There is no piece of wood that you can’t make magnificent. I’m going to think of you as the wood whisperer. Great video as always Phil. I enjoy spending time with you every week. Be well.
Very cool Phil. I always love the look of that thin sap wood. Looks yellow to me with a black strip beside it I may have told you it gets harder when it dries. Looks like it didn't. But I had just turned an end grain piece which was real hard. I think it looks great barkless. At least what you just did. I have some left with bark coming off so there is hope. The tree was cut down the road from me about 1/4 mile away. I think about the tree a lot when driving by. Glad I got some because it was going to be firewood. They use it for fence posts in Eastern Oregon. It was great watching you turn a "jewel" of a bowl my friend, Gary
Its a VERY PRETTY bowl! Its a shame you lost the bark but the little 'jewel' on the rim and that white line really add to its beauty! At least you know what will happen to the other half of the piece! I love it, thanks, Phil!❤
Good morning 🌅, Phil, That was a great shame that you lost 😞 it Phil , But still it turned out very nice, Deuce Dude went for a ride today 247 miles, 😂, Stay safe, on your bike 🚲, France.
Hi Phil the piece of Black Locust looks amazing. What beautiful grain and colouring, the outside looks very smooth, sorry the bark came of. The Black Locust does shine with the covering you put on. This is a magnificent bowl you truly are a masterwoodturner and I like the fact you let the wood lead you and you keep it Natural. Amanda xx❤❤
Really gorgeous piece Phil. Love the highlight lines around the top . Certainly enjoy how when the bark fell off you just went with it and kept creating. Love the detail ,and the little jewel as you called it was great to see it remained on the bowl.
I just cut a piece of black locust that broke off the side of a tree. It is just half of a circle, because it was from a big branch that grew tight up against the tree, and why it broke away. To dry it, I peeled the bark, wrapped it in saran and baked it in the microwave for 10 minutes, until the saran was steamy, to kill any bugs and help distribute the moisture. After it cooled, I took off the saran and wrapped in about 5 layers of brown paper and put in in a cardboard box, to slow the drying and, I hope, to reduce cracking. Every few days, I weigh the box, and write the date and weight on the box, to see when the drying is done. Started out about 18 pounds and has lost a pint of water (1 pound), so far, in about a month.
It's absolutely beautiful. The next time we harvest black locust for fence posts, I'll save the cut offs and crotch pieces for turning instead of burning. Black locust makes better posts than cedar and it's just as rot resistant.
Beautiful bowl Phil, not sure you know but Black Locust is the most fluorescent wood in the world, put it under a UV light and you will see what I mean. I recently turned a black locust burl on my channel which was just so beautiful, the sap wood really is a great contrast. Thanks for sharing, all the best, Mike.
Black locust makes good fence posts, it's very rot resistant. All we have around here is honey locust which has thorns six inches long and will go right through a tractor tire. I've cut down dozens of them and burned them for firewood but I think I'll try turning some of it and see how it does. It's a very pretty wood. Good job as always Phil Anderson 👍👍👏👌
Absolutely Gorgeous Phil. I think the bark coming off makes the bowl pop. The white band of sap wood really highlights the grain in it. Thanks for sharing Phil.
Here in rural NJ the black locust is VERY special-- used for fence posts for hundreds of years. The saying is, that after 50 yrs in the ground, you can flip it over and get another 50 yrs of life out of it. Also..... It gets HARDER after it dries and ages a bit.... Especially with a chainsaw. This is because this locust uptakes silica from the soil, much like teak, and those silica deposits in the wood wreak havoc on edge tools. It cuts-- but needs resharpening often.
Phil. I am surprised that you could not save the bark. But then after I saw the bark I knew why. You did another beautiful bowl and I did not think it would be hard to turn. I bought one of the calipers you showed a year ago at Menards. Glad I have it. Glad you keep turning
I really like that bowl Phil, the distinct growth rings are gorgeous. I really don't think the bark coming off was a bad thing, the outer white ring is a perfect standoff for the rest of the bowl. Shape is perfect too! Great job as usual, take care. Rick
This is not to knock any other You-Tube wood turners Phil, but you are the only one I will make myself late for. "NO, I CAN'T wait and watch it tonight, it's gotta be NOW!! " Another excellent piece from Shady Acres. You are the Champion.
I always look forward to your weekly videos, Phil. Thanks for showing the technical stuff and explaining the difficulties in making these videos, and bowls, too. We all appreciate your dedication to presenting an enjoyable video. Once again, you have made a fantastic bowl and video. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
You turned a truly beautiful bowl. I kept waiting for the bark to go flying. That cambium layer has no structural stability what so ever. But you discovered that yourself. Locust was often used in my part of the country for fence posts because of its bug and rot resistance. Even more interesting, expose the bowl to bright light or even sunlight for a little while and it will glow in the dark. Pretty fun to play with. Thanks for sharing.
