Aromatic Cedar. It Doesn't Just Smell Good! - Wood Turning
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- Wow, I just wish you could smell the wonderfully strong aroma of this Aromatic Cedar! At least you will get a chance to see the equally awesome grain and color in this piece. Filled with bark inclusions and nature, this is one of my best and favorite turnings. Finished in shellac.
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Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finish
I have to say I appreciate abilitybto capture the beauty of the wood you're working with. I'm fairly mechanically minded so symmetry and functionality are my kneejerk reaction to making things. Originally I looked at videos on creating symmetry with resin casting and such, but don't really have an interest in making resin myself. Watching your vids has helped ease the anxiety that the things I make don't have to be "perfect" or symmetrical. Sometimes it just needs to be beautiful, thanks!
Exactly, James! I'm so glad you can see and understand that. A lot of folks get caught up in the idea "it's a lathe, it makes things perfectly round" and when it doesn't, they get anxious. Although it might look confusing and messy to some, I find keeping the nature in the piece to be peaceful and graceful. 😊
What a beautiful art piece. I am a gardener, but this bowl needs nothing.
Thank you very much, Candace! 😊
Awwww you’re so sweet gathering up the cedar chips and putting them in the closets “in your wife’s honor”. Amazing man and beautiful work.
Thanks so much, Dawn! 😊
Thanks Phil, what a beautiful bowl. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, Jean! 😊
That is gorgeous!!! I wish you could bottle the smell!!
Me too!! 😊
That piece is beautiful and you are amazing!
Thank you so much, Dianne! 😊
Lively ,nice woodwork.
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Gorgeous !
Thank you, DC! 😊
Beautiful piece!!
Thank you, Sean! 😊 Cheers!
Awesome piece Phil!
Thanks, Hotrod!
Wow, I love it!
Thank you, Andrew, I'm glad! 😊
Pure magic, the colours, shape, everything about this bowl is gorgeous Phil, can even imagine the aroma wafting through the ether 😊 . Thank you for sharing 🌼
Cool, thank you, Sian! 😊
Simply beautiful Phil, thanks for another wonderful video. I am out doing some traveling accrues the county for the next few months but when I get home I will be sending you some nice almond burls to turn. I have a friend that has an olive farm and she lost all her trees to the LNU Complex lightning fire this past year so I will send you some really nice olive as well.
Thank you, S T! Curious how you travel. I have an RV and have considered becoming a Solo Traveler, too. Thank you, too, for thinking of me with your wood. Sounds like you have a great selection!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Well, I no kidding travel in a VW Golf TDI with my 80lb labradoodle service dog named Sophie. I have a Thule cargo box on the roof and a bike and I keep all my camera gear in my car. Solo Traveler is in reference to me being a solo long distance through hiker and explorer and I am solo for a few reasons but mostly because I am a wildlife photographer and go where few care to venture. My wife occasionally joins me but is not a fan of ultra light hiking and camping. I turn and build furniture during the winter months to help finance my summer travels, plus its my escape when I can't be in the woods. Did a whole lot turning and wood working this last year due to COVID and the lockdown. I build furniture mostly and all of it from reclaimed wood. I have access to wood that no one seams to want. Most of the nut orchards replanted ever few years and most of the wood goes to restaurants here in Napa for their wood fired ovens and I get what is left over with is about two feet of the trunk and the rootball and often are burls because of the grafting process used to clone the trees. Restaurants don't like the crotch wood either because its difficult to split and doesn't look pretty in a fire place or pit so it gets left behind. I have no doubt if you seen how many burls go to fire when a orchard is replanted you would not be happy. Olive wood isn't good to burn in a fire place and nobody wants it except for wood workers. and those that work with olive wood are few and far between for some reason. I love the stuff, its a great turning wood and makes awesome Kitchen blocks, spoons and bowls. I like spreading the wealth and it doesn't go to waste, so, you're very welcome.
@@solotraveler6025 Wow, you live quite a life!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Thanks Phil, I don't know that I would call it quite a life but thank you. I retired after twenty-five years of military service 7 years ago and am simply trying to exist and keep my mind focused.
This would be beautiful with a Planet earth poly resin ball in side with a light in side to gently light up the water portions and the volcanic areas.
You are full of ideas, Stephen.
