👀 What I Found In This California Olive! - Wood Turning

I've turned several pieces of Olive from my friend Dan in Las Vegas. This piece comes from California. Yes, I did find some very distinctive differences! Finished in shellac.
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Thank you to Dennis from Oregon for sending this along for all to enjoy!
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!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finishes

[@rayleenheritage382]

The bug holes actually adds character to the bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too! 😊

[@earlmiller5353]

You really amaze me for the vision you have turning these pieces your friends send you. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Earl! 😃

[@georgelinn1674]

Not to long ago I turned a bowl from a dead elm tree that was pretty punky and when I spun it up it started flinging ants all over the place. And it kept doing it for a while . I truly enjoy watching you turn,

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, yeah, I had a piece like that once, too, George! 😊

[@lorelynleisure4048]

The grain looks just like mother of pearl! Lovely piece Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It does! Thank you, Lorelyn! 😊

[@panders55]

Phil, this bowl is one of your best turns.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, thank you, Phil! 😊

[@Aaah-Mazn-Creations]

Olive wood is always beautiful, but when you turn it, it always turns out more( BEAUTIFULLLER ) LOL KEEP 0N TURNING

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thank you! 😊

[@blairlock]

Howdy Phil👋👋 my 7 yr old son finally watched some of your turning videos with me. So many questions. He also thinks your wood lathe runs on magical gas... not electricity. I said it all depends on what Phil had for dinner my boy.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! 😊

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

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[@kam70111]

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[@joyfulnoise6556]

Olive never ceases to amaze me! Wonderful job bringing out it's beauty. I hope you went fishing after finding so many grubs! 😉

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Had a sandwich instead! 😊

[@williamfawkes8379]

When I was a kid, we used to jeat our house with wood. We'd go down in the woods and cut up dead standing trees and haul it up to pack it into the basement for winter. We would always find huge fat grub worms in old oak trees. I haven't seen a worm like those in so long. It must be almost 40 years. Not little ones like yours, Phil. Love that Olive!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Interesting! Thanks, William! 😊

[@vickiestevens1699]

The bugs were a bit creepy, but I like the bug holes on the piece. I could see an eye on the bottom. 🥰

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@raymcginn2952]

Every week I am amazed by how beautiful the bowls are this week you have really out done yourself. Great job

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ray! 😊

[@sonjamay9642]

Hi Phil, your work is always remarkable but olive wood is just gorgeous! You always turn so sympathetically and make natural wood look amazing. Another great turning! Thanks. Sonja x

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Sonja! 😊

[@dandemeulenaere6237]

Like your diversity and imagination, your work is art and function!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Dan! 😃

[@maudwelford1843]

Again, absolutely gorgeous 👏👏👏💕🥰🙏🇬🇧

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Maud! 😊

[@carlspringle9342]

Another gorgeous piece Phil. The grain really pops. Love the bug holes. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@WoodenItBeNice]

Beautiful Phil, just beautiful. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Huw, you too! 😊

[@brendadriver2702]

That’s some pretty wood! Love the shape! Thanks for another fine turn Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Brenda! 😊

[@josephcote6120]

That's some amazing grain! Always my favorite part of wood art.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@tompuskar4426]

Another beautious piece, Phil. I think the bug holes are an act of nature and tell a bit of the history of the piece. Glad you left then in and not filled.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm with you, Tom! 😊

[@phildavidson4796]

Congratulations to the artist! A beautiful piece!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Phil! 😊

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Phil the Californias Olive wood is really lovely it has beautiful grain and colour the bark is nice. The bowl is magnificent and unique it looks nice with the bug holes and the cracks it has amazing character. You are a masterwoodturner and have brilliant skill. Thank you for a fabulous video. Amanda xx

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Amanda, thank you! 😊

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Absolute beauty, and the bug holes just add more interest to it! Well done and thanks! Cheers Al

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@user-vg9ek3kf4l]

