Hardest Wood I've Ever Turned! 💪 - Wood Turning
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2023
- Black Oak! Even carbide couldn't cut it. I struggled with this piece, inside and out. It does have some great features like "lace wood" characteristics.
Finished in shellac.
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Black Oak to me is the timber that rises up to the surface as the fields are cultivated in the Fens in Cambridgeshire, England. The timber was Birch forests that were supposedly felled by the Romans to allow access to the Fens, which was a large area of low lying wet land in eastern England, where populations of Celts proved stubbornly difficult to subdue. The trees were left to rot in the boggy ground but instead became partially-fossilised. When the Fens were drained in 1600's the land proved to be especially rich and fertile but as the peat dried out the trees gradually emerged, much to the annoyance of the farmers who found them very difficult to dispose of. With considerable effort they can be cut to create logs for burning for which they are superb, burning with the vigor of seasoned wood and the long lasting nature of coal.
Very interesting, thank you, Clive! 😊
I think you're thinking of bog oak Clive.
@@BogwoppitBruceWe used to live on the edge of the Fens and burnt quantities of this in our Rayburn and it was known locally as Black Oak, being black and a dense extremely hard timber. I understood that bog oak was indeed the common name for timber that was part fossilised in peat bogs and what we had may have had that as a common name but to us it will always be black oak (not the American hardwood).
You are talking about Bog oak. Trees that were dropped thousands of years old in peat bogs for preserving, not necessarily one species of tree. Black oak is a species of oak....nothing to do with the color.
@@nobodyshome8726 I am fully aware that I am talking about the timber globally called bog oak, but locally to the Fen region in UK it is called black oak due to being black and exceptionally hard, it is not even oak but the remnants of the birch forests that were supposedly cut down by the Romans 1600-2000 years ago in pursuit of dissident Fen dwellers. Black Oak (Quercus Valuntina) is an American hardwood and has nothing to do with what the Fens are giving up and is not common in UK. The irony is that American Black Oak used to be Yellow Oak until the Americans changed its name.
Many times I have thought,” how in the world is Phil going to turn THAT thing “? You never disappoint! Just beautiful! Thanks Phil!
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Clearly your tools need to be made from bug teeth, for it looks like they had a field day on that stuff!
Where can I get bug teeth tools? 😂
LOL!
That is hilarious. I’m gonna remember that one.
A team of well trained termites could do the whole job. Lol
I think you were turning what we call in South Texas …”Black Jack Oak”. A tree the size you were turning if dead, can burn up a new chain by the time you fell it and buck it if you’re not constantly touching the chain up. Not quite so bad when green. I’m sure there’s a lesson in there somewhere😏. Great job as usual Phil. Beautiful piece!!!
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B E A U T I F U L bowl Phil. Keeping busy is the key to a long enjoyable life. My mom retired at 65 but kept working 2 days a week at a local thrift shop until 81 . She misses it now that she can't. Stay active.
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Man, that looked like some hard work you were doing there. The results are just beautiful, Phil! Another great video, my friend.
Take care,
…..Gord
Thank you, Gord! 😊
It's almost looking as it was carved out of stone. It is looking gorgeous.
Felt like it, too! 😊
Absolutely stunning a pleasure as always.😊
Thanks again, George! 😊
Another case of 'Phil does again, what Phil does every time' - except this time even Phil couldn't make it look easy! Thank you for putting in all that effort on our behalf. Like other Commenters, I just couldn't see how that old chunk of wood was going to be transformed into the wonderful piece of magic you produced - as always. Masterful.
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This piece, like many turned by Phil, is a celebration of this beautiful wood.
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That bowl is gorgeous! I especially like the lotus pod feature on the outside. Thanks Phil!
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Oaks are beautiful and majestic trees. This one gave up one life to be born again as a grand art piece. Thanks to your artistry, it will live on cherished by many future generations.
Thank you very much! 😊
Wow Phil that was some hard graft right there - but well worth it I think, so much to see and so many interesting features! Good to see you - great to watch thanks 👍👍
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Maybe you should name this the black lace bowl. Another very special turning, Phil! Thanks for sharing.
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Another great video from the Great Phil ! Truly a beautiful piece Phil . Thanks for sharing .