Would you please go over your process for sharpening your lathe tools
I showed my sharpening station in action in this video, Roy:
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Hi you! This is a beauty! The best you’ve done in the past few weeks. Not that the others were bad, I just like this one more. The Force was strong with me watching this. There were a few times I knew what you were going to say before you said it. Yes, “smellavision” would have been great for this one. (I don’t like the word ‘aroma’. I was mercilessly teased with that word when I was young.) The artist who did my 1st tattoo has the name McCool. OK, I’m done. Sorry for being a pest. 😉 See you next video. Ciao! 🌲💚🌳 🤗✨🌹👉🏼 Roma
Agreed, some pieces are nice, others are special and this one is special. I imagine that did make for a troublesome childhood at times. It just seems a better choice than smell or odor. Thanks for stopping by, Roma, see you next time! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I agree that, aroma, is the best word to use in some situations, I use it myself, when necessary, I just don't like it. 😃 Have a wonderful day and week! 🦔🌸 - Roma 🍅
You never said if you lost the aromatics after you sealed your bowl. Sorry if you've already answered my question, I didn't read the comments. Hope you have a Happy New Year
Yup, can't smell it after the finish, Bonnie. But, as I said, I saved some of the shavings and I put some in a small cloth bag and keep them inside the bowl. Win, win! 😂
Do you sell your pieces? I would think you might have an etsy shop - or somewhere to put these amazing pieces into our hands.
No, sorry Bob, I don't. I'd like to but I just don't have time for packing and shipping. Maybe one day I'll have a helper.
Do you sell some of your work? I love he cedar bowl.
I would like to be able to sell some of my turnings but I simply don't have time for packing and shipping. I do appreciate your interest, thank you! If I ever get a helper, I will make it known, for sure! 😊
That piece of cedar has got a strangely familiar formation on it. Hmm.
Before it got turned? That's been brought up a couple times. LOL!
I love working with cedar. My dad turned a lot of it before he passed and I guess I got it from him.
Do you sell these projects?
I would like to, Diane. I just don't have time for packing and shipping. thank you for asking! 😊
You do not know how many nights we have spent together, Phil. It has been a rough patch, health wise, and I didn’t sleep much. So, you kept me company as I watched you turn one wretched mess of a piece of wood into a unique and stunning thing. You dared where no man has gone before. Your ‘can do’ attitude sets an example to everyone who watches you. Especially those of us who have watched you over time as you risk and conquer time and again. Every single time, I think you have created a wonder. Until you create another one. Keep well, be safe. Your job is not finished here.
Yours is not finished either, Joanne. Hang in there and get well soon. You mean a lot to us in this crowd! 😊
Hello Phil. I started turning because of you. I am 74 years old and use a wood worm screw on most of my turnings. Like you sometimes, I have a tendency to get them too tight. I found a trick that works for me. If I can loosen the chuck, I take the turning and the wood worm screw off. I discovered that a 3/4" wrench will fit the flat parts of the screw. A long handled open end wrench really helps getting the s crew out. Give it a try. I hope it will helpyou too!
@@donaldberry7417 I've tried that as well and it works pretty good. Another thing I have is a strap wrench with an aluminum handle and a silicon strap. It doesn't mar the work and the extra leverage is welcome when I run into a stubborn one.
Generally, I prefer these wood-turning videos with no narration, but Phil has a pleasant voice and his words add a lot. It's always a pleasure to watch someone do something they do well. This is a great vid and the bowl turned out gorgeous!
Wow, thanks, Todd! 😊
Yeah, Phil maybe you have a 2nd job doing VOICE OVER....like. . ALCESTER Cook Regards, Russ
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That is so beautiful, you make it look so easy, even the way you have shown the wood to it's full potential. Very artistic and great to watch.
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I wish I could turn cedar. It is one of my favorite woods. But unfortunately, I have become highly allergic to the wood. Just smelling it would make me very ill. I had to have a neighbor’s son clean my shop out of all cedar wood, dust and wood shavings before I could turn wood again. It took him a couple of weeks to get things clean. My allergy to cedar is tantamount to a peanut allergy that many folks have developed and can be deadly.
So now I must be satisfied watching you turn something very nice!
I turned some Redwood that did the same to me so I understand. Thank you for watching! 😊
Aromatic sawdusts and shavings can be poisonous to mammals , like us. Black walnut shavings can cause fatal disease in susceptible horses .
Wow ...I suffer many dangerous allergies,
..mostly food , chemicals etc
....however I never knew there were " wood" or cedar allergies .
