Woodturning - I never expected firewood to look and smell this good !!

[@johnlord8337]

From the size of these growth rings, this Scotch pine had a very generous and beneficial growing environment with large wood cells and wide growth rings, versus a hard life, mini-rings and a lot of pine tars and oils within the actual small wood cells and tight annular rings - making the latter a real stinker of a piney bowl smell (like Pine Sol !).

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

It was right next to a busy road.. it must have liked it

[@philippe888]

Sounds like you know your trees, nice

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

(Sorry for the long post, but this turned out to mean a lot more to me than you'd imagine!) You know, I don't mind so much when my back pain wakes me up at stupid o'clock and there's a new upload from you. Watching you honestly reduces the level of pain for the time of your video and a little bit longer. I reckon it's because I can physically relax, which makes the tightness in my back lessen a lot until I can finally move into a more comfortable position without yelling! My family is also grateful when you upload... As soon as I read your description, I was taken back to when my late dad would let me loose with his tools and offcuts when I was a youngster. He didn't turn wood, though I'm sure he'd have loved to have learned how, but if we needed anything like shelves, seats or even cupboards and anything else practical for the house, he'd get some ordinary pine (because it was the cheapest if he had to buy it. Sometimes he'd collect old pieces of furniture of all sorts of wood, though usually pine because that's what people had then, from skips, or about to be taken to the tip - with permission of course), and bring it home to turn it into whatever we required. As newlyweds, and flat broke, he turned a neighbour's battered, stained old pine kitchen table and turned it into one which looked brand new for us, giving it enough varnish that when the kids came along and would get it messy from painting, we could just wipe it off and there'd be no stain, but not so much that we couldn't see the grain, which in that tabletop was quite beautiful actually. Somehow, it even retained a bit of the typical fresh pine aroma, especially if one of the kids knocked it hard enough to put a dent into its legs! The following morning, there'd be this subtle hint of pine throughout the open-plan kitchen/dining room/living room we had! I was about 5 when I was let loose with a junior hacksaw, a hammer, nails and wood glue, and I'd make boats to sail on our fishpond lol. Not many dads at the turn of the 1970s let their daughters loose on anything "for boys"! That messing around (and having sailable boats at the end - very simple ones, of course, though I was allowed to paint them, too) taught me a lot about the basics of the wooden side of home maintenance. How to hold a hammer properly, for example. A few years later he taught me how to change an electric plug. I wasn't allowed to learn how to cook until I was about 12, and tall enough to see the contents of a saucepan on the back ring! I know that Scots pine isn't the sort of pine he used to create our attic play area, which included a seat (which held toys) and numerous bookshelves, but just that one word can transport me back 50 years in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for making this video in particular. I love all of your works, from the simplest to the "how the hell did he even come up with that idea, let alone make i!?" ones, but this is the first that I've seen (still catching up on your back catalogue - it's my "I need to relax" treat 😁) that took me back to my childhood in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for making this. It's going to be one of my all-time favourites! ❤️

[@L.G.2714]

MARAVILHOSO relato!!! PARABÉNS!!!

[@LopsideMakes]

I read it, and I am now fulfilled. But why?

[@andrewjones-productions]

Long posts that are written as well as this are a far easier read than a poorly constructed short one. Moreover, as describing your childhood memories, somehow, you managed to transport myself and perhaps others, back into our own pasts. Thank you.

[@HonestLeigh]

I actually said "oh wow" out loud when you spun the lathe down and i saw the face of the dish for the first time. It was so beautiful already that the oil barely did anything!

[@samanthadean1083]

Gorgeous!!! You are such a great artist!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ShawnGrayV]

Wow. This project really BOWLED me over.

[@Lynn.Lawson]

I love the smell of Scots Pine too. I can imagine that would have been a pleasure to turn. The result is lovely, it has such a nice grain. 👍❤️

[@animeangel1983]

An optical illusion, looks flat but is actually curved. Nice piece of wood there!

