Phil, I have been making my way through your back catalog, and I am thrilled to see you're still turning. You've likely heard it a thousand times, but your channel is great. Your attitude and enthusiasm are infectious. You're the Bob Ross of woodturning. Be well and have a great new year.
Oh boy did you ever make the right choice on this one Phil! But your well tuned eagle eyes were not going to miss the beauty on the top half. Simply amazing looking Especial the compression grain WOW. Hard to improve on what nature left on the top side. So cool and I really love it. Now to dig through my pile where I know there is a piece of River Birch. I am afraid it will have to sit and wait. Hope it is not too long. Take care, Gary
Thank you, buddy! Yeah, I dang near turned all that away! Thank goodness I had just got a cup of coffee and was just standing there, studying it. Merry Christmas, my friend! 😃
Yay, it’s a Phil night. Just right for winding down to, this side of the pond. Glad you decided to hollow it out! Like a little spaceship - trying to take off!
Well, that turned so much better than I expected! Beautiful! As you were handling the finished hollow form, I saw a tortoise shell. 🐢🐚 😅 This piece is from a large (BIG!) branch that broke off the main tree in the ice storm the Pacific Northwest endured 3 years ago. The other half of the round is almost identical, and now I know what to try to make of it! Nicely turned!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I might try a more rounded hollow form with the other half since it's nearly this one's twin, gnarly knot and all. Difference is it's a fair bit thicker than what I sent you, so would be more of a pot. Likely won't get to it before spring, though.
@@calmwoodcreations3709 If it has the heal-over around a dead limb, using the area inside the heal-over for the opening works really well. It gives the piece a more interesting top, and draws the eye to look inside. And if you don’t, you can always send it to me through Phil. But then, Phil might just be tempted to keep it! 😂
Hi 👋, Phil from Phil, you nearly popped the bubble, right at the end, The compression , shell effect, linenfold, waterfall, quilted , feature looks amazing, I turned a very large winged bowl 70cm. X 46cm for somebody as a present 2- 3 months ago, I ended up hand carving, out the wings, sides had compression/quilted ,in the grain, great, looking piece of art, Phil, well done, luckily you caught it in the Nick of time, I wish you and your family, , all who watches a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year , 🥳, Phil from the moulin France ,
Beautiful work, Phil! I love the compression grain, and am wondering if there is more under the bark? Might I dare say it would have been even more spectacular with the (GASP!) bark removed?
Hi Phil... Another great success... Definitely the correct decision with the design... Entertaining and informative as always... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Another very interesting project Phil, will have to get some goose neck hollowing tools, never done a hollow form but looks interesting. Thanks for sharing. All the best to you. Regards Jim
Brilliant as usual Phil, great project. I have one question though: as far as i know, you don’t sell your pieces. How about a video of your collection so far to see how big it is by now? 😁
Nice little bowl Phil, of all the processes involved in our wonderful hobby hollowing out is by far my least favourite, mainly because I'm so bad at it lol. But like everything if we face our fears and persevere we get better and the feeling of dread will be replaced by mild dislike and eventually love. All the best and thanks so much for years of inspiration, have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year, Mike
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil as always another beautiful creation fantastic grain patterns and colours. The finished piece reminded me of a Dutch wooden clog not sure why. Merry Christmas to you Phil. 🌲🌲🎅🎅
Happy to help, Phil! When in doubt, choose art! That grain compression is so cool. The little knick in the bottom just helps tell the story of that piece of birch. Very nice. Thank you for another great one! Merry Christmas! 🎄
I just loooove❤ the way you walk your way(step by step) through each step professor! You pull out some masterpieces. Hope your Christmas is full of joy, peace and love!🪅
Hi Phil. This looks like a space ship traveling at light speed. 🙄 We’re hanging in there. Lots of ups and downs. Logically I know my favorite niece is gone, but emotionally, I don’t believe it. I felt her hug me the night she passed. She knows I’m sensitive to that. We are having her Celebration of Life next month. The day after her 40th birthday. Christmas is very simple this year. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with friends, family and lots of love. Merry Christmas my friend! 🎄🎅🏼 Hugs! 💜✨ Roma 🌲💚🌳 PS. Probably won’t see you till next year, but you never know. 😉
I'm so sorry for your loss of your niece, Roma. And so young, too. At least you have good memories to help and that is wonderful. Take good care, my friend, Merry Christmas! 😊
Hi Phil ! What a j o y to watch this turning. I can't believe it took an hour to get through that knot! ...How does one 'sharpen' the 'propeller-edges' (or 'blade edges'?) of a 3-inch drill? (air-force brat lingo oblige) We had a huge snow fall, followed by a deluge of a rain storm, so we're back to grassy patches and weirdly placed snowbanks. And now it is cold again. Lake still not frozen over. No ice-fishing for moi, yet. We frappe the route in a day from now, to be with one of my Bros. Good road conditions in the forecast. So, there's that. May Saint Nick visit your neck of the WOODS and not escond with too many your magnificent art pieces. If I was Santa's helper, you might wake up on Christmas morn to find missing your turtle, wooden-shoe, spaceship, bubble-top hollowed masterpiece. You'd be missing a couple more pieces as well, after our visit down the Shady Acres's household chimney. That's fur sure. Joyeux Noël, Phil. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎣⛸🎶🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Altogether an awful experience …? Begin to commence removing the tenon…? 😂 I love the way you talk! Bubble bowl… hmm? I can’t not think of turtles when I look at it. I always love your videos sir. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!!!
