I have left the mound in the middle on a few bowls and use them to hold toothpicks and fill the bowl with cheese cubes or fruit cubes. Works for parties. Love the final look of the bowl.
Great looking banana boat Phil! The natural edge looks great and better than the bark would have looked in my opinion. The colors of Red Cedar are so nice and the contrast of the sapwood really shows it off. It sure did drink up the shellac. Wow at the cost of shellac today that bowl is very valuable LOL. Another enjoyable video to watch my friend, Gary
Hi Phil Not sure how you would ever keep the bark on Eastern Red Cedar. Live trees can be stripped from top to bottom in long sheets. We have lots in South Western Ontario sometimes called Juniper. Beautiful natural edge "banana bowl" love the colour. Take care Bob
Another lovely bowl Mr Anderson, you make it look so easy! We call them blow lamps or blow torches, I think we find it equally confusing to call a torch a flashlight if it doesn't flash 😉 Jane ❤
Beautiful Phil, red cedar is a bit soft for 80 grit sandpaper. You’re a much better turner than that Phil.that’s very purple piece of red cedar.down here in Oz the cedar I’ve turned tends to be more redder, bright red though. I always prefer to remove bark if the bowl is going to be used for food. In this case it looks much better without bark. I was surprised that you didn’t level the 2 sides up before putting tenon on bottom I’m sure I’ve seen you do this in the past by initially turning between centres. As others have stated we also call them blow torches here in Oz as well. Rest job Phil. Don’t mind my criticisms, I’m just curious. All the best to you and family from down under. Keep on turning as we all enjoy watching and listening to you Phil.
Phil. Beautiful banana bowl. I like the two colors. By the way am surrounded by banana plants here in Ecuador. I'll be back to Minnesota in a few weeks
It's called a flame thrower. You once said on an earlier video that you let the wood dictate what it wants to do and I'm glad you did that with the bark those grains on top are awesome beautiful wood turning. May God bless you for making these video's we truly enjoy your work 🙏
To an Englishman, a flame thrower is more along the lines of a military weapon you might see in a WWII film. A small handheld torch with a flame is called a blow torch.
Allowing the wood to do its thing and tell me what it wants to be is my philosophy on turning. Very rarely will I set out to make something specific and it's usually a box of some sort or it's a handle for a tool.
I love the colour of the Heartwood, Phil. Absolutely gorgeous and the finish you ended up with is just beautiful, my friend. Not real glossy, but I do like a nice satin finish. Brilliant video, buddy! Take care, ….,Gord
I do believe it, Kevin! 😊 I was on a site that is more European than American, that was my problem. I was just trying to find one I knew they would send me for free! LOL!
In New Zealand, a torch has batteries, or if it burns, it's a gas torch, flame torch, or flame gun. Love your cedar bowl, and i love the smell of cedar when I'm turning it.
Thank You Phil, Thank You John Fergerson... I liked the camera shoulder view Phil, a little different angle...Torch?, yea a torch. That thing that lights up and Brit's keep in the boot or the car, right ? (I love it, so different) ha. Culinary supply stuff uses mini torches for Creme Brulé's. I think they use it to carnalize the top of the deserts?...Nice turning today Phil & as always I look forward to your next adventure...Boy that before & after pictures at the end is quite different.... TM
Tuffy is back! I do have one of those kitchen torches, I just don't think they have enough heat to burn wood, efficiently. But, now I know what to search for! 😊
Love turning cedar. I have a lot of nice pieces to turn when I finish some production jobs. Love the smell! I usually make some sachets to give away. I think you made some for your wife years ago. Nice banana bowl! 😊
My favorite cedar are pieces that had branches. The graining with the color is absolutely gorgeous. I try but I am pretty inept at using a bowl gouge larger than 3/8" for smoothing sides or the bottom, although going small seems to help a lot. I got so frustrated I decided to try a 1" left hand bowl scraper and a 3/4" round/side cut scraper and am very happy with the results. Another beautiful bowl Phil!
You tuned a beautiful banana bowl, it turned out just gorges. I have a lot of experience turning red cedar. Depending what you are turning, bark or barkless, there is some hidden beauty under the bark. The bark leaves a grain stain underneath that a lot of times make the project pop. Here in Jefferson City Missouri, most of our forest is just THICK with Red Cedar and we dont have a lot of other woods to chose from to turn. Since you a root/bowl turner, the red, white and burl like grain pattern in the bottom of the bowl can be spectacular. The multi different colors and wild grain patterns blend themselves and are indescribable!!!! I haven't tried to burn the top of the bowl where the bark was. I had another SENIOR MOMENT and didn't even think about that method. Leave it to you to suggest that, that is why I ( LOVE) your channel, I learn some thing every time I watch your video. KEEP ON TURNING ❤
Where is my smell-o-vision? I know that smells awesome. I respect your choice of finishes, but I've found that after sanding sealer, polyurethane works best on cedar. Looks good and keeps the red from fading over time. Just my 2 cents. A beautiful bowl out of beautiful wood. And it's always a pain to keep the bark. Thanks Phil. Great job!
