Phil. Rick

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So true! Thank you, Rick! 😊

[@myquartknee]

That is Sumac. The wood came from a tree at friends house here in Vegas not Arizona. A couple of branches had some wind damage so we had to cut those branches off at the trunk. there are a couple more pieces in the box along with some mesquite. Turned out nice. Can't wait to see what you do with the mesquite. Dale from Vegas :)

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, wow, Sumac! Cool, thank you, Dale! 😊

[@keithmishler4095]

I'm a new subscriber this is my second video of yours I've watched . I heard you comment on the size that it turned out smaller than you wanted . I think it was a win the piece is awesome and just think there is probably a area in your house that a larger piece would not have fit the space. Love your video's . Keep them coming thanks.

[@kenwalker6425]

​@@keithmishler4095nope definitely leave the bark and it has a rounded triangular shape, really neet aka cool.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@keithmishler4095 A good way to look at it, Keith, thank you! 😊

[@susannah4Him]

Love this!

[@ironthornkoncepts]

A tiny character with giant charisma! Thanx 4 sharing it Phil. ✌️😎👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@hankfrankly7240]

I like the the bark. It's another dimension, another texture and another color.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@markporter4442]

I think you were right to keep the piece of bark on the rim. I’m a great believer in the wood ‘talking to you’ and I’m not even one of them tree huggers 😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Mark! 😊

[@clarenceburton9654]

It’s beautiful and the bark is great 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@christinemiller7238]

I like the big cracks! Something you don’t often see on a finished turning.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I like to leave them when I can, Christine. 😊

[@zetuskid]

The bark is awe inspiring and so many mystery faces in it. Nice Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Kid! 😊

[@johnmoeckel8788]

It is the size it wanted to be. Things don't always have to be big. We need little ones to fill in space.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, John! 😊

[@kellywilkins8043]

Turned out nice! Nothing wrong with small!!! Thanks Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@margareteast9273]

Glad the bark stayed on, your bowls are always elegant however small or large.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Margaret! 😊

[@fiberotter]

That is a cute little bowl with lots of character. Nice tight layers. And I like the little dash of bark.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Beautiful little piece Phil. Yes, the small bit of bark is driving me nuts. DONT YOU DARE REMOVE IT! Its good to have things drive us nuts from time to time! 😎❤👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Hmmm, maybe that's what is wrong with me, Dave! 😊

[@daveb.misc.2589]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop lol....yeah....ive thought that about myself!

[@leonasamuel7791]

Love it when you do small creations!! Nice work, Phil!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a bunch, Leona! 😊

[@bobcrabtree6924]

Glad you left the piece of bark on. It's the little engine that could. And it leaves some of the original character of the wood. Wish I knew what it is cause it's some really pretty wood. Thanks again for sharing Phil. Keep warm!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sumac, Bob! 😊

[@maryfeliz5499]

It looks like wood from a tree and other than that your guess is as good as mine!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, you are right, Mary! 😊

[@cathymcguire368]

That's a cute little bowl. I don't mind the piece of bark at all! Always love watching your videos.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Cathy! 😊

[@robertm348]

Cute little bowl! I have no idea what kind of wood it might have started out to be, but it's bowl wood now!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@edwardhand7070]

You just never know what you're going to find. I have even found some pink grain inside of a few pieces of Butternut that I have turned. Happy turning my friend ☺️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ernietauber5950]

bark on is always good , that is your mark in turning .. the more bark the better it looks ... thanks again phil for doo the turnings

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Ernie! 😊

[@JohnFerraro]

Oh, that looks like the head of one of those snapping turtles in that grain.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It must be, by the comments, John! 😊

[@back-corner-turnings]

Cute little bowl Phil! On the inside I saw a snapping turtle, but on the bottom was a fuzzy little duckling!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Ducks and turtles, I love it! 😊

[@earlmiller5353]

It really is cute.I like it. The bark is a good distraction

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Earl! 😊

[@bellelindamoser9069]

Beautiful piece, gonna make someone very happy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bellelinda! 😊

[@johnwhite6899]

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil really nice little bowl quite cute as you say, the more you look at it the more shapes and images emerge. Thanks Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, John! 😊

[@georgekunkel5819]

A pleasure as always. 😊The bark on this bowl looks like a red bud tree.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Dale just said it's Sumac, George. Thanks! 😊

[@scottcates]

Good things come in small packages🤩

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@suesmith9202]

Leave it on phil. The best things come on little bundles. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

OK, thanks, Sue! 😊

[@wendycassel3429]

That is cute piece lot of nice features in it started get a little iffy near the end could hear that crack leave the bark looks good another great job Phil enjoyed how it turned out

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Wendy! 😊

[@davidbaxter5132]

Yep, I would have voted to keep that piece of bark on; the more 'natural' the better, especially on such as crotch wood, which are all about revealing the character of the wood, I feel; and you are the Master of that!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much, David! 😊