Must be so difficult , if it's on the same level as anaphylactic shocks .
So basically can kill...
Is it the mould and fungus that grow in cedar tor any wood that causes it ?
Meanwhile , yes these videos are so enjoyable,
....makes me feel so close to nature .
Love how Phil embraces and enhances the organic forms.
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Really mccool Phil 👍
LOL! Thanks, Andy!
Andy talks?!?! OMG! Lol love your channel as well Andy.
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I love that you explain things… us novices appreciate that muchly! Beautiful work!
Glad it helps, Pedro, thanks for watching! 😊
So gorgeous! And, to top it off, you heard me saying, "Smaller base, smaller base, sma-- YES!"
Haha, you are in my ear, Dave! 😊
That truly is one of your best, Phil! This morning I am looking forward to tackling a chunk of Willow more in your style of turning. 6 months ago I would have never considered trying it this way until I really started watching your work. Thank you for the great video and for all of the inspiration.
This makes my day, Jay! Once you turn a few of these, it's really difficult to turn a plain, round bowl. There is just so much more to see in a nature filled piece like this. 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop That is exactly how I feel what I watch you create such wonderful art out of firewood, as you call it. I had to experience that for myself. This will only be my third live-edge piece, but it's going well and just about ready to put that worm screw in. Good Saturday, if ever there was one.
The balance between the turned portions and the natural edge is outstandingly beautiful.☺️
Thank you so much, Servragh! 😊
Thanks for sharing Phil. It’s absolutely amazing. As others have commented, you have showed us what you can turn with odd shaped and rough looking pieces of wood. I’ve learned so much just from watching you. Now in fact when I complete a piece with a bunch of wholes and bark inclusions. My wife says “ oh he learned that from Phil”. Keep them coming Phil, I enjoy them all. Take care. Craig.
Haha, thanks for the chuckle! I'm so glad you are expanding your horizon for turning blanks. 😊
I have to say thanks to you I'm now starting to turn pieces of wood like that without being afraid. I had just finished up a large spalted Cherry Burl pedestal bowl with a lot of uneven wood with a lot of bark inclusions in it. Than you, thank you, thank you for putting out those videos. Happy turning Phil.
That is awesome, Edward! I just think it's fun to see what's in there, what it can be. I'm glad you enjoy it, too! 😊
Oh Phil, what a gorgeous piece of wood that you've turned into a Master Piece. Bravo!
Which lathe wood you recommend for a beginner?
Thank you, Jessi! I always recommend buying a used, brand name lathe of a size suitable to turn whatever you want to turn. The advantage of used is, often you will get accessories with it, chisels, chucks, etc. that can easily cost more than any lathe you might buy.
Phil, I was given a log about a year ago and it set outside on the grass. About 2 months ago I decided I needed to do something with it and cut it into thirds. It was very bug eaten and had to spray numerous times with bug killer to get rid of the insects. I found out from all of that there are over 100 different types of cedar. This one was oak bark cedar or alternatively alligator cedar. I made 3 spectacular bowls. Not as good as yours but still very nice. Not only do I enjoy seeing your pieces and seeing your work but this video reminded me of the wonderful pieces I made. Thanks for being an inspiration. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Yes, so many varieties. I have never heard of Oak Bark Cedar. I'm surprised to learn it had bugs. The cedar around here is unaffected by bugs. Thank you for watching, Daniel!
If its possible for a peace of wood to have personality, that thing does
I appreciate the fact that you use safety precautions when turning wood. I've heard too many horror stories that were heart wrenching and unnecessary because safety went out the window and stupidity took over.
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This is 100% gorgeous natural perfection. Absolutely fantastic!
Wow, thank you, Debbie! 😊
Truly a beautiful piece. If I had turned it, I couldn't part with it. A riot of shades of purple, grain and structure. Wow, Phil!
Yeah, it's not going anywhere, Richard! 😊
To keep the aroma, put some savings in a net bag and keep it in the bowl. Cedar pot pourri!!
Excellent idea, Dani, thank you! 😊
me looking at Thumbnail: oh nice, some kind of decomposed head, this should be interesting
me watching the video: well, thats cool too, I guess
LOL! I can't stop chuckling! Hahahaha
I love cedar wood! It's my favorite wood of all. Glad you're making this video. I did share your video with my brother. Lovely piece.
