We held our breaths for you during this turning. So proud you didn't give up. You are an artist for sure. Well done Great Grandpa. I hope Lilliana understands how truly lucky she is..
Phil, the natural man! There is something intrusive in the plastic addition to a great piece of nature when resin is stuck in spots that, then, can’t be seen or felt! It is one thing when resin and wood are created to be a cohesive whole from the beginning. Another when it is added to form structure, visible glue. Your forte is your companionship with a piece of tortured wood bringing forth these glorious celebrations, both visual and tactile. Do what your heart wants that you do so very well. And thanks for taking all of your acolytes along with you!
Thank you so much, Joanne! I watch other turners that do use resin and can admire their work. Andy Phillip comes to mind. He is a genius with it. It's just that it's not for me. I do prefer to see and feel the nature in a piece that I have worked with. Phil
Phil, I’ve watched your videos for years, and I love coming back and watching these old ones just as much as I hope for a new one each week. Always such a master of capturing the beauty in the wood, especially with odd and challenging pieces like this. They way you work and talk through your process is invaluable to newer turners like myself. What a priceless gift for Lilliana. Fantastic work as always, and keep on keeping on! 💪🏼
What I think..... flawed perfection at its finest, I love the bowl , one could place it in a waiting room and everyone would pick it up and roll in every which way and marvel at its smoothness and roughness. Congrats on the newborns.
Well, Phil, you've done it again. You took a piece of wood that most people would burn and turned it into a really beautiful piece. You never waste a piece of wood because of your skill and eye for creativity. Congratulations on the new family addition.
Phil, what an amazing piece! I was praying that the root ball would hold together for you and I’m so glad it did! What a testament of your skill. And to name the bowl for your Great Granddaughter is an honor. Bravo!!!!
That's something for Lilliana to treasure Phil, a wonderful gift. When she looks at that in years to come she will know what a truly gifted artisan her great grandfather is. Absolutely beautiful Phil I'm in awe of your skill and dedication. 10 out of 10 mate !!!
That is beautiful Phil. What a gift for Lilli to treasure all her life. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. It’s another great Friday. Jules, Droitwich, England
Phil....you are amazing.....the piece is AWSOME I am recently retired and new to turning...BUT......when I grow up, I want to be just like you. I am learning a great deal from your videos....please keep up the great work.
Ah, "recently retired." I like the sound of that, even though I've been retired for awhile. It just sounds relaxing. Good for you to have found woodturning, Ken & Terri Moore. It's a great hobby. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! Phil
Once again a superb piece Phil. I am always in awe of your foresight and understanding of all things "awkward", you make it look easy, which is the sign of a true craftsman. Excellent explanation of your methods and reasons for doing what you do. Great video my friend. Take care Mike
I'm only just seeing this video, for the first time. I trust you have great joy in your greatgrandkids! What a cool, well-ventilated bowl! Perfect for apples!
Another piece that had me holding my breath until you got it finished. What a wonderful way for your Great Granddaughter to remember what a wonderful person her Great Grandpa is. Thanks for sharing Phil.
What a study in contrasts! I can tell just by looking how smooth the sanded areas are. I hope someday your little Liliana is able to view this video and see how much love and care her great grandpa put into her treasure. Congratulations on your new granddaughter and another wonderful creation.
OMG. What a great phone call you got. CONGRATULATIONS. Now about this turning, I truly thought I was going to see you for the first time give up. But thanks for being as stubborn as I am. It’s definitely a one of a kind. Maybe it’s just me but when you were holding the bowl I could clearly see the outline of a hummingbird on the side of it. It’s a very special piece for I’m sure a VERY SPECIAL little girl. Thanks for doing what you do Phil. Lar from 🇨🇦
Thank you, Lar! I will definitely go look for the hummingbird. When you have a piece like this there are often images to be seen if you look a little. I like to do that and usually point them out if I see them. I may have been too excited in this particular instance, but I'll have a look. Phil
I had to watch the video to see where I would use a glue block. You can't be talking about the top so you must be talking about the bottom when I was having trouble developing a tenon. I just don't see the advantage, Valerie. I would have to turn away the glue block not knowing what I would find, under it. I'm sure you could do it, along with the rest of the turning world, but it's just not something I can see myself using. Maybe someday on some piece of wood but you're right, I just don't think about them. I do appreciate you watching and your suggestion, however. Thank you very much! :) Phil
Phil, the beginning of a life is in its “root ball”. The Heart of the tree... yes, when so many root balls are treated as trash, it falls to the heart and hands of a wood turner like you to remind us all of just how beautiful the heart of life really is. All physical life ends but not all can be captured like this in its God given splendor. Thank you for your vision. Russ
Well Phil I am a day late watching this video. We were camping with 2 of the grand sons and had no reception. So the first thing I did was check for new videos. I have to say when I saw you hold that root ball up I was remembering the hot days we had down here in Oregon so I figured you had them as well and was suffering from Sun Stroke! lol...just kidding. Wow it turned out incredible. Like you said it has so much to offer. You turned away everything you could and still have it end up in one piece. Every little area is has something to offer. I would say Howard's was the perfect finish for it as well. Nicely done my friend! Oh and for the important stuff....CONGRATS ON THE GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER! A very special gift for you and while you were turning such a lovely piece. Gary
Thank you very much, Gary! I hope you had a great time camping. It probably felt good to be disconnected for a few days. It seems only fitting as a gift for Lilliana since I was turning it when she was born. Maybe she will become a turner! Relax and enjoy your weekend, Gary, thanks again! Phil
Yes it was nice to be away. But always nice to be home. Lilliana the Wood Turner sounds great...hope she lives close she can learn from a pro! Take care buddy, Gary
I must admit, when I first saw this piece of wood I thought, "What in the world could be made of that mess?" But once again you proved me wrong and pulled a real beauty of a piece out of the woodturning magician's hat. Thanks for sharing. See ya in the next one.
