With all art forms, the medium suggests the design. A true craftsman-woman, hears and listens to bring forth what the medium wants and needs to be. Surely, over the time, you have begun with a plan, idea, design, and ended up someplace else. That, then, is when a very good result comes forth. You are that craftsman.
Phil Anderson - Shady Acres Woodshop no, I am also a craftsman who has been in the valley and on the mountaintop. When I have a success, it has been when I step back and see. Discern. I work in fiber and beads. A very, very slow art form. The work is brought forth from thin air, medium in piles and heaps, built up a tiny bit at a time. Opposite of how you work. Still, the beads, the fiber, and the wood, whisper to your creative bump, and as you listen, the end is revealed. Often, I’m quite surprised as to what has turned out! So, that is what is shared between all who have the guts to begin. It is often difficult to begin, but once started, it hard to quit until the piece is done. And that is why we recognize the true craftsman, someone who shares the muse.
There you go again with your lovely prose, Joanne! I can only imagine that working with beads is a slow process and yes, the opposite of what I do. You add to, I subtract from. I agree, beginning is often the hardest part. For me, not so much in woodturning but for so many other of lifes' tasks. Take laundry for example! LOL! I can tell you enjoy your craft in the words you use to explain it. We are alike, however in that we are often surprised at the outcome. I think I may like that part, best!
The best that piece of wood had to offer I think , speaks against that tendency among woodturners to removing instead of keeping , I learned a lot from you US woodturners !
Brilliant as usual, well done Gary for sending such a great piece. A very casual fun and informative video, I believe that both Gary and your good self are far better than you give yourselves credit. Well done 👍🏻😜👏👏👏🏴🇺🇸
As usual you did it again the wood grain is breathtakingly stunning and the chatoyance is just magnificent. Thank you Phil I really enjoyed every minute of this turn.
I wish I didn't have to take up so long after you turned this piece, in fact all your pieces, but I was unaware that I could find such great 'stuff' to watch on my computer. I find the work of people like you & Gary who 'talk us through' their thought processes, none better than you & Gary though. I have seen a piece of Catalpa turned by Gary & was very impressed with the character of the wood. Probably because of the way you elected to turn your piece Phil, it tends to make it look as though you got the slightly better piece, but that was not really the case I know. I love the top of the bowl with its quirky looking shape on the inside, for all it is turned round on the lathe with its nice grain & the natural bark, which looks great but, when you turn over to look at the back of the piece your breath is quite literally 'taken away'. Because of the way you elected to approach your piece you have made the grain look most spectacular. There was never any doubt in my mind that you would succeed & you did well to follow the lead of your good mate Gary & use the Feed & Wax as the finish because the finish is spectacular. A work of Art my friend. Cheers, Don.
This one was quite the surprise to me, Don. At first it looked to be quite bland but in the end, I do love the grain and the bark. I'm glad you do, too. Thank you! 😊
Great video, I worked with this wood years ago,mine had a very strong smell to it. I’ll be retiring from teaching full time HS wood shop in June of this year 2020. Thanks for making these videos, I learn a lot! Trying to squeeze in as much turning time as possible this final school year.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, William! Maybe they'll let you take one of those lathes home with you as a retirement gift? LOL! One can hope! Phil
Hi Phil, That is a gorgeous bowl. When you turned it over to show the grain on the underneath, WOW!!. As I've said to you before I now use Howards Feeding Wax on most on my bowls an I love the finish it gives. thanks Phil. Cheers, Huw
Another fantastic bowl , what a great artistic approach. I am just amazed at your approach to finding the beauty of a piece of wood. We can all turn things round on a lath, but you seam to be able to turn things & then add an artist eye to it that just changes the whole thing. Ron
Exactly! and don’t forget the challenge. The problem solving, when you get the glimmer of the how, the what. That is not only fun, I’m confident that it keeps the brain nimble. That is a very good thing!!
Keeping the brain nimble is part of why I do what I do, Joanne. I also think it leads to long life. I can't imagine just sitting in the house vegetating. I shudder to even think about it! Phil
Wow, this one has a ton of character! The variations in the bark are great. I think the outside is my favorite on this one though. The crazy grain and the neat groove from the branch are so interesting.
