I think it is good to show us items that are problematic because not every project is straightforward. Thank you for showing us something more challenging for you to turn. 👍👍👍
I find this bowl super interesting. The rim, the bark, the shape, the color. There is something intriguing about how all those things come together. Thank you for sharing and for persevering in spite of the decay in some areas.
God Blessed you with the eye to see the beauty in the wood and the talent to create those beautiful pieces. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
I absolutely love the way you explain what you are planning to do. It kinda makes me feel like I am a part of the design process. This really helps me to learn the craft myself. Thank you for these amazing videos.
Phil you did not let anyone down, the wood tells you what it wants to be. I think it is awesome and stunningly beautiful. When you look at the stump before you begin you don't know what is inside. To me everything you make is just fantastic. Thank you.
I used to scratch the bark of sassafras twigs when I was a kid for the smell. While watching, I kept thinking undercut, undercut this piece. Nice piece! Nice work! Nice sander design, Tuffy!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I prefer the natural beauty of the wood. I work with petrified wood, all I try to do is make it easier to see the beauty in it. Keep up the great work.
@@tequilastraightup595 Curious what you do with the petrified wood, Paul. About all you can do is cut and polish, right? I'm pretty sure it can't be turned! Don't make me try it! LOL!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop you can't turn it like regular wood. You got to use grinders, sandpaper, diamond saw blades, and tumblers. I'm in the process of turning a 5 horse power vertical wood sander into a polisher, just need to finish making the electric water proof. Not too fun getting electrocuted trying to polish big pieces of petrified wood.
@@tequilastraightup595 Yes, I thought it was something like that. You have to treat it as a rock. Sounds like you are really into what you do, it's great to have a passion!
That bowl has a lot of character. We all loose areas of wood, bark, and character that we wish would stay. I love it regardless. Merry Christmas! God has blessed you with talent. Keep on giving.
What a "sassy" piece. I love your live edge eork. I now do a lot of live edge work after watching your videos. Lovely work and your narrative is an added joy.
I really like the bowl. Very unique. The file powder that we use in our Cajun gumbo is made from grinding the leaves and stems of the Sassafras Tree. Sassafras Root is one of the original roots used in making root beer.
As you said, it is what it is...and what it is is beautiful. The "flaws" add character, the bark is gorgeous and the grain patterns are lovely. It seemed like a difficult project, but you saw it through to the end, creating another work of art. Thanks.
I like the bowl , the bark and big blemishes add character especially the bark with dark grain nearby. As a boy I loved the aroma of the sassafras roots after the bull dozer cleared land . Just like wood smoke when we burned brush piles , Its strange how a certain scent triggers the mind to remember an event of 55 years ago
I know what you mean about scents triggering old events, Randy. New mow'n grass always makes me think I'm going off to play baseball. I'm glad you like this, thank you! 😊
You sounded a bit disappointed, I found the piece exceptionally beautiful. Lots of sassafras around here in DE. I do love the cinnamony, root beer odor when turning. Your work focused on highlighting the natural beauty of the wood has inspired me to see and work a bit differently. Thanks for making these videos.
My only disappointment was turning more of the wood away than I wanted to, but in the end, I like it! I'm so glad you are seeing your work in a different light, Gary. There is so much to see in many of these natural pieces than in a plain, round bowl. 😄
I've never seen Sassafras worked before and must say that bowl is beautiful. We dug the roots of the Sassafras tree when I was a kid to make a type of tea, I believe it was in the fall of the year. Merry Christmas
Very nice as always, Phil. You have another winner! I used to make wall shelves and various things out of sassafras. The grain always reminded me of oak. It took stain beautifully.
Phil, you did a wonderful job on that piece. I’ve been turning for about 4 years now and you have given me the confidence to try live edge turning. I Also had a nice piece of sassafras to work with recently and the results were amazing. gorgeous results. you are a great teacher. I have certainly noted that the wood determines what the bowl will look like. I hope to be able to that in the future too as my craftmanship improves. You have really helped me to up my game. Thanks! Phil McGhee Carrollton,GA
It's a lovely whirly-grained bowl with beautiful colours and you did very well with it. Thank you to Robert for sending and to you for sharing and an extremely happy Christmas to you and yours. See you soon.
I'm just amazed. You turn something beautiful from something rotted. Just beautiful!! That bark edge really turned out perfect too. Now to get you on resin lol 😍
Looks great! Sometimes any material you're working with has its own ideas of what it wants to be & how it wants to look. I know that may sound crazy, but when working with natural materials this sometimes happens. You worked with your piece and in the end its a beautiful creation thats got its own utensil rest or refill hole built right into it.