Wow Phil you really did it, it is absolutely magnificent and breathtakingly stunning. I love everything about it the roughness the shine and smoothness it is awesome.
Phil… first I just want to Thank You! Whenever the world gets too crazy and I need to tune out I find myself seeking you out (your UA-cam channel that is. It relaxes me, calms me and is quite mesmerizing. I am not sure how I found you… I don’t normally watch UA-cam and know nothing about wood working. But I do LOVE WOOD! I have often carried pieces that I find interesting home from the park or even gone back with my car if they are too big🥴 I have bought unique pieces at flea markets on several occasions. I love your work and I really enjoy your commentary. I find myself telling you to put on a glove often😳😬 I especially like your pieces with a lot of NATURE in them, be it worm holes or finding koala bears. Root balls are my all time favorite although between the sand,dirt and rocks…. Maybe not yours At the end of each video you sign your finished pieces (as any ARTIST should) which leads me to believe you possibly sell them somewhere? If this is so I would love to buy one of your pieces. Are you affiliated with a store or gallery? Thank you for providing me with a much needed safe place to escape! 🙌
What a fine comment, Cyndee, thank you so much for this! 😊 I think root balls are my favorite turnings as well. Not because of the rocks and sand but in spite of them. So many possibilities and so much nature in one piece of wood. Yes, they are often a lot more work but just as often, they are worth the effort. I would like to be able to sell some of my work, it's getting very crowded around here, but I just don't have time for packing and shipping. Maybe one day I will have a helper. 😊
Phil, congrats on the great grandchild. I know it is who you are but look through the eyes of your followers. You are artistic and have great skills. Thanks for showing us a side of turning most of us would not think about or consider trying. The Amur Maple and another piece are on their way to you.
Thank You Phil. Very much enjoyed your descriptive approach to your projects. What fun you had on this one Phil. Thanks Dave (Calmwood Creations) you really gave Phil a very thoughtful piece to ponder. Phil I like that you are NOT a resin guy. I like that you respect and work with what you have naturally instead of using the "P" word (plastic). Phil you have certainly found your calling as a wood turner. I always look forward to your Thursday show. Phil you are not just turning wood. You are turning a mysterious adventure every week. Happy Birthday Lilliana.....TM
Phil congrats on the addition of your newest great grand daughter. The bowl is beautiful and is unique and a one of a kind piece, that’s what makes it special. Nice work as always.
Hi Phil, As a lot of others have already said congratulations on the birth of Lilliana. That is one superb bowl and is in the top 3 of your creations in my mind. I'm going to be a Grandfather for the first time in January and you have just made my mind up of what to make to celebrate the occasion. I'll send you pictures of the bowl when I've made it but it won't be until January 2020. Cheers, Huw
Phil there are times when I wish my vocabulary was stronger,this is one of those times. Simply amazing. Thanks Phil. Congratulations on another great grandchild 👏🙂 All the best. Craig
WOW! x 2! Never expected THAT! From our shrub?! WOW! Thank you so much for bringing us all along for the ride. It is definitely an object de arte! It can hold all the air you can put in it, so there's that, as well. My friend, you turned that beautifully! Thank you from both of us. WOW!
Never could have done it without you, Dave! It did turn out well and I love it and so will Lilliana. Thanks to you and Claire for sending it along! Phil
Phil, this is beautiful! I liked what you said about resin - "I'm more of a leave it like you found it kind of guy." I couldn't agree more - in fact, your turning is what has inspired me to embrace imperfections in the wood and incorporate nature's additions into my pieces! Thank you for showing how beautiful the rough edges can actually be!