Amazing contrast of colours, very well done Phil, we call them a Blow Torch, comes with a disposable gas can that screws on about the size of a spray paint can, very handy. Another great video thanks. All the best to you. Regards Jim
WOW!!! That’s just beautiful and I’m glad you let the bark go because cedar doesn’t have pretty bark to begin with (in my opinion) but you made the bowl as prettier as I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your projects. God bless you! Barbara
Looks great as always do you have laburnum over where you are the in side grain is sensational but the dust is toxic so you have to be careful but the banana bowl shape just look great top workmanship again Phil looking forward to seeing your next video
Search for a cooking torch or flamethrower. They're small and used for browning marshmallows etc. Like the red cedar bowl. The red color in the wood is very pretty. Stay warm and have a good weekend.
Thats a great looking bowl and should hold banana just perffctly. I just cut a big red cedar down and milled it into lumber. I do have some 4"-5" thick pieces to turn into bowls. Having the utmost sharpest cutting edges on tool will help the tear out on this soft wood. I like to spin stuff fast too that seems to help with the finish. Can beat fresh cut cedar as it looks great. It will oxidize quickly and UV plays havoc with the color. Left untreated in will go from a deep red purple color to brownish quicky.
Hi Phil, Referencing the eastern red cedar bowl turning, you mentioned using a torch to burn the edge with. Try searching “ blow torch, gas torch, butane/ propane”. Your buddy, Bob - Ohio. Good job, friend, Thanks.
I love turning Red Cedar! It smells soooo good! It's a weird wood, soft and hard at the same time. I turned a little bowl my husband glued up for me from scraps he uses for cutting boards. It was Paduk and Sapele. My husband's torch died. He put in the search Bens-o-matic, and he got torches. You can get them at Lowes and Home Depot.
Thank you John! A food torch/kitchen torch/ culinary torch/mini-flame torch all brought up the correct images on-line. You can also try either a restaurant supply/outlet or a smoke shop (casino?). I bought one at Walmart. They are also known as flambé torches for doing flaming desserts.
Thanks for the info, Valerie! I was on a European site when I searched. I knew if I found one they would send it to me for free! LOL! Oh, well, they are not expensive, I'll get one! 😊
Very beautiful piece. I watch so many of your videos that when I watch other and they started from the ‘wrong’ side, I want to shout at them-turn it around, you only having sapwood on the outside and inside! You really conditioned me😂. Thanks for lovely tuitional videos, you are a real star. Keep it up.
Looks great 👍 I’ve turned a lot of red cedar, and it can be difficult. Like you said, it’s very soft and porous. Can’t do anything with that shredded paper like bark. The sapwood is too much like pine, and cracks so easily. Smells great, but the dust from cedar is a pain too. Sticks to everything like powdered sugar. But all that said, the heartwood is very pretty…and in the end, it’s always worth it. I’ve found to get a good shine go from the sanding sealer to something like Acks. Once the wax is on there, it really pops. You lose the smell, except for the bottom after removing the tenon. I use walnut oil for that part. Blends in well, and saves the wonderful cedar smell in at least that part of the project. Anyhow, wrote too much 😂
It is great how you a teacher in wood turning. When I purchased my lathe I was hoping to take classes from someone close to where I live. Well, I never found a place to do that. Again, thank you!!
Now that's some lovely colour, looks a grand shape and finish, we call it a blow torch or blow lamp, but there is a large pond between us so lingo is a lot different yeh. All the best from Lincolnshire UK
I think this red cedar is so pretty especially with a little bit of the yellow sapwood showing. I've done two bowls with red cedar, and I was just taking back by the beautiful color. The one you were doing now again has such beautiful color. I am learning the tenon w/ the extra " foot" like you are doing here. I really like the way that looks.
Oh, I’m a big fan of your work and always enjoy watching what you are creating next. I’m actually talking to you on my iPad while you’re doing it as if I’m there with you, LOL
I think it’s great that we can talk and communicate even though we are so far apart that makes a lot difference to me and brings the world together :-)
Very pretty coloration, that kind of looks like a plum color on my screen, but whatever it would be named the word pretty would be attached! I was curious to see how cedar would polish up, now I know. Another thing I know is if I had to do it, it wouldn't be as nice Phil. You're in a class by yourself. Thank you for the video, take care friend, Rick.
We call it a blowtorch for a small one, flame thrower for a massive one. In Britain we have Laburnum wood. With a light sapwood that looks like oak grain lines in it. The central wood is a mahogany colour with the same oak type grain. A beautiful wood to work with.
Hi Phil, Another lovely bowl - you're an inspiration to say the least !! Us Brits like to say "blow-torch" ! Make of that what you will😮 Rothenberger is the make to get if you wish. Apologies for the emoji 🙈 All the best Howard
I love turning cedar. You did a great job of bringing out the color and contrast between the heart wood and sap wood. Great piece. I hope you kept the shavings and used them as a sachet in your underwear drawer! LOL
I actually love the shape that this piece helped you produce Phil. I hated the stringy nature of the bark & was SO glad when you decided to remove what was left at the end. I really love the sapwood edging on this bowl, IT JUST FITS & LOOKS RIGHT. It took a lot of time but you did an outstanding job on the finish of this piece mate. Everything just seems to work SO well on this piece mate. Stay safe & well & keep warm as well. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Very nice, Phil! I have a whole bunch of red cedar waiting to be turned. Excited, now, to see what it might look like when I get to it. Love the colors and the shape. Thanks!