Not at all what I was expecting when you were showing the wood before turning. Love your surprises!! It's beautiful and interesting! What more can you ask from an art piece. 🤷♂. Cheers, Rick
Hi Phil, Merry Christmas and in less than 3 hours my time, Happy New Years! I've missed watching your videos! I've been away helping my parents and they had no internet... How strange that a few years ago no one would have thought about how lack of internet would affect us so much. Love the bowl, whoopsie and all! 1st video I've caught, I'll have fun catching up!
Very cool! I love that compression grain. I have some kind of wood I picked out of a firewood stack in the Central Valley of CA. No idea what kind of wood it is, but it’s full of compression grain and colors. And thanks to you, I now know this term “compression grain!” Merry Christmas, Dear Phil!
Hi Phil Gorgeous hollow form,with compression grain around that knot makes it very interesting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the North East. Take care Bob
I don't think I would call the grain unremarkable, exactly.,with that compression grain on the top.. I wonder if it runs all the way around under the bark. That would be something! I really like it. The hollow form (for art's sake) was the right choice. Merry Christmas Phil! I wish you all the joys of the season.
It's common here on the west side of Oregon. We're about 45 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Moved here almost 4 years ago. I, too, had never heard of it and I'm familiar with a lot of hardwoods. Interesting that it's porous, similar to oak, yet heavy and dense. A merry Christmas to you!
@@calmwoodcreations3709 A Merry Christmas to you. Its like a bunch of different oak here. Sycamores behind our house on the river. Cherry, hackberry, sweetgum, poplar, Ironwood an so on here. Glad for the information, just learned something new,which is good.
So glad you favoured my vote Phil, that came out lovely. Looks a bit like a turtle shell or maybe a coconut to me. It certainly is a beautiful piece. God bless Phil, have a wonderful Christmas with your family and Happy New Year to you and yours. 👍🎄🧑🎄
I love it so much!! I was screaming "hollow form!" Lol😅 You clearly heard me Phil! Thats just beautiful. And as far as usefullness, a shorter boquet or just a potpourri holder! I would love for that to be on display in my home. Thanks Phil!
First thing, I hope you have had a great Christmas Phil. I am watching this on Christmas day here after starting Radiation Therapy on my face last Friday (9 more to go). I had a somewhat aggressive skin cancer removed from near my right ear & it had gotten into the nerves, hence the Radiation. As ALWAYS, I think you made ALL the RIGHT choices with this piece because you always take notice of what the wood is suggesting. Hollow form, spot on, choice of thickness, spot on as well. You have made a piece of wood that may have appeared 'ordinary' into an absolute masterpiece. You must have an enormous number of masterpieces stored in & around your home. You should put them on a video one day. Cheers mate & have a great 2024, Don from South Australia.
My best to you, Don, in your treatment. I hope they get it all and you are no longer troubled by this cancer. Thank you, my friend, for all your support this year. Much appreciated! 😊
Real sure you made the right choice, some lovely marking's in and out, bet your workshop sounded like the pig killer was in there, squealing pig sound yeh. Anyway you got a grand finish to it. Wishing you a very Happy 25th from Lincolnshire UK All the best from us both.
Another fantastic job, turning marginal into treasure. Phil, Have a very Merry Christmas. Have lots of food and take a nice afternoon nap. watch some TV, and just enjoy the day. ;-)
Love it…could you hear me telling you “Yep…make a hollow form”..???….lol…very cool result…I agree with some of the other comments…looks like a turtle shell…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very nice open turning. I agree the compression grain made the piece stand out. Making a hollow form was the right decision, it really turned out great. There was never any doubt!! I was using Old Master sanding sealer, but Zinsser Sanding Sealer far exceeds Old Master. With Old Master cleaning the brushes are a pain in the !!!!!!!. You have to use Acetone solvent to clean up. It is also very thick, With Zinsser you can use Denatured Alcohol. If you need to use a touch up, for a thinner spot just use the brush in the can of cleaner or dip it in the Zinsser Shellac for a thinner cut. I imagine you have done this before but it works for me. KEEP ON TURNING
You do such amazing work! My father used to remark that you “couldn’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear,” but you seem to be able to. Thank you for sharing your skills. A Merry Christmas to you! (BTW - it almost looks like a wooden shoe!)
Beautiful bowl, Phil! Great decision to go with the hollow form. I have some river birch that is a couple years old now. Never turned any of it. You have inspired to turn some. Thanks! Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Phil, for another beautiful art piece. Hollow form was the rifht call, although a natural edge bowl would have been lovely, just different. The compression grain is so nice. Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend. 🎅
Hello Phil, thank you for another delightful and entertaining video. When you were 'asking the viewers' how to turn the piece, and you mentioned hollowing it out, I thought, "Yeah, you could make a wooden jar. That would be unusual and nice." When you asked, what would it be for, I thought, it could hold chessmen, or chequers, or nuts in the shell or wrapped candy. Plus, with the compression grain intact, it looked really good. Just imagine it perched on a coffee table holding something fun. With best wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
Beautiful bubble bowl, Phil ! Thank you for opening the audiences eyes for the natural beauty of the wood. The compression grain is defenitely gorgeous ! Greetings and a happy new years celebration- hope you are having some good friends at your place to welcome 2024 ! Cheers Stefan
Phil, traveling to the Midwest for Christmas & New Years, so missed you live. Since the family giving some non busy time here Im. Nice piece Very cool, Merry Christmas
I had to circle back to catch this one and man am I glad I did! This is in my top 3 favorites you've ever made. ❤ I've dubbed it the "Eye-Bowl".😁 It's a true beauty.
Lovely colours and textures on the to...which would have been lost if you'd opened it up. Good decision and great piece . A name ?? Sorry Phil...Teenage Acne !!