[@Craftlngo]

Your ability to read the wood even before you put it on the lathe and in the work progress to get the most beautiful result out of a given piece, never ceases to amaze me.

[@cheryldidur2300]

That turned out to be an exceptionally beautiful piece of wood. So glad it didn't stay firewood!

[@amandatallis9875]

This piece of scotch pine looks lovely with awesome grain and I wish I was there to smell it. You have turned yet another masterpiece the finish you have used really brought the grain out, I really love your videos. I like watching turn any type of wood into amazing things. Thank you Andy for a great video and your time. Amanda xx

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@stevebeck57]

Wow,beautiful! That grain really plays tricks on the eyes. It almost looks flat but not even close. Great job as always and love your works of art.♥️👍🏼

[@drcbeartooths]

Oh my word. Thank you for sharing that magic and beauty.

[@radnamar]

Again, thank you for sharing your talent. Your channel is truly a joy to watch. I am amazed every time at the beauty you can pull from these choice pieces of wood. :)

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Many thanks

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Beautiful work! The rings bring a richness and your attention to detail pulled out the beautiful in each ring. Absolutely stunning! Great work!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@TheParkAttendant]

Nice rescue of a fine piece of wood. The growth rings standing out like they do makes it look fantastic.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@tsworld9183]

I love the smell of pine and look at the beauty you've brought out in the piece of firewood.

[@rajab2852]

So soothing to watch the imbalanced block to be shaved off and balanced and rotate without wobbling.

[@davidwilliams8387]

Andy... Another simple but stunning piece

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Beautiful! Increadible grain and an elegant shape.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Jonas ... good to see you back carving 👍

[@euchiron]

Watching your work take shape is like a natural antidepressant 😸❤️

[@jonathanwest6751]

Bro, you need to make about three more of those and some cups to go with them and then you would have a really awesome dinner set. That would be so cool. Who knew firewood would look so good. Awesome job as usual! Just wow!

[@bettyforbes7291]

beautiful bowl, gorgeous wood grain, nicely done Andy... I've often wondered how amazing your workshop must smell from all the fresh shavings from your creations!!!

[@juliecar8430]

Just beautiful! My Uncle, who was a genius with wood, made a walnut plate for me when I was much younger. Now, thru you, I can see how he possibly did that. Thank you! 😍

[@digitaIgorilla]

Time lapse makes it look so effortless. That and sharp chisels 😉

[@sharonwelsly]

Thanks for the post Andy. It's very nice and relaxing to watch your content.

[@janetdoecke4391]

Beautiful, I know I say it a lot but it is! I really love watching you turn a gnarly old piece of firewood into a one off work of art!

[@tyn999]

13:22 I like this angle! I can see the rings of time forming a beautiful pattern!

[@beverlylumley4150]

The growth rings! great work, congratulations Canada

[@noahcount7132]

The natural figure and the coarse grain in this eye-catching piece of art display beautifully, Andy.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks

[@MsBee777]

Gorgeous wood grain patterns, lovely bowl and I love the thinness. Thanks for sharing

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Andy... Really great job... beautiful wood... Those walls are really thin .. it would have frightened me to go so thin... well done... Relaxing video as always... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Andy

[@eileenirwin2778]

Gorgeous grain pattern. Stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@alanbregar]

I always thought that it would always be boring making round things on a lathe but Andy you sure know how to make beautiful grainy looking round things with your lathe. I love wood with beautiful grain and you find it.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

I wasn't expecting it to look that good

[@STMwoodturning]

You should try wood turning but beware, it can be very addictive Lol!