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Phil. Once again you made a wonderful piece. Looking forward to what you teach us every Thursday.
Take care, my dear
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Ha Phil Larry here from calif. what I love about your turning is that you take on some strange shapes and leave things natural and make master pieces out of them! And yes wood is beautiful like God intended it to be!! I love the piece thanks for the inspiration!
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My, my, you have a great deal of patience to keep at a piece as hard as this one seems to be. It turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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*You are so well-knowledged in your skills. The way you explain everything truly takes on your adventures. I love your videos. Thank you so much.*
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Thank you for taking your time to watch and comment! 😊
Definitely one of my favorite that you've turned. Great job.
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Beautiful bowl, Phil. It was great seeing your hard work pay off. Hope you have a great weekend. Take care.
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Another beauty! And my weekly dose of WoodTurning Phil-osophy with the master! Thanks for taking the time to make these Phil!
Thanks for watching, Cap! 😊
Phil, when I first saw the oak I didn’t think you could come up with such a beautiful bowl. Great artwork, Sir. Thanks for the video, Scott
Thank you, Scott! 😊
What an excellent bowl! That was pretty amazing to watch! Thanks Phil!
My pleasure! 😊
Absolutely beautiful Phil, you are right when you say that wood is so interesting, love all the nature in this one and Oh boy did it look like it hard, thanks for sharing.
All the best to you.
Regards Jim
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To date, this is #1,
Handsome bowl Phil.
Thank you for my Thursday night turning.
Blessings from Maine 💜🙏
Wow, cool, thanks Beth in Maine! 😊
I really like watching you turn pieces that are unique and can't be copied. Great job Phil.
Thanks, Clint! 😊
Wood is beautiful! The deeper you go, the more beauty is revealed. That is a beautiful piece. You are an artist. Thanks.
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Love watching you turn. You have a great eye for making amazing pieces.😊
Thank you! 😊
Thanks Phil ... for stopping the lathe every now and then ...
and letting us see the process ... and talking about how that
changes as you go along.
I watch a lot of turning videos ... but they don' t do any of that.
so on those, i just fast forward to the end to see the end thing.
i don't do that on yours ... i watch and listen to every minute of it.
it's all great. thanks.
You are very welcome! Thank you for noticing and appreciating those aspects of my videos. You put a smile on my face!
Phil,you have a lot of patience and perseverance,love the way this piece looks
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I love this channel because he always takes a piece of wood other turners would soak in resin or just not touch and he makes a work of art out of it.
I appreciate that, thank you! 😊
ABSOLUTELY beautiful... I love the contrast of the smooth wood and the roughness of the bark area ... lovely like always
Thanks, Celia! 😊
Wow, what an effort. Yet another work of art Phil, worth all the sharpening. Love the natural edge finish as well, loads of character. Thanks again for sharing and happy birthday.
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When you showed the piece at the beginning I thought it was going to be a plain looking bowl. Was I ever wrong. It is beautiful. Thank you for you patient approach. You are a blessed man.
Thanks for watching, Douglas! 😊
This turned out ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I could hardly wait to see the finished product. I really like this one.
What an artist you are!!
10/20/23
Cool, thanks, Colleen! 😊
Holy cow Phil, my back hurts just watching you turn this one. As usual, great job!
Haha, sorry! 😊
Beautiful work Phil! I know what you're talking about when you say it was hard. I've got a oak burl on my lathe right now that has beat me up pretty good lol. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!
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Got a lot in common with “Old Ironsides”, tough as nails and made of oak!
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Being an older, retired guy as well, I often wonder where I found the time to work, back in the day. Patience and talent…you have that in abundance, Phil. Nicely done, indeed.
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Happy birthday.... I so enjoy watching you on a weekly basis and evening remixes just to relax...your work is so beautiful and I appreciate all the natural beauty you maintain in each piece
Thank you so much, Victoria! 😊
Love it…I’m running out of descriptive words…gorgeous, beautiful, perfect…lol…where’s my thesaurus???…lol…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Haha, thank you, Loraine! 😊
Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder. AND you my friend are THE beholder. You see what can be before you begin working. We only see it after you find it. Thank you!