Phil, I think sometimes you are too hard on yourself. When I first started messing around with wood, the OCD would come out in me all the time. Then one time someone said " How many things do you see in nature that is perfect, like portions"? It made me think and I started to take that in consideration. There are no straight lines, clean edges, geometric portions, no, it's as abstract as it wants to be. I don't follow or sub to a lot of wood turners, or wood workers just for the simple fact they most of the time want their work to be perfect, spotless, no flaws. I like what you said when you said "I'm not a resin kind of guy, I like to leave things as they are." I agree whole heartedly. That's what I like about you and your outlook on woodworking. You take your time, and let it be as it is. Enjoyed another of your vids, and keep the same outlook. Bless you brother.
Very cool, really impressed with how you stuck with it to complete it. … and I get to view this just about a week after your great-granddaughter has turned 2.
That is an amazing, gorgeous piece of wood. Congratulations on your new great granddaughter, and what a lovely symbol of your artistry for her to treasure in the future!
Happy birthday to Lilliana! That's a great present for her. I really enjoyed hearing your thought process around how to approach this root ball, and I'm totally with you on resin. Some people have done very nice work with resin, but I'd much rather see a piece that's just made out of the wood that nature gave us.
Hi Phil.. Isn't it amazing what a wonderful woodcarver mother nature is. You've taken a natural work of art and enhanced it to a beautiful man made work of art. Lilliana will treasure this all the days of her life. Thanks, Jerry
Congratulations on a beautiful piece of art! Congratulations on the Great granddaughter Lilliana!!! I've had very interesting two weeks! Had a new granddaughter Ruby, then 11 days later another granddaughter Lillian, then the next day a new stent inside another one with scar tissue in it that I got a year ago. Life is good! Love your videos Phil! Keep on turning! Respectfully, Kevin
Hi Kevin and thank you! Sounds like you have had a busy couple weeks! Congrats on Ruby (my mother's name) and Lillian (my grandmother's name)! I'm glad you are healing up and yes, life is good! Thank you for watching and commenting, Kevin! Phil
Gee Phil, I was exhausted just watching you tackle the outside. What a great piece and moreso as a birth day of your latest g. Grand daughter. Every video leaves me in awe. Thanks for putting in the time, patience and energy. J
Congratulations on a new arrival in the family. I declare Phil, you take the most unlikely candidate for turning and somehow make it into something that's amazing. Congratulations on your turning job as well!
Thanks again Phil for us to see this amazing challenge that you have set yourself, you explain everything as in the process of creating a real Gem. Your a Diamond in the rough of the woodturning. 👌👏
Mountain View Turning what a treasure! Your great grandchild will have an eternal and lasting token of your gifts that made this gift for her. And, I, too, like things ‘as they come’, then accept the challenge of working within that framework. Enhance Mother Nature, if you will.
Belated congrats Phil, this is approaching the best why because it’s so unique maybe the seed of life with all its intriquet form very fitting if it was great job I wish I knew how you see this in a piece of wood.👍
Howdy Phil that was a challenge..... I've never done a root ball I would really like to..... There is certainly an awful lot to look at....... I think I saw a deer head that Howard's wax really makes Woods nice huh certainly glad nothing flew off I too like it just the wood but I have also used epoxy....Pohl Barn productions loves the epoxy , out of Michigan . ... August 8th..... Leo.... Mine on the 9th..... Congratulations !!..... Maybe she will learn to turn! Keep on Turnin'
Howdy, Bruce! Yup, a challenge but we got'er done with nothing flying off. Love the Feed & Wax, yup, good stuff! Happy Birthday, Bruce and thank you! Phil
Hi Phil, What a gorgeous creation that is, and so fitting to dedicate it to your new great-grandchild! Congratulations and well done! Best regards Lars
Nice work Phil but you have so much more patience than I do! I'm working on a rootball now - cleaning, drying, trimming. It will be mid-winter before I feel it's dry enough to play with and then it's into the pressure pot for an epoxy bath. I hope my results are half as nice as yours.
Glueing a sacrificial tenoned block to the flattened base might save a little precious thickness. I keep a few around and make more as I need them. That way you can make your tenon as large or small as you'd like and the glued surface holds the stock together and again can be as large or small as you like. It can also be turned down as is required. I agree on using as little plastic as possible. Enough smooth finished surface to highlight the natural does it for me.
Well, happy 5th birthday to Lilliana! Thanks for the instruction about how to begin with a piece like this. Beautiful job!
How kind of you, Malcolm! 😊 Yes, she turned five just a few days ago.
We held our breaths for you during this turning. So proud you didn't give up. You are an artist for sure. Well done Great Grandpa. I hope Lilliana understands how truly lucky she is..