Great looking grain! I have a piece of Catalpa in my shop somewhere and am now looking forward to finding it and making my creation. I can only hope it comes out as nice as yours! Bravo!!!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I'll keep watching for sure because I'm getting braver and braver to stick a bowl gouge in those danger zones by watching you..lol
@@bobbyplatt7654 I will only say, Light Touch, Bobby. You can always apply more pressure once you are into a cut, just don't start out that way and you'll be good to go!
Hi Phil Ive been following your channel for some months now and i love your voice, your approach to turning and especially the fact that you almost never know what the endresult will turn out to be, keep up the good work 💪
Phil that piece had more going on than I imagined. By leaving it a square bowl you exposed the most interesting grain I have seen on Catalpa. The bottom grain is simply amazing. Which I feel that shape you put on it helped it show even better. And I love that void on the side. And the bark is perfect. Sure there might have been the same grain under it....but maybe not. The great thing about that piece is someone will look at the top and when they turn it over they will see some wonderful grain that compliments the bark. I am so glad I sent you this piece you made a thing of beauty out of it. Great job my friend! Gary
This one had to grow on my a little, Gary, but now, every time I pass it I pick it up and really look at it. It really is truly beautiful wood. And the bark! I wasn't sure if the Feed & Wax was up to the task but it sure did a great job! Thank you, my friend! Are you back in the shop, yet? Probably not, I guess you just got home. Welcome back! Phil
We had a good trip around Canada but it wears you out some. But I am ready to go! Perhaps tomorrow I will get out there. I have a few ideas I want to try. Right now I have some Plum and other wood to get out of my truck and put it away. I visted Dave today and had a good time. Take care Gary
I know what you mean, Gary. I was only gone four days and it's taken me five to get back to almost normal! LOL! Dave told me a little of your visit. Sounds like you got some great turning wood. Me too! He's a generous, great guy! Phil
Maybe I should have turned it the other way around, Billy! Well, then I guess I'd have to remove the bark and I ain't gonna be doin' that any time soon. Thank you, buddy! Phil
I could tell you enjoyed turning this little bowl, Phil. Don’t know if it was because it came from Gary or because it worked so easily. Either way, it turned out fabulously. And you are right, it does a have beautiful grain pattern. Thanks for sharing with us friend.
I love it! The catalpa is so gorgeous and it just glows! I have a large chunk in my garage that a friend gave me and now I really need to get it turned.
Thank You Phil, Catalpa I am not familiar with..."I don't have a great vision" ha, Phil, that is what makes your show an adventure to watch !!!...To me the grain reminds me of Ash??? (but what do I know). Top is GREAT, but I like the bottom for the grain contour...Very nice Phil...I especially liked your idea/technique of undercutting on the rim to thin out the thick sides (you do have a great vision)...tm
Hi Phil As usual---. Nicely done my friend . I am going to try and do something similar. When I get more skill under my belt. Take care. And I’m already waiting for your next video. Lar AKA. Mr. B from 🇨🇦
Thank you, Lar! You'll get there, for sure, but first you have to try! LOL! Really, these square pieces do present a challenge but they are not as hard as they might look. Just take your time, stop often and look and it will happen. Phil
Better have Gary (or someone else) send you another Catalpa chunk so you can do an additional bowl that shows off that excellent grain. Good choice to go up and undercut to get a more pleasing edge, and glad your bowl is solid at the branch point. Liking your design choices on this one!👍🏻
Thank you, Valerie! This one had a lot to offer and all the possible choices readily presented themselves. I'm happy with what I was able to come up with and, like you, really like the grain, too! Phil
Nicely turned! That is a wood I've never had the opportunity to work with. Looks to be fibrous in the tear-out, but sanded out easily. A bit heavy on the bark, but what can you do? Sometimes, the bark just has to stay. I really like what the Feed'n'Wax did for that wood! Popped the grain out beautifully. Once again, beauty revealed!
Really enjoy watching you turn these various pieces of wood. Like the fact that you tell about what speed you turn or sand at and what gouge you use. I'm finally able to get back into woodworking and look forward to watching more of your video's for inspiration.