Glad you let the bark go looks much better without it, love the way the natural contrasting colours compliment each other, the shape reminds me of weighing scales bowls they used to have in sweet shops. Good job Phil. 😁
You might try a mini blowtorch. The easiest example I can think of is a chef using one on top of a crème brûlée. Fluid artists also use them to pop air bubbles on their paintings.
Good evening, Phil. I definitely enjoyed this video. Why? It was the anticipation of seeing the soft, smooth finish I knew would be there when finished. Beautiful! I have a professional kitchen cooking touch which has a very controlled tip. Uses butane fuel. Enjoy the warmer temps, my friend.
Hi Phil, we grow lots of bananas here in.Australia - apparently they are straight when then grow on the trees and the packers put the bends in them so that they stack better! Come out for a visit and I’ll show you.
Very pretty bowl Mr. Anderson! I've turned some bowls from Tennessee Red Cedar my friend brought me. Very pretty wood but dulled tools very quickly. Read that it has lots of "silica" in it that tends to dull your tools quicker. The dust can also be somewhat poisonous or toxic to some people, so keep your mask on...
CRICKY Phill I know what it's like as an autistic person I am, how hard it is to understand the internet language,between USA,UK, I really am just learning the BLOODY AUSSIE LENGO. Anywho awesome video as usual, I love red cedar and I hate working it. All your turnings will be price one day. Cause your a LEGEND PHILL. Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia
Another triumph, thank you for allowing us to enjoy your production, again. It is just as well that we 'Brits' do not take offence too readily at remarks made by 'Colonials', perhaps because we are well used to receiving them! Winston Churchill, who was half American, once said that Britain and America were two countries divided by a common language, your experience goes to prove his point. I look forward to enjoying future productions, they are always great experiences.
Very pretty bowl Phil! Live vs natural edge-I've gotten to like the natural edge bowl just as much. I don't spend too much time trying to salvage bark any more. Thanks for the video!
The Coir like nature of that bark was always going to give you a hard time, so loosing it was inevitable. With the course/porous nature of the wood I'm amazed you were able to get such a fine finish. Blow torch, Brulée torch, culinary torch or flambe torch all bring up the article you need.
Phil: Long time viewer. thanks for sharing your talents, insights and tips. My tip: I bought a Sondiko butane torch off Amazon. Inexpensive and not too large. Thanks again. Mac
Доброго времени суток Фил. Как всегда, отличная работа. Но, я подумал, абсолютно одинаковых изделий быть не может. Даже если структура дерева одинакова, то расположение рисунка древесины идентичным быть не может. Отличная работа. Спасибо за видео.
We have lots of red cedar in eastern Kentucky. Most of the Appalachian uses are much more rustic. Very nice to see a more sophisticated artistic approach as you have here. The rustic pieces are great also, not to take anything away from the regional artists.
What a magnificent color! This one needs to be called "The Rose Bowl"! I like that you let the bark go and sanded the natural edges instead. Cedar bark is pretty messy. I always called those fire blowing things blow torches. Funny that you came up with flashlights. 😄 Thank you, John, for the beautiful piece of wood, and thank you, Phil, for turning it into a thing of beauty. 😊
Oh! I love the color! Shure wish I had smellOvison! I live not too far from the Sequoia National Forrest. I love going into the gift shop just to smell the wood!
Hello Phil from Richard in Portsmouth England, great video as always. To answer your question....in merry old England we call a flashlight a torch, and what you may call a torch we would call a blow torch.
Truly beautiful colours there Maestro. What a stunning piece. I've never been successful in keeping the bark on cedar, it's too soft and fiberous. Ooo I bet your workshop was smelling nice after that. I love and hate cedar... I love the aroma, I hate the resulting rash all over my arms... You made the right call with not burning the outside. Cedar is so soft, when you burn it, you end up with the grain darkening, but the softer wood between just kinda disappears.... oh, and it's a "blow torch". ;) It can be pretty cool though! Especially if you take a wire brush to it afterwards to really knock out the soft wood and leave the raised grain... Keep rocking, sir. :) Jay
À torch is a flashlight to you guys over there. A blowtorch is what you were calling a torch Phil. A chef's blowtorch or kitchen blowtorch is a handy wee thing. Nice & small
Great video as always Phil in the UK I would call a torch a blow lamp. For doing the edge of a bowl a kitchen blow lamp would be good as they are small and more controllable
The word of the day is RED. What a beautiful color and shape. The bark was so stringy I thought you would have a hard time saving it. I like the edge you ended up with. It is a natural look. Fits well with the bowl. Nice red bowl Phil. Thanks for the show. Joel
Hi Phil this Red Cedar is fantastic I love the way the wood has the red/pink hard wood in the middle it really shines. I believe taking the bark of and just having the beautiful grain showing was a reaĺy good idea. I really love the banana bowl it is magnificent, thank you for a fabulous video. Amanda xx
Last summer I had a 4 foot piece of cedar wash up on our shore of the Raquette River. I tried turning a bowl from a piece of it but I had trouble with end grain. IIt was kind of punky, I set it aside to dry. Thanks to you I have decided to give it another whirl.