I do enjoy watching you turn wood into art. I also like the rim. I have not been able to do that yet but watching your videos gives me confidence and one day I will.
Love that Black Locust, the grain, the colours, that white band. I’ve never heard of it before, where is it grown? It was a shame that the bark didn’t stay, but understandable, I’ve not seen that stringy section before. Beautiful bowl to come out after that disappointment with the bark loss. Good tuition of the caliphers use too . Love it.
Beautiful, especially with the little limb burl on the edge. Black locust is tough and water resistant. In the south it is considered a weed tree because of the way it spreads and the serious thorns! Yet it is the best for fence posts, water rot resistant posts of 50 plus years have been found.
I have always appreciated how you the piece express itself, but I wasn't digging even the first hints of whatever that furry looking section was. I was quite surprised when so much of the bark went flying, but that allowed for that furry section to be removed. The final piece is really lovely, and I don't miss the bark on this one at all.
It is a beautiful piece of wood turning from a Grand Master. I actually love the grain in this Black Locust & the skilful way that you turn Always maximises the beauty in each piece of wood that is lucky enough to cross your path. The shellac finish really does justice to this piece although I must confess that I was originally thinking of Feed n Wax as the finish. I know that I say it often but your commentary is SO relaxed as you share your thoughts with us as you develop the piece. It draws us in so that we feel part of the actual process. Cheers mate, Don from South Aust.
I may be in the minority, but I actually like the edge without the bark. You did a great job removing the fibers, and the grain underneath looks cool! 👍🏻
I’ve turned live edge locust before. It looks just like yours. I had forgot about the weird bark until you had to take yours off. But at the end it’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for showing us how you use your calipers -- that's been a mystery to me until now. Beautiful piece! Too bad losing the bark, but you certainly did keep the best of the rest. Cool!
Hello Phil, In common with so many in your comments, I too think it is a beauty. Yes, the open grain does look a bit like Fir or Pine, but oh, that color! That lovely, rich, warm color. That is a bowl that you could look at every day for decades, and never get tired of seeing it. Many thanks to ThePapa1947 for dropping this off with you. Perhaps he knew that you would coax a bowl of beauty from it.
I just love watching you turn, Phil! I'm also in Washington, on the Oregon border. I wish you lived closer to me so I could pay a visit to you and Shady Acres. Maybe some day. 😊 I'm still really new to turning and have soooo many questions! I love your style so much, and how you let the wood be naturally beautiful wherever possible. Thank you for sharing with all of us. ❤
Very cool bowl Phil. The lines on the top really do set off the bowl. The grain may be unremarkable, but the uniformity of the rings really makes a statement. There's a lot to like about this bowl. While it's unfortunate that the bark departed the bowl, the natural edge really looks great and that little burl-like feature is outstanding.
I think that is a real beauty and the white line around the top just finishes it off perfectly. I actually love that grain, it’s so fine. Personally speaking, I am happy that the hairy like layer came away because it reminded me of a coconut LOL and that could have made the finish not as fine as it turned out to be but as always Excellent work my friend.
Wow, even rough (when you marked the tenon) I could see the chatoyancy! It is too bad the bark came off, but I definitely like the little branch nubbin that showed up and how the change in grain reaches down into the bowl.
I had a thought about that stringy bit, and looked it up, and found out I was right! 😎 (Love it when that happens.) The stringy part can be used to make cordage, just like milkweed or nettle. People talking about it say it’s not the best, but totally acceptable. This isn’t helpful at all in turning the wood, but I thought it was interesting. I guess there’s a use for just about everything!
Black locust is very common here in western Kentucky. I have never been able to keep the bark on it when turning. There is a complex folklore about black locust in these parts because it is used for fence posts and barn poles due to its rot resistance. I have seen poles used to for sheds on the side of a barn that would sprout the next spring. The farmer swore he cut it at the wrong sign of the moon.
A real beauty in every way. We don't have a lot of Black Locust here, many Honey Locust. I think the bark and grains a similar. Its probably the stringy material that allows them to retain so much moisture and become prone to lightening strikes. I've seen a few blow up.
Hi Phil. I think it looks great! I love the definition of the lines in the grain and of course the contrasting rim. I did an “oooops” when the bark flew off but I think you recovered perfectly. Very nice job! Cheers, Rick
Good afternoon Gary. I’m a little behind with my viewing as I’ve been visiting my French family for my grandson’s 12th birthday. You have produced another lovely piece, despite losing the bark 🌞
@@dlh567 Good evening, it’s great to hear from you. I know, it’s just that at home I have the leisure to sit and watch TH-cam videos whereas I don’t see my Son and his family that often and spend as much time as I can with them 🌞
Was able to pick up black locust boards from my local wood monger (Baltimore Ohio). Wood had lots of worminess tunnels and tubes. Filled those with black colored epoxy (Total Boat) sold them for decent bux.
