Phil, this looks exciting, but boy do you have your work cut out for you. Can't wait to see the end. (can I look and then go back?) Kind of like reading a mystery and reading the conclusion first.
This bowl is a real treasure! I love the richness of the wood and the magnificent grain. I saw an owl's eyes before you mentioned ET. 🦉 And yes, thanks to your friend for supplying the octopus! Phil, you sure know how to find the beauty in the most unusual pieces of wood. Thank you for the very enjoyable video! 😊
Thank You Phil...Thank You Valerie.... When I first saw that Walnut I thought "NO WAY"... After you mounted and started turning ... Ah yes I see now... Phil this is an exceptionally nice turning with the knots, the Walnut wood, bark, everything...You are so accomplished at turning the live edge bowls, you make it look effortless (I know it is not)...The before and after are hard to believe Phil.......TM
Walnut has got to be one of the most beautiful woods on this planet. I really love the smell when I’m cutting it. In fact I love everything about it. Valerie certainly is a sweetheart to send you something like that, Phil. Another awesome video from you, my friend. Take good care of yourself, buddy. …..Gord
Agreed, Gord, Walnut is always a pleasure to turn because it turns easily and you know you are going to get something that looks great in the end! Valerie is a treasure for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting, buddy! 😊
Good evening, Phil. Wow, I just watched the Walnut Transformation. An octopus becomes a bowl. Really, I saw it with my own eyes. Very well done my friend.
Such a beautiful piece Phil you have really brought out it’s stunning grain the bark looks amazing. ET would definitely be phoning home about the one. Take care see you again soon 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️
Walnut is an absolutely gorgeous wood. I’m working with a slab that is nearly 4” thick by 3’ tall and 11” wide. I’m sanding it and when done I will paint a giant gnome on it. I wasn’t sure what you were going to make out of that octopus but wow! You never cease to amaze me at how you bring out the beauty in a chuck of wood.
You can really appreciate the the gift of nature in this piece with all of its knots the wavy rim and all that wonderful bark, that’s a really nice bowl Phil, thanks for sharing it with us!
Such beautiful colour in this piece of Walnut & lovely grain created by the crotch. Your ability to find beauty in any piece of wood that is sent in to you is virtually legendry. You have this 'never say die' approach that enables you to create Art pieces from almost the impossible. When the average Joe, like me, is confronted with an 'Octopus' we would run for cover, but not you. This is a beautiful bowl filled with SO much character one could get carried away going through them all. Let's just settle for a magnificent bowl as a result of your renowned skill with so much to admire. A truly great one chum. Stay well & get healthier by the day, Cheers, Don from South Aust.
A sailor one day, while out sailing Thought he heard someone screaming and wailing The source of the shout As he later found out Was an octopus tied to the railing
Michael, you should know better by now. The moment I saw this piece in the black walnut pile, I grabbed it and wrote Phil’s name on it! How could I not?
So glad that you made the remark at the 13 minute mark about sanding. I hate sanding so much it hurts to watch😅. You always say time for sanding with such cheerful enthusiasm that I thought you were a little nuts. Now I know I can trust your dry wit always! Love ya Phil. Keep on trucking.
My favorite wood! A friend and I bought about nine hundred board feet of walnut lumber almost fifty years ago. As I was in the Navy, I carted that walnut from Maryland to Florida, Florida to Maryland and back to Florida, then to California and finally to Virginia, where I retired. I have used almost all of it, but still have about ten board feet of 1" by ten-inch wide left, plus a couple of 4X4s that were supposed to be bedposts. I recently made a base for a trophy for my son's fantasy football league and almost didn't give it to him because it was so pretty! Great work on that bowl!
Very nice indeed, a beautiful piece of wood. How you see things in the wood blows me away. I would have never seen a bowl in that piece of wood. That's what makes you an artist. Thanks again for all your hard work and thanks for sharing it with us. 🌿 ✨✨✨✨✨ 🏅
Beautiful bowl, Phil. Great job interpreting that piece of wood. Here's a thought - flatten the sides of those branches, glue them together side by side and turn a platter from that. Bill
Oh Gracious, Mr. Phil. I am over the moon for this bowl. I told my husband I am just gonna cry if I can’t get a piece turned by you! I can’t figure which I am more in love with now, your Walnut Crotch or that Coffee wood Bowl. Thank You so much for sharing with us and if you ever feel generous and adventurous please allow me to purchase a piece!