It smells like medicine because it is, or was a commonly used component in herbal remedies, and as others have said, root beer, or sasparilla. Its one of the super helpful trees for living off the land, as our ancestors once did. I really liked the look of the bowl it became, I am a sucker for wood that's past its sell by date.
People in KY know this tree herb .. Real rootbeer in bottles still can be purchased . It has sassafras and licorice root .. and other herbs . Virgil's rootbeer is one .
Well worth the watching & thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 😊
Красота. Результат супер!!!
Большое спасибо! 😊
Creativity at work! Bowl looks beautiful. It has color, pattern, design, shape, and shine! 👍
Thank you so much, DC!
Oh my goodness ❤️🤔 that's a gorgeous wood! Good medicine too! SASSAFRAS 😉
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I think it is good to show us items that are problematic because not every project is straightforward. Thank you for showing us something more challenging for you to turn. 👍👍👍
You are so welcome, Vicki, thank YOU for watching and commenting! 😊
I find this bowl super interesting. The rim, the bark, the shape, the color. There is something intriguing about how all those things come together. Thank you for sharing and for persevering in spite of the decay in some areas.
Interesting! Thank you, Cecilia! 😀
True masterpiece. All around, particularly the inside.
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Don't be disappointed Phil. I think it's beautiful. Even the rotten part is beautiful. The grain and the live edge are great. I just love it.
Thanks for the encouraging words, Jean! 😊
What a surprise inside that hunk of wood! Beautiful. Good job.
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You make even rotten wood look great nice job and fun to watch
Glad you enjoy it! 😀
God Blessed you with the eye to see the beauty in the wood and the talent to create those beautiful pieces. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
You are very welcome, E G, thank you for watching! 😊
I absolutely love the way you explain what you are planning to do. It kinda makes me feel like I am a part of the design process. This really helps me to learn the craft myself. Thank you for these amazing videos.
I'm so glad you find it helpful, thank you very much!!
It's beautiful. Lots of character.
Thank you, Jim!
Even though the decay bothers you in this piece, it is beautiful. The bark sets it off.
Agree about the bark, Kathleen! 😊
Great looking bowl Phil
Thank you, I appreciate you watching and commenting! 😊
Love this bowl and the sassafras
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Thank you, Paula! 😊
Fantastic job, nobody could have done it better.
I appreciate that, Charlie, thank you!
You did it again, Phil.
Beautiful.
Thank you so much, Rocio! 😊
A nice functional bowl and with beautiful depth and character.
Thank you very much, Nancy! 😊
Phil you did not let anyone down, the wood tells you what it wants to be. I think it is awesome and stunningly beautiful. When you look at the stump before you begin you don't know what is inside. To me everything you make is just fantastic. Thank you.
Wow, thank you, Kobie! 😊
very natural, you've done the best possible I think.. great looking piece... thanks for sharing..
Thank you, Grahame! Cheers! 😊
Phil, been watching your work for some years now and enjoy it very much. Keep turning my Friend!
Glad you enjoy it, Christopher, thanks for hanging out with me! 😊
I used to scratch the bark of sassafras twigs when I was a kid for the smell.
While watching, I kept thinking undercut, undercut this piece.
Nice piece! Nice work! Nice sander design, Tuffy!
Interesting! Thank you, Eric! 😊
I like this piece. Another unique Phil. Keep up the wonderful art❣️
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Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers! 😊
Very pretty. So interesting the effect of the shellac on the rotten wood.
Thank you, Johnnie! Cheers! 😊
Love how you are working to save as much details of the wood as possible.
I'm glad you recognize that, Paul, thank you! I consider that my main job. 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I prefer the natural beauty of the wood.
I work with petrified wood, all I try to do is make it easier to see the beauty in it.
Keep up the great work.
@@tequilastraightup595 Curious what you do with the petrified wood, Paul. About all you can do is cut and polish, right? I'm pretty sure it can't be turned! Don't make me try it! LOL!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop you can't turn it like regular wood. You got to use grinders, sandpaper, diamond saw blades, and tumblers. I'm in the process of turning a 5 horse power vertical wood sander into a polisher, just need to finish making the electric water proof. Not too fun getting electrocuted trying to polish big pieces of petrified wood.
@@tequilastraightup595 Yes, I thought it was something like that. You have to treat it as a rock. Sounds like you are really into what you do, it's great to have a passion!
Another stunning piece! Brought out the orange!
Thank you, Tina! 😊
The sassy sassafras bowl looks great. The unforeseen rotten wood you had to cut away gave it a very appealing shape to the live edge, in my opinion.