Hi Phil this River Birch piece of wood is gorgeous I really love the grain in it. I like the history of this piece of wood. You certainly are a masterwoodturner and a talented craftsman, I like how you come up with what to turn tne piece of wood into. This bubble bowl is magnificent and unique well done. Take care of yourself from Amanda xx
Howdy Phil! I'm not sure why but the bowl kinda reminds me of a turtle's shell. I love the look of the compression grain! So glad you found a way to keep it.👍
Hi Phil.... great bowl (hollowform) . My choice was to open the bowl and see the grain compression. Anyway..I'm impressed...again. I also am curious as to why most turners I see on the tube all apply finish while on the lathe...one side at a time. As I see the situation it leaves the finished side vulnerable to damage. All you have to do is bump it and you can't fix it because it's finished. For myself I never apply finish while on my lathe . I've found that it makes it easier to correct any oppsies that occur. I sand both inside and out to 800 or more, and inspect it for any sanding defaults before applying the finish in my finish room. So if you will enlighten me as to what I'm missing finishing it on the lathe one side at a time. Is it only for video presentation? Thanks Phil and keep making beautiful things. You're a true artist.
Thanks, Gary! 😊 The grain compression would have been turned away if I turned a normal, live edge bowl out of it. I finish the outside before turning the inside because it's the best way for me. There will be no damage because I'm careful. I can't imagine trying to finish a piece sitting on a workbench or wherever. On the lathe, I can rub the finish in and buff it with total, unobstructed access. But, again, that's the way I prefer it. If you prefer another way and it works for you, that's what you should do. I'll bet you get some great pieces using your methods, too!
Hi Phil good job and a great decision to keep the congested grain. I saw it already at the beginning when you described the piece and thought what you will make out of it. To be honest I expected that you will decide for a thick wall to avoid to cut this nice grain away. Thus I was waiting to see how it looks like when you have partly cut into the compressed grain, but I didn't get to see it 😢. However, the final result is really good, I love it, a hollow form with a natural edge top is really something special. Enjoy the Christmas time, best Bruno
A hollow form was the perfect choice this piece. It allows it to show off all its unique and beautiful features! Very nice work as usual! Merry Christmas 🎄. All Gods blessings to you and yours. Maybe Santa will bring you some good ear plugs!
Good evening, Phil. I like your bubble bowl. Hollowing it was a great choice. Definitely something I will try. Wishing you all the best this Christmas.
Howdy Phil, it looks like a turtle shell to me. Once again, Great Job helping the nature come through. Those compression ripple are really cool. Merry Christmas and Good Health to you and yours!
Love the compression grain Phil, always like to enhance it when the opportunity arises, some of our NZ native trees have beautiful compression ripples. Would send you a recent picture if I knew how. Warm seasons greetings George
Nice save on taking the nub off. Haven’t see you move that fast to shut it down. I really like this turning. Just a cool looking piece of art. I would place it on a shelf to enjoy. The compression grain is very unique. I like it. Thanks for the show. Joel
I would call this the Turtle bowl, just love to watch your videos, still learning, this is a new one to try out. Merry Christmas to you Phil and look forward to the new year with you, god bless from the uk…….❤
Enjoyed the video. I was glad you decided to undercut the inside. As a side note, I watched one of your older videos where you gave a tour of your shop and found out that we are almost neighbors. I live in north Lake Tapps. (Your privacy will be respected.)
Cool, thanks for telling me that, Steven! I know people watch from all over the world but I've always been curious if anyone around here watches! Howdy, neighbor! 😃
Phi. , another one off masterpiece . Here is an idea to think about ,see if Nova makes some larger pin jaws so that you can hold some of your odd sized bowls internally? Sharing information , 3 - M makes a line of abarasive plastic bristle brushes for floor scrubbers ,and cup brushes and wheels ,but the bristles are straight , not twisted like the heavy duty wire brushes. I have a cup brush that i use on live edges instead of a Sand - O - Flex It is flexable enough to get into bark crevasses , yet is not too agressive that it removes more material than wanted , amd they are under twenty bucks . The nice thing aboit them , is that the bristles dont load up with dust like anrasuve paper or screen
Thanks for all the info, Gary! 😊 They do make pin jaws but I don't like changing jaws. I might even have some pin jaws, I've got lots of different ones, just don't want to take the time to change them. My methods have worked great for me for years. Old dogs, new tricks, etc.
Very nice, best design for that piece definitely, only wonder what kind 😂of figure is hiding under that bark and how big of cat does he have? Merry Christmas to all Dennis
With a handle it could be Aladdin's Lamp. Or a Sea shell. Really cool. Don't worry about nicks. At my age and yours, we all have a few nicks and that wood is much older than any of us.
Howdy Phil! Nice call on hollowing it out that’s a very unique top with some Amazing character and that grain, Love it, kinda has the look as a turtle shell we seen as you were spinning it around at the end one of a kind turtle bowl 😎 Enjoyed the video!👍 Merry Christmas buddy!🎄
Yes, judging by the comments, it's a turtle bowl! LOL! I'm surprised I didn't see that myself. Thank you, buddy and Merry Christmas to you and your family! 😊
It's about time you did something different. Good to see something that challenged your mind. Love to see this. Keep up with the different things that shows your still thinking . Great turning!
If I had to turn wood that didn't have a crack in it I wouldn't be turning much at all. I wish I had your vision because I have a couple of pieces that I really don't know what to do with. Nice project Phil!
A neighbor gave me a pile of river birch I stored on the lower deck for several months. When I finally got back to it I found some highly patterned spalting in the wood, best Ive ever seen. Maybe one day you will luck onto some.
It sort of reminds me of a turtle shell. I can also just imagine a bird family loving to nest in it while it hangs vertically somewhere. They could show off the "open floor" plan to all their friends. 😂 This one is really nice Phil. I think you did a great job.