Thank you so much, Patricia! 😊
WOW. I thinks this is my favorite piece. Congratulations on your new great grandchild. I have some myself
Thank you so much! 😃
Congratulations on the great granddaughter. Great work as usual. Enjoyed the video
Thank you so much, Loren, I really appreciate your kind words!
Phil
Phil, the natural man! There is something intrusive in the plastic addition to a great piece of nature when resin is stuck in spots that, then, can’t be seen or felt! It is one thing when resin and wood are created to be a cohesive whole from the beginning. Another when it is added to form structure, visible glue. Your forte is your companionship with a piece of tortured wood bringing forth these glorious celebrations, both visual and tactile. Do what your heart wants that you do so very well. And thanks for taking all of your acolytes along with you!
Thank you so much, Joanne! I watch other turners that do use resin and can admire their work. Andy Phillip comes to mind. He is a genius with it. It's just that it's not for me. I do prefer to see and feel the nature in a piece that I have worked with.
Phil
Phil, I’ve watched your videos for years, and I love coming back and watching these old ones just as much as I hope for a new one each week. Always such a master of capturing the beauty in the wood, especially with odd and challenging pieces like this. They way you work and talk through your process is invaluable to newer turners like myself. What a priceless gift for Lilliana. Fantastic work as always, and keep on keeping on! 💪🏼
Thank you very much, Derrick! 😄
Beautiful name, beautiful day, beautiful bowl. Congratulations Phil.
Thank you very much, gsilcoful. I'm so glad you like it. I wish you a beautiful day as well!
Phil
What I think..... flawed perfection at its finest, I love the bowl , one could place it in a waiting room and everyone would pick it up and roll in every which way and marvel at its smoothness and roughness. Congrats on the newborns.
That is how I think of it, too, Randy. It's meant to be held and explored. Thank you!
Phil
Well, Phil, you've done it again. You took a piece of wood that most people would burn and turned it into a really beautiful piece. You never waste a piece of wood because of your skill and eye for creativity. Congratulations on the new family addition.
Thank you so much, William, for taking your time to watch and for your very kind comment, much appreciated!
Phil
What a great piece Phil you worked hard on it and got to honor it to you're great granddaughter congratulations!!! Happy turning to you 👍
Thank you, Jon! 😊
Phil, what an amazing piece! I was praying that the root ball would hold together for you and I’m so glad it did! What a testament of your skill. And to name the bowl for your Great Granddaughter is an honor. Bravo!!!!
That's something for Lilliana to treasure Phil, a wonderful gift. When she looks at that in years to come she will know what a truly gifted artisan her great grandfather is. Absolutely beautiful Phil I'm in awe of your skill and dedication. 10 out of 10 mate !!!
Wow, such a kind, great comment, Mick. Really getting my morning off to a great start. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Phil
That is beautiful Phil. What a gift for Lilli to treasure all her life. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. It’s another great Friday. Jules, Droitwich, England
I'm so glad you like it, Jules, thank you for taking your time to let me know!
Phil
Congratulations on completing that marvellous turning (and becoming a great grandpa again).
Thank you very much, hoppers2010, I appreciate your comment!
Phil
Congrats to you Phil, a new great grandchild Wow!!! Oh and bowl is Fabulous ,I know she will cherish it ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much, Jack! Maybe it will inspire her to become a turner!
Phil
Phil....you are amazing.....the piece is AWSOME
I am recently retired and new to turning...BUT......when I grow up, I want to be just like you.
I am learning a great deal from your videos....please keep up the great work.
Ah, "recently retired." I like the sound of that, even though I've been retired for awhile. It just sounds relaxing. Good for you to have found woodturning, Ken & Terri Moore. It's a great hobby. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment!
Phil
Congrats to you for your Great-granddaughter Lilliana and for completing another mission impossible bowl. Love to see what you do with throwaways.
Hahaha... I don't consider much a throwaway, Thomas, but you know that. Thank you for your very kind words!
Phil
Once again a superb piece Phil. I am always in awe of your foresight and understanding of all things "awkward", you make it look easy, which is the sign of a true craftsman. Excellent explanation of your methods and reasons for doing what you do.
Great video my friend.
Take care
Mike
Thank you for your very kind comment, Mike! You make me sit up just a little bit straighter!
Phil
I'm only just seeing this video, for the first time. I trust you have great joy in your greatgrandkids! What a cool, well-ventilated bowl! Perfect for apples!
Thank you so much, Stephanie! 😊
Another piece that had me holding my breath until you got it finished. What a wonderful way for your Great Granddaughter to remember what a wonderful person her Great Grandpa is. Thanks for sharing Phil.
Glad you enjoyed it, Chris! Maybe it will help convince her to go into woodturning? Who knows! Thank you so much for your great comment! 😊
What a study in contrasts! I can tell just by looking how smooth the sanded areas are. I hope someday your little Liliana is able to view this video and see how much love and care her great grandpa put into her treasure. Congratulations on your new granddaughter and another wonderful creation.