I've run into that stringy layer before. I use thin CA glue to harden it up. I put it on heavy and let it soak it up. After it dries it will actually turn and sand at that point. The CA glues also soaks into the stringy layer and secures the bark.
I love black locust. I once drilled through a 4x4 of very old cribbing with a 2" Forstner bit. The chips balled up around the bit, but weren't in the way so I went ahead and drilled through. When complete, I unwrapped the chips, and they came off the bit unbroken, about 10-12 feet long! I could have made skinny veneer strips out of them!
Morning Phil I think it looks better as a Natural Edge Bowl than it would have as a Live Edge Bowl, but that is just my opinion and what do I know. I really love the grain and you finish is amazing. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw
Thanks, Huw! You are not wrong. Still, I think for the second half I will apply CA before I start. Might help and I'd like to know what it would look like with bark! 😊
I always put CA between the bark and the sapwood before I flip it around to keep the bark on my Locust pieces... these look so cool under a blacklight.
Black locusts are my favorite trees, especially when they bloom in late spring when they're in flower. I don't think there's anything in the world that smells better. Excited to see you've created something beautiful from it. Thank you as always for taking me along through your video.
Its a very hard wood. In the 1700s the bottom few logs were locust. It being very dense bugs couldnt eat into it. The thorns from the tree are very useful. The bowl looks great the growth rings give it a nice look.
Phil you are my absolute favorite wood turner to watch. You always explain in easy to understand terms and techniques. Your work is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing . Keep it up!
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil I love everything about the bowl this week I know you love to keep the bark intact but the end result is great. By the way you are correct in calling the layer between the bark and the sap wood as the cambium layer, I didn't know that I had to Google it. Thanks Phil see you soon.
I was really surprised you just barely touched the bark and wow the whole thing came off. I thought the string stuff might cause you an issue but you turned the outside I was maybe it will be fine. Still with the bark gone you made it lovely. Oh thanks for showing your measurement calibers how they work. Thanks for the show. Joel
I think we call it Robinia in the UK, certainly the "stringy" layer is familiar 😂. I've only had branch wood compared to this but it is lovely to turn and the bark wasn't staying either. Great piece!
Phil, another beauty of a bowl! Love the light sapwood ring, it just adds a bit of contrast. My dad and grandad used locust for fencè posts. They always said " it's stronger than steel and lasts 5 minutes longer than stone" Still have posts they drove in 50+ years ago holding fence. What an awesome wood, and beautiful when turned. Thank you for the video and the trip down memory lane. Glenn
Nice level of detail in what you're doing! I enjoy a lot of different turners but they tend to be a bit less forthcoming about the process. A very nice piece too! ❤️
Hey Phil nice bowl! Very fine piece. Here in the southeast we have a lot of honey locusts. It is hard to turn. You have to constantly stop and sharpen. It’s a challenge but the results can be great. Thanks. Dan
Howdy Phil 👋👋 I worked for a residential tree service in my younger years. I worked my way up the ranks and became a climber. Those demon locusts were the worst trees to climb and trim. They have 4 inch thorns all over. One wrong move and you got a thorn stuck in unmentionable places. They are literally a pain in the ass!!😂😂
I've had that same raggedy layer with black walnut & never knew what to do with it either. Keeping the bark would have been nice, but on the other hand, maybe it would have overshadowed the white and dark lines that are such nice accents. Probably a winner either way, in your hands!
Thank You Phil, Thank You Gary...This looks interesting. No cracks with solid bark...At 2:39 sounds like a Mocking bird repeating the sounds of your lathe?...That bark looked so very nice... until...(I know Phil, things happen). Thinking if you try the other half and put a line of super glue on that Cambium layer?...If I ever happen to see a Locust, live edge, bowl with the bark still on I will know the difficulty involved...Your finished bowl look great and with that little burly knob (beauty mark?) on the edge makes it!!!!!...Until next time.... TM
I heard that bird, too and have never heard it before. As far as I know, no Mocking birds around here. The Stellar's Jays can make lots of different sounds but I doubt it was them. I just really don't think super glue will do the trick. But, yeah, I might try it with the second half. Who knows? LOL! Thanks, buddy! 😊
À nicely finished bowl Phil & thanks for the caliper info & explanation. Helped me a lot as I always find them a little confusing to use. I can't guess the thickness so I measure it. Amounts to the same thing & one day I might not need to measure the gap. We'll see 👍🏴
What a gorgeous bowl Phil ! I love the grain on these bowls . Such a contrast . As is always the finish is superb . Did you know that if you put a black light on Black Locust it glows ? Yes it does . Pretty cool . It's the only wood i\I know that does that . If I remember turning end grain is a bit of a challenge . And I don't remember any of that fuzzy wood in the ones I have done . Great job and as always , we hope you have a great weekend ! Oh , and thanks Gary .