Thank You Phil, Thank You Dennis from Oregon...At 6:34 I see a perfect "eye" on the bottom with a little white speck in the Iris. Very COOL!!! Those bug holes enhance the piece quite a bit...Exceptional wood turning today Phil (u r getting good at this) until next time... TM

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Lots of "eye" comments, Tuffy! I must take another look! Haha, I try to improve every day! 😊

[@huberthicks9080]

Got my Thursday evening Shady Acres fix on Friday evening. Huge blizzard kept me plowing and shovelling til late last evening. Lovely job and lovely wood, for sure. Thanks for sharing, Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, man, that does not sound like fun, Hubert! 😊

[@NorthwestSawyer]

Wow! That’s an amazing piece! You really know how to make the most nature’s beauty, Phil. That last grub had to be pretty dizzy😂

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! He should have been for sure! 😊

[@ronvilla5149]

Wow! The grain on this piece is so nice! At about the 6:40 mark, there was an eye looking out from the piece into the camera, too cool. You're an artist Phil, a true artist!!👍🙂

[@user-nf9bh7zi6w]

I paused the video there, trying to decide what is staring out at us. I think either a bird or a rabbit, with the color going up and left being the beak or ears.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ron! 😊

[@adrianhoe5199]

Perfect bit of Olive ,, outstanding Phil, thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@janeoverby2151]

Phil, that is just Stunning! The shifting colors are beautiful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jane! 😊

[@loriboldt6171]

Hi Phil!! Thank you for your videos❤❤❤ everytime I see this wood, I am very.much amazed by how beautiful it is!!! Thank you again. Take care Phil

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks for watching, Lori! 😊

[@stephenmccool8127]

W.O.W. Wonderful Olive Wood. Or..Wormy Olive Wood. Either way its pretty awesome! Great little bowl with lots of character. Well done Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Steve! 😊

[@judebrown4103]

Oh i do love olive wood, its the only wood that really shows its beauty even before its shine is applied. Thank you Phil, that was a grwat watch, bed time now though.👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sleep well, Jude! 😊

[@joannamitchell4627]

Totally cool Phil! Soooo pretty❤ The bug holes are neat, part of the history of the wood

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

There ya go, Joanna, the history is important, too! 😃

[@tinaharbit1806]

Gee Phil….your work is true artwork!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Tina! 😊

[@GordonRock1]

Love it, Phil. Great video, my friend. 👏👏👏 Take care, …..Gord

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Gord! Keep on keepin' on, my friend! 😊

[@carolriley8472]

Beautiful grain! I love Olive Wood.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Carol! 😊

[@christinemiller7238]

Olive is just gorgeous! I would love to have a short section in a video that compares different types of wood in your turnings. The Vegas olive and the CA olive especially.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Christine! 😊

[@Jan-pw4po]

Another wonderful piece, I really like the way you stop and show yoprur progress, looking forward to seeing your next project

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you very much, Jan! 😊

[@erniesmith1097]

Cricky Phill you bloody ripper that turned out PRETTY gotta love Olive wood. As usual top job phill. Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia 🏅🏅🏅👏👏👏

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks a lot, Ernie! 😊

[@Hot88s]

There is a wood spirit on the bottom peering with one eye at you. Beautiful piece Phil.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I must go look again. Everyone sees the eye! 😊

[@wcfields1972]

BEAUTIFUL! Ot only your work, but the Grain and color on the piece. SO pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@jeanneanderson979]

Hi Phil, thank you for another master bowl. Love it so beautiful❤❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Jeanne! 😊

[@torreysturnings61]

Hey great vid this week. You were in great form today. Nice work as always see ya next Thrusday 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@pippin1ful]

Nice job, Phil. You are the master!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@Audie1234]

❤Wow! Stunning ❤ The grain is spectacular.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

It is! Thank you, Audie! 😊

[@rayleenheritage382]

What wonderful grain in the wood. An amazingly beautiful bowl

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jnol9009]

Another beautiful piece Phil! That olive wood is just awesome. Thx and take care.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HA HA HA BEAUTIFUL as usual Phil love olive wood

