As a candle fanatic, I'm super glad you kept the edges and left it natural. This is truly the greatest candle holder ever to exist! Please don't hesitate to do more mega-cool candle holders in the future!😊 Blessed Be
Hi 👋 Phil, That is a great looking 👀 piece of Art, it was very very sketchy to turn it, it looked like it hit you 😮, at one point, . I done something similar a few years ago, I got a piece of steel as the tool post and welded on a piece of half-inch thick bar, and about an inch wide, Which will give you plenty of support on the overhang, I suppose another way, if you have got some somelarger forstner bits. That you could put in Chuck in your tail stock, amazing looking piece of art well done Phil, You could probably even plant a little bonsai tree in it, 😂, ❤, it . From The Hog 🐗🏍️
An orchid would look so natural coming out of the piece 😍! They grow out of indentations and croches of living and dead trees. Your daughter is one lucky woman!
Very very cool Phil! I luv how u work so hard to keep the natural look. Definitely agree: not taking away any of the edge was the best call. Well done! Thx and take care.
Phil, take yourself a piece of sycamore and turn yourself a cup or small vessel and place it in the recess you turned inside of this funky piece of sycamore. 2:38
Leslie Stanley, I am glad you had so much trouble with this piece that you left a lot of it natural. Ivy, I would think, real or artificial would look good. Loved it a lot, your daughter is one lucky person to get it eventually.
Thank You Phil, Thank You Daren & Theresa Thomas from Texas... VERY UNUSUAL PIECE!!!.. Phil your show is wonderful, the wood donations you receive from all your viewers is wonderful, everything came together making for flawless entertainment. Very enjoyable and glad you did not get hurt. Until next time Phil... TM
Thanks a lot, Tuffy! I don't usually get too scared turning odd pieces but this one did cause the hair on the back of my neck to do a little dance, now and then! 😊
@@rickchapman3051 Thank You Rick Chapman... Phil is such a good sport with an open mind for new ideas. It has been a long time but where that idea came from while watching Phil turn I do not remember. I am glad Phil has put it to good use when needed. TM
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil another challenge overcome, and the result is fantastic. Who would have thought that anything so good could have come from that place. Yes I do agree with your decision to leave the top as created by nature, and I liked the centre you described as waves.Greatvjob.
I've never seen anything like it! What a treasure! I see a beautiful natural looking pot with succulents in it. It would be a center piece on a table or fireplace, etc. Tough piece, but it turned out awesome!👍😊
Hi Phil I'd like to thank Daron and Theresa from Texas for this piece of magnificent and unusual wood. I don't know how I'd turn it but as your a masterwoodturner you did a spectacular job turning this piece. What a beautiful colour it is with the finish on it. I'm really pleased you never cut any of it away as it's too beautiful for that to be done. I like how you explain everything to us, your explanations are really helpful. This is a really piece of art well turned I just love it. It is up in the top 5s of my favourites. Take care, stay safe Amanda xx
Glad you didn't turn anymore away!!! I like the natural beauty. In fact turning nothing inside. Just sanding and then the finish would be beautiful to me. Enjoyed listening to you talk your way through the turning. Maybe a 2" e-candle would look good. Have a great weekend. 🙂
Omgosh I’m a nervous wreck watching you turn this one!!!!! It turned out terrific!! You’re a wonderful inspiration as I love doing the live edge and rustic looking pieces!!
Hello Phil! I'm sorry I presented you with a tough one, but I'm also very glad you rose to the challenge! As always, your work turned out beautiful and I'm glad I was able to contribute in a small way. I have acres of Texas soft and hard woods and the next time I see something that says "Phil could do something with this" will send it on it's way, God bless and thank you for the hours of entertainment. Daron from Texas.
Oh my goodness, my heart was in my mouth watching the turning bit, phew you still have all your bits, LOL. So glad you didn't turn the lips, its lovely and natural looking. Perhaps a 2.5' medium height plain glass tumbler and put in battery LED twinkly lights. Whatever you decide, it will be a talking point. Thanks for sharing Phil (hugs).
A one of a kind creation. I was on the edge of my seat watching Phil turn the inside. By the way Phil, your daughter just called me and told me she wanted me to have this piece. "I Wish". An absolute world class masterpiece.
That was a rubicks cube of a branch! You turn it around and around and it just wasn’t letting you do what you wanted. In the end it is beautiful as I knew it would be. 😉 I am very glad you didn’t turn away the sections on the outside rim! Seeing it whole, I don’t know if I would like it missing part of itself. I especially like the contrast of the smooth, light exterior and the dark, irregular almost wavy interior and the little leg is a nice surprise when you do notice it. Another A+++ for the shelf or table. The medium candle is nice, my preference is the shorter but only seeing the camera view may be why. 👏👏👌👌💕💕
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I saw someone else mention a succulent but I was thinking of something vining or maybe a fern, preferably not real so you don’t have to worry about watering. At least that’s what I would need. I hope you show an update with whatever you decide on. Even better, ask your daughter what she would like to see in it. 😉👌
Phil, you've done some strange and incredible pieces over the years but this one has got to be near the top of the list! I'm glad you didn't cut off the wings, maybe you heard me yelling not to! In addition to your turning skills, I love your commentary during the project. This video must win the award for the most "I really don't know" comments of all of your videos. They made the video even more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your talents and personality.
Nice job! I think the trick with the blue tape would have been to stick a bit of it on the shank of the tool instead, slightly overhanging, as a telltale so that when you get too close to the lip it starts to vibrate, should be fairly easy to detect when you reach the edge of the safety zone.