I sometimes think you don't know how good you are. I think this bowl is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
There is no piece of wood that you can’t make magnificent. I’m going to think of you as the wood whisperer. Great video as always Phil. I enjoy spending time with you every week. Be well.
Wow, thank you, Susanne! I'm so glad you are here! 😊
Very cool Phil. I always love the look of that thin sap wood. Looks yellow to me with a black strip beside it
I may have told you it gets harder when it dries.
Looks like it didn't. But I had just turned an end grain piece which was real hard.
I think it looks great barkless. At least what you just did.
I have some left with bark coming off so there is hope.
The tree was cut down the road from me about 1/4 mile away. I think about the tree a lot when driving by. Glad I got some because it was going to be firewood. They use it for fence posts in Eastern Oregon.
It was great watching you turn a "jewel" of a bowl my friend,
Gary
The best part was I was thinking of you two the whole time I was turning it! Hope to meet up again, sometime before we get old. Thank you, buddy! 😊
Its a VERY PRETTY bowl! Its a shame you lost the bark but the little 'jewel' on the rim and that white line really add to its beauty! At least you know what will happen to the other half of the piece! I love it, thanks, Phil!❤
Thank you, Texana! I might try CA on the other half to see if the bark will stay in place. I don't think it will. Either way, I'm happy. 😊
Good morning 🌅, Phil, That was a great shame that you lost 😞 it Phil , But still it turned out very nice, Deuce Dude went for a ride today 247 miles, 😂, Stay safe, on your bike 🚲, France.
Wow, that's some ride! 😀
Hi Phil the piece of Black Locust looks amazing. What beautiful grain and colouring, the outside looks very smooth, sorry the bark came of. The Black Locust does shine with the covering you put on. This is a magnificent bowl you truly are a masterwoodturner and I like the fact you let the wood lead you and you keep it Natural. Amanda xx❤❤
Thank you so much, Amanda! 😊
Really gorgeous piece Phil. Love the highlight lines around the top . Certainly enjoy how when the bark fell off you just went with it and kept creating. Love the detail ,and the little jewel as you called it was great to see it remained on the bowl.
It did turn out pretty well! Thank you so much! 😀
I just cut a piece of black locust that broke off the side of a tree. It is just half of a circle, because it was from a big branch that grew tight up against the tree, and why it broke away. To dry it, I peeled the bark, wrapped it in saran and baked it in the microwave for 10 minutes, until the saran was steamy, to kill any bugs and help distribute the moisture. After it cooled, I took off the saran and wrapped in about 5 layers of brown paper and put in in a cardboard box, to slow the drying and, I hope, to reduce cracking. Every few days, I weigh the box, and write the date and weight on the box, to see when the drying is done. Started out about 18 pounds and has lost a pint of water (1 pound), so far, in about a month.
Interesting! Hope it works out for you, soon! 😊
It's absolutely beautiful. The next time we harvest black locust for fence posts, I'll save the cut offs and crotch pieces for turning instead of burning. Black locust makes better posts than cedar and it's just as rot resistant.
So interesting, thanks! 😊
Beautiful bowl Phil, not sure you know but Black Locust is the most fluorescent wood in the world, put it under a UV light and you will see what I mean. I recently turned a black locust burl on my channel which was just so beautiful, the sap wood really is a great contrast. Thanks for sharing, all the best, Mike.
Thanks, Mike, I appreciate that! 😊
Black locust makes good fence posts, it's very rot resistant. All we have around here is honey locust which has thorns six inches long and will go right through a tractor tire. I've cut down dozens of them and burned them for firewood but I think I'll try turning some of it and see how it does. It's a very pretty wood. Good job as always Phil Anderson 👍👍👏👌
I hope yours turns out good for you, James! 😊
Absolutely Gorgeous Phil. I think the bark coming off makes the bowl pop. The white band of sap wood really highlights the grain in it.
Thanks for sharing Phil.
Thank you, Carl! 😊
I actually like it better without the bark! The bark was beautiful, but that furry studd was detracting fro. The beautiful grain. Simply stunning!!!!❤
Thanks, Jane! 😊
it is spectacular black locust glows under a UV light . that's spectacular !!!
I was going to say the same. I want to see it under UV light @Philanderson
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Black locust is used for fence posts. It gets very hard and holds up a long long time without rotting.
Good to know, Barry, thanks! 😊
Here in rural NJ the black locust is VERY special-- used for fence posts for hundreds of years. The saying is, that after 50 yrs in the ground, you can flip it over and get another 50 yrs of life out of it. Also..... It gets HARDER after it dries and ages a bit.... Especially with a chainsaw. This is because this locust uptakes silica from the soil, much like teak, and those silica deposits in the wood wreak havoc on edge tools. It cuts-- but needs resharpening often.