Awesome! Thank you, Brenda! 😊
What a striking piece, Phil! I love the way the bark inclusion flows from the bottom to the top. Seeing and incorporating that feature is why you are one of the best at turning these unique pieces. Thanks!
So kind of you, Greg, as always. This is an exceptional piece of wood to be sure. Thank you, my friend! 😊
Mother Nature and artist-beautiful job!
@@annmcgraw9022 Thank you, Ann!
That is a beautiful piece. I think to truly do the source material justice, if you ever do it again, you should collect all the shavings and use a hydraulic press to extract that precious oil and use it to seal the piece with instead.
Cool idea, Alex! 😊
Well, Phil, you gave all of us a wonderful experience of enjoying the aroma of cedar during this video. Thank you. You made the most of this piece. Beautiful in so many ways.
Thanks a lot, Ray! 😊
A very grateful knob of cedar that wanted to be a vessel. Thank you, Phil.
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SPECTACULAR! You did it again. Stunning piece . ❤️👍🥰
Thanks a lot, Wanda! 😊
As stunning as the finished product is, I liked it from the first image. I was hoping he would bring out the cedar color in all those waves and deep grooves. I am happy to see that he kept some of them. Magnificent bowl.
Thank you so much! 😊
Hi Phil... another great job turning the Cedar bowl... I wish that I could smell it too... we don't get Cedar here... I noticed that the edges while you were hollowing were like razors... had me on the edge of my seat... beautiful bowl beautiful colours and beautiful smell .. great video as always... take care...All the best.....Andy
Thanks so much, Andy! I'm glad I had the experience with this piece and the ability to smell it! 😊
that is how I found a cedar tree someone had cut down on our back acreage. Guess they did it when we were gone for a few days. They had taken it down and then started cutting into shake bolts. The scent was so beautiful. Never found out who the person was but had my suspicions since the prior owner had grown son who would come on the property to hunt, like they still owned the place.
People can be a little strange at times, Judy! 😊
You are smelling Eastern Red Cedar, _Juniparis Virginiana._
Thank you!
So glad I found your channel. I love that you let the wood determine final shape instead of forcing it. Thank you for sharing your passion.
Good to know, Jeff, thank you for watching! 😊
At a glance ,
...I thought you said " aromatic cheddar " .....
...100 year old ugly melted cheese ...
..." that smells good " ......
Lol
Have you been drinking? LOL!
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Yes ...water ...😂😂
Absolutely stunning 😍! I love the smell of cedar!
Me too!! 😊
That sure ended up with a Cool look Phil. But it would have to coming from Steve McCool. And I agree with Steve McQueen being one cool dude. Him and ol Cool Hand Luke.
That area where the wood is set back looks like some hand trying to sneak in and get what ever you have in the bowl. And you put the perfect shape on it to give it that look.
Just and all around cool looking piece and turned to perfection.
Don't ya just hate it when there is a big crack going through the little nub? I chicken out on those as you will see tomorrow LOL.
Great job buddy,
Gary
Ah, we like the same cool movies, Gary! Hmmm, wonder which one I'll watch with my dinner tonight! That's a good description of that hand-looking part. I haven't been able to describe it very well but you did it in no time! Looking forward to your new one, see ya tomorrow! 😊
Oh yeah my 2 favorite actors. And my favorite line(which I may have used at work}
I am shaking it boss..I am shaking it
Then: What we've got here is failure to communicate.
@@ThePapa1947 My wife always used the failure to communicate line! LOL!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I can relate! LOL
Before it started, I thought the side looked like a sleeping eyeball. Once it was done, it still kind of looked eyeball shaped as a whole. Really neat. We call that Juniper over here, sometimes. Honestly, I have no idea how many versions of cedar there are across America, but its a lot. The redder, the better, right? But I like white and red together the most...
Yes, lots of varieties of Cedar, William. The color in this one surprised me, very deep. Thank you! 😊
Phil what is the manufactures name on your swept back scraper, and the bent tool you used for cleaning out the inside of the bowl?
Love the bowl!!
Scott
Scott, nearly all of my turning tools are Benjamin's Best brand. Not sure what you mean by swept back scraper. My scraper is also BB. It's a 1 1/2" round nose that I reground to negative rake, 36° top and bottom. The bent tool is a #2 Hollowing tool from Easy Wood Tools. Hope that helps, if not, ask again. 😊
Thanks Phil thats exactly what I was asking before my Brain was engaged. Too early in AM.