Beautiful Phil, I can't get red Cedar over here but have been really fortunate to have been sent some but Luie for me to turn. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw PS I'm all caught up now with your videos. I've just finished a 13 day Craft Market and I'm shattered LOL.
When I noticed the words "Banana Bowl" I thought you were going to try turning a bit of banana tree! Glad it turned out to be a beautiful piece of cedar. I have a propane flame thrower, and apparently they're also called propane burners. A torch is, of course, what Americans call a flashlight, or a long, burning piece of wood the peasants carry when they're storming the vampire's castle. I'm glad you didn't burn the wood. I always feel that burning is the quickest way to ruin the look of a piece of wood, be it art, furniture or tool handle.
Haha, yeah, I love the different vernaculars! I've seen Andy Phillip burn the edges of bowls, now and then and he does a great job. Just the right amount. Sand it and apply a clear finish, looks like black paint. 😊
I have left the mound in the middle on a few bowls and use them to hold toothpicks and fill the bowl with cheese cubes or fruit cubes. Works for parties. Love the final look of the bowl.
Cool idea, Jeff, thanks! 😊
Great looking banana boat Phil! The natural edge looks great and better than the bark would have looked in my opinion. The colors of Red Cedar are so nice and the contrast of the sapwood really shows it off. It sure did drink up the shellac. Wow at the cost of shellac today that bowl is very valuable LOL.
Another enjoyable video to watch my friend,
Gary
Haha, yeah, I better put this one in the safe! LOL! Thank you, my friend! 😊
if you search for blow torch for catering you should be able to get a small hand held one that chefs use for sprucing up there dishes,
Thanks, Nigel! 😊
Hi Phil Not sure how you would ever keep the bark on Eastern Red Cedar. Live trees can be stripped from top to bottom in long sheets. We have lots in South Western Ontario sometimes called Juniper. Beautiful natural edge "banana bowl" love the colour.
Take care Bob
Thank you, Bob! 😊
Another lovely bowl Mr Anderson, you make it look so easy! We call them blow lamps or blow torches, I think we find it equally confusing to call a torch a flashlight if it doesn't flash 😉 Jane ❤
Haha, so confusing, Jane! 😊
Beautiful Phil, red cedar is a bit soft for 80 grit sandpaper. You’re a much better turner than that Phil.that’s very purple piece of red cedar.down here in Oz the cedar I’ve turned tends to be more redder, bright red though.
I always prefer to remove bark if the bowl is going to be used for food. In this case it looks much better without bark.
I was surprised that you didn’t level the 2 sides up before putting tenon on bottom I’m sure I’ve seen you do this in the past by initially turning between centres.
As others have stated we also call them blow torches here in Oz as well.
Rest job Phil. Don’t mind my criticisms, I’m just curious.
All the best to you and family from down under.
Keep on turning as we all enjoy watching and listening to you Phil.
Yeah, that wasn't me, Greg. I get criticized for not putting between centers, first, all the time! LOL! I'm glad you like it, thank you! 😊
Phil. Beautiful banana bowl. I like the two colors. By the way am surrounded by banana plants here in Ecuador. I'll be back to Minnesota in a few weeks
Ohhh, fresh bananas! Yum! 😊
It's called a flame thrower. You once said on an earlier video that you let the wood dictate what it wants to do and I'm glad you did that with the bark those grains on top are awesome beautiful wood turning. May God bless you for making these video's we truly enjoy your work 🙏
Thank you so much, Rene! 😊
To an Englishman, a flame thrower is more along the lines of a military weapon you might see in a WWII film. A small handheld torch with a flame is called a blow torch.
Allowing the wood to do its thing and tell me what it wants to be is my philosophy on turning. Very rarely will I set out to make something specific and it's usually a box of some sort or it's a handle for a tool.
Try "Gas torch"
I love the colour of the Heartwood, Phil. Absolutely gorgeous and the finish you ended up with is just beautiful, my friend. Not real glossy, but I do like a nice satin finish. Brilliant video, buddy!
Take care,
….,Gord
Thank you so much, Gord! Have a great day, my friend! 😊
Wow what a colour and you got a really nice finish on it. Looks really good, well done
Thanks, Bruno! 😊
Phil, you are not going to believe this! In England a torch is our flashlight. A propane torch is a propane torch in both countries.
I do believe it, Kevin! 😊 I was on a site that is more European than American, that was my problem. I was just trying to find one I knew they would send me for free! LOL!
I am imagining the fresh cedar fragrance in your workshop. That natural edge is quite lovely.
Oh yes, quite a nice fragrance! Thank you, Cecilia! 😀
In New Zealand, a torch has batteries, or if it burns, it's a gas torch, flame torch, or flame gun. Love your cedar bowl, and i love the smell of cedar when I'm turning it.