Phil it turned out great and you did a fantastic job on it. What causes these compression rings ? and do they weaken the tree/wood. Have a great Christmas to you and family.
I think it's the wood, let's say trunk, of the tree where a heavy branch is hanging down, pulling on the trunk and causing those wrinkles. It could also be a branch where another heavy branch is hanging from it. It may also be a tree that is just leaning, maybe on a hillside, where the weight just causes those surrounding areas to bend. 😊
There is something special about this one Phil. Can't pinpoint it but the closest I can come to is; Somethings have beautiful bits and others have bits put together beautifully and this is the case with this piece for me. Take care my friend and hope you have a great New Year. Cheers, Huw
It's far easier to turn at higher speeds, Betsy. If you drive over a speed bump slowly, you can feel every inch and it seems to go on forever! Drive over it quickly and it's over fast and the car hardly moves. 😊
Nice work of art sir. The profile turned out great, a beautiful piece indeed. I thought it was going to fly away at the end. Thanks for the post, enjoyed it a lot.🌿 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸
Hi Phil , nice work as usual . The piece looks like a turtle shell with a big hole ? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family , Phil . Al
Phil, I have been making my way through your back catalog, and I am thrilled to see you're still turning. You've likely heard it a thousand times, but your channel is great. Your attitude and enthusiasm are infectious. You're the Bob Ross of woodturning. Be well and have a great new year.
Wow, thanks, Nathan! 😊
Oh boy did you ever make the right choice on this one Phil! But your well tuned eagle eyes were not going to miss the beauty on the top half. Simply amazing looking Especial the compression grain WOW.
Hard to improve on what nature left on the top side.
So cool and I really love it.
Now to dig through my pile where I know there is a piece of River Birch.
I am afraid it will have to sit and wait. Hope it is not too long.
Take care,
Gary
I've got more of this if you're unsuccessful in your search..... I do know your address. 😉😁
Thank you, buddy! Yeah, I dang near turned all that away! Thank goodness I had just got a cup of coffee and was just standing there, studying it. Merry Christmas, my friend! 😃
I know when I get it flipper around I am thinking time to get rid of all that wood. Thank goodness for coffee LOL
Merry Christmas my friend,
Gary
Yay, it’s a Phil night. Just right for winding down to, this side of the pond.
Glad you decided to hollow it out! Like a little spaceship - trying to take off!
Ha, yeah, I guess it does look a little like that! 😃
Well, that turned so much better than I expected! Beautiful! As you were handling the finished hollow form, I saw a tortoise shell. 🐢🐚 😅
This piece is from a large (BIG!) branch that broke off the main tree in the ice storm the Pacific Northwest endured 3 years ago. The other half of the round is almost identical, and now I know what to try to make of it! Nicely turned!
I thought it looked like a tortoise shell too!
@@Baggins_lover 👍😄
Thanks, Dave! To think I almost turned all that away to make yet another natural edge piece. I shudder to think of it, now! 😃
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I might try a more rounded hollow form with the other half since it's nearly this one's twin, gnarly knot and all. Difference is it's a fair bit thicker than what I sent you, so would be more of a pot. Likely won't get to it before spring, though.
@@calmwoodcreations3709 If it has the heal-over around a dead limb, using the area inside the heal-over for the opening works really well. It gives the piece a more interesting top, and draws the eye to look inside. And if you don’t, you can always send it to me through Phil. But then, Phil might just be tempted to keep it! 😂
Hi 👋, Phil from Phil, you nearly popped the bubble, right at the end, The compression , shell effect, linenfold, waterfall, quilted , feature looks amazing, I turned a very large winged bowl 70cm. X 46cm for somebody as a present 2- 3 months ago, I ended up hand carving, out the wings, sides had compression/quilted ,in the grain, great, looking piece of art, Phil, well done, luckily you caught it in the Nick of time,
I wish you and your family, , all who watches a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year , 🥳, Phil from the moulin France ,
Thank you, Phil, Merry Christmas! 😊
So glad you heard and went along with our suggestion. Another beautiful piece that you gave me a heart attack while making.
Haha, thank you, Mark! 😃
Beautiful work, Phil! I love the compression grain, and am wondering if there is more under the bark? Might I dare say it would have been even more spectacular with the (GASP!) bark removed?
I'm pretty sure there is more under there, Robert but, we shall just have to imagine it! 😊
Hi Phil...
Another great success...
Definitely the correct decision with the design...
Entertaining and informative as always...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Thank you, Andy, glad you enjoyed it! Take good care, my friend! 😊
Another very interesting project Phil, will have to get some goose neck hollowing tools, never done a hollow form but looks interesting. Thanks for sharing.
All the best to you.
Regards Jim
Go for it! 😃
Lovely piece, Phil. It looked like a lot of work but worth the effort. Thanks for sharing, buddy!
Have a very Merry Christmas!! 🌲🌲🌲
Take care,
…..Gord
Thank you, Gord! Merry Christmas, my friend. 😊
Beautiful hollow form, Phil. 😊😊 and you can’t go wrong with the number one hollower. 😊😊
Thank you! 😃
Hollow form was the way to go with that one, Phil. What a beautiful piece. I enjoyed watching you work with this piece of wood.
Thank you, Jim! 😃
Brilliant as usual Phil, great project. I have one question though: as far as i know, you don’t sell your pieces. How about a video of your collection so far to see how big it is by now? 😁
Then I would have to dust! They are spread all over the house and dusting is not my favorite activity! 😃
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop
Just leave the camera slightly out of focus. Lol
@@timkopp2204 LOL!