Scott
OMG, that turned out wonderfully!! I didnt think it would hold together so you could work your magic!
Well done Phil!
Thank you so much, Texana, I'm glad you like it! 😊
Have you ever turned cypress ?
I did about a month ago and I still smell cypress everywhere I am .
It's so strong in my garage still I gag when I walk through the door .
Was wandering what your experience with it is ?
I don't think I have turned Cypress, Mike. I don't remember any wood with a strong odor like this Cedar has.
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop thank you Phil !
Well now you know in case you have have the opportunity.
Very pretty wood but the strength of oils in it wow .
Not a bad smell just really overpowering .
You shaped the cedar burl beautifully, and even kept the interesting ribs in the outer wood. Well done once again! Put the collected shavings in the bowl as a form of wood aroma therapy. Wood has arrived safely. Thank you, thank you! Hope you enjoy what I sent to you.
Thank you, Valerie! I haven't had any time to even look over what you sent other than to unload it. Looking forward to seeing my new treasures! 😊
THanks Phil. Great video. I can almost smell the wood from here in WI. Sure turned out great. have a good weekend,
Glad you enjoyed it, Ron, thank you! 😊
Like seeing fellow Wisconsin turner’s watching Phil create his masterpiece.
Phil, that piece is McCrazy COOL! Great job!
Haha, glad you like it, H T, thank you! 😊
Beautiful. I don’t know beans, but have a piece of driftwood I’ve held onto for years, despite people saying I’m nuts to keep it, and I’m gathering courage to sand, stain and shellac it. THANKYOU for ideas. I have no power tools, as a retired G’ma, just ideas.
Sounds great, Lee! Everything starts with an idea. I say go for it and have fun! Make everyone eat their words! 😊
Absolutely beautiful Phil! I’ve been watching turning videos for years. I finally decided to try it myself so I took a class a couple weeks ago and bought a used lathe and a few tools. Trying to get a small shop setup now so I can get started in my basement. Thanks for your inspiration.
You can do it, James! Watching videos is how I learned to turn, too! 😊
Another awesome turning! I can’t tell you how many times I thought to myself, “how’s he going to do this piece?!” You don’t disappoint, Phil. Question… how did you sand the little extension that broke off? By hand, sand-o-flex, etc. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Wow, thank you! I didn't sand the part that broke off, I just didn't use it. The part that remained that it broke off from, yes, Sand O Flex. They work great!
Wow,,, that's absolutely beautiful ❤️ they get better and better! Thank you! Very Interesting 🤔 and actually,, relaxing to watch!
This one is a beauty, I agree with you, Diane. Thank you! 😃
It's exquisite Phil. You excelled yourself again. It's the kind of object you can just sit looking at for ages without losing interest. Thank you to Steve for sending and you for sharing and see you soon.
It is a special piece for sure, I'm glad you like it too, thank you! 😊
This turned out absolutely amazing..... Fantastic work sir.
You've got a new subscriber 👍👍
Keep up the great work and I'll keep hitting that like button.
Thank you so much, Jonny! 😊 I will try to be worthy.
Gorgeous cedar and a great creative way to make a bowl. Thank you for showing up your techniques and helping making turning more fun!!
Thank you very much, Rex! 😊
Totally stunning Phil!
Glad you like it, Ray, thank you!
I am saving up to buy my first lathe. After watching a lot of your videos and a few other good creatures. You guys have re sparked my wood working and the desire to get back into lathe work. By the way I love these types of bowls you make the most. Thank you for all the great videos you make.
I wish for you a great time when you get your new hobby up and running, William! 😊
Thank you so much Phil, that’s really really awesome and stunning and gorgeous too......lucky man who’s going to get this AWESOMENESS. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Thank you, Mags! 😊
That was so beautiful. It just seemed like I could just smell the cedar. You do such beautiful work.
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Insomnia strikes so what am I going to do?!? Watch Phil Anderson turn another beautiful piece, of course! That really is a very cool piece, my friend. Now, are we talking about Steve McQueen the actor or Steve McQueen the Director? Both cool but I’ve been around long enough to remember the actor as being one of the coolest guys ever. Just my humble opinion. The Great Escape and of course, Bullitt. I wish I could have been there to smell that cedar with you, Phil. One of the most pleasant aromas we can enjoy in our shops. Awesome video, buddy! Thanks for sharing!