Thank you, Denise! 😊
Thank You Phil, Thank You John Fergerson... I liked the camera shoulder view Phil, a little different angle...Torch?, yea a torch. That thing that lights up and Brit's keep in the boot or the car, right ? (I love it, so different) ha. Culinary supply stuff uses mini torches for Creme Brulé's. I think they use it to carnalize the top of the deserts?...Nice turning today Phil & as always I look forward to your next adventure...Boy that before & after pictures at the end is quite different.... TM
Tuffy is back! I do have one of those kitchen torches, I just don't think they have enough heat to burn wood, efficiently. But, now I know what to search for! 😊
Love turning cedar. I have a lot of nice pieces to turn when I finish some production jobs. Love the smell! I usually make some sachets to give away. I think you made some for your wife years ago. Nice banana bowl! 😊
Thank you, Baydon! Yes I did! 😊
My favorite cedar are pieces that had branches. The graining with the color is absolutely gorgeous. I try but I am pretty inept at using a bowl gouge larger than 3/8" for smoothing sides or the bottom, although going small seems to help a lot. I got so frustrated I decided to try a 1" left hand bowl scraper and a 3/4" round/side cut scraper and am very happy with the results. Another beautiful bowl Phil!
I'm glad you worked out a solution, Morton! 😊
Nice job Phil. the thing in English your looking for is called a "blow torch", you can get some with adjustable flames. HTH
Well turned! 🙂
Thanks, Bryan! 😊
You tuned a beautiful banana bowl, it turned out just gorges. I have a lot of experience turning red cedar. Depending what you are turning, bark or barkless, there is some hidden beauty under the bark. The bark leaves a grain stain underneath that a lot of times make the project pop. Here in Jefferson City Missouri, most of our forest is just THICK with Red Cedar and we dont have a lot of other woods to chose from to turn. Since you a root/bowl turner, the red, white and burl like grain pattern in the bottom of the bowl can be spectacular. The multi different colors and wild grain patterns blend themselves and are indescribable!!!! I haven't tried to burn the top of the bowl where the bark was. I had another SENIOR MOMENT and didn't even think about that method. Leave it to you to suggest that, that is why I ( LOVE) your channel, I learn some thing every time I watch your video. KEEP ON TURNING ❤
Thank you so much for your great comment! 😊
Where is my smell-o-vision? I know that smells awesome. I respect your choice of finishes, but I've found that after sanding sealer, polyurethane works best on cedar. Looks good and keeps the red from fading over time. Just my 2 cents. A beautiful bowl out of beautiful wood. And it's always a pain to keep the bark. Thanks Phil. Great job!
I'm sure you are right, Steve. I just try to stay with natural finishes, now. Wipe on poly used to be my go to. 😊
Amazing contrast of colours, very well done Phil, we call them a Blow Torch, comes with a disposable gas can that screws on about the size of a spray paint can, very handy. Another great video thanks.
All the best to you.
Regards Jim
Thank you, Jim! 😊
WOW!!! That’s just beautiful and I’m glad you let the bark go because cedar doesn’t have pretty bark to begin with (in my opinion) but you made the bowl as prettier as I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your projects. God bless you! Barbara
Thank you so much, Barbara! 😊
Bet your shop smelled good while you were turning that lovely Cedar Banana Bowl:)
Maybe but, I couldn't smell it, Becky! 😊
It’s called a propane torch Phil. Nice job on that super soft wood.
😊
What a beautiful bowl. Love the redwood. Hope indeed for you to get the 70 degrees.
Again an absolutely gorgeous bowl. Love it.
Thanks! We got the 70° but now it's cool and raining! 😊
Looks great as always do you have laburnum over where you are the in side grain is sensational but the dust is toxic so you have to be careful but the banana bowl shape just look great top workmanship again Phil looking forward to seeing your next video
I don't think we have that, Gregg. Thanks! 😊
Search for a cooking torch or flamethrower. They're small and used for browning marshmallows etc. Like the red cedar bowl. The red color in the wood is very pretty. Stay warm and have a good weekend.
Thank you, Mary! 😊
Thats a great looking bowl and should hold banana just perffctly.
I just cut a big red cedar down and milled it into lumber. I do have some 4"-5" thick pieces to turn into bowls. Having the utmost sharpest cutting edges on tool will help the tear out on this soft wood. I like to spin stuff fast too that seems to help with the finish.
Can beat fresh cut cedar as it looks great. It will oxidize quickly and UV plays havoc with the color. Left untreated in will go from a deep red purple color to brownish quicky.
Thanks! No UV here at Shady Acres! 😊
A torch is a flash light and thingy with flames coming out the end is a blow torch lol, nice bowl.
Thanks, Neil! 😊
Hi Phil,
Referencing the eastern red cedar bowl turning, you mentioned using a torch to burn the edge
with. Try searching
“ blow torch, gas torch, butane/ propane”. Your buddy, Bob - Ohio. Good job,
friend, Thanks.
Thanks, Bob! 😊
I love turning Red Cedar! It smells soooo good! It's a weird wood, soft and hard at the same time. I turned a little bowl my husband glued up for me from scraps he uses for cutting boards. It was Paduk and Sapele. My husband's torch died. He put in the search Bens-o-matic, and he got torches. You can get them at Lowes and Home Depot.
Thanks, Jane! 😊
So pretty! Love the red wood! That is something I would proudly display and probably use for my bananas LOL👍😁
Cool, thanks! 😊
Thank you John! A food torch/kitchen torch/ culinary torch/mini-flame torch all brought up the correct images on-line. You can also try either a restaurant supply/outlet or a smoke shop (casino?). I bought one at Walmart. They are also known as flambé torches for doing flaming desserts.