Well Phil, I guess one could call this, from an 'Art Perspective', a Minimalist wood turning. I truly feel you have produced an an absolute 'Masterpiece' for all to enjoy'. I really feel that there was virtually nothing else you could have done, you made all the right 'moves & decisions' on this one my friend. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
It's a one off for sure. Sometimes finishing a project with no visit to the hospital is the best you can hope for. It's beautiful. Glad you listened to us all and left it as is.
Hello Phil, you asked us to vote on whether to open the piece out to form a bowl or to leave its 'lips' intact. We vote, preserve the lips. They are an important part of what makes the piece interesting. And, candle holders are useful. It made me happy when you decided to just drill a hole big enough for a candle. Oddly, it hadn't occurred to me that you might glue a base onto the piece. With my sense of humor I as imagining giving it little feet, like a clawfoot bathtub has little feet. Jean says that a small cactus would be the perfect tenant for the 'candle-space', possibly even an air plant, since you don't have to water those. :-). She says that the piece already looks a bit alien, an alien-looking plant would complement it nicely. Thanks for sharing your process!
Wow! That was a bit scary. I’m so glad nothing went horribly wrong. Don’t want you to get hurt! You really hit a home run with this piece! It’s gorgeous! I’m happy to hear it will stay in your family! Awesome job and I’m glad you came through it unscathed. Take care and as always, hugs and more to you! See you next time. MTFBWYA 💫✨ Roma 🌲💚🌳🦅
"I don't know what I'm going to do, but I'll do it until it's done." Truer words were never spoken! I just love this piece. Your instincts about it were spot-on. I think I would have tried to swoop up the ends and leave the middle untouched and maybe that would have worked too, but your results are gorgeous.
Oh Phil. I was worried for you! It's beautiful. So rustic I love it❤ It might look cool with a turned insert, maybe use the bit of log you cut off? I don't know but I'm sure pleased you were listening when I told you to leave that natural rim. So glad you heard me. Thanks for sharing😊
You are the Master of unusual and creativity. If it was not a challenge, it would not be Phil Anderson. I'm glad you kept the 'Wings'. Comment below. An Orchid would look very nice.
He asks, "How would you turn this one?!" Answer, "VERY CAREFULLY!" 😎 Edit after watching a master turner create a wonderment: Phil, you listened to what the wood was whispering and revealed the gorgeousness just waiting to be free! So well turned/not turned. Perfect!
That is awesome! Really like how you kept it so natural A very unique piece that appears so simple and natural it hides all of the work it took you to make it look like that. As far as what to put in it, maybe someone could turn a wooden candle holder that would fit that base shape with an internal cavity for a wax-like LED candle. 😉😃
I love hearing your thought process as you determine what to do. I think you made all the right decisions, especially in saving the "rim". Beautiful work, Phil. I hope some of your insight rubs off on me as I watch this again.
Hi Phil... I wish that I could say that I enjoyed watching this video but I can't... I spent the whole time just worrying about you hurting yourself on that deadly spinning log... I was so relieved when you stopped... Beautiful natural piece... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Haha, I was right there with you, Andy! When I watched it back I was on the edge of my seat! It was bad during the turning, but not that bad! Thanks, buddy! 😊
Don’t do it, Phill! Don’t do it! Phew, you didn’t. I’ve been watching for quite a while and this is by far my favorite piece. Like an earlier commenter said, I think we orchid growers would have a bidding war over this piece
You said you've "done the least" work on this project but you did the right amount of work for this project. I'm not an artist but maybe a plant with vines hanging down might be nice for this. I'm sure you'll find the best addition to this wonderful work. Darren gifted you a great and unique bit of wood and we're all grateful to see it.
This was certainly a challenge! Its VERY UNUSUAL AND VERY BEAUTIFUL! Im really glad you didnt cut the outer lips of the opening! Its just so TERRIFIC! Try putting a little glass dessert bowl, like for jello, in the opening instead of a narrow candle holder. You can usually find those little glass pudding or jello cups/dessert bowls in thrift stores or even a Dollar store. You sure did an outstanding job! Thanks, Phil!❤❤❤
Hi Phil, I have just broken my personal best time of holding my breath, I can't think of any one else that would have done what you did. Brilliant my friend. Take care Phil. Cheers, Huw
Just watched your question and it stopped me completely. Not being a wood turner I have no clue what to do. My limited imagination would cut off the long ends, chisel out what looks like a bump on the inside of the large hole, use a sander to round the cut off ends and closed side to make a flat surface so it won’t rock when put on a table. Now back to the video to see how the ace turner makes something beautiful out of this inauspicious chunk of wood!
There's no wood too challenging for you. I would have never tried it. Beautiful and inspiring....some type of succulent would look nice in the bowl portion.....