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Rattle snake / snapping turtle . Fly head on the outside . Good job Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, you have quite the imagination, Steve! 😊

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

​@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop that is not the first time that Ive been told that. LOL

[@ShastaBible]

I like the little bit of bark. Adds something to the bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks! 😊

[@nedmagnan8816]

Phil, the animal on the inside is a snapping turtle….CUTE!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Lots of turtle comments, Ned, you must be right! 😊

[@stevesheller9223]

Yet another great idea. Thanks. ❤👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@kimphillips2998]

Phil it might be a very small bowl but it's got some character. Thank you always

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kim! 😊

[@anitabier2114]

I like the little bark left on the rim. It's just perfect. Who says it all has to be on or off? Keep them coming Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Anita! 😊

[@peterrauch6604]

Thank you, Phil! I always look forward to your uploads! As ive told you before, i do so appreciate your running commentary and insight! Cheers, my friend, from the Missouri Ozarks!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, you've got some nice wood, there, Peter! 😊

[@joycemiller6188]

your right it is cute. the colors of the wood is really beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@WoodenItBeNice]

Morning Phil, It may be small but as the Economist E.T. Schumacher said Small is Beautiful and it is certainly is beautiful. Take care my friend Cheers, Huw 🫖🫖

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Huw, thank you, my friend! 😊

[@JD-xg3ek]

Keep the bark. I see an alligator when you showed the inside. I really like this piece. Grain in the wood is always a winner with me. I think it is pretty wood variety. 😀 Thanks for the show. Joel

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Joel! 😊

[@robertanderson2223]

Hi Phil, I like the bark on. It provides for interest of what the outside of the tree looked like. Another very informative and fun video. Thanks for sharing your talents!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Robert! 😊

[@dougpringle8938]

Leave the bank. Perfect for peanuts or other things. I thought it looks like an alligator in the bottom. Again Phil thanks for sharing with your KZbin family

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@suepetty9225]

A small bowl is beautiful too. Nice job as usual.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@davidchoatesr1976]

great video (as usual). Just been watching for a few months and can't get enough. You've made me look at my firewood in an entire different way. Keep it up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

So much good wood in firewood piles, David! 😃

[@charliemorris7159]

It’s Sunday wood, you know holy😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL!

[@Clarkson350]

I thought it would be bigger but its not! Your a comedian

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, well... 😊

[@dianeclemmer1344]

Yep,,, that's a cutie! ❤️Keep it on! Looks great!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@BobbieJeanM]

Always listen to the wood, in this case it said that piece of bark needs to stay! I think I would like it either way but the wood spoke! Very cute! 👍💕😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, BobbieJean! 😃

[@tonyturnswood]

I like that little Bark remnant... good design call!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@davesullivan3289]

Phil: Great job once again. I was worried that the large crack was going to fly off but you knew it would not. Beautiful inside of bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Dave! 😊

[@karengilchrist9774]

Very cute! I see the snapping turtle too. Love the crack, glad it held together. Glad you left the bit of bark. Obviously the wood wanted to keep it and i love thag you always listen.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Karen! 😊

[@user-nx8gk1le2m]

Absolutely love the grain on this piece, very nice

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@1957Loyal]

I love to see you turn wood…amazing how you see potential in every piece of wood

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@user-il9qk5oy5q]

Bark looks good, nice small bowl, very cute

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@judebrown4103]

It's a Phil Anderson pot, of course the bark didn't want to come off!😂 What a pretty little thing, I'd have to display it upside down for the pointy dog face on the bottom. Looks like my sweet lurcher, I was just sketching pics of him this morning too.😊👍👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, an artist, Jude! 😊

[@staceyritchie7100]

Beautiful! I like the bark on it. I thought it looked like a snapping turtle...😂❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@timfry4379]

It’s very cute, that’s for sure!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@nancyskinner7678]

The bottom has a duck head on it. I love it and I think it would hold a hand full of candy kisses just fine.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Not enough kisses but a good start, anyway! 😊

[@ronniependell9117]

I see a snapping turtle , nice work again Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It must be, you and everybody else say that, Ronnie! 😊

[@graygrand]

I like the bark on. Cute little bowl. I like the grain patterns.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Phil the piece of wood is gorgeous the colouring it has is amazing. I love the grain, markings, cracks and nooks and crannies are lovely. I like how you keep all your turnings natural and this is bowl is magnificent and really lovely and I'm glad you kept the bit of bark on. The size is cute I like it. Take care of yourself Amanda xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Many thanks, Amanda! 😊

[@brendadriver2702]

Sweet little bowl! Thank you Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@brenda3768]

Another beautiful piece ❤ I like the stubborn bark. Thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@stewartmills8595]

It sounded as if the wood was hard as you turned it. I like partial back look. I always like the crotch wood turning. This was great.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Stewart! 😊