Hey PHIL! It grew on me to. I really like it. Always amazed by all my favorite turners and you are up there with the stars! Never turned myself, but I worked with wood all my life and can appreciate all you do! Would love to have a turn at it myself if I was physically able but I missed the boat on that. Dammit. O well, I'm still here to enjoy your videos!! GOD BLESS!!
Another beautiful bowl, Phil. The grain on the bottom is not only awesome, I saw some chatoyance there. When I was a kid here in Ohio, we called that a cigar tree because of the shape of the seed pods. It's fairly plentiful here.
Nice job Phil. I enjoy doing natural edge bowls. I have to catalpa trees in my yard and have turned some of them. Very pretty wood. Thank you for your videos.
Lovely bowl! The bottom is almost prettier than the top. I cut down an aging catalpa in my yard this summer - looking forward to turning it. It's amazing how light it weighs for a hardwood.
Turned out great!..I have a guy at work that has been threatening to bring me in some catalpa logs for a few months..but I've yet to see them!..I better get on him about it!..nice looking wood!👍🏻👍🏻
Howdy Phil That does look nice ...I never heard of Catalpa ...but I do not live were it grows and I am sure there is a lot of other wood I have not heard of . I like the under side were the half of the hole came out .. nice figuring . Almost thought you would have 4 legs from the corners ...I remember the video you did long time ago . looking at the top of the bowl with the branch at 6 .....having the elongated grain horizontal ...were the " eyes " were looks like a fish opening his mouth !! nice turn keep on turnin'
I kinda thought this would have the four corners as legs, Bruce, but I would have had to turn away so much of the bowl and I didn't want to do that. Ya just never know. I see the fish, Bruce! Thank you, buddy! Phil
Beautiful piece, I've would have opt to turn away the bark for the stunning grain, but the contrast between the bark and grain is also stunning. Great work!!
You may have lost the Eyes but you gained a Frog Face. 🐸 Top is nice since the bark is pristine. But the real beauty is the bottom side !! Wowey Zowey !!! 🔥 Thanks for sharing Phil 😊 (put the branch at the bottom to see a big mouth and 2 beady eyes).
Thanks Phil, another great start to the weekend. Such a lovely subtle colour to the bowl. Any chance of showing how you actually buff the wood and the bark with the Hayward’s one time please? Best regards Jules, Droitwich, Worcestershire
Thank you, Jules! The only reason I don't show it is because I will have the safety police all over me. I use a cloth and spin the piece at high RPM's. That causes people to let me know they don't like my technique and that I'm going to rip my arm off if I don't stop it! However, I will try to show it (just one time, just for you) in an upcoming video. Phil
I finished turning mine mid August 2019 . I don't know what wood it is but very hard and really white. I haven't put a finish on it yet. The bark held tight and is thinner than catalpa. Grandma had a catalpa tree in her yard for years and it had long stems with seeds in them every fall. I had to cut it down so they could install a ramp for Grandpa. All the wood went into the wood burner. No one turned at that time. It is a soft wood.
WOW, that swirling grain on the underside, love it. I normally don't like to critique another man's work, and please don't take this the wrong way. I would have left an inch of the bark on the rim of the bowl. And cut it off to the corners. Highlighting that grain. But either way, its gorgeous. Mark
Thank you, Mark! Well, that's what makes the world go 'round. Different turners will do different things with any given piece of wood. I almost always choose to have the contrast of an abundance of bark against grain to make a piece stand out from the ordinary. I'm sure your way would look great, as well! Phil
I guess I just like the contrast of the bark against the wood, Sue. But, you are not the first to say that so maybe I should have done as you suggested! Phil
With all art forms, the medium suggests the design. A true craftsman-woman, hears and listens to bring forth what the medium wants and needs to be. Surely, over the time, you have begun with a plan, idea, design, and ended up someplace else. That, then, is when a very good result comes forth. You are that craftsman.
Gosh, Joanne, I could just read your words all day long! Are you a writer? Thank you so much!