Thank you, John! 😊
Hi 👋, Phil from Phil, Great looking 👀 peace ☮️ of Art, it’s amazing what nature can create. Then you come along and turn it into a beautiful piece of art., and put the finishing touches to it. Phil from the moulin.
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I love the bowl, Phil. You can feel it with your hands and your eyes!
Yes, it's true, Crystal! 😊
Beautiful! Naturally unique!! Your hard work paid off. Love it Phil!
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Great piece! Root wood does present problems and interest when turned and finished. Excellent turning. Thanks for sharing Phil.
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Some times you have to beat the wood into submission to have it show it's beauty. Well done!
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I cant speak to whether or not its black but it is definitely oak. I have an abundance of 3 or 4 species of oak here and i love how it sands. If dry its hard but it love's the sand paper. Fantastic job as usual Phil, and you brought out the beauty in what was an ugly blank. Thank you for continuing to inspire.
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A definite work of art. Thanks Phil, keep em coming, Dan.
Thanks, will do! 😊
Very nice! You took a weirdly shaped chunk of wood and made a beautiful work of art!
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... so right! Phil does again, just what 'Phil does ... every time!
Phil, again you have done such a great job at teaching!!! I just love the way you talk through the videos to explain what you're doing and why. This turned out beautifully. I got say again that when I'm turning, I find myself hearing you in my head, and doing the natural thing with some pieces of wood😂😂😂😂 Thank you so much!!!
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Your perseverance has rewarded you with a beautiful bowl.
Thank you kindly 😊
Hi Phil, another beautiful piece showing off your excellent workmanship. You are so right! I am retired and still manage to run out of enough time to accomplish all I want to. It's like the old adage of one step forward and two steps back. I just put all my tasks in an order of priority to try and get a times table of all I am up to. It's almost like punching the time clock again, except it mostly all a labor of love. Why are the things I do not really care to do seem to always find their way to the top of the to do list? I'll get to do the good stuff all in due time, I guess.
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What a beauty . That holy part looks like a Lotus pod . Thanks Phil.
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Wow! What interesting features that piece has. It looks kinda like the inside of a mushroom cap. The features on the outside are fantastic. A beautiful bowl,Phil ❤
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Way to tame that beast Phil! Very inspirational!
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Wow. What a piece of art. Beautifully done.
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Amazing how you can take what some would throw away and make a beautiful bowl. Nice work.
Thanks, Steve! 😊
Beautiful, Phil♥️ Wooden lace!
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Wow Phil what a bumpy ride to get this bowl turned. Even sanding was a bumpy ride. Still in the end it is a great looking bowl. Saving the natural features make this bowl.
Thanks for the show.
Joel
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I gotta say that I had my doubts about that piece when you showed it but I shouldn't have. Glad you have better vision of what could be.
So appreciative of all the work you put into bringing us beautiful pieces like this and in editing the videos for us to enjoy. Thanks Phil.
I appreciate that, Bob, thanks! 😊
Mike Tyson turning wood!! 😅 Great work ☺
LOL! Thank you! 😊
A real pleasure to watch! Thank you Sir for letting us into your workshop. Many regards from England!
Glad you enjoyed it, Steve, thank you! 😊
I agree Phil I like the 'Lace' too, Beautiful work, Beautiful wood and grain
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I have never seen dedication like yours Phil It turned out beautiful.
Haha, never give up, Bob! 😊
Full of character, I must say.
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Hey,Phil,I'm like you:the wood decides the shape.When people ask me if I can make a matched set,I just laugh and send them ti Walmart...
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Phil, it hasn't been that long since I found your channel, but I have to tell you that you have one of the most enjoyable sites on TH-cam. I really like this project, I especially appreciated how you "free handed" some of the areas on this piece. It really adds to the artistic look. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your presentations, very relaxing, and always a gorgeous product. Rick
Wow, thanks, Rick! You make me sit up all proud and stuff! 😊
Absolutely stunning piece of art. The part you reference as “lace” reminds me of a cross section of a petrified pomegranate embedded into the wood. ❤thanks for sharing Phil
Yes, I can see that, Maddie! 😊
Absolute beautiful piece. nature's beauty enhanced by man priceless.