Cool, thanks 😊
Another beautiful piece of work, I love it
Thank you, Pat! 😊
Love the bowl Phil and the bark great job
I appreciate that, Alan, thank you!
Even with the decay....it's really a pretty bowl. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching, Anthony! I'm glad you like it!
Brilliant work thanks for sharing 🙏
So nice of you, Anne, thank you! 😊
Very unique. I like the bark
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That bowl has a lot of character. We all loose areas of wood, bark, and character that we wish would stay. I love it regardless. Merry Christmas! God has blessed you with talent. Keep on giving.
Thank you so much, Rick! Merry Christmas! 😊
What a "sassy" piece. I love your live edge eork. I now do a lot of live edge work after watching your videos. Lovely work and your narrative is an added joy.
Awesome! Thank you, Larry! 😊
very pretty & the bark is beautiful-- great job w/ all the headaches
Thank you so much! 😀
even with the "flaws" your pointing out, that is beautiful and love the bark!
Cool, thanks, Kitty! 😊
Looks great to me, Phil! Love the shape on the bottom as well as that pretty bark.
Thank you, Rod! This one made me work for it! LOL! Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! 😊
sassafras - what does root beer smell like? Could there be a connection between the two? Yes!
A great bowl. I've been turning about a year and learned at least three things that were baffling me. Many thanks.
Glad to help, Mike. 😊 Thank you so much for watching!
Wowza Phil! The color is stunning!
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I really like the bowl. Very unique. The file powder that we use in our Cajun gumbo is made from grinding the leaves and stems of the Sassafras Tree. Sassafras Root is one of the original roots used in making root beer.
Very cool, Bill, thank you! 😊
Came out gorgeous. Love it
I'm so glad, Punky, thank you!
Great work Phil top job 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Peter, thank you!
As you said, it is what it is...and what it is is beautiful. The "flaws" add character, the bark is gorgeous and the grain patterns are lovely. It seemed like a difficult project, but you saw it through to the end, creating another work of art. Thanks.
Wow, thank you, Patricia, I appreciate your kind comment! 😊
Great job Phil.
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Magnificent piece Phil. Don't beat yourself up. One of your best as far as I'm concerned.
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beautiful sassafras bowl.
Thank you very much, Robert!
Didn't realize that sassafras grew to such big tree as apparent from the piece as you mounted. What a beautiful bowl Phil!
Glad you like it, Gil, thank you very much! 😊
Its a good wood for woodworking, its just rare nowdays to find pieces large enough to work with.
I think it looks great. To me it's perfect. Keep up the great work. 👍😊
Thank you, Tim! Cheers! 😊
Really nice grain and the bark is beautiful!
Thank you, David! Cheers!
Great piece Phil! Love your work!
Glad you enjoy it, thank you, Mike! 😊
I built a cabinet out of sassafras in high school. I was so disappointed with the grain till I finished it. Such a beautiful wood.
That is awesome!
An excellent job again
I appreciate that, Gregg, thank you!
I like the bowl , the bark and big blemishes add character especially the bark with dark grain nearby. As a boy I loved the aroma of the sassafras roots after the bull dozer cleared land . Just like wood smoke when we burned brush piles , Its strange how a certain scent triggers the mind to remember an event of 55 years ago
I know what you mean about scents triggering old events, Randy. New mow'n grass always makes me think I'm going off to play baseball. I'm glad you like this, thank you! 😊
Cool bowl. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! 😊
PHIL YOU ARE THE MAN, GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, [ BACK TO WORK ]...
Right on 😊
Beautiful 🤩
Thank you, Clarence! Cheers!
it is really beautiful, thank you for sharing
My pleasure, Joyce, thank you for watching! 😊
Beautiful bowl, Phil!
Glad you like it, Audie, thank you! 😊
You sounded a bit disappointed, I found the piece exceptionally beautiful. Lots of sassafras around here in DE. I do love the cinnamony, root beer odor when turning. Your work focused on highlighting the natural beauty of the wood has inspired me to see and work a bit differently. Thanks for making these videos.
My only disappointment was turning more of the wood away than I wanted to, but in the end, I like it! I'm so glad you are seeing your work in a different light, Gary. There is so much to see in many of these natural pieces than in a plain, round bowl. 😄
I love it ...the shape , the bark and the color. I’m always happy to use shellac to harden up some rot.
Thank you, Carol! Cheers! 😊
I think the light brown on the bark is the perfect color for sarsaparilla. Great piece!
Yes! Thank you! 😊
Wow......I love it....rotten or not it turned out beautiful.
Thank you, Mary! Cheers! 😊
A great piece
Thank you, Gregg! 😊
Great looking bowl.