Nice little bowl Phil, of all the processes involved in our wonderful hobby hollowing out is by far my least favourite, mainly because I'm so bad at it lol. But like everything if we face our fears and persevere we get better and the feeling of dread will be replaced by mild dislike and eventually love. All the best and thanks so much for years of inspiration, have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year, Mike
Good way to put it, Mike, thank you! Merry Christmas! 😊
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil as always another beautiful creation fantastic grain patterns and colours. The finished piece reminded me of a Dutch wooden clog not sure why. Merry Christmas to you Phil. 🌲🌲🎅🎅
Thank you, John! 😊
Happy to help, Phil! When in doubt, choose art! That grain compression is so cool. The little knick in the bottom just helps tell the story of that piece of birch. Very nice. Thank you for another great one! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thanks, Gwynn, Merry Christmas! 😃
I just loooove❤ the way you walk your way(step by step) through each step professor! You pull out some masterpieces. Hope your Christmas is full of joy, peace and love!🪅
@@zetuskid Thank you, kid and the same for you! 😊
Hi Phil. This looks like a space ship traveling at light speed. 🙄
We’re hanging in there. Lots of ups and downs. Logically I know my favorite niece is gone, but emotionally, I don’t believe it. I felt her hug me the night she passed. She knows I’m sensitive to that. We are having her Celebration of Life next month. The day after her 40th birthday. Christmas is very simple this year. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with friends, family and lots of love. Merry Christmas my friend! 🎄🎅🏼 Hugs! 💜✨ Roma 🌲💚🌳 PS. Probably won’t see you till next year, but you never know. 😉
I'm so sorry for your loss of your niece, Roma. And so young, too. At least you have good memories to help and that is wonderful. Take good care, my friend, Merry Christmas! 😊
Hi Phil ! What a j o y to watch this turning. I can't believe it took an hour to get through that knot!
...How does one 'sharpen' the 'propeller-edges' (or 'blade edges'?) of a 3-inch drill? (air-force brat lingo oblige)
We had a huge snow fall, followed by a deluge of a rain storm, so we're back to grassy patches and weirdly placed snowbanks. And now it is cold again. Lake still not frozen over. No ice-fishing for moi, yet.
We frappe the route in a day from now, to be with one of my Bros. Good road conditions in the forecast. So, there's that.
May Saint Nick visit your neck of the WOODS and not escond with too many your magnificent art pieces. If I was Santa's helper, you might wake up on Christmas morn to find missing your
turtle, wooden-shoe, spaceship, bubble-top
hollowed masterpiece.
You'd be missing a couple more pieces as well, after our visit down the Shady Acres's household chimney.
That's fur sure.
Joyeux Noël, Phil.
🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎣⛸🎶🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Over the bridge and through the woods to brothers house we go! Enjoy and Merry Christmas, Red! 😊
Altogether an awful experience …? Begin to commence removing the tenon…? 😂 I love the way you talk! Bubble bowl… hmm? I can’t not think of turtles when I look at it. I always love your videos sir. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!!!
Yup, lots of turtle comments, Barry! Thanks and Merry Christmas to you! 😊
Not at all what I was expecting when you were showing the wood before turning. Love your surprises!! It's beautiful and interesting! What more can you ask from an art piece. 🤷♂. Cheers, Rick
Thank you, Rick! 😃 Surprised me, too!
With all the current volcanic activity around the world "Bubble Top" (IE Mud Geiser) or "Volcano Top" is highly appropriate.
Great, thank you! 😊
Hi Phil, Merry Christmas and in less than 3 hours my time, Happy New Years! I've missed watching your videos! I've been away helping my parents and they had no internet... How strange that a few years ago no one would have thought about how lack of internet would affect us so much. Love the bowl, whoopsie and all! 1st video I've caught, I'll have fun catching up!
Thank you, Lorelyn, Merry and Happy! Thanks for spending time with me today! 😊
Cricky Phill you bloody ripper Merry Christmas to you and your family. Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia
Thanks, Ernie! 😊
Bubble Bowl looks like a Buffalo Eye. Compression Rings complement the eye features. Beautiful turning. Happy Holidays
Thank you! 😊
Very cool! I love that compression grain. I have some kind of wood I picked out of a firewood stack in the Central Valley of CA. No idea what kind of wood it is, but it’s full of compression grain and colors. And thanks to you, I now know this term “compression grain!” Merry Christmas, Dear Phil!
Cool, thanks, Danella, Merry Christmas! 😊
Hi Phil Gorgeous hollow form,with compression grain around that knot makes it very interesting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the North East.
Take care Bob
Thanks a lot, Bob! 😊
It’s beautiful Phil! Bubble bowl sounds good! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Thanks!
Thank you, Brenda, it was good! 😊
I don't think I would call the grain unremarkable, exactly.,with that compression grain on the top.. I wonder if it runs all the way around under the bark. That would be something! I really like it. The hollow form (for art's sake) was the right choice.
Merry Christmas Phil! I wish you all the joys of the season.
Same for you, Bob, thank you! 😊
River Birch? New to me. I just knew you would turn something great out. Merry Christmas to you an your family from Alabama.
It's common here on the west side of Oregon. We're about 45 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Moved here almost 4 years ago. I, too, had never heard of it and I'm familiar with a lot of hardwoods. Interesting that it's porous, similar to oak, yet heavy and dense. A merry Christmas to you!
@@calmwoodcreations3709 A Merry Christmas to you. Its like a bunch of different oak here. Sycamores behind our house on the river. Cherry, hackberry, sweetgum, poplar, Ironwood an so on here. Glad for the information, just learned something new,which is good.
Same to you, Bobby and thanks! 😃
So glad you favoured my vote Phil, that came out lovely. Looks a bit like a turtle shell or maybe a coconut to me. It certainly is a beautiful piece.
