Phil, I just had to tell you how much my mother, who's 83 and I enjoy watching your videos. Neither of us have ever turned anything and aren't planning to start but we find that we watch with great anticipation as to how your things will turn out. You are very talented and Thanks for the amazing art you and nature create.
I started woodturning when I was 70yr old. I have enjoyed it every minute, you cant pry me away from my lathe. The relaxation and sense of self accomplishment is rewarding. Its never to late to bring back that feeling again. Phil has taught me that even small thing can be beautiful. FOG wood (found on ground) and wood tossed away as fire place wood has some of the best caricature you can find AND ITS ALL FREE have fun and KEEP ON TURNING 🏆
Nothing better than coming home from work on a Friday evening and relaxing with a weekend inspiring Phil Anderson video . Thanks for the sandoflex info . Keep sending him the timber Tuffy “for all to enjoy “ Thanks to all John 🇬🇧
That mr Anderson, is a beautiful vase, I also love the holes! I am in the process of turning a small mahogany bowl and when I had finished the outside I put on my best American accent and blurted out 'Time fer sandin' The family thinks I've lot the plot. ❤ Jane
You have an artist's eye on letting the wood speak to you on what it wants to be! I love the beautiful and unique. You never fail to produce that! Love it!😃❤🌟
Looks loik an old gord or a Jack o lantern past its prime. Yes I like it. I have no idea how you manage to see these from where you start. But I'm grateful that you do.
I love it, Phil! Your title had me worried there was going to be some kind of disaster in the piece, but happily that didn't happen. No "mistakes"; just more nature peeking through.
I showed my wife this vase. She gasped, and said, "That is so beautiful, I really love the holes and imperfections." You are a master of the perfect imperfections. I love your work. This vase is top notch!!!
When I first tuned in to your video I was sure in my own mind that you were turning the wrong way round, but, I should never doubt you. The resultant vase is an absolutely piece of Art. I absolutely love the holes that opened up & how sensitive & understanding you are of events like this. This is because you 'care' about the piece of wood you are turning as is so eloquently shown in your commentaries & how educational & informative you were about the 'Sand-O-Flex' you personally use so well. The bark inclusions & the natural edges are beautiful & respond so beautifully to the Finish applied. Brilliant job my friend, stay safe & well, Don from South Aust.
Once again, Phil, you caught the spirit of the piece. It's very lovely and unique. The holes add great character and enhance its beauty. Thanks for the Sand-O-Flex info! Greg
Phil, still going back and watching some older videos. I love this vase. The shape, the colors in the grain, even the holes. I can't imagine anyone thinking it's ugly.
Cute, whimsical piece! 💗 You might also consider one of those lights that you push on and off to put inside. I'm glad the heat wave is finally over for your part of the country. No a/c with those temps is no fun at all.
OMG, Phil, we had a HUGE sycamore in our front yard when I was a kids, looooooong time ago, but I could never imagine anything that beautiful having been a part of it, thank you for doing it, thank you for sharing it with us!!!
Excellent, Phil! I guess I'll have to start drinking more coffee so I can get some of your visions for shapes. Another terrific piece. I like it, thumbs up! I do have a Sand-O-Flex, as a matter of fact, I ordered two.
I love the holes! I would use it to keep my watercolor brushes in! Those holes would be perfect for sticking brush handles in and keeping them separate. Beautiful!
Looks great 👍
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Much easier to see the beauty of a turning in someone else's piece than your own.
Beautiful work!
Thank you very much! 😊
Nice Phil. I like it a lot. 👍
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Again you and mother nature make a smashing team.
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Probably one of your best pieces . . . but I think that about all your work!
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Beautiful! Call this one the Mount Vesuvius Vase!
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Superbe pièce Phil beau travail j'adore !!!
Bien le bonjour du Canada, Papa Détection. J'ai regardé le premier vidéo sur votre page. Charmant.
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Coffee and cogitation is never a bad idea! You sir are a very wise man :)
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Phil, I just had to tell you how much my mother, who's 83 and I enjoy watching your videos. Neither of us have ever turned anything and aren't planning to start but we find that we watch with great anticipation as to how your things will turn out. You are very talented and Thanks for the amazing art you and nature create.
Thank you, Michael, for this delightful comment! While I'm working, I can now imagine the two of you watching and that just makes my day! 😊
I think it turned out really beautiful
I started woodturning when I was 70yr old. I have enjoyed it every minute, you cant pry me away from my lathe. The relaxation and sense of self accomplishment is rewarding. Its never to late to bring back that feeling again. Phil has taught me that even small thing can be beautiful. FOG wood (found on ground) and wood tossed away as fire place wood has some of the best caricature you can find AND ITS ALL FREE have fun and KEEP ON TURNING 🏆
The holes add to the beauty of the piece.