So interesting! Thanks! 😊
Phil. I am surprised that you could not save the bark. But then after I saw the bark I knew why. You did another beautiful bowl and I did not think it would be hard to turn. I bought one of the calipers you showed a year ago at Menards. Glad I have it. Glad you keep turning
Yes, thanks 😊
I really like that bowl Phil, the distinct growth rings are gorgeous. I really don't think the bark coming off was a bad thing, the outer white ring is a perfect standoff for the rest of the bowl. Shape is perfect too! Great job as usual, take care. Rick
I agree with you on all counts, Rick! 😊
The "ornament" on the bowl edge leading into the dagger is very cool! I don't think you lost anything by the bark coming off. The bowl is beautiful!
I agree with you, thank you! 😊
This is not to knock any other You-Tube wood turners Phil, but you are the only one I will make myself late for.
"NO, I CAN'T wait and watch it tonight, it's gotta be NOW!! "
Another excellent piece from Shady Acres. You are the Champion.
Wow, thank you very much, Cliff! 😊
Phil,
Lovely bowl 🤩! Sometimes simple is best and I think this is one of those times.
Keep the aspidistra flying!
God bless,
Paul
I don't disagree, Paul, thank you! 😊
the sad part is that orange line was lost. the best part is that is the essance of that piece of wood. Its besutiful, please send it to me Phil🙏
Thank you, Sangye, I'm glad you like it! 😀
I always look forward to your weekly videos, Phil. Thanks for showing the technical stuff and explaining the difficulties in making these videos, and bowls, too. We all appreciate your dedication to presenting an enjoyable video. Once again, you have made a fantastic bowl and video. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
Thank you kindly, Nobody! 😊
I think it’s beautiful. The rim is my favorite part! Thanks Phil!
Glad you like it, Brenda, thank you! 😊
Absolutely love the growth rings on the bowl. Love how it turned out!😊👍👌
I'm glad, thank you, Sunshine! 😀
You turned a truly beautiful bowl. I kept waiting for the bark to go flying. That cambium layer has no structural stability what so ever. But you discovered that yourself. Locust was often used in my part of the country for fence posts because of its bug and rot resistance. Even more interesting, expose the bowl to bright light or even sunlight for a little while and it will glow in the dark. Pretty fun to play with. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting! Thanks, Doug! 😊
I do enjoy watching you turn wood into art. I also like the rim. I have not been able to do that yet but watching your videos gives me confidence and one day I will.
You can do it! I know you will enjoy it and be successful, Rocky! 😊
@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Thank you Phil.
A lovely bowl with an interesting rim. A pity about losing the bark, but a gain in the end. Well turned, Phil!
Thank you, Richard! 😊
How cool is that rim! The rings and the burl work great together. Nice job Phil, losing the bark worked.
It did! Thanks, Tom! 😊
Love that Black Locust, the grain, the colours, that white band. I’ve never heard of it before, where is it grown? It was a shame that the bark didn’t stay, but understandable, I’ve not seen that stringy section before. Beautiful bowl to come out after that disappointment with the bark loss. Good tuition of the caliphers use too . Love it.
Thank you so much, Karen! 😊
As ALWAYS look forward to your videos!!! Love the look of the sap wood against the dark wood. Beautiful bowl as always. Thanks Phil. Terrybinder
Thank you, Terry! 😊
When turning the shavings glow under a black light, it’s pretty cool man!!
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Beautiful, especially with the little limb burl on the edge. Black locust is tough and water resistant. In the south it is considered a weed tree because of the way it spreads and the serious thorns! Yet it is the best for fence posts, water rot resistant posts of 50 plus years have been found.
So interesting, thanks, bunny! 😊
I have always appreciated how you the piece express itself, but I wasn't digging even the first hints of whatever that furry looking section was. I was quite surprised when so much of the bark went flying, but that allowed for that furry section to be removed. The final piece is really lovely, and I don't miss the bark on this one at all.
I'm with you, Vicki! Thank you! 😊
It is a beautiful piece of wood turning from a Grand Master. I actually love the grain in this Black Locust & the skilful way that you turn Always maximises the beauty in each piece of wood that is lucky enough to cross your path. The shellac finish really does justice to this piece although I must confess that I was originally thinking of Feed n Wax as the finish. I know that I say it often but your commentary is SO relaxed as you share your thoughts with us as you develop the piece. It draws us in so that we feel part of the actual process. Cheers mate, Don from South Aust.
So good to hear, Don, thank you! 😊
All your bowls are special. Bark or no bark. 💕
Thank you, Vickie! 😊
That is really nice, Phil. I don't think it is missing anything without the bark. It's fine the way it is.