God bless Phil, have a wonderful Christmas with your family and Happy New Year to you and yours. 👍🎄🧑🎄
Thank you, Jude and the same for you and yours! 😊
I love it so much!! I was screaming "hollow form!" Lol😅 You clearly heard me Phil! Thats just beautiful. And as far as usefullness, a shorter boquet or just a potpourri holder! I would love for that to be on display in my home. Thanks Phil!
Thank you, I definitely heard you! 😊
First thing, I hope you have had a great Christmas Phil. I am watching this on Christmas day here after starting Radiation Therapy on my face last Friday (9 more to go). I had a somewhat aggressive skin cancer removed from near my right ear & it had gotten into the nerves, hence the Radiation. As ALWAYS, I think you made ALL the RIGHT choices with this piece because you always take notice of what the wood is suggesting. Hollow form, spot on, choice of thickness, spot on as well. You have made a piece of wood that may have appeared 'ordinary' into an absolute masterpiece. You must have an enormous number of masterpieces stored in & around your home. You should put them on a video one day. Cheers mate & have a great 2024, Don from South Australia.
My best to you, Don, in your treatment. I hope they get it all and you are no longer troubled by this cancer. Thank you, my friend, for all your support this year. Much appreciated! 😊
Real sure you made the right choice, some lovely marking's in and out, bet your workshop sounded like the pig killer was in there, squealing pig sound yeh. Anyway you got a grand finish to it. Wishing you a very Happy 25th from Lincolnshire UK All the best from us both.
Thank you both, Gary! 😃
Another fantastic job, turning marginal into treasure. Phil, Have a very Merry Christmas. Have lots of food and take a nice afternoon nap. watch some TV, and just enjoy the day. ;-)
I'll probably be turning but, I will enjoy the day! Thank you, Robert! 😃
Love it…could you hear me telling you “Yep…make a hollow form”..???….lol…very cool result…I agree with some of the other comments…looks like a turtle shell…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I heard you, Loraine, loud and clear! 😊
Very nice open turning. I agree the compression grain made the piece stand out. Making a hollow form was the right decision, it really turned out great. There was never any doubt!! I was using Old Master sanding sealer, but Zinsser Sanding Sealer far exceeds Old Master. With Old Master cleaning the brushes are a pain in the !!!!!!!. You have to use Acetone solvent to clean up. It is also very thick, With Zinsser you can use Denatured Alcohol. If you need to use a touch up, for a thinner spot just use the brush in the can of cleaner or dip it in the Zinsser Shellac for a thinner cut. I imagine you have done this before but it works for me. KEEP ON TURNING
Thanks for the information! 😊
You do such amazing work! My father used to remark that you “couldn’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear,” but you seem to be able to. Thank you for sharing your skills. A Merry Christmas to you! (BTW - it almost looks like a wooden shoe!)
Oh, yeah, I can see the shoe, Susannah! Thank you and Merry Christmas! 😊
It’s a very pretty bowl. You’re right, the compression grain in beautiful. I’m glad you preserved it.
Happy holidays to you and yours. Stay warm!
Ah, yes, warm, I remember that! 😊
Virtuoso whiz, you've created another beautiful art piece! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! 😃
Howdy Phil from Lincolnshire UK 🇬🇧
Howdy waaay over there! 😃
Beautiful bowl, Phil! Great decision to go with the hollow form. I have some river birch that is a couple years old now. Never turned any of it. You have inspired to turn some. Thanks! Merry Christmas!
I hope you find a great piece, enjoy! 😊
Thank you, Phil, for another beautiful art piece. Hollow form was the rifht call, although a natural edge bowl would have been lovely, just different. The compression grain is so nice.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend. 🎅
Thank you, Peter! 😊
Hello Phil, thank you for another delightful and entertaining video. When you were 'asking the viewers' how to turn the piece, and you mentioned hollowing it out, I thought, "Yeah, you could make a wooden jar. That would be unusual and nice." When you asked, what would it be for, I thought, it could hold chessmen, or chequers, or nuts in the shell or wrapped candy. Plus, with the compression grain intact, it looked really good. Just imagine it perched on a coffee table holding something fun.
With best wishes for a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Deirdre, and the same for you! 😊
Beautiful bubble bowl, Phil ! Thank you for opening the audiences eyes for the natural beauty of the wood. The compression grain is defenitely gorgeous ! Greetings and a happy new years celebration- hope you are having some good friends at your place to welcome 2024 ! Cheers Stefan
Many thanks, Stefan! 😊
That's really nice, Phil. I'd call it a volcano bowl. I was glad you undercut the rim instead of just going straight in. Merry Christmas.
Bill
Me too, Bill, thanks! 😊
Phil, traveling to the Midwest for Christmas & New Years, so missed you live. Since the family giving some non busy time here Im. Nice piece Very cool, Merry Christmas
Have fun, Russ and thanks! 😊
Good choice Phil. Beautiful piece. Thanks, and
Merry Christmas!!!
Many thanks! 😊
I had to circle back to catch this one and man am I glad I did! This is in my top 3 favorites you've ever made. ❤
I've dubbed it the "Eye-Bowl".😁
It's a true beauty.
Ha, cool, name, thanks! 😃
Howdy Phil. I too saw a tortoise shell. Something about the color and elliptical shape. Very nice work. Take care and keep turning. Bill Riley.
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I’m calling it the turtle bowl. I wish I could feel it to appreciate it more. Always a treat watching you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🥰
Thank you so much, Vickie and the same for you! 😊
Lovely colours and textures on the to...which would have been lost if you'd opened it up. Good decision and great piece . A name ?? Sorry Phil...Teenage Acne !!