[@philippe888]

Thought woodturning looked easy and tried to turn a wooden cup. My chisel caught after 3 min and made quite a bang. It was bent in a 45 degree angle and the cup was toasted too. Definitely gained respect for skills like these and im sticking to making rounded sticks for a while

[@STMwoodturning]

@@philippe888 it takes concentration and practice for sure! Like all things, some folks are naturals like Mr. Phillips but I’ll bet he’s been doing it a good while also 😉

[@TheConwoman3]

Very nice Andy. The pattern of the wood is beautiful. 💖💖💖

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Connie

[@joepitt1192]

Love the way you use your bowl gouge as a scraper too. Great stuff. Also please can I congratulate you on your camerawork - it makes it a joy not just from the end product point of view but its educational too. I learn a lot from your fantastic videos and imagination. Thank you.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Joe 👍

[@Witherlady]

Looks like a sea shell from above! Beautiful work, as always!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou

[@judyhartmann3071]

It is amazing to watch you take a chunk of wood and make such a spectacular piece ! I love how you got the perfect design from the rings of the tree! Mesmerizing!

[@lexxussmooth]

Andy, the rings in this wood are just outstanding. This piece needs its own theme song: Groove Line by Heatwave.

[@tomswindler64]

Beautiful grains on the bowl.of course it would not be without you being as talented as you are in your design and execution of this piece.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Tom

[@geraldsimon3268]

Looking from the top you can't even see the center. Looks like a clam shell .Gorgeous

[@Serenity_Dee]

I love the circle cutting jig you have on your bandsaw! Very handy. And gorgeous work, as always.

[@steelwood74]

Who would've thunk firewood could look soooo good 👍 🤔 😋

[@mielthebee]

What a beautiful bowl. I have PTSD and I had to take one of my “worst case scenario meds”. I watch your videos with headphones to calm myself. I like the sensory!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thankyou .. glad they help 👍

[@robboland9857]

A stunning piece of wood, and you made it into a fine work of art sir. Outstanding job, thanks for all your hard work. And thank you for sharing your work with us.🌿 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@williamellis8993]

Really nice, Andy. The angle of the center of the tree to the turning axis gave a beautiful grain pattern. Bill

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Bill 👍

[@mjcyrano68]

Andy, thank for this wonderful journey into a place of beauty, mined with skill, from the hidden history of creation. mj

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Many thanks

[@williamfawkes8379]

It's a great way to test your sharpening skills, because if it doesn't slice, it won't look nice. What you made, is very nice.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@plankface]

Dang Andy! A single piece, wooden bowl is everything - I love it 😍

[@annlaurie1484]

Wow, another stunning piece, that really is beautiful. 🤩🤩

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@WaiferThyme]

What a gorgeous bowl!!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Nice surprise with the grain and aroma. So thin! If it does warp, please show us the final result but for now, it's a beauty, Andy! 😄 Phil

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Phil 👍

[@jackthompson5092]

What an amazing piece of fire wood Andy. Well done.

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Now *that* is nice-- looks like a big chunk of agate, all long looping rings. Lovely work! I'm not so much a fan of pine normally, but that's just a beauty.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks.. glad you like it

[@chaoticconjuring]

Simple and beautiful. Nothing more was needed to make this piece shine. Very nice work 💜

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@allysonhean4204]

a sublime piece, thank you for sharing

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, Andy! 😃 And you're absolutely right, fantastic looking wood! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@judithfairchild8620]

One very very lovely bowl. Gorgeous grain.

[@NyackerLarry]

After you initially sanded the fave of it, it looked like a seashell from the top down...that was pretty cool.

[@leighbennett2796]

I love these videos so much, they bring me peace! XD so thank you!!!

[@raydriver7300]

A pretty delicate platter. I love it. Thank you for sharing 🌞

[@clmoss83]

At the 11 minute mark, so satisfying when that center bit was finally carved away, lol. It was nice to see you work on a bigger piece this time! :)

[@rayshelld791]

Oh my...I love this! Love love the grain. Wonderful piece!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@doriWyo]

Love the grain, especially the rings.

[@heden1460]

That seems like it was fun to make. It like all the shapes from the rings in it.

[@kevinmole9982]

He turned it into that its just mad wonderful

[@Holden308]

There are things in my life that I wish I had done (not too late to learn though.....🤔). And TBH woodturning is one of them. I got introduced to it when I was 13 but regretfully never took it up.