Thanks for the info, Valerie! I was on a European site when I searched. I knew if I found one they would send it to me for free! LOL! Oh, well, they are not expensive, I'll get one! 😊
Get a creme Broulee torch from a kitchen shop... perfect size for the job.
I actually have one of those Scott. I didn't think it would put out enough heat. 😊
Very beautiful piece. I watch so many of your videos that when I watch other and they started from the ‘wrong’ side, I want to shout at them-turn it around, you only having sapwood on the outside and inside! You really conditioned me😂. Thanks for lovely tuitional videos, you are a real star. Keep it up.
Good to know, thank you! 😊
Looks great 👍
I’ve turned a lot of red cedar, and it can be difficult. Like you said, it’s very soft and porous. Can’t do anything with that shredded paper like bark. The sapwood is too much like pine, and cracks so easily. Smells great, but the dust from cedar is a pain too. Sticks to everything like powdered sugar.
But all that said, the heartwood is very pretty…and in the end, it’s always worth it. I’ve found to get a good shine go from the sanding sealer to something like Acks. Once the wax is on there, it really pops. You lose the smell, except for the bottom after removing the tenon. I use walnut oil for that part. Blends in well, and saves the wonderful cedar smell in at least that part of the project.
Anyhow, wrote too much 😂
Thanks a lot, John! 😊
It is great how you a teacher in wood turning. When I purchased my lathe I was hoping to take classes from someone close to where I live. Well, I never found a place to do that.
Again, thank you!!
Watching UA-cam videos is how I learned to turn, Robert. We use what we have. Thank you! 😊
Now that's some lovely colour, looks a grand shape and finish, we call it a blow torch or blow lamp, but there is a large pond between us so lingo is a lot different yeh. All the best from Lincolnshire UK
Thank you, Gary! 😊
Phil, I love it!! I have several pieces of east Texas cedar I re-sawed to make little boxes. Looks the same.
Cool, thanks! 😊
Here in the North of the UK,we call them blow torches. Nice job as always Phil.
Thanks, Andy! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop that's it, well done Andy, I'm from the southeast and that's what we call them too...when we can remember!! 😂
I think this red cedar is so pretty especially with a little bit of the yellow sapwood showing. I've done two bowls with red cedar, and I was just taking back by the beautiful color. The one you were doing now again has such beautiful color. I am learning the tenon w/ the extra " foot" like you are doing here. I really like the way that looks.
Cool, thank you, Lynda! 😊
That’s a real beauty I think and the shape is perfect the same as the colour which is so vibrant for a piece of wood. Great work as always, Phil. 😊
Glad you like it, Martin, thank you! 😀
Oh, I’m a big fan of your work and always enjoy watching what you are creating next. I’m actually talking to you on my iPad while you’re doing it as if I’m there with you, LOL
@@martincotterill2132 That's the way I feel, Martin. Like we are all gathered around the lathe shooting the breeze. I'm glad you are here, too! 😀
I think it’s great that we can talk and communicate even though we are so far apart that makes a lot difference to me and brings the world together :-)
Wow Phil does that ever look pretty love the look of red cedar I like edge with out the bark good choice to take it off Blessings
Glad you like it, thank you! 😊
Hi Phil, lovely colour in that wood. I think we would call it a blow torch.
Thanks, Ian! 😊
Bea-utiful result, Phil! Good that you got rid of the bark on this piece. Red cedar is a lovely wood, full of colour and character.
Thanks, Richard! 😊
Very pretty coloration, that kind of looks like a plum color on my screen, but whatever it would be named the word pretty would be attached! I was curious to see how cedar would polish up, now I know. Another thing I know is if I had to do it, it wouldn't be as nice Phil. You're in a class by yourself. Thank you for the video, take care friend, Rick.
Thank you so much, Rick! 😊
We call it a blowtorch for a small one, flame thrower for a massive one. In Britain we have Laburnum wood. With a light sapwood that looks like oak grain lines in it. The central wood is a mahogany colour with the same oak type grain. A beautiful wood to work with.
Thanks, Nick! 😊
Hi Phil,
Another lovely bowl - you're an inspiration to say the least !!
Us Brits like to say "blow-torch" !
Make of that what you will😮
Rothenberger is the make to get if you wish.
Apologies for the emoji 🙈
All the best
Howard
Thanks, Howard! 😊
I love turning cedar. You did a great job of bringing out the color and contrast between the heart wood and sap wood. Great piece. I hope you kept the shavings and used them as a sachet in your underwear drawer! LOL
Thank you very much, Tom! 😊
Very nice. I fully agree with your choice to shed the bark on this one. It was just too loose to worry with.
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I actually love the shape that this piece helped you produce Phil. I hated the stringy nature of the bark & was SO glad when you decided to remove what was left at the end. I really love the sapwood edging on this bowl, IT JUST FITS & LOOKS RIGHT. It took a lot of time but you did an outstanding job on the finish of this piece mate. Everything just seems to work SO well on this piece mate. Stay safe & well & keep warm as well. Cheers, Don from South Aust.
Thank you very much, Don! I hope you are healing well! 😊
Well done! I have some cedar logs; I believe I'm inspired to do a "banana bowl".