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too, Manjit! 😊

[@dianeclemmer1344]

Very Pretty ❤️ Beautiful!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Diane! 😊

[@user-zp7lq8bk1d]

Phil, butiful piece as always. I always enjoy your videos !!!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@jimfisher5201]

Another great turning Phil, that is really remarkable grain and the bug holes are just a part of the history of this piece of wood, really enjoyed this one. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Jim! 😊

[@kellywilkins8043]

Your grub hotel turned out beautiful! Further proof you’re a wood whisperer!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Kelly! 😊

[@user-sc7hb1ci9m]

Bonjour Phil. Votre tournage est simplement superbe à regarder et ce bois est tout aussi magnifique. Un régal pour les yeux.👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Je suis contente que ça te plaise, merci ! 😊

[@judyjohnson6180]

Another beautiful piece. Gorgeous grain!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you kindly, Judy! 😊

[@nealthesmith1913]

Howdy, Phil. Toni and I really liked this one, and don’t mind the bug holes one bit. Stunning grain and bark combination. Best wishes always, N

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Neal and Toni! 😊

[@raydriver7300]

Hi Phil another masterpiece. Thank you for sharing 🌞

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@wendyhenschel.]

the wormholes add character to the piece. hopefully you will not find anymore of them now that it is done lol. Love this Olive wood

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Wendy! 😊

[@leaannd.8786]

Love the grain. I’m a big fan of olive wood. Use olive spoons almost exclusively in my kitchen. Another great piece of art. 👍 20:42

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@garyp8471]

Living art, and your the artist producing it, top job Phil. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Gary! 😊

[@williamellis8993]

Another beautiful bowl (as usual), Phil. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Bill, I appreciate that! 😊

[@baydonsmith2238]

That grain is amazing! I might have to break down and buy a piece of olive wood! I have seen many beautiful pieces turned from it. That's an awesome bowl that you made. Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Baydon! 😊

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Phil from Phil, that is some great looking 👀 grain, Artwork, I been back again to the Uk , one of my friends new someone selling some tools, I picked up 24/5 Crown wood turning tools, and a curved tool rest, Nice job Phil , keep up the great work, from the moulin.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

That's a great score, Phil! Enjoy! 😊

[@garthkeck2003]

Love that grain, especially on the back. Thanks

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! 😊

[@larrybayze8035]

Phil, what a nice piece of art. It's just beautiful.

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[@AnthonyWiddowson]

The bugs still in it would have had an interesting ride at 520rpm. Bowl looks fabulous. 😃

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think so too! Thanks, Anthony! 😊

[@marcfava9789]

I love your bowls good work. I’m a carpenter and I can really appreciate a fine piece of wood. Love it.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Marc! 😊

[@brunomerk7635]

Congrats Phil, a real character piece. The best is in my view the area around the branch.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Good choice, Bruno! 😊

[@mnp1964]

My oh my that is stunning Phil nice job bringing the best out of that piece

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelmcdermott2178]

Gawd, I love me some olive! Thanks for sharing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Me too! 😊

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

This one needs no words

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

And yet... 😊

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

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[@josephkerley363]

Beeyoutimous! nicely done Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@arnonsinger6177]

Did you notice the human like eye on the outer grain of the bowl. I really love it when people use olive trees

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Yes, I do and did see the eye! 😊

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Living in Central California I am surrounded by olive orchards (Lindsey Olives is about 40 miles away). However it is not easy to get ahold of pieces unless you are there when a tree falls or they are removing to build homes. Love turning it and the smell is very nice like cooking with olive oil. The whole shop smells wonderful.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Cool, Jeff, thank you! 😊

[@RavensViewStudio]

Ooo, Maestro, that grain... that's bordering on needing an R rating. Beautiful work, as always. Happy Friday, Phil! Jay

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, thanks, Jay! 😊

[@yvesmazny8493]

This is incredible what you can do with worms'food 😊 Very beautiful. Regards.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@denisedonovan2639]