Phil, I think stopping when you did feels right to me. You were making me nervous trying to cut more on the inside. I normally watch you on our TV where I, of course can't comment. So, I had to pull it up on my tablet and give you my opinion. It looks good! Keep up the good turning! Be safe,
Wow Phil this was a challenge. I jumped ever time you had it spinning and put your tool or sander into the center of the piece. I could see the edge catching and oh boy that would be a disaster. In the end you made a beautiful piece of art. I like your daughter would like this turning. Keep it in the family. It is one of the best pieces you have done. It is a great piece and you should be proud. Well done! Thanks for the show. Joel
Oh my goodness.... Phil I've been watching your videos for a good few years now and you've often amazed me, enthralled me, delighted me. Until today you've never managed to outright terrify me! 😮😂 Possibly the most nerve wracking turning I've ever seen you do, it was so fascinating to hear you ruminating on what on earth you could do. I absolutely love what you did underneath that was so clever, it really was a stroke of genius. On the top side I think you made the right call to leave the overgrowth the way it formed and enhance it with such sensitive sanding and finishing. A broader candle would be nice in there, I was thinking a church type candle but you're right, a shorter one works better. If not a candle then some sort of delicate trailing plant would look pretty draping over and around it. I'm dreadful at remembering names but in my minds eye I can see a plant with pale green small round almost heart shaped leaves densely packed on tangled stems, profusely covered with small delicate pale bluish flowers. Wonder what that is eh?! I'm sure it would look lovely tumbling out over the edges though.whatever it is!😄👍🥀
Thank you, Jude! I don't know much about plants and flowers but, as you describe one with heart shaped leaves it reminds me of one my mom had in the kitchen window. Thanks for the memories! 😊
Find a glass cylinder that fits tight in the hole and would allow one of the larger candles to sit inside. Maybe a colored glass cylinder, even. Oh well. that wood is a natural in our area. Great look Phil and a great job overall. Greg
First off. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY NUTS. But. I absolutelyLOVE IT. I would buy that ( or make my own ) for my wife. What our imagination can come up with. 🤷♂️ Coming from Texas I would call this the longhorn candle holder. . Looks similar to a longhorn steer head and horn. Very well done. You should be proud my friend. 👍👍👍
Glad to see you left it natural. Many of your videos I think they could be turned more but this one definitely looks better not turning the natural character away.
Phill, the biggest challenges often have the greatest rewards, in this case I would say you nailed it ,big time, Wonderful work as always .Enjoyed watching it ,make you make it turn it into a true beauty,
My kind of wood! I once turned an oak piece like that. Some silk greens around a candle would make it pop. They make them round just for candles (especially during the holidays). Check D-Way tools for a better tool rest. I only use their tool rests now for bowls. You can get into almost any small opening with them. And no, no more cutting, you are done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well Phil you just proved the saying "Less is more" can be right. Great way it ended up sitting. More fantastic vision on doing just enough. Amazing looking piece buddy! You liking the new computer? See ya on the next one. Gary
Thanks, Buddy! The new computer is definitely faster! There are just so many little things, like little programs and add-ons that saved so much time. Finding them again and then finding out they won't work on Win 11, etc. Passwords! Etc. But, I'm getting there. 😊
Wow! I'd call it "Conundrum" because that's what it presented to you. Beautiful, minimalist turning. I would just put a short to middle height, but wide candle in it.
Mr Phil, I was genuinely scared for your safety with this one. I'm just really glad you got through this piece unharmed. Anyway, this is quite the unusual piece. I've never seen anything quite like it before. I don't think anyone else would've done this piece any better justice. Anybody else might've gone to extremes with this piece. But I love it because, as usual, your design celebrates the nature of the piece. Your design was simple. But, sometimes, that's all that's needed. In this case, anything more would've been too much. In other words, it's simply perfect. And it's simply beautiful.
So glad you didn’t remove any of the top edges Phil, you know best and you listened to us shouting noooooo 😂😂 The final finish transformed it and I would still have it as a bowl to throw keys and loose change in rather than a candle holder. ( although does anybody actually have loose change any more 😊)
Very entertaining! Chuckles. Love the result! Absolutely beautiful! A larger diameter electric candle would be perfect! You certainly don’t want a flame burning in it. Thanks for sharing! Please keep it up!
What a challenge Phil. Good call not removing the top of log. You could always turn a nice weed pot for dried or artificial flowers. Thank you for sharing.
Your problem-solving process is what I gain most from watching your excellent videos. I thought while watching “Just cut back those log ends and reduce the footprint of the piece. That way the beautiful gnarly interior will be the dominant design focus.“ Your design worked out in the end, with that foot on the straight side being the key. Your self deprecating humble brag on that was entirely justified.
Phil you are the only woodturner I know who would have even tried doing something with this piece. But I’ll say you outdid your self in producing this natural piece of nature. I’m like you it wouldn’t leave my house until I leave for good. I watched in amazement to see you figure this thing out. Totally amazing!🤩 😅😊
Had the same type problem in the not to distant past. My solution was to borrow a hollow roller system by Carter tools from a friend. Worked so well I invested in one for myself with a laser guide to tell me where my cutter is. Love your channel! And yes the "I don't know award" is definitely earned by this one. Beautiful as always.
I am going to echo what lots have said and that is I like when you talk through your thought processes. That's how the rest of us learn from the master. :) I also wanted to say, you said "welcome to the Weird Channel" but I call it the "Phil working hard to let the wood be what it wants to be" which is much harder than forcing your vision on the piece. Thanks for an awesome video, see you next time.
Looks great as is. Now you could create custom turned inserts such as plant pots, wood candle(with battery powered tea light inside) or other unique bowl creations. Many opportunities 😀.
Great job Phil, I guess I would have put the piece in a V position then drill the worm hole perpendicular, so both ends wind up equidistant from the table top. I realize that drilling was rather cumbersome and don’t know exactly how I would have pulled it off. That said… you actually turn a bowl every week and have stellar results consistently. Because of that I watch every Thursday. Thanks for what you do for your audience 🫵💪👍😉
This the most unique piece! It reminds me of a mushroom cap with the stem removed. Really cool. It was fun watching you pivot figuring it all out. I agree with Stephanie I would love to own it! You possess amazing creativity.