Bill
Thank you, Bill! 😊
Excellent result Phil, love the Sap line and the little feature. Shame about the bark but it is what it is.
All the best to you.
Regards Jim
Thank you, Jim! 😀
Nice, Phil. Good explanation of the calipers. I watch you and Gary all the time.
Don
Cool, thanks, Don! 😊
Like the open grain & the little crown. You really concerned me when the bark flew off, I didn't know what was going on.
It happened so fast, Russ! 😊
I may be in the minority, but I actually like the edge without the bark. You did a great job removing the fibers, and the grain underneath looks cool!
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Thank you, Cedric! 😊
I’ve turned live edge locust before. It looks just like yours. I had forgot about the weird bark until you had to take yours off. But at the end it’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Charles! 😊
Like always beautiful. If you have a black light it should glow in the dark.
Really? I think I have one around here somewhere, Bum! 😊
Thank you so much for showing us how you use your calipers -- that's been a mystery to me until now. Beautiful piece! Too bad losing the bark, but you certainly did keep the best of the rest. Cool!
You are welcome! Thank you, Shelley! 😊
Beautiful Phil you really should shine a UV Light on it, it'll glow like it is radioactive.
I gotta find one, Gregory! 😊
Hello Phil, In common with so many in your comments, I too think it is a beauty. Yes, the open grain does look a bit like Fir or Pine, but oh, that color! That lovely, rich, warm color. That is a bowl that you could look at every day for decades, and never get tired of seeing it.
Many thanks to ThePapa1947 for dropping this off with you. Perhaps he knew that you would coax a bowl of beauty from it.
Thank you, Deirdre! It was a great day meeting Gary! 😊
I just love watching you turn, Phil! I'm also in Washington, on the Oregon border. I wish you lived closer to me so I could pay a visit to you and Shady Acres. Maybe some day. 😊 I'm still really new to turning and have soooo many questions! I love your style so much, and how you let the wood be naturally beautiful wherever possible. Thank you for sharing with all of us. ❤
Oh, you get to shop tax free once in awhile, Tracey! I'm jealous! LOL! Thank you! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I do take advantage when I go to the coast to see my grandlittles or when we hit up Costco. Haha!
Very cool bowl Phil. The lines on the top really do set off the bowl. The grain may be unremarkable, but the uniformity of the rings really makes a statement. There's a lot to like about this bowl. While it's unfortunate that the bark departed the bowl, the natural edge really looks great and that little burl-like feature is outstanding.
Agree with all of your comment, Mark. Thank you! 😊
A very pretty little bowl. Nice grain. Love the crown! Yeah, that top edge is perfect.
The crowning touch, Karen! 😊
I got excited when you said Black Locust! I wish the bark was on, but still a fantastic bowl Phil!
Thank you, Christine! 😊
I think that is a real beauty and the white line around the top just finishes it off perfectly. I actually love that grain, it’s so fine. Personally speaking, I am happy that the hairy like layer came away because it reminded me of a coconut LOL and that could have made the finish not as fine as it turned out to be but as always Excellent work my friend.
Thank you, Martin! 😊
Wow, even rough (when you marked the tenon) I could see the chatoyancy!
It is too bad the bark came off, but I definitely like the little branch nubbin that showed up and how the change in grain reaches down into the bowl.
Cool, thanks, Susan! 😊
Very well done. A beautiful bowl done by a very talented turner. I always enjoy watching your videos I’ve learned a lot from you.
Thank you so much! 😊
I had a thought about that stringy bit, and looked it up, and found out I was right! 😎 (Love it when that happens.)
The stringy part can be used to make cordage, just like milkweed or nettle. People talking about it say it’s not the best, but totally acceptable.
This isn’t helpful at all in turning the wood, but I thought it was interesting. I guess there’s a use for just about everything!
Very cool! Agree, useful parts we never thought of! 😊
It's very pretty, Phil! I also like the protuberance! Interesting that you can see the root on the inside but not the outside.
That is interesting. If the walls were thinner you probably could. 😊
Black locust is very common here in western Kentucky. I have never been able to keep the bark on it when turning.
There is a complex folklore about black locust in these parts because it is used for fence posts and barn poles due to its rot resistance. I have seen poles used to for sheds on the side of a barn that would sprout the next spring. The farmer swore he cut it at the wrong sign of the moon.
Haha, very interesting, thanks, David! 😀
A real beauty in every way. We don't have a lot of Black Locust here, many Honey Locust. I think the bark and grains a similar. Its probably the stringy material that allows them to retain so much moisture and become prone to lightening strikes. I've seen a few blow up.