Happy turning,
.....Gord
The actor, Gord! Don't know nuthin' 'bout no director. So many great movies. No one seems to remember a movie called On Any Sunday. It was mostly a documentary showing guys riding off-road motorcycles. They featured Steve McQueen riding in some pretty precarious locations. Said the studio didn't care for him risking life and limb on his weekends. Too bad, he was so cool he didn't care!
Wish you could have been here for this one too, buddy. The shop still smells of it.
Thanks for spending some time with me while you couldn't sleep. Hope that was resolved AFTER the video! LOL!
I remember On Any Sunday! That was a great movie although I must admit I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for reminding me. I might have to see if I can find that somewhere.It would definitely be worth seeing again. Take care, Phil.
Beautiful! Another great piece.
Thank you, Arthur!
Howdy from West Virginia! Just found your channel & subbed right away. This piece turned out beautifully! You really do wonderful work. Take care & God Bless!!!
Thank you so much! 😊 I will try to be worthy.
Howdy Phil,
You always find the funkiest wood and make gorgeous pieces. This is no exception. As Emeril used to say, we need “smell-a-vision”. Tell us a little bit about your tools. The bowl gauges look to be a more traditional grind, not the Ellsworth grind. I see the scraper is Benjamin’s Best. I have a few of their tools and am satisfied. I have not tried the Sand-o- flex, but looks like a great tool. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you, James! Almost all of my tools are Benjamin's Best including the bowl gouges. I'm satisfied as well with the tools, just not with Penn State Industries poor customer service. I often say, if I didn't have a sand o flex I would not turn the pieces I do. I consider it essential.
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I have been yelled at from penn state CS, I told the lady to stop raising her voice to me that i am the cistomer that buys product from your company, she sorta calmed down, then i asked for another CS agent.. don't take their crap, be nice, but be firm, if I have a question, the CS ladies do not know how to solve turning problem I always ask for a tech.
You are absolutely right...Steve McQueen is definitely the coolest guy ever....😉
Awesome piece!
Totally! Thank you, Ruud!
Outstanding Phil!! Just beautiful! I would say it's one of my favorites. The finish is great and the wood is stunning! Well done Phil! Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorites too, Scott! I did not expect it to turn out as it did. I'm glad you like it too, thank you! 😊
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil amazing the way you can turn quite an ugly looking piece of wood into something so beautiful. Well done.
I appreciate that, John, thank you! 😊
Thank You Phil, Thank You Steve McCool in Florida...What a WONDERFUL looking piece of wood!!! Glad you went with the rounded top edge ( I was thinking the same thing just as you said. I like it when that happens) Sure find it relaxing watching you turn Phil ( I should put on a left hand glove to experience the full effect, HA)....LOVE the close camera work!!...VERY nice turning Phil, exceptional. 5/8" bowl gauge is starting to look short? You have a lot of bowl history on that gauge! ...One of your best Phil......TM
Haha, yeah, matching gloves, Tuffy! LOL! That'll do it! I'm using two of the 5/8" gouges now. The old one is 2" shorter than a new one so I use it when I don't need much leverage. You're right, I've used that gouge the entire time I've had my channel, so, probably a couple hundred bowls off of it. Pretty amazing, really. Thank you, buddy!
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No one- ever- will be as cool as Steve McQueen.
I have a birdbath and two small benches made of bluestone from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, made by Mike McQuarry of Lynchburg VA in 2001.
No results do him on the ‘net. But that’s OK, he’s not as cool as Steve McQueen either.
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Excellent Phil, inspired me to turn some Cedar, probably in a segment form. Thanks for sharing. 4our.
Enjoy your adventure, thanks for watching! 😊
Beautiful piece of art! I really enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for sharing! Take care and GOD BLESS!
Thank you so much, Stephen!
I love 💕 the colours of the wood. The grain is gorgeous. Wood turning is such a beautiful art. I wish I could do it. Thank you for explaining what you were doing. I love this piece it’s so cool 😎🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you, Susan, it's a favorite of mine, too! 😊 Cheers!
Hi Phil, All's fine in Costa del Burnley in Lancashire, been catching up watching your fantastic volumes of Turning wonderful pieces. I had to comment on this one though I've called it " Befriending a Big Problem " and one I would Love to own Keep well my friend and Mask & Faceshield On----- always Jimmy O'Brien (Quigley)
Good to hear from you Jimmy! Thanks for the comment!