That is one oddball piece from one oddball wood turner. Quite appropriate. Love the gnarly interior with the smooth outer lip. A nice contrast. Glad you went minimal. Maybe a cut glass whiskey tumbler with a votive candle?
I also like the way you left a little foot. It looks really nice from the side and that top yeah leaving it was the best thing that keeps the beauty in it. As far as spot that you can put a candle in it or you can make another small bowl, that'll fit stand up a little taller in there are a wide bottom vase, but not too tall the vase just tall enough.A vase would be beautiful with some colorful flowers from out of it. But the top is very unique. It looks great you made the right choice by leaving it.
Phil, you and I are in the same general age bracket, and you are not backing away from any challenge being presented to you. Age has given you strength to push your own boundaries, and we all learn from watching you give something a try that might not be comfortable to you. Not only do you take these challenges on, you create a beautiful piece that anyone would love to have in their home! Not cutting away the sides was a perfect, although difficult, choice. Please keep experimenting, and I'll keep cheering from the sidelines. It is a gorgeous piece!
I'm really glad you kept those beautiful rounded edges where the tree tried to grow around an obstacle. They flow with the grain in the bottom and create a dramatic swoop. That was some great thinking on the foot of the piece! I like the natural looking candle in it but I think a plant with long draping stems, like an ivy, would look nice too. You had some close calls with both the turning/sanding and the narrative! 😂 Nice saves in both cases! Thank you for sharing your thoughts as you made your way through this project. Even though you didn't turn much wood away I think it was one of the most complex pieces I've seen you turn. Congratulations on keeping your focus tuned into this one! Take care!
This one is awesome, Phil! You did just as much as it allowed and didn’t ruin it by trying to make it something it isn’t! Love it! I would have done it the same way (after watching and learning from you for quite a while!) I think it’d look really nice with a small ivy plant in it.
As a candle fanatic, I'm super glad you kept the edges and left it natural. This is truly the greatest candle holder ever to exist! Please don't hesitate to do more mega-cool candle holders in the future!😊 Blessed Be
Thank you, Shelley! 😊
Hi 👋 Phil, That is a great looking 👀 piece of Art, it was very very sketchy to turn it, it looked like it hit you 😮, at one point, .
I done something similar a few years ago, I got a piece of steel as the tool post and welded on a piece of half-inch thick bar, and about an inch wide, Which will give you plenty of support on the overhang, I suppose another way, if you have got some somelarger forstner bits.
That you could put in Chuck in your tail stock, amazing looking piece of art well done Phil, You could probably even plant a little bonsai tree in it, 😂, ❤, it . From The Hog 🐗🏍️
Thank you, Hog! 😊
An orchid would look so natural coming out of the piece 😍! They grow out of indentations and croches of living and dead trees. Your daughter is one lucky woman!
Thank you, Kristi! 😊
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Yes, I agree. An orchid would be a great addition to this piece.
Very very cool Phil! I luv how u work so hard to keep the natural look. Definitely agree: not taking away any of the edge was the best call. Well done! Thx and take care.
Thanks so much! 😊
I love how you “talk” to us as you think out loud about how you’re going to turn a piece.
I'm glad, thank you! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshopIf I didn't think out loud I'd never get anything done. 😂
Phil, take yourself a piece of sycamore and turn yourself a cup or small vessel and place it in the recess you turned inside of this funky piece of sycamore. 2:38
Something I hadn't thought of, Paul, thanks! 😊
One of your best, I agree with your daughter.
Thank you, Roy!😀
Leslie Stanley, I am glad you had so much trouble with this piece that you left a lot of it natural. Ivy, I would think, real or artificial would look good. Loved it a lot, your daughter is one lucky person to get it eventually.
Oh, I like the idea of Ivy, Leslie! I've already given it to my daughter, I'll pass along your advice, thank you! 😀
Thank You Phil, Thank You Daren & Theresa Thomas from Texas... VERY UNUSUAL PIECE!!!.. Phil your show is wonderful, the wood donations you receive from all your viewers is wonderful, everything came together making for flawless entertainment. Very enjoyable and glad you did not get hurt. Until next time Phil... TM
Thanks a lot, Tuffy! I don't usually get too scared turning odd pieces but this one did cause the hair on the back of my neck to do a little dance, now and then! 😊
THANK you Tuffy for the cool tool that allowed this to happen.
@@rickchapman3051 Thank You Rick Chapman... Phil is such a good sport with an open mind for new ideas. It has been a long time but where that idea came from while watching Phil turn I do not remember. I am glad Phil has put it to good use when needed. TM
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil another challenge overcome, and the result is fantastic. Who would have thought that anything so good could have come from that place. Yes I do agree with your decision to leave the top as created by nature, and I liked the centre you described as waves.Greatvjob.
@@johnwhite6899 Thank you, John! 😊
I've never seen anything like it! What a treasure!
I see a beautiful natural looking pot with succulents in it.
It would be a center piece on a table or fireplace, etc.
Tough piece, but it turned out awesome!👍😊
Great ideas, Sunshine, thank you! 😊
I'm so glad you didn't cut any of the beauty off the top edge. This is a beautiful piece and you can put anything or nothing in it.
Thanks so much, Jean! 😊
Phil. Beautiful piece. Welcome to the weird channel. LOL.,...Your thought process was great love it... You put your tool in there I'll watch Lol
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Haha, well, yeah! Thanks, Kim! 😊
Glad you left the sides. You proved that a old dog can use new tools. Great piece.