Phil
Phil Anderson - Shady Acres Woodshop no, I am also a craftsman who has been in the valley and on the mountaintop. When I have a success, it has been when I step back and see. Discern. I work in fiber and beads. A very, very slow art form. The work is brought forth from thin air, medium in piles and heaps, built up a tiny bit at a time. Opposite of how you work. Still, the beads, the fiber, and the wood, whisper to your creative bump, and as you listen, the end is revealed. Often, I’m quite surprised as to what has turned out! So, that is what is shared between all who have the guts to begin. It is often difficult to begin, but once started, it hard to quit until the piece is done. And that is why we recognize the true craftsman, someone who shares the muse.
There you go again with your lovely prose, Joanne! I can only imagine that working with beads is a slow process and yes, the opposite of what I do. You add to, I subtract from. I agree, beginning is often the hardest part. For me, not so much in woodturning but for so many other of lifes' tasks. Take laundry for example! LOL! I can tell you enjoy your craft in the words you use to explain it. We are alike, however in that we are often surprised at the outcome. I think I may like that part, best!
The best that piece of wood had to offer I think , speaks against that tendency among woodturners to removing instead of keeping , I learned a lot from you US woodturners !
Waste not, want not, Youenn! Thank you!
Phil
Brilliant as usual, well done Gary for sending such a great piece. A very casual fun and informative video, I believe that both Gary and your good self are far better than you give yourselves credit. Well done 👍🏻😜👏👏👏🏴🇺🇸
Thank you, Steve, for your great comment!
Phil
I'll thank Gary too... Another lovely piece Phil
Thank you, David!
As usual you did it again the wood grain is breathtakingly stunning and the chatoyance is just magnificent. Thank you Phil I really enjoyed every minute of this turn.
Thank you very much, Kobie!
Phil
Stunning piece of work and a beautiful grain to boot
What a lovelly piece, great the way the light catches the grain, thanks Phil
The wood grain reminds me of Ash, John. Pretty but much softer. Thank you!
Phil
Love the style, especially the winged look and the bark.
Great, I'm glad, Kandie! 😊
I wish I didn't have to take up so long after you turned this piece, in fact all your pieces, but I was unaware that I could find such great 'stuff' to watch on my computer. I find the work of people like you & Gary who 'talk us through' their thought processes, none better than you & Gary though. I have seen a piece of Catalpa turned by Gary & was very impressed with the character of the wood. Probably because of the way you elected to turn your piece Phil, it tends to make it look as though you got the slightly better piece, but that was not really the case I know. I love the top of the bowl with its quirky looking shape on the inside, for all it is turned round on the lathe with its nice grain & the natural bark, which looks great but, when you turn over to look at the back of the piece your breath is quite literally 'taken away'. Because of the way you elected to approach your piece you have made the grain look most spectacular. There was never any doubt in my mind that you would succeed & you did well to follow the lead of your good mate Gary & use the Feed & Wax as the finish because the finish is spectacular. A work of Art my friend. Cheers, Don.
This one was quite the surprise to me, Don. At first it looked to be quite bland but in the end, I do love the grain and the bark. I'm glad you do, too. Thank you! 😊
I LOVE the grain in that bowl, Phil. Just gorgeous! Nice job turning it, sir. Thanks for sharing!
.....Gord
Thank you very much, Gord! I'm so glad you like it and took your time to tell me!
Phil
Very well done Phil.
Beautiful grain! 👍🇺🇸
another fine piece phil thank you
Great video, I worked with this wood years ago,mine had a very strong smell to it. I’ll be retiring from teaching full time HS wood shop in June of this year 2020. Thanks for making these videos, I learn a lot! Trying to squeeze in as much turning time as possible this final school year.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, William! Maybe they'll let you take one of those lathes home with you as a retirement gift? LOL! One can hope!
Phil
Amazing skill
Wow, love the grain, that is amazing.. another great job Phil
Thank you, Kenny, I appreciate it!
Phil
Hi Phil, That is a gorgeous bowl. When you turned it over to show the grain on the underneath, WOW!!. As I've said to you before I now use Howards Feeding Wax on most on my bowls an I love the finish it gives. thanks Phil. Cheers, Huw
Thanks, Huw! I'm really glad the Feed & Wax is working out for you!
Phil
Great bowl Phil. love the bark and grain...
I like the way you work defects into your work. Great design.
Defects Are Us, Garth! LOL! Thank you my friend!