Gosh, thank you very much, Dianna. You've painted a picture of the future that I like very much!
Phil
Love the way the cracks and grain twist ... very nice! Reminds me more of a basket than a bowl lol
Cool, thanks! 😊
Terrific piece. So much character. I’m glad you stuck with it.
Thank you! 😊
Simply wonderful , thank You Phil , harmony , wood knowledge and beautiful work , i think You converse whith the wood
I try but sometimes it doesn't listen! LOL! Thank you! 😊
You nailed it Phil. Another great piece.
Thank you very much, Wayne!
Phil
A beautiful art piece sir, stunning. Thanks for the post, like your channel and it's format. Thanks loads.🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You are very welcome, Rob, thanks for spending time with me! 😊
OMG. What a great phone call you got. CONGRATULATIONS. Now about this turning, I truly thought I was going to see you for the first time give up. But thanks for being as stubborn as I am. It’s definitely a one of a kind. Maybe it’s just me but when you were holding the bowl I could clearly see the outline of a hummingbird on the side of it. It’s a very special piece for I’m sure a VERY SPECIAL little girl.
Thanks for doing what you do Phil. Lar from 🇨🇦
Thank you, Lar! I will definitely go look for the hummingbird. When you have a piece like this there are often images to be seen if you look a little. I like to do that and usually point them out if I see them. I may have been too excited in this particular instance, but I'll have a look.
Phil
Nicely tweaked! Glue block, Phil. Glue block!!! We really need to get you in the habit of using one on these more open pieces.
I had to watch the video to see where I would use a glue block. You can't be talking about the top so you must be talking about the bottom when I was having trouble developing a tenon. I just don't see the advantage, Valerie. I would have to turn away the glue block not knowing what I would find, under it. I'm sure you could do it, along with the rest of the turning world, but it's just not something I can see myself using. Maybe someday on some piece of wood but you're right, I just don't think about them. I do appreciate you watching and your suggestion, however. Thank you very much! :)
Phil
This is beautiful! Your wife is smiling down on this work of art. Congrats on Lilliana! ❤
I know she is, Kerri. I really wanted to show her this one. Thank you, I'm glad you like it!
Phil
Phil, the beginning of a life is in its “root ball”. The Heart of the tree... yes, when so many root balls are treated as trash, it falls to the heart and hands of a wood turner like you to remind us all of just how beautiful the heart of life really is. All physical life ends but not all can be captured like this in its God given splendor. Thank you for your vision.
Russ
We are on the same page with that thinking, Russ. Thank you for your great comment!
Phil
Lilliana will cherish that bowl eventually.Good work as always, Phil.
I hope so! Thanks, Richard! 😊
Congratulations Phil and family with the birth of Liliana. Wow wow wow wow!!!!
Well Phil I am a day late watching this video. We were camping with 2 of the grand sons and had no reception.
So the first thing I did was check for new videos.
I have to say when I saw you hold that root ball up I was remembering the hot days we had down here in Oregon so I figured you had them as well and was suffering from
Sun Stroke! lol...just kidding.
Wow it turned out incredible. Like you said it has so much to offer. You turned away everything you could and still have it end up in one piece. Every little area is has something to offer. I would say Howard's was the perfect finish for it as well.
Nicely done my friend!
Oh and for the important stuff....CONGRATS ON THE GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER!
A very special gift for you and while you were turning such a lovely piece.
Gary
Thank you very much, Gary! I hope you had a great time camping. It probably felt good to be disconnected for a few days.
It seems only fitting as a gift for Lilliana since I was turning it when she was born. Maybe she will become a turner!
Relax and enjoy your weekend, Gary, thanks again!
Phil
Yes it was nice to be away. But always nice to be home.
Lilliana the Wood Turner sounds great...hope she lives close she can learn from a pro!
Take care buddy,
Gary
I must admit, when I first saw this piece of wood I thought, "What in the world could be made of that mess?" But once again you proved me wrong and pulled a real beauty of a piece out of the woodturning magician's hat. Thanks for sharing. See ya in the next one.
You and me both, Scott, but you don't know until you try! 😊
Wow Phil you really did it, it is absolutely magnificent and breathtakingly stunning. I love everything about it the roughness the shine and smoothness it is awesome.
Thank you very much, Kobie!
Phil
Wow! What patience, perseverance, and pride in nature in all of its gifts. You are an inspiration.
Thanks,
Jim
So nice to ready your kind comment, James, thank you very much!
Phil
Don't think I would have even tried that, good job Phil.
Sure you would, Judith! If you can hold it you can turn it! 😊 I'm glad you like it, thank you!
that is so beautiful thanks so much for sharing Congratulations
Really kind of you, Lee, thank you for watching!