Stunning grain and a few strategically placed holes to remind us that the little creatures appreciate a great piece of wood as well. Great job ❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@lorainenatalino5534]

Love the grain…great job as usual Phil…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@dennislestanguet9581]

Olive is fun to turn and yours is art, didn't know about bugs 😢 sorry...just wait for next piece ,spoiler alert, rotted out pith and hard as all get out 😂. Nice one Phil Take care be safe Dennis

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Oh, rotted pith, cool! LOL! Thanks, Dennis, this turned out amazing, anyway! 😊

[@jeanlong4285]

Wow, Phil, that's another beautiful bowl. You know, those bug holes are character. The grain is amazing.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@denocro3586]

Very cool indeed cobber. For someone who is just winging it you do a good job. Cheers Deno

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you like it, Deno, thank you! 😊

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

That's some fantastic grain! It makes me think of the fine banding that some agates have. Wow! Did the bugs that got a spin crawl around a little funny afterward? Thank you for another beautiful one!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I expected them to, Gwynn, but they disappointed me! 😊

[@edwardhand7070]

I just received a pretty nice pile of Chestnut from a friend who needed some some spindle work done. The grain colors almost looks like the Heartwood of that olive wood. Waiting on it to dry is the hardest part. Happy turning my friend ☺️. Awesome piece 👍

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Edward! Enjoy the Chestnut when the time comes! 😊

[@MadonnaThornton.Woodworks]

Beautiful wood with amazing grain

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[@montyhatch9142]

Beautiful piece once again Phil

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[@lyndaowen2154]

That is beautiful wood! You did it justice

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Lynda! 😊

[@MarklTucson]

Beautiful piece Phil. That olive is really stunning; the heartwood is awesome. Looks like a critter with an eyeball on the back bottom at around 19:05 -- maybe a bird of some kind.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I see it, Mark! 😊

[@rbdunn]

Great piece of deserves a great turn on the lathe. Excellent job Phil!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@texanasimmons1761]

Wow, Phil! That olive wood bowl is BEAUTIFUL! The grain is wonderful and I love the natual shape. You meant it when you said 'piece of art'. It really is lovely, no matter how it sits or stands. Thank you!❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Texana! 😊

[@beckymiddleton3912]

Lordy, that's pretty!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Becky! 😊

[@TheMessyStudio]

It is a beauty indeed, buddy! Olive is hard to find around here.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Billy! 😊

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful bowl, Phil. 😊😊😊

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[@glen3257]

For fifty some years Friday has always been my favorite. Following you for some time now, my favorite day is Thursday! I am serious about how much your videos mean to me. What an awesome piece! PS How am I doing on shorter comments😊?

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Awesome! Thank you, Glen! 😊

[@CarrieLamb-pb6if]

This is my first video of yours that I have watched and this olive wood bowl is absolutely gorgeous! I love seeing what's inside, the grain, the little marks, holes, etc. all which gives the wood personality. Love it❣️

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Wonderful, thank you, Carrie! 😊

[@georgewaltz1610]

Pretty spectacular indeed Phil another beauty ❤ thanks for sharing

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, George, thank you! 😊

[@timdotchin5971]

Well done Phil! 👍🤩❤

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thanks, Tim! 😊

[@bskelton8712]

Hi Phil Late commenting this week, in the Dominican for some sun and relaxation. Fantastic grain inside and out with bug holes for decoration, what could be better. As always beautiful work. Take care Bob

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Sounds great, enjoy the vacation, Bob! 😊

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful Phil!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I appreciate that, thank you! And, I've missed you! 😊

[@kathleenposton2334]

A really lovely piece, Phil!

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[@judithfairchild8620]

That wood on the inside of the bed is spectacular!!!!!. What's a few critters. I hope you got them all taken care of.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

I think I did, Judith! 😊

[@waltwhybrewwoodworking]

Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

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[@kenromines6393]

Beautiful job and a magnificent piece of wood!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Thank you, Ken! 😃