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Nothing better than coming home from work on a Friday evening and relaxing with a weekend inspiring Phil Anderson video .
Thanks for the sandoflex info . Keep sending him the timber Tuffy “for all to enjoy “
Thanks to all
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It's gorgeous Phil.
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Inspiring turn, really enjoyed the whole video. Thanks Phil
Good to know, Mary, thank you for watching! 😊
He who hesitates is lost but he who cogitates produces beautiful art. Thank you for the great video.
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Outstanding, Phill. Holes and all. Great job.
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So georgous!!!!! You sir are a true artist.
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Hey Phil,
You Evil Knievel you! Daredevil! 😃😃
Gorgeous piece, I love it!
Stay safe and take care.
/Lars
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Thanks for the sandoflex information
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Great job once again. FIUn to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ron!
You are so clever! Real pretty 🦋
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Absolutely Gorgeous Phil. I just love it.
You are by far the MASTER OF UGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Stunning, just stunning! 👍
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Again a real beauty, it makes me think of a vase excavated from ancient ruins. Sometimes our "mistakes" turn out to be the most interesting pieces.
Thank you, Brad! 😀
One cool piece Phil. Thanks again for sharing.
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Difficult piece to turn becomes a Masterpiece in the hands of THE TURNING MASTER! Well done!
Your meek apprentice is in awe!
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Nicely done - thank you! ✌🏻🎨☕️
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🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 🖤🖤....
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Phil I like all the natural area's, great job 👏👏👏👏
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Throwing caution to the wind? Oh, Phil you daredevil, you! Beautiful piece as per usual!
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That mr Anderson, is a beautiful vase, I also love the holes! I am in the process of turning a small mahogany bowl and when I had finished the outside I put on my best American accent and blurted out 'Time fer sandin' The family thinks I've lot the plot. ❤ Jane
This cracked me up, Jane, thank you! 😊
love the holes!...another beautiful piece Phil
Thank you! Cheers!
Good show Phil I real enjoyed it.
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Once again... GORGEOUS
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Nice turn, Phil. ...........so much fun listening to what the wood has to say.
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Looks fantastic Phil, lovely to watch 👍 many thanks!
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That is the perfect design for that piece of wood. Once again, beautiful piece!
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I think that's great Phil. I'd have it in my house in a heartbeat. It has personality. Great job.
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You have an artist's eye on letting the wood speak to you on what it wants to be! I love the beautiful and unique. You never fail to produce that! Love it!😃❤🌟
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Even my hubby agrees…. She’s beautiful!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Another outstanding piece Phil! Thank you for sharing.
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Turned out way cool!
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I love the look of the holes. That’s beautiful.
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Great turn...
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I think that the little natural holes gives the piece more character and texture. Stunning, one-of-a-kind, artwork. ❤️
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Looks loik an old gord or a Jack o lantern past its prime. Yes I like it. I have no idea how you manage to see these from where you start. But I'm grateful that you do.
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The Master of Weird Wood does it again. I like it Phil. I didn't at first but after it was finished, WOW. Good job Phil.
Wow, thanks, Dan!
The natural edge side of the vase kind of looks like a demented jack-o-lantern. Great job as usual!
It does! 😊
phew thank goodness I thought it was just my weird brain playing tricks :)
I think You are the first person who made a vase on winged pedestal, Phil 👍 I love the final result.
Take care my friend 🤝
Rav
Ohhh, a winged pedestal, I never thought of that, Rav. I like it! Thank you, my friend! 😊
Rustic and beautiful. I've never objected to holes either. Once again, well done Phil.
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Hello Phil.
I like to see your lessons.
Your creativity is realy great.
Greetings from Austria.
Thank you Reinhold in Austria! 😊
I love it, Phil! Your title had me worried there was going to be some kind of disaster in the piece, but happily that didn't happen. No "mistakes"; just more nature peeking through.
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Very unique!! Great work !!
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It turned out beautifully Phil. Another natural beauty to add to your turnings 😊
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Good job I like that
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Love it! Those holes add to the character. Great work sir!
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Nice 1 Phil.
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Great job as usual .... love the “holes!”
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I showed my wife this vase. She gasped, and said, "That is so beautiful, I really love the holes and imperfections."
You are a master of the perfect imperfections. I love your work. This vase is top notch!!!
Cool, thanks to you and your wife! 😃
When I first tuned in to your video I was sure in my own mind that you were turning the wrong way round, but, I should never doubt you. The resultant vase is an absolutely piece of Art. I absolutely love the holes that opened up & how sensitive & understanding you are of events like this. This is because you 'care' about the piece of wood you are turning as is so eloquently shown in your commentaries & how educational & informative you were about the 'Sand-O-Flex' you personally use so well. The bark inclusions & the natural edges are beautiful & respond so beautifully to the Finish applied. Brilliant job my friend, stay safe & well, Don from South Aust.