I'd like nothing more than for you to have some of my work, Kd. I just wish I had the time for packing and shipping. Maybe one day I'll have a helper. Thank you! 😊
The chuckles at the beginning were priceless, Phil!! Instead of ET, I see an owl!! Beautiful bowl. With some of the leftover tree, you make. Set of candlesticks to make it a set!!
Simply Beautiful.
Just beautiful you are such an inspiration
Thank you so much! 😊
Phil,
It’s obviously a pentapus 😜. And now you have delimbed it! Oh dear 🧐.
Keep the aspidistra flying!
Paul
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Very well done. Seeing what others can’t. It’s a gift. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤👍👍👍
Thank you, Steve! 😀
Phil, this looks exciting, but boy do you have your work cut out for you. Can't wait to see the end. (can I look and then go back?) Kind of like reading a mystery and reading the conclusion first.
No peeking! 😊
A wonderful piece of walnut, turned beautifully... 👌🏽
Thank you so much 😀
Howdy Phil, walnut with multiple crotch combining into one beautiful piece. I can hardly wait to see what you reveal. ❤️👍🏻🇺🇸
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Stunning, love walnut.
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This bowl is a real treasure! I love the richness of the wood and the magnificent grain. I saw an owl's eyes before you mentioned ET. 🦉 And yes, thanks to your friend for supplying the octopus! Phil, you sure know how to find the beauty in the most unusual pieces of wood. Thank you for the very enjoyable video! 😊
Awesome! Thank you, Gwynn! 😊
Incredible! Nature at its best. I’ve always been a cherry and mahogany girl, but walnut is now added to this list!
All good choices, Karen! 😀
Thank You Phil...Thank You Valerie.... When I first saw that Walnut I thought "NO WAY"... After you mounted and started turning ... Ah yes I see now... Phil this is an exceptionally nice turning with the knots, the Walnut wood, bark, everything...You are so accomplished at turning the live edge bowls, you make it look effortless (I know it is not)...The before and after are hard to believe Phil.......TM
Thanks a lot, Tuffy! It's always fun to turn Walnut, so much variety in color and grain and, bonus, it cut's pretty easily! 😊
Absolutely beautiful. I am wondering what make lathe you use as you seem to have much more swing over the bed than I do.
An amazing amount of character in this charming piece! ❤❤❤
Thanks, Nan! 😀
Walnut has got to be one of the most beautiful woods on this planet. I really love the smell when I’m cutting it. In fact I love everything about it. Valerie certainly is a sweetheart to send you something like that, Phil. Another awesome video from you, my friend. Take good care of yourself, buddy.
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Agreed, Gord, Walnut is always a pleasure to turn because it turns easily and you know you are going to get something that looks great in the end! Valerie is a treasure for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting, buddy! 😊
Stunning work! Beautiful Walnut
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutley beautiful Phil!
Thursdays midnight your postings send me off to bed smiling, so thank you for a good end of this day❣️
Glad you enjoyed it, Sara, thank you, sweet dreams! 😊
Another GREAT job Phil. My son and I really enjoy watching you!!!
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Skilful turning. Fabulous wood grain. Unbelievable finished natural art at it’s best thanks to Phil 🌈🌈🌈
Thanks, David! 😊
Good evening, Phil.
Wow, I just watched the Walnut Transformation. An octopus becomes a bowl. Really, I saw it with my own eyes.
Very well done my friend.
Haha, thank you, Ray! 😊
Magnificent piece! Always appreciate your patient instructions! Hope all is going well with your health recovery. Thanks, Phil!
Doing pretty good, Peter, thank you! 😊
Such a beautiful piece Phil you have really brought out it’s stunning grain the bark looks amazing. ET would definitely be phoning home about the one. Take care see you again soon 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️
Glad you like it, Kelvin, thank you! 😊
What a gorgeous piece, Phil. You did a great job of trimming the octopus to maximize its usefulness. I admire your vision!
Thank you, Tom! 😊
I can see why you enjoy turning walnut Phil. Very cool. Cheers Deno.