Phil
Another fantastic bowl , what a great artistic approach. I am just amazed at your approach to finding the beauty of a piece of wood. We can all turn things round on a lath, but you seam to be able to turn things & then add an artist eye to it that just changes the whole thing.
Ron
Gosh, Ron, thank you for your very kind words! You are getting my morning off to a great start!
Phil
Green job as usual Phil.You the best.
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Exactly! and don’t forget the challenge. The problem solving, when you get the glimmer of the how, the what. That is not only fun, I’m confident that it keeps the brain nimble. That is a very good thing!!
Keeping the brain nimble is part of why I do what I do, Joanne. I also think it leads to long life. I can't imagine just sitting in the house vegetating. I shudder to even think about it!
Phil
Wow, this one has a ton of character! The variations in the bark are great. I think the outside is my favorite on this one though. The crazy grain and the neat groove from the branch are so interesting.
Great looking grain! I have a piece of Catalpa in my shop somewhere and am now looking forward to finding it and making my creation. I can only hope it comes out as nice as yours! Bravo!!!
Hi Phil....lovely winged bowl...really like the bark and the wood is a bit like Ash in figure...nice job..All the best.....Andy
You are right, Andy, the grain pretty much duplicates Ash. Thank you so much!
Phil
Another winner that underside grain really nice.
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Phil, this turned out great! Very unique, nice job. Gil
Love it Phil great finish magnificent bark
Thank you, Jeff! 😄 Cheers!
Hi Phil the wood was so beautiful
Beautiful work!
that is a one-of-a-kind bowl! Nice
Thanks, Mike! 😊
Beautiful Phil!
Another fine job Phil keep up the good work please.
You keep watching and I'll keep turning, Bobby. Thank you!
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I'll keep watching for sure because I'm getting braver and braver to stick a bowl gouge in those danger zones by watching you..lol
@@bobbyplatt7654 I will only say, Light Touch, Bobby. You can always apply more pressure once you are into a cut, just don't start out that way and you'll be good to go!
Hi Phil
Ive been following your channel for some months now and i love your voice, your approach to turning and especially the fact that you almost never know what the endresult will turn out to be, keep up the good work 💪
I'm so happy to know you are enjoying my videos, Steffen. Thank you for taking your time to tell me!
Phil
Phil that piece had more going on than I imagined. By leaving it a square bowl you exposed the most interesting grain I have seen on Catalpa. The bottom grain is simply amazing. Which I feel that shape you put on it helped it show even better. And I love that void on the side.
And the bark is perfect. Sure there might have been the same grain under it....but maybe not. The great thing about that piece is someone will look at the top and when they turn it over they will see some wonderful grain that compliments the bark.
I am so glad I sent you this piece you made a thing of beauty out of it.
Great job my friend!
Gary
This one had to grow on my a little, Gary, but now, every time I pass it I pick it up and really look at it. It really is truly beautiful wood. And the bark! I wasn't sure if the Feed & Wax was up to the task but it sure did a great job! Thank you, my friend! Are you back in the shop, yet? Probably not, I guess you just got home. Welcome back!
Phil
We had a good trip around Canada but it wears you out some.
But I am ready to go!
Perhaps tomorrow I will get out there. I have a few ideas I want to try. Right now I have some Plum and other wood to get out of my truck and put it away. I visted Dave today and had a good time.
Take care
Gary
I know what you mean, Gary. I was only gone four days and it's taken me five to get back to almost normal! LOL! Dave told me a little of your visit. Sounds like you got some great turning wood. Me too! He's a generous, great guy!
Phil
Very nice bowl, Phil.
Thank you, Rick!
Phil
That grain on the bottom is crazy cool, buddy! Nicely done, Phil!
Billy
Maybe I should have turned it the other way around, Billy! Well, then I guess I'd have to remove the bark and I ain't gonna be doin' that any time soon. Thank you, buddy!
Phil
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop I don't blame you! But it would have been nice too.
Billy
Absolutely gorgeous!
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I like that you never over turn the wood and that leaves character. It's a lovely piece.
I could tell you enjoyed turning this little bowl, Phil. Don’t know if it was because it came from Gary or because it worked so easily. Either way, it turned out fabulously. And you are right, it does a have beautiful grain pattern. Thanks for sharing with us friend.