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Hi Phil I'd like to thank Daron and Theresa from Texas for this piece of magnificent and unusual wood. I don't know how I'd turn it but as your a masterwoodturner you did a spectacular job turning this piece. What a beautiful colour it is with the finish on it. I'm really pleased you never cut any of it away as it's too beautiful for that to be done. I like how you explain everything to us, your explanations are really helpful. This is a really piece of art well turned I just love it. It is up in the top 5s of my favourites. Take care, stay safe Amanda xx
Wow, thank you, Amanda! 😊
“Welcome to the weird channel.” I love it. Thanks, Phil.
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Glad you didn't turn anymore away!!! I like the natural beauty. In fact turning nothing inside. Just sanding and then the finish would be beautiful to me. Enjoyed listening to you talk your way through the turning. Maybe a 2" e-candle would look good. Have a great weekend. 🙂
Thank you, Mary! 😊
Omgosh I’m a nervous wreck watching you turn this one!!!!! It turned out terrific!! You’re a wonderful inspiration as I love doing the live edge and rustic looking pieces!!
Great, thanks, Mindy! 😊
You made the right choice to me. I like the natural look. Thanks for sharing.😊
You’re welcome 😊
Hello Phil! I'm sorry I presented you with a tough one, but I'm also very glad you rose to the challenge! As always, your work turned out beautiful and I'm glad I was able to contribute in a small way. I have acres of Texas soft and hard woods and the next time I see something that says "Phil could do something with this" will send it on it's way, God bless and thank you for the hours of entertainment. Daron from Texas.
Oh, man, Daron, just don't make it so dang hard on me! LOL! Thanks again for sending it, I'm glad I had the opportunity and I'm glad it's over! 😊
Oh my goodness, my heart was in my mouth watching the turning bit, phew you still have all your bits, LOL. So glad you didn't turn the lips, its lovely and natural looking. Perhaps a 2.5' medium height plain glass tumbler and put in battery LED twinkly lights. Whatever you decide, it will be a talking point. Thanks for sharing Phil (hugs).
Thank you, Jewels! 😊
A one of a kind creation. I was on the edge of my seat watching Phil turn the inside. By the way Phil, your daughter just called me and told me she wanted me to have this piece. "I Wish". An absolute world class masterpiece.
LOL! Thank you, Jerry! 😊
Phil, what a wonderful piece 👍
Totally the right choice to leave the edges 👍
You just can't improve on nature!!
Add an orchid, that would look great.😉
Lots of orchid comments, Jon. I will look into that, thanks! 😊
You're a skilled craftsman and artist. No matter what the piece, you always make it into something beautiful. Thank you.
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Whew, so glad you didn’t destroy the natural edges. A beautiful piece.
Thank you! 😊
TaDa! You've done it again Phil, neat piece. We definitely like that you saved the rim! A plant would look cool flowing over the bark. ❤
Thanks, Joanna! 😊
If I saw that I would not turn that, no clue. You made something out of a pretzel. The base was a clever idea.
Thanks, Doc! 😊
That was a rubicks cube of a branch! You turn it around and around and it just wasn’t letting you do what you wanted. In the end it is beautiful as I knew it would be. 😉 I am very glad you didn’t turn away the sections on the outside rim! Seeing it whole, I don’t know if I would like it missing part of itself. I especially like the contrast of the smooth, light exterior and the dark, irregular almost wavy interior and the little leg is a nice surprise when you do notice it. Another A+++ for the shelf or table. The medium candle is nice, my preference is the shorter but only seeing the camera view may be why. 👏👏👌👌💕💕
Thank you, BobbieJean! 😊 I will spend some time finding just the right object/plant/candle to put in there. 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I saw someone else mention a succulent but I was thinking of something vining or maybe a fern, preferably not real so you don’t have to worry about watering. At least that’s what I would need. I hope you show an update with whatever you decide on. Even better, ask your daughter what she would like to see in it. 😉👌
Phil, you've done some strange and incredible pieces over the years but this one has got to be near the top of the list! I'm glad you didn't cut off the wings, maybe you heard me yelling not to! In addition to your turning skills, I love your commentary during the project. This video must win the award for the most "I really don't know" comments of all of your videos. They made the video even more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your talents and personality.
Haha, even I noticed the "don't know" comments while editing this, Tom! It was a challenge to be sure! Thank you so much for your fun comment! 😊
Nice job! I think the trick with the blue tape would have been to stick a bit of it on the shank of the tool instead, slightly overhanging, as a telltale so that when you get too close to the lip it starts to vibrate, should be fairly easy to detect when you reach the edge of the safety zone.
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I like this, it belongs in the front window of an ocean cottage. 💜🙏
Or a mountain cabin!
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I could see a house cat taking interest in it.
Well Phil, I guess one could call this, from an 'Art Perspective', a Minimalist wood turning. I truly feel you have produced an an absolute 'Masterpiece' for all to enjoy'. I really feel that there was virtually nothing else you could have done, you made all the right 'moves & decisions' on this one my friend. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Thank you, my friend! 😊
It's a one off for sure. Sometimes finishing a project with no visit to the hospital is the best you can hope for.
It's beautiful. Glad you listened to us all and left it as is.
I heard you all loud and clear, Phil! 😊
Hello Phil, you asked us to vote on whether to open the piece out to form a bowl or to leave its 'lips' intact. We vote, preserve the lips. They are an important part of what makes the piece interesting. And, candle holders are useful. It made me happy when you decided to just drill a hole big enough for a candle.
Oddly, it hadn't occurred to me that you might glue a base onto the piece. With my sense of humor I as imagining giving it little feet, like a clawfoot bathtub has little feet.