LOL! Thanks, Richard! 😊
Hi Phil this River Birch piece of wood is gorgeous I really love the grain in it. I like the history of this piece of wood. You certainly are a masterwoodturner and a talented craftsman, I like how you come up with what to turn tne piece of wood into. This bubble bowl is magnificent and unique well done. Take care of yourself from Amanda xx
Thank you so much, Amanda! Have a great weekend! 😊
Howdy Phil! I'm not sure why but the bowl kinda reminds me of a turtle's shell. I love the look of the compression grain! So glad you found a way to keep it.👍
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Phil another great bubble bowl. Wishing you a merry Christmas and Happy New year from North Yorkshire UK
Thank you, John! 😊
Hi Phil.... great bowl (hollowform) . My choice was to open the bowl and see the grain compression. Anyway..I'm impressed...again. I also am curious as to why most turners I see on the tube all apply finish while on the lathe...one side at a time. As I see the situation it leaves the finished side vulnerable to damage. All you have to do is bump it and you can't fix it because it's finished. For myself I never apply finish while on my lathe . I've found that it makes it easier to correct any oppsies that occur. I sand both inside and out to 800 or more, and inspect it for any sanding defaults before applying the finish in my finish room. So if you will enlighten me as to what I'm missing finishing it on the lathe one side at a time. Is it only for video presentation? Thanks Phil and keep making beautiful things. You're a true artist.
Thanks, Gary! 😊 The grain compression would have been turned away if I turned a normal, live edge bowl out of it. I finish the outside before turning the inside because it's the best way for me. There will be no damage because I'm careful. I can't imagine trying to finish a piece sitting on a workbench or wherever. On the lathe, I can rub the finish in and buff it with total, unobstructed access. But, again, that's the way I prefer it. If you prefer another way and it works for you, that's what you should do. I'll bet you get some great pieces using your methods, too!
thanks for posting, just what was needed. An uplifting video with a happy ending! Love the bowl. Hollow form is artwork indeed. cheers.
Thank you, I'm glad it helped! 😊
Hi Phil good job and a great decision to keep the congested grain. I saw it already at the beginning when you described the piece and thought what you will make out of it. To be honest I expected that you will decide for a thick wall to avoid to cut this nice grain away. Thus I was waiting to see how it looks like when you have partly cut into the compressed grain, but I didn't get to see it 😢. However, the final result is really good, I love it, a hollow form with a natural edge top is really something special.
Enjoy the Christmas time, best Bruno
Thank you, Bruno! 😊
Good choice Phil. I like the compression. Definitely a piece of art thanks for the video, Merry Christmas... Dan.
Thank you, Dan! 😊
Really nice Phil...glad you did a hollow form instead of just round and brown...stay safe...press on 😎Joe
Agreed, it was the right choice, Joe, thanks! 😊
A hollow form was the perfect choice this piece. It allows it to show off all its unique and beautiful features! Very nice work as usual! Merry Christmas 🎄. All Gods blessings to you and yours. Maybe Santa will bring you some good ear plugs!
Haha, maybe he will, Susanne! Thank you, Merry Christmas! 😃
Good evening, Phil.
I like your bubble bowl. Hollowing it was a great choice. Definitely something I will try. Wishing you all the best this Christmas.
Thank you, Ray, Merry Christmas! 😊
Beautiful bowl Phil. Thank you as always for the great unique turns and you have yourself a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you, Jeremy! 😊
Howdy Phil, it looks like a turtle shell to me. Once again, Great Job helping the nature come through. Those compression ripple are really cool. Merry Christmas and Good Health to you and yours!
Thank you, Robert! 😊
Did something like this about a year ago from a white cedar stump, ended up looking like yours ...I call it my turtle bowl...well done as usual 👍👍👍
Cool, thank you! 😊
Love the compression grain Phil, always like to enhance it when the opportunity arises, some of our NZ native trees have beautiful compression ripples. Would send you a recent picture if I knew how. Warm seasons greetings George
Thank you, George! 😊
Nice save on taking the nub off. Haven’t see you move that fast to shut it down. I really like this turning. Just a cool looking piece of art. I would place it on a shelf to enjoy. The compression grain is very unique. I like it.
Thanks for the show.
Joel
Yeah, I should have stopped when I noticed half the nub missing, dang it! Thanks, Joel! 😊
Another gorgeous piece Phil. Your finish really makes the burl pop.
Thanks for sharing this video. 👍
Thanks, Carl! 😊
I would call this the Turtle bowl, just love to watch your videos, still learning, this is a new one to try out.
Merry Christmas to you Phil and look forward to the new year with you, god bless from the uk…….❤
Thank you, Garry! 😊 Merry Christmas! Cheers!
Phil, looks really nice.
I have a piece of wood with compression grain and you gave me insight as how to approach that project.
Thank you
John
Cool, glad it was helpful, John! Thanks for watching, buddy! 😊
Enjoyed the video. I was glad you decided to undercut the inside. As a side note, I watched one of your older videos where you gave a tour of your shop and found out that we are almost neighbors. I live in north Lake Tapps. (Your privacy will be respected.)
Cool, thanks for telling me that, Steven! I know people watch from all over the world but I've always been curious if anyone around here watches! Howdy, neighbor! 😃
Phi. , another one off masterpiece . Here is an idea to think about ,see if Nova makes some larger pin jaws so that you can hold some of your odd sized bowls internally?
Sharing information , 3 - M makes a line of abarasive plastic bristle brushes for floor scrubbers ,and cup brushes and wheels ,but the bristles are straight , not twisted like the heavy duty wire brushes. I have a cup brush that i use on live edges instead of a Sand - O - Flex
It is flexable enough to get into bark crevasses , yet is not too agressive that it removes more material than wanted , amd they are under twenty bucks . The nice thing aboit them , is that the bristles dont load up with dust like anrasuve paper or screen
Thanks for all the info, Gary! 😊 They do make pin jaws but I don't like changing jaws. I might even have some pin jaws, I've got lots of different ones, just don't want to take the time to change them. My methods have worked great for me for years. Old dogs, new tricks, etc.