Thanks, Kid, I appreciate your comment!
Phil
A pleasure to watch and learn from. Thank you Phil I have liked subscribed and hot the bell ,😊
Thank you so much, Denis! I will try to be worthy of your subscription.
Phil
Nice bowl LOVE it
That bottom grain is great!
Very unique bowl. Just like you Phil. Unique...
Looks like Elm. Very nice!
Absolutely stunning Mr. Phil
Very nice job 👍🏼
Thank you again, for a beautiful video of a strikingly attractive bowl. I marvel at your subtle interactions with the wood.
I love it! The catalpa is so gorgeous and it just glows! I have a large chunk in my garage that a friend gave me and now I really need to get it turned.
Get to it, Carol! It's a fun wood to turn, cuts really nice.
Phil
Phil, I love the grain, the bark, the shape! It's quite beautiful!!
Thank you, Paige, I'm really glad you like it!
Phil
Love this piece.
Thank you, Grandpa!
Phil
Bark from the edge looks like a turtle. Nice job!
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Great Video 👍🏿
Thank You Phil, Catalpa I am not familiar with..."I don't have a great vision" ha, Phil, that is what makes your show an adventure to watch !!!...To me the grain reminds me of Ash??? (but what do I know). Top is GREAT, but I like the bottom for the grain contour...Very nice Phil...I especially liked your idea/technique of undercutting on the rim to thin out the thick sides (you do have a great vision)...tm
Hi Tuffy! The grain does indeed look like Ash. This Catalpa is much softer, however. First time turning it and it was fun! Thank you, Jeff!
Phil
Love it. The grain on the bottom is wild. The bark top is very nice.
Great job Phil, the bowl looks brilliant
Hi Phil,
Well done, it`s really beautiful!
The shape is also really nice.
Best regards
Lars
Thank you, Lars, I'm glad you like it!
Phil
Beautiful piece Phil, I've only turned Catalpa once (a vase) and it was a joy to turn.
Great video mate.
Cheers
Mike
Thank you, Mike! Catalpa does indeed turn easily and nicely. Wish I had more!
Phil
That is a cool looking bowl my friend.
Thank you, Nathan, it's growing on me!
Phil
Love this one👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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OOOH, Jest look at that great ''chat-ur-ants', Very nice turning Phil. Thanks again.B.
I appreciated your method to manage the thickness of the wings of the bowl. We had to think about it. Thank you for this tip. Regards.
Beautiful wood, love the illusion of not being round. Great piece.
Hi Phil As usual---. Nicely done my friend . I am going to try and do something similar. When I get more skill under my belt. Take care. And I’m already waiting for your next video. Lar AKA. Mr. B from 🇨🇦
Thank you, Lar! You'll get there, for sure, but first you have to try! LOL! Really, these square pieces do present a challenge but they are not as hard as they might look. Just take your time, stop often and look and it will happen.
Phil
Mr Phil a very cool design you done a great job !!!!
Better have Gary (or someone else) send you another Catalpa chunk so you can do an additional bowl that shows off that excellent grain. Good choice to go up and undercut to get a more pleasing edge, and glad your bowl is solid at the branch point. Liking your design choices on this one!👍🏻
Thank you, Valerie! This one had a lot to offer and all the possible choices readily presented themselves. I'm happy with what I was able to come up with and, like you, really like the grain, too!
Phil
Lovely looking bowl Phil beautiful finish mate keep up the good work
Incredible grain!!
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Nicely turned! That is a wood I've never had the opportunity to work with. Looks to be fibrous in the tear-out, but sanded out easily. A bit heavy on the bark, but what can you do? Sometimes, the bark just has to stay. I really like what the Feed'n'Wax did for that wood! Popped the grain out beautifully. Once again, beauty revealed!
Thanks, Dave! And it just feels so good!
Phil
Proves that you can put a square edge on a round bowl. That's beautiful wood and fine work.
Hello Phil What A Good Piece Of Wood and make into Beautiful Edge Square-ish Bowl Brilliant Job Buddy👍👍
Thank you, Scott!
Phil
Thats a cool looking bowl, I really like the shape, thanks for sharing Phil!!