Jean says that a small cactus would be the perfect tenant for the 'candle-space', possibly even an air plant, since you don't have to water those. :-). She says that the piece already looks a bit alien, an alien-looking plant would complement it nicely.
Thanks for sharing your process!
Great ideas, Deirdre, thank you! 😊
Such vision! An inspiration to all us weird wood turners. A succulent would do well in there!
Wow this is an attention getter glad you didn't cut the edges down very nice ❤ you are always amazing at what you turn. Thanks for sharing 😊
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Wow! That was a bit scary. I’m so glad nothing went horribly wrong. Don’t want you to get hurt! You really hit a home run with this piece! It’s gorgeous! I’m happy to hear it will stay in your family! Awesome job and I’m glad you came through it unscathed. Take care and as always, hugs and more to you! See you next time. MTFBWYA 💫✨ Roma 🌲💚🌳🦅
Thank you, Roma! I hope you and you dad had a great trip! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop We haven’t gone yet. We leave next month. 6/14.
@@AuntieRoma Ohhh, gotcha! 😀
"I don't know what I'm going to do, but I'll do it until it's done." Truer words were never spoken! I just love this piece. Your instincts about it were spot-on. I think I would have tried to swoop up the ends and leave the middle untouched and maybe that would have worked too, but your results are gorgeous.
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Oh Phil. I was worried for you! It's beautiful. So rustic I love it❤
It might look cool with a turned insert, maybe use the bit of log you cut off? I don't know but I'm sure pleased you were listening when I told you to leave that natural rim. So glad you heard me.
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I heard you loud and clear, Tricia! 😊
I really like this piece good job Phil
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You are the Master of unusual and creativity. If it was not a challenge, it would not be Phil Anderson. I'm glad you kept the 'Wings'. Comment below. An Orchid would look very nice.
Thank you, Pete! 😊
He asks, "How would you turn this one?!"
Answer, "VERY CAREFULLY!" 😎
Edit after watching a master turner create a wonderment: Phil, you listened to what the wood was whispering and revealed the gorgeousness just waiting to be free! So well turned/not turned. Perfect!
Thank you, Dave! 😊
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That is awesome! Really like how you kept it so natural A very unique piece that appears so simple and natural it hides all of the work it took you to make it look like that. As far as what to put in it, maybe someone could turn a wooden candle holder that would fit that base shape with an internal cavity for a wax-like LED candle. 😉😃
I never thought of turning my own insert, Mark, thanks! 😊
I love hearing your thought process as you determine what to do. I think you made all the right decisions, especially in saving the "rim". Beautiful work, Phil. I hope some of your insight rubs off on me as I watch this again.
Thanks, Jim! 😊
That was awesome to watch. The decision processes you used for the item. The safety issues covered were great to learn for me, the rookie turner.
Thanks, Keith! I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊
What a wonderful organic work of art!!
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That's nice, Phil. You made the right decision to not turn away the top of that opening. Look for a pillar candle at the store.
Bill
Thanks, Bill! 😊
Thank you for talking us through your project. I'm glad you saved the edges!
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Hi Phil...
I wish that I could say that I enjoyed watching this video but I can't...
I spent the whole time just worrying about you hurting yourself on that deadly spinning log...
I was so relieved when you stopped...
Beautiful natural piece...
Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy
Haha, I was right there with you, Andy! When I watched it back I was on the edge of my seat! It was bad during the turning, but not that bad! Thanks, buddy! 😊
Don’t do it, Phill! Don’t do it! Phew, you didn’t. I’ve been watching for quite a while and this is by far my favorite piece. Like an earlier commenter said, I think we orchid growers would have a bidding war over this piece
Good to know, thank you! 😊
Try a crystal ball in it, love this piece and the waves around the edges are beautiful.thank you phil ! ❤
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You said you've "done the least" work on this project but you did the right amount of work for this project. I'm not an artist but maybe a plant with vines hanging down might be nice for this. I'm sure you'll find the best addition to this wonderful work. Darren gifted you a great and unique bit of wood and we're all grateful to see it.
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You did a super job on that unique log. I what you did, Phil. 😊 Fill it with m&ms!
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The eye of the Master.
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This was certainly a challenge! Its VERY UNUSUAL AND VERY BEAUTIFUL! Im really glad you didnt cut the outer lips of the opening! Its just so TERRIFIC! Try putting a little glass dessert bowl, like for jello, in the opening instead of a narrow candle holder. You can usually find those little glass pudding or jello cups/dessert bowls in thrift stores or even a Dollar store. You sure did an outstanding job! Thanks, Phil!❤❤❤
Thanks for the idea, Texana! 😊
Thank you Phil for risking life and limb to do this for us. Its beautiful and perfect. I wouldn't change a thing.
Thank you, Michael! 😊
Hi Phil, I have just broken my personal best time of holding my breath,
I can't think of any one else that would have done what you did.
Brilliant my friend.
Take care Phil.
Cheers, Huw
Haha, me too, Huw! Yeah, it was a bit scary at times. It did turn out OK so I'm satisfied. Thank you, buddy! 😀
Just watched your question and it stopped me completely. Not being a wood turner I have no clue what to do. My limited imagination would cut off the long ends, chisel out what looks like a bump on the inside of the large hole, use a sander to round the cut off ends and closed side to make a flat surface so it won’t rock when put on a table. Now back to the video to see how the ace turner makes something beautiful out of this inauspicious chunk of wood!
There's no wood too challenging for you. I would have never tried it. Beautiful and inspiring....some type of succulent would look nice in the bowl portion.....