Yay! Have fun, Jack! 😊
Very nice, Phil! I have a whole bunch of red cedar waiting to be turned. Excited, now, to see what it might look like when I get to it. Love the colors and the shape. Thanks!
Thanks, Greg! 😊
Glad you let the bark go looks much better without it, love the way the natural contrasting colours compliment each other, the shape reminds me of weighing scales bowls they used to have in sweet shops. Good job Phil. 😁
Cool, thanks, Lewis! 😊
You might try a mini blowtorch. The easiest example I can think of is a chef using one on top of a crème brûlée. Fluid artists also use them to pop air bubbles on their paintings.
Yeah, I have a kitchen torch, I just thought it wouldn't be strong enough. I'll figure it out! 😊
Hey Phil. The coloring of that wood is amazing. I love watching you turn nothing into something. 😊😊
Thanks a bunch 😊
Good evening, Phil.
I definitely enjoyed this video. Why? It was the anticipation of seeing the soft, smooth finish I knew would be there when finished. Beautiful! I have a professional kitchen cooking touch which has a very controlled tip. Uses butane fuel. Enjoy the warmer temps, my friend.
Thanks a lot, Ray! 😊
Hi Phil, we grow lots of bananas here in.Australia - apparently they are straight when then grow on the trees and the packers put the bends in them so that they stack better! Come out for a visit and I’ll show you.
I'm on my way, Bob! 😊
Very pretty bowl Mr. Anderson! I've turned some bowls from Tennessee Red Cedar my friend brought me. Very pretty wood but dulled tools very quickly. Read that it has lots of "silica" in it that tends to dull your tools quicker. The dust can also be somewhat poisonous or toxic to some people, so keep your mask on...
Good tips, Cap, thanks! 😊
I’m in UK. A torch is for my soldering (I’m a plumber). A Torch however is for lighting the way. Simples. 😂
Haha! SEE! 😀
It’s a blow torch 😊😊 normal torch is a battery powered flashlight and a blowtorch is the gas powered flame one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! 😊
As always awesome piece Phil. Keep up the great work, and happy turning my friend. ☺️
Thank you kindly, Edward! 😊
Really pretty heartwood on this piece, and I don't miss the fuzzy bark.
I'm with you, Vicki! 😊
The bowl is beautiful and I like the new camera angle near the beginning. It shows everything that is going on.👍
Cool, Thank you! 😊
CRICKY Phill I know what it's like as an autistic person I am, how hard it is to understand the internet language,between USA,UK, I really am just learning the BLOODY AUSSIE LENGO. Anywho awesome video as usual, I love red cedar and I hate working it. All your turnings will be price one day. Cause your a LEGEND PHILL. Keep the dream alive son Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia
Thanks, Ernie, for you fun comment! 😊
Beautiful piece! I love the color. I bet turning the cedar smelled really good.
Thank you, Tubie! 😊
Another triumph, thank you for allowing us to enjoy your production, again. It is just as well that we 'Brits' do not take offence too readily at remarks made by 'Colonials', perhaps because we are well used to receiving them! Winston Churchill, who was half American, once said that Britain and America were two countries divided by a common language, your experience goes to prove his point. I look forward to enjoying future productions, they are always great experiences.
Thanks for your delightful comment, Owen! 😊
Phil, google the word SOLDER-IT. It is a mini torch. Good luck finding one. In Canada I found this at Canadian Tire.
Thanks, Bob! 😊
Very pretty bowl Phil! Live vs natural edge-I've gotten to like the natural edge bowl just as much. I don't spend too much time trying to salvage bark any more. Thanks for the video!
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The Coir like nature of that bark was always going to give you a hard time, so loosing it was inevitable. With the course/porous nature of the wood I'm amazed you were able to get such a fine finish. Blow torch, Brulée torch, culinary torch or flambe torch all bring up the article you need.
Gotcha, thanks! 😊
Phil: Long time viewer. thanks for sharing your talents, insights and tips. My tip: I bought a Sondiko butane torch off Amazon. Inexpensive and not too large. Thanks again. Mac
I was just looking at those, Lauri. Thank you! 😊
Доброго времени суток Фил. Как всегда, отличная работа. Но, я подумал, абсолютно одинаковых изделий быть не может. Даже если структура дерева одинакова, то расположение рисунка древесины идентичным быть не может. Отличная работа. Спасибо за видео.
Вы абсолютно правы! Спасибо за просмотр и комментарий! 😊
In the nic of time - I was missing your videos
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Very purdy bowl Phil! Luv the color in this one. Well done! Thx and take care.
Thank you! 😊
Another great piece with fantastic colours. Try searching for "blow torch"
That's what we call it in NW UK. 👍
Thanks for the tip! 😊
We have lots of red cedar in eastern Kentucky. Most of the Appalachian uses are much more rustic. Very nice to see a more sophisticated artistic approach as you have here. The rustic pieces are great also, not to take anything away from the regional artists.
Yeah, I get it, looks great both ways! Versatility is a good thing! 😊
Maybe a culinary torch or acetylene torch. What a beautiful piece.
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Great job Phil, Eastern Red Cedar sometimes known as aromatic Cedar. I like to carve in it. I found I like to finish it with bees wax/ buffed.