Phil
Phil… first I just want to Thank You!
Whenever the world gets too crazy and I need to tune out I find myself seeking you out (your UA-cam channel that is. It relaxes me, calms me and is quite mesmerizing. I am not sure how I found you… I don’t normally watch UA-cam and know nothing about wood working. But I do LOVE WOOD! I have often carried pieces that I find interesting home from the park or even gone back with my car if they are too big🥴
I have bought unique pieces at flea markets on several occasions. I love your work and I really enjoy your commentary. I find myself telling you to put on a glove often😳😬
I especially like your pieces with a lot of NATURE in them, be it worm holes or finding koala bears. Root balls are my all time favorite although between the sand,dirt and rocks…. Maybe not yours
At the end of each video you sign your finished pieces (as any ARTIST should) which leads me to believe you possibly sell them somewhere? If this is so I would love to buy one of your pieces. Are you affiliated with a store or gallery? Thank you for providing me with a much needed safe place to escape! 🙌
What a fine comment, Cyndee, thank you so much for this! 😊 I think root balls are my favorite turnings as well. Not because of the rocks and sand but in spite of them. So many possibilities and so much nature in one piece of wood. Yes, they are often a lot more work but just as often, they are worth the effort. I would like to be able to sell some of my work, it's getting very crowded around here, but I just don't have time for packing and shipping. Maybe one day I will have a helper. 😊
Phil, congrats on the great grandchild. I know it is who you are but look through the eyes of your followers. You are artistic and have great skills. Thanks for showing us a side of turning most of us would not think about or consider trying.
The Amur Maple and another piece are on their way to you.
Thank you, Greg, such kind words!
Wood on the way? Yipppeeee! I so appreciate that, thank you very much!
Phil
Priceless gift! One day in the future Lilliana will treasure this bowl that her Great Grandpa made for her!
I hope I can teach her to turn her own, too, Geoff! 😊
Thank You Phil. Very much enjoyed your descriptive approach to your projects. What fun you had on this one Phil. Thanks Dave (Calmwood Creations) you really gave Phil a very thoughtful piece to ponder. Phil I like that you are NOT a resin guy. I like that you respect and work with what you have naturally instead of using the "P" word (plastic). Phil you have certainly found your calling as a wood turner. I always look forward to your Thursday show. Phil you are not just turning wood. You are turning a mysterious adventure every week. Happy Birthday Lilliana.....TM
Thank you very much, Jeff! You made me smile with the "Happy Birthday Lilliana." Maybe I can print out these comments and save for her.
Phil
You did it again. You are brave when Turing these root balls and the always look great and unique.
So nice of you, Sharon, thank you! 😊
Absolutely LOVE this piece. You're best ever. I wish my name was Lillianna.
Thank you so much! 😊
congratulations Phil... and as always beautiful work...
Thank you, Jack!
Phil congrats on the addition of your newest great grand daughter. The bowl is beautiful and is unique and a one of a kind piece, that’s what makes it special. Nice work as always.
Thank you, G W W! I appreciate you taking your time to watch and comment!
Phil
Thanks for explaining how you decide what/how you will work with the wood.
Glad it was helpful, Casseniette! Thank you for watching! 😊
You never cease to amaze me! I almost see a bird in flight to the right of the wrinkles. Love it
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Congrats on the new great granddaughter. I am with you on the resin. Turned out to be a very unique piece.
Thank you, Joe, I appreciate your comment and for taking your time to watch!
Phil
Hi Phil, As a lot of others have already said congratulations on the birth of Lilliana. That is one superb bowl and is in the top 3 of your creations in my mind. I'm going to be a Grandfather for the first time in January and you have just made my mind up of what to make to celebrate the occasion. I'll send you pictures of the bowl when I've made it but it won't be until January 2020. Cheers, Huw
Sounds like a plan, Huw! Looking forward to seeing your creation of celebration!
Phil
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Hi Phil, Been told tonight, by mistake, as we didn't want to know, that the baby will be a girl as well.
Phil, that is a work of art!
So glad you like it, Frank, thank you!
Phil
Love your pieces! 😊
I'm so glad, Danielle! Thank you! 😊
Phil there are times when I wish my vocabulary was stronger,this is one of those times. Simply amazing. Thanks Phil. Congratulations on another great grandchild 👏🙂 All the best. Craig
Vocabulary workin' just fine, Craig. I hear you loud and clear. Thank you very much!
Phil
That is so different that I think it's one of my new favorites. I know it's an older video but congratulations on the new family member.
Thank you so much, Carolyn! 😊
WOW! x 2! Never expected THAT! From our shrub?! WOW! Thank you so much for bringing us all along for the ride. It is definitely an object de arte! It can hold all the air you can put in it, so there's that, as well. My friend, you turned that beautifully! Thank you from both of us. WOW!