Hope you liked it, BobbieJean! 😊
Phil, I think stopping when you did feels right to me. You were making me nervous trying to cut more on the inside. I normally watch you on our TV where I, of course can't comment. So, I had to pull it up on my tablet and give you my opinion. It looks good! Keep up the good turning! Be safe,
Thank you very much, Pop! 😊
I almost didn’t want it to be turned ❤😂 it’s just stunning
But you worked your magic as usual
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Love that piece! Love that thought process you went through to reach that beautiful artwork! You are a true artisan!
Thank you! 😊
I can so see a small green plant in there. 🌿 looks Great.
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Wow Phil this was a challenge. I jumped ever time you had it spinning and put your tool or sander into the center of the piece. I could see the edge catching and oh boy that would be a disaster. In the end you made a beautiful piece of art. I like your daughter would like this turning. Keep it in the family. It is one of the best pieces you have done. It is a great piece and you should be proud. Well done!
Thanks for the show.
Joel
Thank you very much, Joel! 😀
Oh my goodness.... Phil I've been watching your videos for a good few years now and you've often amazed me, enthralled me, delighted me. Until today you've never managed to outright terrify me! 😮😂 Possibly the most nerve wracking turning I've ever seen you do, it was so fascinating to hear you ruminating on what on earth you could do. I absolutely love what you did underneath that was so clever, it really was a stroke of genius. On the top side I think you made the right call to leave the overgrowth the way it formed and enhance it with such sensitive sanding and finishing. A broader candle would be nice in there, I was thinking a church type candle but you're right, a shorter one works better. If not a candle then some sort of delicate trailing plant would look pretty draping over and around it. I'm dreadful at remembering names but in my minds eye I can see a plant with pale green small round almost heart shaped leaves densely packed on tangled stems, profusely covered with small delicate pale bluish flowers. Wonder what that is eh?! I'm sure it would look lovely tumbling out over the edges though.whatever it is!😄👍🥀
Thank you, Jude! I don't know much about plants and flowers but, as you describe one with heart shaped leaves it reminds me of one my mom had in the kitchen window. Thanks for the memories! 😊
Find a glass cylinder that fits tight in the hole and would allow one of the larger candles to sit inside. Maybe a colored glass cylinder, even. Oh well. that wood is a natural in our area. Great look Phil and a great job overall. Greg
Thanks, Greg! 😊
First off. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY NUTS. But. I absolutelyLOVE IT. I would buy that ( or make my own ) for my wife. What our imagination can come up with. 🤷♂️ Coming from Texas I would call this the longhorn candle holder. . Looks similar to a longhorn steer head and horn. Very well done. You should be proud my friend. 👍👍👍
Thank you, Steve! 😊
Thanks for leaving the branch with the sides. Really like this
My pleasure! I'm glad you like it, thank you! 😀
I would probably put a terra cota planter with some flowers in there :D
Beautiful piece as always 😊
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Glad to see you left it natural. Many of your videos I think they could be turned more but this one definitely looks better not turning the natural character away.
Thank you, Ron! 😀
Phill, the biggest challenges often have the greatest rewards, in this case I would say you nailed it ,big time, Wonderful work as always .Enjoyed watching it ,make you make it turn it into a true beauty,
Thank you, Garrett! 😊
My kind of wood! I once turned an oak piece like that. Some silk greens around a candle would make it pop. They make them round just for candles (especially during the holidays). Check D-Way tools for a better tool rest. I only use their tool rests now for bowls. You can get into almost any small opening with them. And no, no more cutting, you are done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well Phil you just proved the saying "Less is more" can be right.
Great way it ended up sitting.
More fantastic vision on doing just enough.
Amazing looking piece buddy!
You liking the new computer?
See ya on the next one.
Gary
Thanks, Valerie! 😊
Thanks, Buddy! The new computer is definitely faster! There are just so many little things, like little programs and add-ons that saved so much time. Finding them again and then finding out they won't work on Win 11, etc. Passwords! Etc. But, I'm getting there. 😊
Keep as much as you can - it look unique as it is - settle for the redesign!!!
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Wow! I'd call it "Conundrum" because that's what it presented to you. Beautiful, minimalist turning. I would just put a short to middle height, but wide candle in it.
Wow, thank you, Douglas! 😊
Thank you for not taking off that lip. It looks so nice. Sometimes, the best pieces are the ones that you do the least amount of work on.
Thank you, John, for taking your time to watch and comment! 😊
Mr Phil, I was genuinely scared for your safety with this one. I'm just really glad you got through this piece unharmed.
Anyway, this is quite the unusual piece. I've never seen anything quite like it before. I don't think anyone else would've done this piece any better justice. Anybody else might've gone to extremes with this piece. But I love it because, as usual, your design celebrates the nature of the piece. Your design was simple. But, sometimes, that's all that's needed. In this case, anything more would've been too much.
In other words, it's simply perfect. And it's simply beautiful.
Thank you for your kind comment, Les! 😊
So glad you didn’t remove any of the top edges Phil, you know best and you listened to us shouting noooooo 😂😂
The final finish transformed it and I would still have it as a bowl to throw keys and loose change in rather than a candle holder. ( although does anybody actually have loose change any more 😊)
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Very entertaining! Chuckles. Love the result! Absolutely beautiful! A larger diameter electric candle would be perfect! You certainly don’t want a flame burning in it. Thanks for sharing! Please keep it up!
Thank you, I'll do my best! 😊
What a challenge Phil. Good call not removing the top of log.