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Walnut is an absolutely gorgeous wood. I’m working with a slab that is nearly 4” thick by 3’ tall and 11” wide. I’m sanding it and when done I will paint a giant gnome on it. I wasn’t sure what you were going to make out of that octopus but wow! You never cease to amaze me at how you bring out the beauty in a chuck of wood.
Looks great
Sounds like a great project, Tina! I'm sure it will turn out beautifully! 😊
I love Black Walnut! We have so much of it here. Wish I could get other stuff to enjoy. Nice job as always Phil.
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Impressive as always! And amazing that you could turn an octopus into a clamshell. I look forward to each of your projects.
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"Ain't she a beaut Clark". I love it beautiful work 😍
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You can really appreciate the the gift of nature in this piece with all of its knots the wavy rim and all that wonderful bark, that’s a really nice bowl Phil, thanks for sharing it with us!
You are welcome, thanks for watching! 😊
That crochet Walnut bowl is one of my favorite. Very nice.
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Another lovely piece, Phil!
Appreciate that, Billy, thanks, buddy! 😊
Nature at it's finest. And you bring it out Phil.
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Such beautiful colour in this piece of Walnut & lovely grain created by the crotch. Your ability to find beauty in any piece of wood that is sent in to you is virtually legendry. You have this 'never say die' approach that enables you to create Art pieces from almost the impossible. When the average Joe, like me, is confronted with an 'Octopus' we would run for cover, but not you. This is a beautiful bowl filled with SO much character one could get carried away going through them all. Let's just settle for a magnificent bowl as a result of your renowned skill with so much to admire. A truly great one chum. Stay well & get healthier by the day, Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Thank you, Don! I hope this finds you in your shop creating your own art pieces! 😊
Stunning little bowl Phil love walnut beautiful wood 🪵
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A sailor one day, while out sailing
Thought he heard someone screaming and wailing
The source of the shout
As he later found out
Was an octopus tied to the railing
LOL!
Cow. Holy cow, Phil. What a joy to watch. Thanks. I need to find some octopus walnut.
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I love walnut and this turning is beautiful.
Thank you, Herbie! 😊
Stunning piece of wood
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I woulda sworn Valerie was just messing with you but look what you turned out! Really fine!
Michael, you should know better by now. The moment I saw this piece in the black walnut pile, I grabbed it and wrote Phil’s name on it! How could I not?
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That bowl is abolutely beautiful. I'm so glade to see you back to your usual self. The chemo must be over.
The chemo is over, but... 😊
Wow wow wow!! Absolutely beautiful! One of my favorites. Just beautiful 💖
Thank you, Nicole! 😊 Cheers!
That looks very good. Thank you for sharing.
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Great piece from a fantastic artist keep the enjoyment coming
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Wow, that is so gorgeous...I love Walnut!
Me too, Carol! 😊
The bowel is absolutely gorgeous , keep the good work coming. Thank you.
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It's absolutely spectacular. 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸
Thank you very much! 😊
Love that bowl
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Artristry, creativity, and narrative. Relaxing and enjoyable. 😃
Thank you, Ron! 😊
What a beautiful bowl produced from an octopus. I love the finish 🌞
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Such a rich brown color and a beautiful grain. I love it!
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Beautiful, you can't go wrong with Walnut. It's my favorite wood species then Cherry.
Awesome job, I Love it.
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So glad that you made the remark at the 13 minute mark about sanding. I hate sanding so much it hurts to watch😅. You always say time for sanding with such cheerful enthusiasm that I thought you were a little nuts. Now I know I can trust your dry wit always! Love ya Phil. Keep on trucking.
Haha, you found me out, Barry! 😊
Good choice of a piece of wood. It turned out really nice. Walnut is a wonderful wood.
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Another fine bowl. And I love any walnut that comes my way. I save all my Walnut shavings too
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Fabrioso! It looks like an owl.. Brill! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏🇬🇧
Agreed, Owl it is! 😊
Yes, it IS pretty darn beautiful. Nice job Phil!
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That’s just a beautiful walnut bowl, Phil! My goodness!
It's great wood, Danella! 😊
Thank you sir. I REALLY appreciate your narratives throughout your videos .
Great and I appreciate your comment, Luke! 😃
I think this is my favourite yet
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Beautiful 👌 😍
Thanks a lot 😊
As always you have created a beautiful 🥣. 😍 Congratulations.
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Love it….beautiful piece…loads of character…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you, Loraine! 😊
Oh, WOW! It is gorgeous. Thank You.