Never could have done it without you, Dave! It did turn out well and I love it and so will Lilliana. Thanks to you and Claire for sending it along!
Phil
I love your creativeness of these odd shaped pieces🥰🥰🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I'm glad, Maud, thanks! 😊
Phil, this is beautiful! I liked what you said about resin - "I'm more of a leave it like you found it kind of guy." I couldn't agree more - in fact, your turning is what has inspired me to embrace imperfections in the wood and incorporate nature's additions into my pieces! Thank you for showing how beautiful the rough edges can actually be!
It's just so true, PTSDog, it's hard to improve on Mother Nature. I'm glad you agree and happy you like this one. Thank you very much!
Phil
Beautiful! So inspiring!
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It is incredible that you have managed to attach a stable tenon to the workpiece!. It really has become a great result - good job!
Thank you very much! 😊
Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Mr. Phil and that’s awesome present priceless
I'm so glad you like it, Donald, thank you for your kind words!
Phil
Phil, I think sometimes you are too hard on yourself. When I first started messing around with wood, the OCD would come out in me all the time. Then one time someone said " How many things do you see in nature that is perfect, like portions"? It made me think and I started to take that in consideration. There are no straight lines, clean edges, geometric portions, no, it's as abstract as it wants to be. I don't follow or sub to a lot of wood turners, or wood workers just for the simple fact they most of the time want their work to be perfect, spotless, no flaws. I like what you said when you said "I'm not a resin kind of guy, I like to leave things as they are." I agree whole heartedly. That's what I like about you and your outlook on woodworking. You take your time, and let it be as it is. Enjoyed another of your vids, and keep the same outlook. Bless you brother.
Thank you so much, G71! Sounds like you and I think alike. I like that!
Phil
Very cool, really impressed with how you stuck with it to complete it. … and I get to view this just about a week after your great-granddaughter has turned 2.
Glad you enjoyed it, Mark, thank you! Yup, she just turned two a couple weeks ago. 😊
That is an amazing, gorgeous piece of wood. Congratulations on your new great granddaughter, and what a lovely symbol of your artistry for her to treasure in the future!
So nice of you, Cara, thank you so much!
Phil
Happy birthday to Lilliana! That's a great present for her. I really enjoyed hearing your thought process around how to approach this root ball, and I'm totally with you on resin. Some people have done very nice work with resin, but I'd much rather see a piece that's just made out of the wood that nature gave us.
Thank you very much, Karl! I'm happy you agree, there is some great art with resin, no doubt about it, but I'll stick with what I know.
Phil
Hi Phil.. Isn't it amazing what a wonderful woodcarver mother nature is. You've taken a natural work of art and enhanced it to a beautiful man made work of art. Lilliana will treasure this all the days of her life. Thanks, Jerry
So nice to read your kind words, Jerry, thank you very much!
Phil
Congrats,,thanks for sharing,,👍
Thank you, Mitchell, I appreciate it!
Phil
That turned out beautiful . But kinda scary to watch . I'm sure your great grandaughter will cherish it forever .
Thank you, Jeff! 😊
Congratulations on a beautiful piece of art! Congratulations on the Great granddaughter Lilliana!!! I've had very interesting two weeks! Had a new granddaughter Ruby, then 11 days later another granddaughter Lillian, then the next day a new stent inside another one with scar tissue in it that I got a year ago. Life is good! Love your videos Phil! Keep on turning! Respectfully, Kevin
Hi Kevin and thank you! Sounds like you have had a busy couple weeks! Congrats on Ruby (my mother's name) and Lillian (my grandmother's name)! I'm glad you are healing up and yes, life is good! Thank you for watching and commenting, Kevin!
Phil
Another beauty, hope Lilliana is doing well!
Thank you, Ruth, she's growing like a weed! 😊
Congratulations Phil! I believe she will treasure this piece when she gets older. It is a beautiful piece.
Thank you very much, Dana!
Phil
Hi Phil, Congratulations on your new Great Grand Daughter and a beautiful turned piece....Bruce
Very kind of you, Bruce, thank you very much!
Phil
Very, very cool! Love it ...
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Spectacular piece!
Thank you, Grandpa!
Phil
Beautiful and congratulations!!
Thank you very much, Art, I appreciate your comment!
Phil
Way too cool man!! I could look at that for hours!! Wood is absolutely the Best!!
Thank you so much, Larry! Agreed, working with wood is the best ever!
Gee Phil, I was exhausted just watching you tackle the outside. What a great piece and moreso as a birth day of your latest g. Grand daughter. Every video leaves me in awe. Thanks for putting in the time, patience and energy. J
Truly my pleasure, John. Thank you for your kind words and support, much appreciated!