Thank you so much, my friend! 😊
Another fine piece Phil! Well done. Thanks for sharing!
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Once again, Phil, you caught the spirit of the piece. It's very lovely and unique. The holes add great character and enhance its beauty. Thanks for the Sand-O-Flex info! Greg
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Very nice vase As usual you out did your self Phil
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Lovely vase Phil, it would look great with a bunch of artificial flowers in it.............well done Phil and thanks!
Cheers Al
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Elegant result.👍
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Love it Phil holes and all, could do with some of your hot weather here, stay cool my friend.
Yeah, I hear it's rainy and cool down your way, Lewis. If that heat comes again I'll box some up and send it your way! 😊
would look great on my coffee table
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Excelent job Phil, well done!
Well turned! :-)
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Beautyous! Cogitate! Language, yeah, it's a thing. Oh yeah, the piece is cool!
LOL! Thank you, Clayton! 😊
Phil, I can only think of a few words to describe your latest piece: "Holy Cow! How cool is that?!"
LOL! I love it, Paul, thanks!
Beautiful piece phil 👏
Glad you like it! 😊
You could have mixed up a batch of blue resin and filled all those holes. NOT!!!!! Another nice piece Phil. I always look forward to your next video.
LOL! Thanks, Steve!
Great! A real art piece sir, I bet it looks good with flowers in it, cheers, thanks & regards from Manchester UK.
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Wow, great job! Beautiful piece. I don’t think there is apiece of wood out there that you can’t conquer and turn into a piece of art!
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I'm lost in my talents and speechless after this vid. All I can say is OMG.
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Phil Like I always tell you you’re a Master at what you do. Another piece of Art
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Wonderful! Thanks to you and Tuffy for the interesting evening.
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It is just darling love it very much.
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It doesn’t need flowers. It’s perfect as just a piece of art to display on a table.
Thank you, Cora! 😊
The holes are just a bonus. Gorgeous stuff, as always. Love the nature in your pieces, you’re my favorite!
Thank you for the smile, Debbie! 😊
Codgitate... I learned a new word today. Thanks Phil...! BTW, the vase looks great...
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Love it.....the holes don’t bother me at all.....
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Phil, still going back and watching some older videos. I love this vase. The shape, the colors in the grain, even the holes. I can't imagine anyone thinking it's ugly.
Thank you, Jean! 😊
Nice piece Phil, I think the holes add character to it.
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Mistake? There was no mistake in this beautiful vase! Love how you used the natural beauty and made it even more gorgeous!
Turning so thin as to reveal the holes, Tina. It was a mistake but, I actually kind of like how it turned out. 😊
I understand…added to the natural beauty!
Cute, whimsical piece! 💗 You might also consider one of those lights that you push on and off to put inside. I'm glad the heat wave is finally over for your part of the country. No a/c with those temps is no fun at all.
My new AC has arrived, Vicki! Now I'll be ready for next time. 😊
I love it Phil.
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OMG, Phil, we had a HUGE sycamore in our front yard when I was a kids, looooooong time ago, but I could never imagine anything that beautiful having been a part of it, thank you for doing it, thank you for sharing it with us!!!
Very cool, Marilyn, thank you! 😊
Whatever you call the shape, it came out beautifully. ☺
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Excellent, Phil! I guess I'll have to start drinking more coffee so I can get some of your visions for shapes. Another terrific piece. I like it, thumbs up! I do have a Sand-O-Flex, as a matter of fact, I ordered two.
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Great, Phil thanks for sharing and teaching
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Well done you are an amazing artist always look forward to seeing your next turning project
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You love reading our comments, we love watching you turn, you make it look so easy. Beautiful piece.
Thank you E G! Cheers!
I love the holes! I would use it to keep my watercolor brushes in! Those holes would be perfect for sticking brush handles in and keeping them separate. Beautiful!
Great idea, Jennifer! 😊
Tuffy sent you a real challenge this time. But you did your magic and made a beautiful piece.
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If it a vase, you could insert a glass tube, so the holes would not matter. It would still look beautiful, even more beautiful!
Thank you, Anna, I believe you are right! 😊
Awesome piece most don't realize how much beauty is hidden in such a little piece of wood
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Hi Phil,
Once again a great video, I've watched so many of yours but this is in the top three for me. Keep up the good work.
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I think that is one of my favorites you've made. Nice.
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Outstanding once again, something to aspire to
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Love it!
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Super nice piece Phil !! Holes give it even more character that’s why I watch your videos you keep your turnings natural great job buddy 😊
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