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Hey Phil, I've turned alot of Cedar but never the red, something special isn't it? Well done, lovely piece.
Thanks, Michael! 😊
What a magnificent color! This one needs to be called "The Rose Bowl"! I like that you let the bark go and sanded the natural edges instead. Cedar bark is pretty messy.
I always called those fire blowing things blow torches. Funny that you came up with flashlights. 😄
Thank you, John, for the beautiful piece of wood, and thank you, Phil, for turning it into a thing of beauty. 😊
Thank you, Gwynn! 😊
Nice result. I'm not surprised the sapwood had a grey color in it. I agree, the piece looks better without the bark.
Thank you! Cheers! 😊
Oh! I love the color! Shure wish I had smellOvison! I live not too far from the Sequoia National Forrest. I love going into the gift shop just to smell the wood!
Ah, yes, I know just what you mean, Kristi! 😊
Hello Phil from Richard in Portsmouth England, great video as always. To answer your question....in merry old England we call a flashlight a torch, and what you may call a torch we would call a blow torch.
Thanks, Richard! 😊
Truly beautiful colours there Maestro. What a stunning piece. I've never been successful in keeping the bark on cedar, it's too soft and fiberous. Ooo I bet your workshop was smelling nice after that. I love and hate cedar... I love the aroma, I hate the resulting rash all over my arms...
You made the right call with not burning the outside. Cedar is so soft, when you burn it, you end up with the grain darkening, but the softer wood between just kinda disappears.... oh, and it's a "blow torch". ;) It can be pretty cool though! Especially if you take a wire brush to it afterwards to really knock out the soft wood and leave the raised grain...
Keep rocking, sir. :)
Jay
Thanks for the tips, Jay! 😊
Nice job Phil, I believe I may turn a banana bowl myself. Looks great.
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À torch is a flashlight to you guys over there. A blowtorch is what you were calling a torch Phil. A chef's blowtorch or kitchen blowtorch is a handy wee thing. Nice & small
Thank you so much! 😄
Great video as always Phil in the UK I would call a torch a blow lamp. For doing the edge of a bowl a kitchen blow lamp would be good as they are small and more controllable
Thanks, Norman! 😊
Hi Phil. Great project. What you are looking for is called a blow torch, a butane one is best. Catch you next time
Cool, thanks, Frank! 😊
The word of the day is RED. What a beautiful color and shape. The bark was so stringy I thought you would have a hard time saving it. I like the edge you ended up with. It is a natural look. Fits well with the bowl. Nice red bowl Phil.
Thanks for the show.
Joel
I'm glad you like it, Joel, thank you! 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Phil , on your e-bikes is there a charger for a/c or is it all peddle charging ?
@@jonmartineau1004 So far, Jon, they all just plug into the wall. 😊
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Thank you so much Phil .
I call it a blowtorch, nice bowl as expected
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💚🐇🐣💚 Easter is coming soon so it will probably be candy bananas in that case. The dish turned out great. Have a nice weekend Carsten
Thanks, Carsten! 😊
I always enjoy youre commentary during the turning and the beautiful work you do
Thank you! Cheers! 😄
Hi Phil this Red Cedar is fantastic I love the way the wood has the red/pink hard wood in the middle it really shines. I believe taking the bark of and just having the beautiful grain showing was a reaĺy good idea. I really love the banana bowl it is magnificent, thank you for a fabulous video. Amanda xx
Thank you very much, Amanda! 😄 I'm glad you agree about the bark!
Last summer I had a 4 foot piece of cedar wash up on our shore of the Raquette River. I tried turning a bowl from a piece of it but I had trouble with end grain. IIt was kind of punky, I set it aside to dry. Thanks to you I have decided to give it another whirl.
Yay, have fun with it! 😊
Beautiful Phil,
I can't get red Cedar over here but have been really fortunate to have been sent some but Luie for me to turn.
Take care my friend.
Cheers, Huw
PS I'm all caught up now with your videos.
I've just finished a 13 day Craft Market and I'm shattered LOL.
I hope it was quite a success for you, Huw! 😃
When I noticed the words "Banana Bowl" I thought you were going to try turning a bit of banana tree! Glad it turned out to be a beautiful piece of cedar. I have a propane flame thrower, and apparently they're also called propane burners. A torch is, of course, what Americans call a flashlight, or a long, burning piece of wood the peasants carry when they're storming the vampire's castle. I'm glad you didn't burn the wood. I always feel that burning is the quickest way to ruin the look of a piece of wood, be it art, furniture or tool handle.
Haha, yeah, I love the different vernaculars! I've seen Andy Phillip burn the edges of bowls, now and then and he does a great job. Just the right amount. Sand it and apply a clear finish, looks like black paint. 😊
Hi Phil, great bowl. With torch, In the UK we call them a blow torch.
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I think my favorite part of turning red cedar is the way it makes my shop smell!
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that bowl is so beautiful you did it again success
Thank you so much 😊
I got a little Bernzomatic burner! Torch! Pretty little bowl ❤️
Yeah, I've got to find the little ones, I've got the big ones! 😊
Lovely banana bowl. As usual I love everything about it. Send some of your warm weather my way. Only 60 here.❤
Yeah, the good weather is gone, raining, now! Dang it! 😊