Love the hollow form . If I had a hamster he use your bubble bowl to float the snake river😁. Just kidding. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Thank you and the same for you! 😊
Phil what Make is you live centre Please ?? The bowl looks Absolutely wonderful, well done Phil. Keep up the Superb video's
It is a Oneway live center. Thank you! 😊
Another great piece, it seems you just can't mess things up.I like the bubble bowl. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Oh, I've messed up plenty along the way, Fred. Thank you! 😊
Definitely a good call on making into a hollowform. The top is very cool and interesting. Thx, take care, and Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Merry Christmas! 😊
Very nice Phil. You made a great decision. I love it. Thank you for sharing. Hope I see you next week. Merry Christmas and enjoy the holidays
Thank you, Albert! 😃
I would call it just beautiful Phil, I love the design and finish. Thank you. Graham UK
Cool, thank you, Graham! 😊
Nice one Phil. Reminds me of Pat Boone, in the fifties. Smooth. Remember "Love Letters In the Sand"?. Thx Phil.
Of course I remember, Kersi! He has a show on Sirius I listen to sometimes. 😊
Very nice, best design for that piece definitely, only wonder what kind 😂of figure is hiding under that bark and how big of cat does he have?
Merry Christmas to all
Dennis
Thank you, Dennis, Merry Christmas! 😃
With a handle it could be Aladdin's Lamp. Or a Sea shell. Really cool. Don't worry about nicks. At my age and yours, we all have a few nicks and that wood is much older than any of us.
True enough, Jeff, thanks! 😊
Howdy Phil! Nice call on hollowing it out that’s a very unique top with some Amazing character and that grain, Love it, kinda has the look as a turtle shell we seen as you were spinning it around at the end one of a kind turtle bowl 😎 Enjoyed the video!👍
Merry Christmas buddy!🎄
Yes, judging by the comments, it's a turtle bowl! LOL! I'm surprised I didn't see that myself. Thank you, buddy and Merry Christmas to you and your family! 😊
I don't think that I'd call it a bubble bowl. I'd just calll it lovely! Merry Christmas, my friend!
Thank you, Kathleen, Merry Christmas! 😊
It's about time you did something different. Good to see something that challenged your mind. Love to see this. Keep up with the different things that shows your still thinking . Great turning!
Appreciate it, Mark! 😊
The top looks like a turtle shell. Great work, Very informative! Hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Josh, it was great! 😊
If I had to turn wood that didn't have a crack in it I wouldn't be turning much at all. I wish I had your vision because I have a couple of pieces that I really don't know what to do with. Nice project Phil!
Mount'em up and turn'em, David! Don't spend too much time thinking about it, just get to it! 😊
A neighbor gave me a pile of river birch I stored on the lower deck for several months. When I finally got back to it I found some highly patterned spalting in the wood, best Ive ever seen. Maybe one day you will luck onto some.
Sounds great, Gary! 😊
Merry Christmas, Phil! Thank you so much for your experience and inspiration!
Thank you, John, Merry Christmas! 😊
Its amazing what you can make out of what anybody else would have just thrown in the firewood pile. Great job.
Thank you, Jacque! 😊
It sort of reminds me of a turtle shell. I can also just imagine a bird family loving to nest in it while it hangs vertically somewhere. They could show off the "open floor" plan to all their friends. 😂 This one is really nice Phil. I think you did a great job.
Thank you, Marjie! 😊
Phil it turned out great and you did a fantastic job on it. What causes these compression rings ? and do they weaken the tree/wood. Have a great Christmas to you and family.
I think it's the wood, let's say trunk, of the tree where a heavy branch is hanging down, pulling on the trunk and causing those wrinkles. It could also be a branch where another heavy branch is hanging from it. It may also be a tree that is just leaning, maybe on a hillside, where the weight just causes those surrounding areas to bend. 😊
I love it, you always manage to turn an ugly ducking into a swan, that compression adds to it’s beauty . Merry Christmas and thank you once again .🎄
Thank you, Bev, Merry Christmas! 😊
Love the bubble bowl. Glad you saved the compression grain, Phil.
Thanks, Laura! 😊
I would call it beautiful!!!
I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Barry! 😊
There is something special about this one Phil.
Can't pinpoint it but the closest I can come to is; Somethings have beautiful bits and others have bits put together beautifully and this is the case with this piece for me.
Take care my friend and hope you have a great New Year.
Cheers, Huw
Thank you, Huw! I think I know what you mean. Happy New Year to you, too, my friend! 😊
Boy!! That turned out great Phil! I was skeptical at first. Lots of patience and TLC to get that one to the end in one piece. Well done, Phil!
Thank you, Scott! 😊
I understand why you often need to turn at a lower speed. What is the benefit of turning up the speed? Is it to accomplish the job quickly?
It's far easier to turn at higher speeds, Betsy. If you drive over a speed bump slowly, you can feel every inch and it seems to go on forever! Drive over it quickly and it's over fast and the car hardly moves. 😊
Nice work of art sir. The profile turned out great, a beautiful piece indeed. I thought it was going to fly away at the end. Thanks for the post, enjoyed it a lot.🌿 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸
Thank you, Rob! 😊
Hi Phil. This is beautiful. I wish Santa had put it under my Christmas tree. Happy New Year.
Thank you, Marilee! 😊
Hi Phil , nice work as usual . The piece looks like a turtle shell with a big hole ? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family , Phil . Al
Same for you, Al, thanks! 😊
Nice job Phil. It resembles a turtle to me. Have a great Christmas
Cool, thank you! 😊