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Yay! Now that's more like it Phil. Gaps, inclusions, whorls, and imbedded knots. Excellent!
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Lovely.Out of the world
Thank you, Harish! 😊
Walnut is such a beautiful wood. Nice!
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That is extremely gorgeous.😊
Thank you! 😊
My favorite wood! A friend and I bought about nine hundred board feet of walnut lumber almost fifty years ago. As I was in the Navy, I carted that walnut from Maryland to Florida, Florida to Maryland and back to Florida, then to California and finally to Virginia, where I retired. I have used almost all of it, but still have about ten board feet of 1" by ten-inch wide left, plus a couple of 4X4s that were supposed to be bedposts. I recently made a base for a trophy for my son's fantasy football league and almost didn't give it to him because it was so pretty!
Great work on that bowl!
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A beautiful piece of art!
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I see a great owl face in this piece.
Cool, Jessi! 😊
Gorgeous bowl, Phil! I just loved your chuckle at the beginning of today’s video 😊.
Haha, some things just tickle me silly, Marcia! 😊
Oh it look so smooth and beautiful wood
Thank you! 😀
Very beautiful Phil!
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Beautiful walnut bowl. Your usual fine work. Keep it up. 😊♥️👍
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Very nice indeed, a beautiful piece of wood. How you see things in the wood blows me away. I would have never seen a bowl in that piece of wood. That's what makes you an artist. Thanks again for all your hard work and thanks for sharing it with us. 🌿 ✨✨✨✨✨ 🏅
Thank you very much, Rob! 😊
Marvelous grain. Beautiful bowl.
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Hi Phil.This piece has a rich earthy tone.
Thanks!
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WOW! Just WOW, Phil! Very nice piece!
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Phil that is a stunning bowl. I love working with walnut myself and like you I don't get to much of it
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Beautiful bowl, Phil. Great job interpreting that piece of wood. Here's a thought - flatten the sides of those branches, glue them together side by side and turn a platter from that.
Bill
Great idea, Bill, thanks! 😊 We'll see what Valerie has to say about it.
Absolutely beautiful!!
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Oh Gracious, Mr. Phil. I am over the moon for this bowl. I told my husband I am just gonna cry if I can’t get a piece turned by you! I can’t figure which I am more in love with now, your Walnut Crotch or that Coffee wood Bowl. Thank You so much for sharing with us and if you ever feel generous and adventurous please allow me to purchase a piece!
I'd like nothing more than for you to have some of my work, Kd. I just wish I had the time for packing and shipping. Maybe one day I'll have a helper. Thank you! 😊
I just adore Walnut - and this piece was simply beautiful. Thanks Phil. Best Hugh (in the UK)
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WOW, just wow! Another beauty Phil.
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Awesome, Phil!!
U R da man!👌👌👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍✔️✔️
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Man o man, Phil. That looks like glass! Very nice!
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Thanks Phil, you always do the best with any shape wood!
Wow, thanks! 😊
Just lovely
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That is beautiful. Walnut is a pretty wood, and you used something most would throw away
No such thing as firewood, Richard, if you have a lathe! 😊
Beautiful Phil, absolutely beautiful.
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Phil ALWAYS reads and responds. Even when im just being a smart ass (I do that way too often).
Haha, thanks, Sam! 😊
That is very lovely indeed!
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Absolutely lovely! I hope you had a good birthday, Phil. 🎂🎈
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You're an inspiration Phil, thank you mate.
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Absolutely Beautiful ‼️♥️
Thank you, Ruby! 😊 Cheers!
A couple of nice candle holders either side and the bowl filled with sweets would grace any table at Christmas.
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In the masters’ hand a piece of scrap wood becomes a vessel of honor!
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Very beautiful.
Walnut is my favorite wood to turn.
Nice piece! Keep up the good work.
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oh wow.... another beauty!!!
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Beautiful wood 🪵 and work.
Thank you, Marcia! 😊
The chuckles at the beginning were priceless, Phil!! Instead of ET, I see an owl!! Beautiful bowl. With some of the leftover tree, you make. Set of candlesticks to make it a set!!
Sorry, make a set of candlesticks to have a whole set.
I see the owl, Leona! 😊
Thank you for sharing this with us. Beautiful piece of Art. Love all the colors.
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