Interesting, Bob, thanks! 😊
Hi Phil. I think it looks great! I love the definition of the lines in the grain and of course the contrasting rim. I did an “oooops” when the bark flew off but I think you recovered perfectly. Very nice job! Cheers, Rick
Cool, thanks, Rick!
Phil, well that turned out really nice mate and the grain in the piece is lovely, well done.
Many thanks, Alan! 😀
Good afternoon Gary. I’m a little behind with my viewing as I’ve been visiting my French family for my grandson’s 12th birthday. You have produced another lovely piece, despite losing the bark 🌞
Cool, nothing like family, Ray! 😊
@@raydriver7300 We have TH-cam in France, you know 😁.
@@dlh567 Good evening, it’s great to hear from you. I know, it’s just that at home I have the leisure to sit and watch TH-cam videos whereas I don’t see my Son and his family that often and spend as much time as I can with them 🌞
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I’ve just realised I called you Gary. My apologies. I will be doing penance all weekend 🤔🌞
@@raydriver7300 Haha, don't bother, Ray! It happens all the time, both ways! We get a kick out of it!
Was able to pick up black locust boards from my local wood monger (Baltimore Ohio). Wood had lots of worminess tunnels and tubes. Filled those with black colored epoxy (Total Boat) sold them for decent bux.
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I've run into that stringy layer before. I use thin CA glue to harden it up. I put it on heavy and let it soak it up. After it dries it will actually turn and sand at that point. The CA glues also soaks into the stringy layer and secures the bark.
I think I will try it on the other half. Thanks! 😊
Black locust is used a lot in old ship wood rails, it's a really nice piece! Sorry you lost the bark
It turned out pretty good anyway, Judy. Thank you! 😊
Love that yellow ring with the dark ring next to it! Great job!
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Really enjoyed the video. Very educational for me. Your attention to detail helps me a lot. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Hank! 😊
Loving that grain nice looking wood and personally I think much better without the bark, good job Phil. 😁
You and me both, Lewis, thanks! 😊
I love black locust. I once drilled through a 4x4 of very old cribbing with a 2" Forstner bit. The chips balled up around the bit, but weren't in the way so I went ahead and drilled through. When complete, I unwrapped the chips, and they came off the bit unbroken, about 10-12 feet long! I could have made skinny veneer strips out of them!
Cool! 😀
Another nice one Phil! Good call on that fuzz. It probably never would have looked clean, which is too bad since that bark was pretty cool.
You got that right! 😊
Morning Phil I think it looks better as a Natural Edge Bowl than it would have as a Live Edge Bowl, but that is just my opinion and what do I know.
I really love the grain and you finish is amazing.
Take care my friend.
Cheers, Huw
Thanks, Huw! You are not wrong. Still, I think for the second half I will apply CA before I start. Might help and I'd like to know what it would look like with bark! 😊
I always put CA between the bark and the sapwood before I flip it around to keep the bark on my Locust pieces... these look so cool under a blacklight.
I hope to try all that, Tony! 😊
Black locusts are my favorite trees, especially when they bloom in late spring when they're in flower. I don't think there's anything in the world that smells better. Excited to see you've created something beautiful from it. Thank you as always for taking me along through your video.
Thanks for the info! 😊
Its a very hard wood. In the 1700s the bottom few logs were locust. It being very dense bugs couldnt eat into it. The thorns from the tree are very useful. The bowl looks great the growth rings give it a nice look.
Thanks for the info 😊
A great job as all your works! Love to watch you turn another great picture of art.
Thank you so much, Mark! 😀
What a wonderful piece. I love that little burl!
Me too! Thanks, Duwayne! 😊
Great job Phil! You have a good knack for explaining things! Always a pleasure to watch! Thanks Sir!
Thank you, Kelly! 😊
Pretty bowl great job Phil!
Thank you Gary for sharing this with Phil and us👍
Our pleasure! 😀 Haha, I'll speak for Gary, too! Thanks a lot, Luie! 😀
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Phil you are my absolute favorite wood turner to watch. You always explain in easy to understand terms and techniques. Your work is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing . Keep it up!
Wow, thank you! 😀
🙋♂️🏴 Hi Phil I love everything about the bowl this week I know you love to keep the bark intact but the end result is great. By the way you are correct in calling the layer between the bark and the sap wood as the cambium layer, I didn't know that I had to Google it. Thanks Phil see you soon.
I knew I heard it somewhere before, John! Haha, thank you! 😀
I was really surprised you just barely touched the bark and wow the whole thing came off. I thought the string stuff might cause you an issue but you turned the outside I was maybe it will be fine. Still with the bark gone you made it lovely. Oh thanks for showing your measurement calibers how they work.
Thanks for the show.
Joel
Thank you, Joel! 😊
I think we call it Robinia in the UK, certainly the "stringy" layer is familiar 😂. I've only had branch wood compared to this but it is lovely to turn and the bark wasn't staying either. Great piece!