[@mebbaker42]

Another beautiful piece from humble beginnings. Loved your bandsaw jig and centering tool. And now trying to justify adding a chainsaw to my Ryobi collection…

[@daniadejonghe4980]

Lovely, serene and elegant.

[@rosemariem1531]

So beautiful! I’m amazed about how you see what it will be! ☺️

[@MummyCookie123]

A thing of beauty!!, why oh why isn’t this smell o vision!!!

[@staceyritchie7100]

I love to smell pine. I can imagind it smelled really nicd in your shop! We need smellavision!

[@denisvienat849]

C’est toujours un plaisir de regarder tes vidéos Andy bravo pour le résultat c’est top 👍👍👏👏

[@margaretcassidy7830]

I love the look of the grain. You did fantastic job on the turning of the wood. It reminds me of 33 1/3 record. It can be use as cheese and grape platter , also meat on it too.

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

Watching this, I think that a similar piece turned flat would make a beautiful and inexpensive mount background for a mounted fish.

[@randyrandolph9709]

Awesome work as always sir 👏. Until the next video please be safe.

[@anthonymedina5186]

Looking at the grain is almost an optical illusion. The shape that you made it looked especially nice. It appeared that the piece soaked up a lot of stain too.

[@KalliJ13]

As always, it's gorgeous (I've never seen you do such thin walls before!). I love how oil brings out the grain in the wood, and this time is no exception, but before you put the oil on, the beiges and pale pinks made it look like the inside of a pearl oyster (@11:20) and I kind of wish there was a way to preserve that look. If it warps as you hope please please post a link to a new picture (-:

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Andy, it is amazing excellent job.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Many thanks!

[@libradragon934]

i love the simplicity and functionality of a lot of your pieces, including this! 😍

[@MargaretsMakeandBake]

Hah ha, I would never had thought this was firewood, so pretty!...

[@andycropley5486]

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Queen. Thank you for the video.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks.. she did us proud

[@jmleewong]

Another excellent turning! Always impressed by your skill!

[@yrenson1]

Здравствуйте, Энди!) я думаю это ваша самая несложная работа))) привет из Санкт-Петербурга 👍

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful platter. Well done!

[@reallaporte2845]

Magnifique. Le grain du bois ressort superbement!

[@HinH-pl2po]

Очень хорошая работа и классное изделие☝️❕👍

[@victorg5077]

Simply gorgeous!

[@cheryllhudson8459]

Love this piece, awesome job!!

[@hfbowerndesigns810]

Lovely piece Andy. Must have smelt like Christmas in the shop😁😁🎅🎅 Take care my friend. Enjoy the trekking Cheers Harold

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thanks Harold 👍

[@leonasamuel7791]

Beautiful! Looks like a shell!

[@36marty]

Andy, i just love your creativity and skill at your work. Not to mention i LOL when i see you with a chainsaw. I always think "where's he going with this one". Great job wonderful !!!

[@justjulee9135]

Very pretty! Thank you for sharing!

[@LanceCustomWoodcraft]

That pine be thirsty! Looks great.

[@aprildenice4635]

Thanks for sharing, your work looks Amazing!!!

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Thank you

[@michaelross8794]

That is just amazing! And, you have me a great idea for my next bowl. I want to shape the foot COMPLETELY round, but ensure that the center of the bowl is extra thick and the edges thin. I figure that will balance the bowl so it always sits straight. But, as with all experiments, let's see how it turns out.

[@encarnasm1440]

Un gran desafío hacer una pieza tan fina.... PERFECTO!..... LINDO! Un saludo desde Portugal Gracias.

[@AndyPhillipWoodturning]

Obrigado 👍

[@deborahnorthover5304]

It looks fabulous.

[@josephinelarosa635]

Beautiful grain

[@cookiescoop6065]

Wow very beautiful work have a great weekend ✌️

[@ciptajatiabadichannel81]

Amazing good idea... I like your skill my friend? 👍👍🤝