Phil
Congratulations on a new arrival in the family. I declare Phil, you take the most unlikely candidate for turning and somehow make it into something that's amazing. Congratulations on your turning job as well!
Thank you so much, Robert! I appreciate you taking your time to watch and comment!
Phil
Unbelievable that you was able to finish that one!
Agreed! 😊
Thanks again Phil for us to see this amazing challenge that you have set yourself, you explain everything as in the process of creating a real Gem. Your a Diamond in the rough of the woodturning. 👌👏
Gosh, thank you very much, Laurie, I sooo appreciate your kind words!
Phil
Great piece as usual, another great fun and very informative video.
Congratulations and happy birthday. Well done again 👍🏻👏🎂
I'm so glad you like it, Steve, thank you very much!
Phil
Congrats on the new grandbaby
Thank you, Sandy!
Looks great 👍🏼
Thank you, my friend!
Phil
Nice one Phil
Thank you very much, Ron, I really appreciate it!
Phil
Beautiful! Thanks
Thank you, Mike, I'm glad you like it!
Phil
Amazing. Great work. Happy Birthday to the little one.
Thank you very much, Thomas!
Phil
Phil you kept me on the edge again but I just love it really neat bowl
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Congratulations, Phil!
Thank you, Perry!
Phil
Congratulations on the new arrival Phil and also congratulations on holding that root ball together whilst you turned a fantastic looking bowl
Thank you, Steven, I appreciate your kind words!
Phil
Phil, Lilliana is Beautiful.. I have to say.. I heard Edna giving you direction the entire time.. She wasn't going to let your quit... great work..
Thanks, Kenny, I appreciate it! She talks to me all the time, guiding me in the right direction. She knows I won't quit!
Phil
Cool bowl Phil, did not think you could finish it.
Glad you like it, Pieter, thank you very much!
Phil
Phil, absolutely amazing, i have never ever seen anything like it before...
Is that you, Scott? Thank you, I'm glad you like it!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop yes sir, started watching all of your videos :)
DOGGED DETERMINATION!!
Interesting piece, nice job.
Thumbs UP!
Really glad you like it, William! Thank you for taking your time to tell me!
Phil
Great job 👍neat root ball 👍
Mountain View Turning what a treasure! Your great grandchild will have an eternal and lasting token of your gifts that made this gift for her. And, I, too, like things ‘as they come’, then accept the challenge of working within that framework. Enhance Mother Nature, if you will.
Thank you, MVT!
Phil
I will assume this is meant for me, Joanne. Thank you for your very kind words, much appreciated!
Phil
Belated congrats Phil, this is approaching the best why because it’s so unique maybe the seed of life with all its intriquet form very fitting if it was great job I wish I knew how you see this in a piece of wood.👍
Thanks so much, Jeff! 😄
Howdy Phil
that was a challenge..... I've never done a root ball I would really like to..... There is certainly an awful lot to look at....... I think I saw a deer head
that Howard's wax really makes Woods nice huh
certainly glad nothing flew off
I too like it just the wood but I have also used epoxy....Pohl Barn productions loves the epoxy , out of Michigan .
... August 8th..... Leo.... Mine on the 9th..... Congratulations !!..... Maybe she will learn to turn!
Keep on Turnin'
Howdy, Bruce! Yup, a challenge but we got'er done with nothing flying off. Love the Feed & Wax, yup, good stuff!
Happy Birthday, Bruce and thank you!
Phil
Congrats on your new great-granddaughter! You are so amazing to turn something so beautiful from a disaster!
You put a smile on my face, Carol, thank you for that!
Phil
Hi Phil,
What a gorgeous creation that is, and so fitting to dedicate it to your new great-grandchild!
Congratulations and well done!
Best regards
Lars
Thank you very much, Lars, I'm really glad you like it!
Phil
Nice work Phil but you have so much more patience than I do! I'm working on a rootball now - cleaning, drying, trimming. It will be mid-winter before I feel it's dry enough to play with and then it's into the pressure pot for an epoxy bath. I hope my results are half as nice as yours.
Like your mom told you, Tom, patience is a virtue! LOL! Enjoy your experience with your rootball!
Phil
Awesome results for you today Phil, congratulations on the birth of Liliana. I'm sure she will cherish the bowl.
Thank you very much, H T! I hope she has it forever!
Phil
Glueing a sacrificial tenoned block to the flattened base might save a little precious thickness.
I keep a few around and make more as I need them. That way you can make your tenon as large or small as you'd like and the glued surface holds the stock together and again can be as large or small as you like. It can also be turned down as is required.
I agree on using as little plastic as possible.
Enough smooth finished surface to highlight the natural does it for me.
If you wanted to make a support base from a suitable piece of wood, that too would support the various fragments.