Thank you kindly, Jack!
Excellent job Phil, looks lovely. Thanks for sharing. Stay Safe. Jules, Droitwich, England
Glad you enjoyed it, Jules, thank you! 😊
I've never seen Sassafras worked before and must say that bowl is beautiful. We dug the roots of the Sassafras tree when I was a kid to make a type of tea, I believe it was in the fall of the year. Merry Christmas
Thank you, Red, Merry Christmas! 😊
Looks like a lot of work. But totally worth it. Love it !
It was, Thomas, but it did work out and I'm glad you love it! 😊
Well I'm late to the party as usual. Another beautiful piece and I enjoy the way you deal with the issues each piece presents you. Inspiring!
Thank you so much, Stephen! 😊
Turned out very nice as usual..
Much appreciated, Bobby!
Their is so many points of interest in the bowl even the decay looks good great piece Phil
Thank you so much, Warren! 😊
Beautiful bowl!
Thank you very much, Karl!
Love the orange!
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I love it I had a tree on my place that died turned a bunch of it I really had some pretty red bark Very unusual color great turning Phil ❤️
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Very nice as always, Phil. You have another winner! I used to make wall shelves and various things out of sassafras. The grain always reminded me of oak. It took stain beautifully.
Cool, thanks, Tom! 😊
Like the bowl. Good job keeping the bark. Mike
Thank you, Mike! 😊
Phil, you did a wonderful job on that piece. I’ve been turning for about 4 years now and you have given me the confidence to try live edge turning. I Also had a nice piece of sassafras to work with recently and the results were amazing. gorgeous results. you are a great teacher. I have certainly noted that the wood determines what the bowl will look like. I hope to be able to that in the future too as my craftmanship improves. You have really helped me to up my game. Thanks!
Phil McGhee Carrollton,GA
This is great to hear, Phil! I'm so glad you are expanding your horizons a bit. Thank you! 😃
I really like working with Sassafras. I recently completed a Sassafras bowl, made from a piece out of my firewood pile.
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Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful bowl Buddy.
Thank you kindly, Tony! 😊
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Thank you, Zona! 😊
Loved you gettin' sassy with the Sassafras
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Love it Phil
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Looks very nice!
Thank you! Cheers! 😊
Great job on a very trying piece of wood. Patterns and colors were very pleasing, thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, Michael! 😊
love the bark color ....tuff that you had all that rot,,,, all and all it looks very nice
I appreciate that, thank you! 😊
It's a lovely whirly-grained bowl with beautiful colours and you did very well with it. Thank you to Robert for sending and to you for sharing and an extremely happy Christmas to you and yours. See you soon.
Many thanks and Merry Christmas to you, too! 😊
Well it’s 22:30 in Britain on Christmas Day and that was brilliant to watch hope you have a great Christmas and here’s to many more of your videos
Thank you, Robert, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas! 😊
I'm just amazed. You turn something beautiful from something rotted. Just beautiful!! That bark edge really turned out perfect too. Now to get you on resin lol 😍
Thank you, Maurine! 😊
Decay is like work holes. Don't worry about it. Good looking bowl. Merry Christmas
Thanks, Garth, you too! 😊
It's all just absolutely Gorgeous ❤️ every bit 😉
Thank you, Diane! 😃
Looks great! Sometimes any material you're working with has its own ideas of what it wants to be & how it wants to look. I know that may sound crazy, but when working with natural materials this sometimes happens. You worked with your piece and in the end its a beautiful creation thats got its own utensil rest or refill hole built right into it.
Thank you, Cydni! Cheers! 😊
Cool piece
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Wonderful tool control beautiful finished job thanks MickP in England on Christmas Day 👍
Thank you very much, Mike! Merry Christmas! 😊
Looks great
Thank you, William!
It smells like medicine because it is, or was a commonly used component in herbal remedies, and as others have said, root beer, or sasparilla. Its one of the super helpful trees for living off the land, as our ancestors once did. I really liked the look of the bowl it became, I am a sucker for wood that's past its sell by date.
Thanks for the info, William! I'm glad you like this and took your time to tell me! 😊
People in KY know this tree herb .. Real rootbeer in bottles still can be purchased . It has sassafras and licorice root .. and other herbs . Virgil's rootbeer is one .
Such a lovely piece, Phil! And the orange bark is really cool!
Thank you, buddy! I hope this means you are feeling better! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop, I am buddy. Still far from well, but getting stronger every day.
Great job. Sassafras is very fragrant wood and repels insects. It turns a light gray when allowing to age.
Thanks for the info, Lawrence!
I really like this Nice job
I appreciate that, thank you! 😊