You could always turn a nice weed pot for dried or artificial flowers.
Thank you for sharing.
Good idea, Carl, thanks! 😊
It’s a real piece of art! An air plant would fit the natural look!
Thank you, Marilyn! 😊
Phil. You are The pro. Love watching you Thank You from La Pine
Thanks, Howard! 😊
Your problem-solving process is what I gain most from watching your excellent videos. I thought while watching “Just cut back those log ends and reduce the footprint of the piece. That way the beautiful gnarly interior will be the dominant design focus.“ Your design worked out in the end, with that foot on the straight side being the key. Your self deprecating humble brag on that was entirely justified.
Thank you, David! 😊
That 'turned' out great. I think the most natural one yet, Phil.
Thank you, Laura! 😊
Looks great Phil. Definitely the right call to leave the top lips. Maybe a small cactus with a pot just the right size to fit in the recess.
Thanks, Matt! 😊
Fair play Phil, how many of us would have given up and turned away more of the natural beauty. Another amazing piece from Shady Acres.
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Phil you are the only woodturner I know who would have even tried doing something with this piece. But I’ll say you outdid your self in producing this natural piece of nature. I’m like you it wouldn’t leave my house until I leave for good. I watched in amazement to see you figure this thing out. Totally amazing!🤩 😅😊
Thank you so much, Kid! 😊
Had the same type problem in the not to distant past. My solution was to borrow a hollow roller system by Carter tools from a friend. Worked so well I invested in one for myself with a laser guide to tell me where my cutter is. Love your channel! And yes the "I don't know award" is definitely earned by this one. Beautiful as always.
Thanks, Dutch! 😊
What a very unique piece! A little bit of moss and a succulent I think would look really cool plus look very natural.
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It might have fought you all the way Phil but, as always, you pulled it off 🌞
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I am going to echo what lots have said and that is I like when you talk through your thought processes. That's how the rest of us learn from the master. :) I also wanted to say, you said "welcome to the Weird Channel" but I call it the "Phil working hard to let the wood be what it wants to be" which is much harder than forcing your vision on the piece. Thanks for an awesome video, see you next time.
I appreciate that, Harvey, thank you! 😀
You're braver than I Phil. 😎😆
Awesome end result Sir.
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Looks great as is. Now you could create custom turned inserts such as plant pots, wood candle(with battery powered tea light inside) or other unique bowl creations. Many opportunities 😀.
Great ideas, Jim! 😊
Great job Phil, I guess I would have put the piece in a V position then drill the worm hole perpendicular, so both ends wind up equidistant from the table top. I realize that drilling was rather cumbersome and don’t know exactly how I would have pulled it off. That said… you actually turn a bowl every week and have stellar results consistently. Because of that I watch every Thursday. Thanks for what you do for your audience 🫵💪👍😉
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Of course you should save nature's work of art. I read Tuffy's comment I can't say it better, You are a true artist.
Carsten 👨🦽
Thank you, Carsten! 😊
This the most unique piece! It reminds me of a mushroom cap with the stem removed. Really cool. It was fun watching you pivot figuring it all out. I agree with Stephanie I would love to own it! You possess amazing creativity.
Thank you very much, Susanne! 😊
I think I love it! You’re a miracle worker, I’m glad you didn’t open the top.
Thank you, Ken! 😊
That is one oddball piece from one oddball wood turner. Quite appropriate. Love the gnarly interior with the smooth outer lip. A nice contrast. Glad you went minimal.
Maybe a cut glass whiskey tumbler with a votive candle?
Thank you very much! 😊
I also like the way you left a little foot. It looks really nice from the side and that top yeah leaving it was the best thing that keeps the beauty in it. As far as spot that you can put a candle in it or you can make another small bowl, that'll fit stand up a little taller in there are a wide bottom vase, but not too tall the vase just tall enough.A vase would be beautiful with some colorful flowers from out of it. But the top is very unique. It looks great you made the right choice by leaving it.
Never thought of turning something to fit, Lynda, thanks! 😊
Phil, you and I are in the same general age bracket, and you are not backing away from any challenge being presented to you. Age has given you strength to push your own boundaries, and we all learn from watching you give something a try that might not be comfortable to you. Not only do you take these challenges on, you create a beautiful piece that anyone would love to have in their home! Not cutting away the sides was a perfect, although difficult, choice. Please keep experimenting, and I'll keep cheering from the sidelines. It is a gorgeous piece!
Thank you so much, Vicki! I think as I get older, I figure, "what the heck?" How old am I supposed to get, anyway! 😊
Brillant looks like a clam snuggled up in bit of drift wood love it ❤
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I'm really glad you kept those beautiful rounded edges where the tree tried to grow around an obstacle. They flow with the grain in the bottom and create a dramatic swoop. That was some great thinking on the foot of the piece! I like the natural looking candle in it but I think a plant with long draping stems, like an ivy, would look nice too.
You had some close calls with both the turning/sanding and the narrative! 😂 Nice saves in both cases!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts as you made your way through this project. Even though you didn't turn much wood away I think it was one of the most complex pieces I've seen you turn. Congratulations on keeping your focus tuned into this one!
Take care!
Thank you very much, Gwynn! 😊
This one is awesome, Phil! You did just as much as it allowed and didn’t ruin it by trying to make it something it isn’t! Love it! I would have done it the same way (after watching and learning from you for quite a while!) I think it’d look really nice with a small ivy plant in it.
Agree, Robin, a plant is likely the way to go! 😊
I'm so glad you kept the natural edge :)
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