[@pierreballou5438]

I think the bark is a good contrast and balances the whole piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Pierre! 😊

[@kam70111]

It does look like a big cat. 🙂 Beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@carrollbestpitch9924]

Great looking bowl. Glad you kept the bark.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! 😊

[@stevelancour177]

Another home run Phil!!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Steve! 😊

[@albertdawson6814]

It's a beautiful piece of wood what ever it is Phil. Thank you for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Albert! It's Sumac. 😊

[@georgewaltz1610]

Glad you left the bark . cute little art piece ❤ thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@GordonRock1]

Nice little bowl, Phil. To me, your tiger looks more like a distorted and demented hummingbird. But that’s just me! I also thought I saw a duck on the bottom. Maybe that’s all these chemo drugs I’m taking. Starting to make me glad that the 60s weren’t more fun than they were. 😂😂 Enjoyed the video, my friend. Keep them coming! Take care, …..Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, hummingbird, huh? Yeah, must be the drugs, Gord. Hey, we survived the 60's and you will survive this! Hang on my friend! 😊

[@laurazakrzewski]

Very nice bowl Phil. It has a lot of character!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@CraigInNC]

Need to keep the bark so we know it's one of your creations. Looks cute.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! Thank you! 😊

[@tombruno3986]

Phill as usual you make magic. 😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@allegg8804]

What about the duck in the bottom? Big eye and major beak. Thank you for bringing us with you to find the hidden beauty in lumps of wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@raydriver7300]

It’s a lovely little bowl and I like the bark 🌞

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful little natural bowl, Phil. 😊😊

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@ronnielloyd4514]

That was a healthy crack in the side of the piece.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes! 😊

[@dustbunny3824]

Bark and wood, it reminds me of crab apple and plum.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@dandemeulenaere6237]

Very nice ..the tiger has a bark...😂😂 bark area very Kool adds character to the piece!👍👍👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊

[@susanluby1505]

Sweet little bowl, Phil. Love the piece of bark. Very nice!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Susan! 😊

[@tedcharlton366]

Wonderful Phil. I like your comments and story telling and most of all not giving up on anything. Goes to prove their is always something hiding in the wood, it just has to be found. You certainly have that ability to see into a chunk of wood.. Best regards Ted East Yorkshire, England

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ted, in Yorkshire! 😊

[@Hot88s]

Love the bark. Love the whole thing!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you! 😊

[@AnthonyWiddowson]

Keep the bark. It looks fabulous. 😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks, Anthony! 😊

[@stephanielovatt2787]

I'm turning a crotch piece, of similar size. The wood is pohutukawa, a New Zealand native tree. It's a hardwood, and, boy, it is a hard wood! The thing about working small crotch pieces, is that most of it is endgrain turning. It does come out lovely, like your bowl. A pleasure to watch! Thank you!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thanks for letting us know what you are into, Stephanie! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kevbryant7199]

Turned out nice Phil. You didn't make a funnel like I did. Well done sir.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I already have my collection, Kev! 😊

[@DoctorPing]

Nice work on a tough little piece. Tough to keep the bark on that one. Well done

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Doc! 👍

[@user-kf5of8pq9p]

Love it Phil, bark too you are the best, thanks, Dan.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wow, thanks, Dan! 😊

[@jerrydempsey3490]

Phil, I like leaving that small piece of bark. It makes a great accent point on the bowl.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Cute bowl with lots of features, not sure what kind but it is lovely, well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@iangordon5354]

Lovely, as always. Carole and I agree with each other that it would have been a mistake to take off that last area of bark - it shows more of where it came from and adds extra interest and contrast.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ian! 😊

[@geraldsimon3268]

Glad you kept it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yay! 😊

[@carolriley8472]

I like the bark and I see a striking snake...

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Snake it is, Carol! 😊

[@maddieadams75]

Very very nice. Love this little bowl ❤️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@ThePapa1947]

Looks pretty cool Phil. As I watched I typed down everything I was seeing. Each view started out as one thing then changed to another. That was fun! First glance was a bird head on the top. Then a snake when I put the lower jaw in it Face on the outside looked like a fox. Bottom as a duck then rotated into a crocodile. There that is what I saw and they all were hard to miss for me. Not sure what kind of wood it is but it was sure a fun wood turning to watch. Nice job buddy! Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That is dedication, Gary, all that typing! LOL! Great imagination, too! 😊 Dale just said it's Sumac which I find interesting. Thanks, buddy, take good care! 😊

[@Ethan-pb3jq]

Perfect timing, Phil! I have a couple crotch pieces of unusually large lilac just waiting for some attention and this is my inspiration. I’ll also have some crotch pieces of laburnum soon, which is a stunning species to turn. Thanks!

[@mmills7012]

Like the bark. Sweet bowl. Enjoy your work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, thank you! 😊