Thank you, Keith! 😃
One for the interesting shelf Phil Oak never dull. 😁
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Oh my goodness...stunning! The honeycomb natural pattern also looks like a lotus root.
Cool! Thanks, Audie! 😊
Wow, Phil, this is so spectacular...I love it! The character on the outside is so amazing! The hardest wood I've ever turned was some Ironwood from a friend who lives on Lake Kegonsa in Wisconsin...it was like turning concrete!
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Tough wood, but another beautiful bowl. Thanks for sharing
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The one large pocked area. 21:28 Makes me think of the water lily seed pods that I have on my pond. Way cool, Phil!
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I like turning oak, which is good because I have an unlimited supply, but it is usually as hard as a rock. It's particularly challenging when part of it is rotten and the other part is rock hard but it makes the most beautiful bowls if you get the rotten parts stabilized. Awesome job on the piece 👌👍💪!
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What a great turn Phil, really appreciate it and the hard work you put in. 😊 Graham
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Love to watch you turn a chunk of wood into something wonderful!
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Awesome bowl! Love black walnut. Thanks for another natural beauty!
Thanks, Dianne! 😊
Hi Phil this piece of wood is awesome it has nice grain and markings, I really love all the markings on the bark. The natural edge bowl is magnificent and unique, well done you truely are a masterwoodturner. Amanda xx
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I really like this one Phil... it's got some heft to it. It looks heavy and sturdy. The natural parts are unnaturally beautiful... some of your best work! The proportions are perfect!... I was thinking of more of an exaggerated ogee curve on the outside but the shallow curve you created is better. Thanx for sharing your process once again... and of course I'll keep watching!!! ✌️😎👍
Thank you for your comment! 😊
Hey Phil, beautiful bowl! I know it was a lot of work! Had someone to give me some Mulberry wood a while back that had some burl in it. Might have been the hardest wood I’ve ever turned! Thanks for sharing your videos! Oh yeah, thanks to you now I remove tenons down to the little nub! Works well…i actually save them in a little container. Lol
A new collectible, Gary! 😊
Beautiful bowl. Love the colors. Great job as always Phil.
Thank you so much, Robert! 😊
wow! 21:30 looks like a mass of HP LOVECRAFTIAN demons!...what a gorgeous piece...you're on top of your game sir!
Thank you so much! 😊
Love it, you mentioned time and patience, you can add perseverance and tenacity, well done.
Haha, thank you, Alan! 😊
Hi Phil I see you have all your fingers and a good eye to see things us less fortunate can’t. Nice job for sure.
So far so good! 😊
That is, indeed, a beauty. I loved everything every detail. So gorgeous.
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It’s the story of the ugly duckling transforming into a beautiful swan! Your pieces are always preserve the nature in the wood which for me is such a joy to see. Long may you turn Phil!
Thank you, Susanne! 😊
I love every Thursday evening Phil. It was a very enjoyable video, and a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing
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So much to look at here. I love the character of this!
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Phil. That wood might have been tough to make this beautiful Bowl , but older men like you and I never quit thank you.
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Beautiful piece! I love that you keep the pieces as natural as possible! Thanks for sharing your work with us. 🙂
My pleasure 😊
Lookin' good Phil...
Beautiful...Beautiful... Beautiful...best...
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Once again you have taken the time to look at what mother nature has provided for you to work with. Hard work, yes, but the beauty has been released by the combination of your unquestionable skills & artistic ability to see & work with what mother nature provided & released the stunning beauty hidden within. Lovely job mate in every respect, there are SO many areas of beauty to look at as the piece is rotated under the perfectly chosen finish. Cheers, stay well & keep on turning. Don from South Aust.
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Persistence prevails. Great job
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Great looking bowl! I've turned red oak, and it does dull tools quickly.
Keep up the inspirational work.
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Awesome work, so beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us Phil. PLEASE make more videos. Love it. ❤
I'm a-workin' on it, Miss Daisy! 😊
Wowza! That is a beautiful art piece that is so unique! You have such a great talent; I never thought this would turn out so fabulous! Great job!!
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WOW Phil that was one heck off blank but do done it again. weldone.
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