Interesting, thanks, Dave! 😊
Your videos are so relaxing and mesmerizing. I love wood and seeing the grain come to life makes the tree live forever.
Glad you like them, Karen, thank you! 😀
A natural inlay bowl! Beautiful job and that grain!?!
Yes! Thank you! 😊
Phil, another beauty of a bowl! Love the light sapwood ring, it just adds a bit of contrast. My dad and grandad used locust for fencè posts. They always said " it's stronger than steel and lasts 5 minutes longer than stone" Still have posts they drove in 50+ years ago holding fence. What an awesome wood, and beautiful when turned. Thank you for the video and the trip down memory lane.
Glenn
Very interesting, Glen. Thank you! 😊
Nice level of detail in what you're doing! I enjoy a lot of different turners but they tend to be a bit less forthcoming about the process. A very nice piece too! ❤️
Cool, thank you! 😀
Hey Phil nice bowl! Very fine piece. Here in the southeast we have a lot of honey locusts. It is hard to turn. You have to constantly stop and sharpen. It’s a challenge but the results can be great. Thanks. Dan
Thanks, Dan! 😊
Hi Phill please on one of your next videos show us how you prepare you wood screw mounting as I have bent a couple of my worm screws Thanks Peter
I have a video for that, Peter! 😊 th-cam.com/video/urEaJV30Ocs/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps!
love that rim and the stripes within, nice to spend some time with ya!
I'm glad you are here! 😊
Howdy Phil 👋👋 I worked for a residential tree service in my younger years. I worked my way up the ranks and became a climber. Those demon locusts were the worst trees to climb and trim. They have 4 inch thorns all over. One wrong move and you got a thorn stuck in unmentionable places. They are literally a pain in the ass!!😂😂
LOL! Sorry, but thanks for the giggle, Blair! 😊
Phil, I think I sighed worse than you when that bark took off. But I'd say that burl like area was worth finding. Great video....Dan
You and me both! Thanks, Dan! 😊
I've had that same raggedy layer with black walnut & never knew what to do with it either. Keeping the bark would have been nice, but on the other hand, maybe it would have overshadowed the white and dark lines that are such nice accents. Probably a winner either way, in your hands!
This is the best piece I have turned without bark and I think you are right. Let the sap wood show itself off! 😊
It is totally stunning Phil, outstanding work as always
Thank you, Adrian! 😊
Maybe the bark did pop but hey you finished a cracking bowl, lovely markings and finish. top job Phil. All the best from Lincolnshire UK
Thank you so much, Gary! 😀
Thank You Phil, Thank You Gary...This looks interesting. No cracks with solid bark...At 2:39 sounds like a Mocking bird repeating the sounds of your lathe?...That bark looked so very nice... until...(I know Phil, things happen). Thinking if you try the other half and put a line of super glue on that Cambium layer?...If I ever happen to see a Locust, live edge, bowl with the bark still on I will know the difficulty involved...Your finished bowl look great and with that little burly knob (beauty mark?) on the edge makes it!!!!!...Until next time.... TM
I heard that bird, too and have never heard it before. As far as I know, no Mocking birds around here. The Stellar's Jays can make lots of different sounds but I doubt it was them. I just really don't think super glue will do the trick. But, yeah, I might try it with the second half. Who knows? LOL! Thanks, buddy! 😊
That turned out really pretty, Phil!
Thanks, Billy! 😊
Such a beautiful bowl, the sap lines are really nice! I think this is a great bowl!
Thank you, Dan! 😊
À nicely finished bowl Phil & thanks for the caliper info & explanation. Helped me a lot as I always find them a little confusing to use. I can't guess the thickness so I measure it. Amounts to the same thing & one day I might not need to measure the gap. We'll see 👍🏴
Glad to help, thanks for watching! 😀
What a gorgeous bowl Phil ! I love the grain on these bowls . Such a contrast . As is always the finish is superb . Did you know that if you put a black light on Black Locust it glows ? Yes it does . Pretty cool . It's the only wood i\I know that does that . If I remember turning end grain is a bit of a challenge . And I don't remember any of that fuzzy wood in the ones I have done . Great job and as always , we hope you have a great weekend ! Oh , and thanks Gary .
I gotta get me a blacklight, Jon! 😊
For sure . Its pretty cool .
Very lovely bowl, Phil! It reminds me of a set of dishes I have with a light and dark brown scalloped edge, just like that 😊
Interesting! Thank you, Marcia! 😊
I actually like this one without the bark. That little bump on the edge is cool. BTW my new E bike arrives today.
Oh, so exciting! I hope you enjoy it! Take your time on assembly, it will be kind of fun all on it's own. 😊
You are single handedly winning me over to liking natural and live edge bowls.
Yay me! Cool, thank you, Oliver! 😊