3rd try to leave a comment ,, Phil you're videos are soon peaceful. Your voice is SMOOTH. Love the work. Thank you for explaining what tool. I too like the bark, grain of the wood,,, Hey I do love wood !! Thanks again for all you do. Regards,
Awesome, thank you for your perseverance, Russ! 😊
Never mind Steve McCool. This is the best piece you have done yet. Which makes YOU cool! Congrats & thanks!
Wow, thanks, Cory! 😊
Most peculiar. You, people, call everything as Cedrus (Cedar)? This is Juniper and it should be aromatic. Proper Cadar is all gummy. Lot's of colour, character and beauty.
So many varieties of Cedar AND Juniper, Khan!
Hi Phil, you’re goofy as hell and you explain what you’re doing or more eloquently than most and you do really nice work. I think I’ll have subscribe!
Haha, very cool, Phillip! Thank you! I will try to be worthy. 😊
I'll bet if you were to put some of those shavings in a cloth bag and dropped 'em the bowl, you would have sight and the smell of cedar. BEE-U-TUFFUL BOWL!!!!
Great idea, James!
WOW .....THAT IS STUNNING MAN......YOU NEVER DISSAPOINT PHIL .........I THINK WOOD TURNING IS A BIT LIKE MUSIC, LESS IS MORE.....I JUST LOVE YOUR WORK
I appreciate that, Peter, thank you very much!
"Righthand on the gouge, lefthand on the switch", this might be my favorite part of your videos..? I dig when the nub "stops" spinning & I kinda feel cheated if said nub crumbles before it comes off.
Cedar is the best, I like how it ages in nature.
Thank you for your art...
Haha, glad you enjoy it, Tommy. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊
Beautiful piece, I'd love to own one. Inspiring work, however, your photography can easily be better. 1. keep your lens clean. 2 use a lens hood. 3. add more surround soft lighting to soften the shadows. 4. get it sharp. Good photography will increase your viewership. Good luck. I subscribed ;)
Thank you for your subscription, I will try to be worthy.
Beautiful piece of art but would You consider selling some of the cedar pieces ? I really LOVE watching You work Thanks 😊
Thank you, Lorraine! 😊 This is the only piece of Cedar like this I have. I would like to be able to sell some of my work but I just don't have time for packing and shipping.
Phil, as always wonderful and beautiful work.This piece of cedar with all that natural beauty, worked with you so much ,and your skill helped a little, ha ha, Ive watched you turn many but this is truly one of you most beautiful .God bless and thanks for your wonderful videos.
And Im goint to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas,its Dec.24 ,22 here at my house and a very Happy New year. Didnt look to see when this one was made.
Thank you! Cheers! 😊
Beautiful piece. I love cedar anyway, by that piece is amazing. “Raw refinement” should be a descriptive phrase for what you do.
And for Mr. McCool, we are in a club of our own. (My name is Kuhl).
Cool! Thank you! 😊
The first bowl I ever turned in High school in 1952 was what we called Tennessee cedar. I still love the smell of that wood. My mother had that little red bowl above the fire place for the next 50 years.
Great memory, Warner! 😄
You should mount a synchronized strobe to your lathe... it would freeze your work visually as you worked... I can see some advantages to that, anyway...
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Absolutely Beautiful, you are one amazing wood turner, thank you I am learning so much. I get my lathe in a few days can't wait to turn my first piece of wood.
Yay! 😊
Big fan Phil. I like your approach and how you always manage to make the impossible happen. Question - what type of magic pen (?) do you use to sign your work? I am looking at pyrographic machines and branding irons but they all seem a little complicated alongside what you do. Cheers from the Land Down Under.
Thanks a lot, Ray! I use an Ultra Fine Point Sharpie and apply paste wax or Feed & Wax over the signature.
Gorgeous cedar bowl!!! I really like the smell of cedar. It smells fresh and clean, plus it keeps bugs out of places in the house.
Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend. 😊♥️
I totally agree! 😊
Very nice work Phil. What is the attachment ring you used with your four jaw chuck? It appears to be a hybrid faceplate arrangement. I have a Vicmarc 120 four jaw chuck. Thanks
Thank you, Vern! It's a faceplate ring. It's just like using a faceplate but you don't have to remove the chuck. Instead of threads it has a recess that your chuck jaws expand into. Saves a lot of time and I love it! I don't know if Vicmarc makes them for your chuck but you might check with them.