Just turned my first Catalpa about a month ago. A couple bowls and two 23” tall vases. Interesting grain. Great job Phil. Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoy watching you turn these various pieces of wood. Like the fact that you tell about what speed you turn or sand at and what gouge you use. I'm finally able to get back into woodworking and look forward to watching more of your video's for inspiration.
I'm really happy for you to get back into woodworking, Bubba! I don't think there is a better hobby! Thank you for your kind words!
Phil
Hey PHIL! It grew on me to. I really like it. Always amazed by all my favorite turners and you are up there with the stars!
Never turned myself, but I worked with wood all my life and can appreciate all you do!
Would love to have a turn at it myself if I was physically able but I missed the boat on that.
Dammit. O well, I'm still here to enjoy your videos!! GOD BLESS!!
I wish you could give turning a try, William. I'm sure you would love it as I do. Take care, my friend, and thank you!
Phil
Another beautiful bowl, Phil. The grain on the bottom is not only awesome, I saw some chatoyance there. When I was a kid here in Ohio, we called that a cigar tree because of the shape of the seed pods. It's fairly plentiful here.
Phil looking good 👍
Came out good really like the bottom grain
Me too! Thank you, Butchie! 😊
Nice job Phil. I enjoy doing natural edge bowls. I have to catalpa trees in my yard and have turned some of them. Very pretty wood. Thank you for your videos.
Love it! I have so many split Ash logs, I might have to give something like this a go!
Great looking bowl Phil, like the natural edge and Catalpa is some very awesome wood.
👍 nice bit you have done love your work kirk from stoke on trent
Thank you, Kirk!
Phil
Lovely bowl! The bottom is almost prettier than the top. I cut down an aging catalpa in my yard this summer - looking forward to turning it. It's amazing how light it weighs for a hardwood.
that wood structure really pops out nice 😎👍 specially on the hidden side
Turned out great!..I have a guy at work that has been threatening to bring me in some catalpa logs for a few months..but I've yet to see them!..I better get on him about it!..nice looking wood!👍🏻👍🏻
Beautiful always
Thank you, Denise! 😊
Very nice👍👍👍👍👍👍
love it! ... More please ;o)
Howdy Phil
That does look nice ...I never heard of Catalpa ...but I do not live were it grows and I am sure there is a lot of other wood I have not heard of .
I like the under side were the half of the hole came out .. nice figuring .
Almost thought you would have 4 legs from the corners ...I remember the video you did long time ago .
looking at the top of the bowl with the branch at 6 .....having the elongated grain horizontal ...were the " eyes " were looks like a fish opening his mouth !!
nice turn
keep on turnin'
I kinda thought this would have the four corners as legs, Bruce, but I would have had to turn away so much of the bowl and I didn't want to do that. Ya just never know. I see the fish, Bruce! Thank you, buddy!
Phil
Phil that wood is amazing I saw chatoyance in the wood even before you started the turning.
Amazing!!
Beautiful piece, I've would have opt to turn away the bark for the stunning grain, but the contrast between the bark and grain is also stunning. Great work!!
You may have lost the Eyes but you gained a Frog Face. 🐸
Top is nice since the bark is pristine. But the real beauty is the bottom side !! Wowey Zowey !!! 🔥
Thanks for sharing Phil 😊
(put the branch at the bottom to see a big mouth and 2 beady eyes).
I see it, MPart! Thank you!
Phil
Thanks Phil, another great start to the weekend. Such a lovely subtle colour to the bowl. Any chance of showing how you actually buff the wood and the bark with the Hayward’s one time please? Best regards Jules, Droitwich, Worcestershire
Thank you, Jules! The only reason I don't show it is because I will have the safety police all over me. I use a cloth and spin the piece at high RPM's. That causes people to let me know they don't like my technique and that I'm going to rip my arm off if I don't stop it! However, I will try to show it (just one time, just for you) in an upcoming video.
Phil
Thanks Phil, please don’t get grief off the PC brigade for my sake. 👍
Hello daar .Dit is rerug mooi as jy dit so natuurlik as moontlik hou .Groete daar van Suid Afrika.
Baie dankie!
I finished turning mine mid August 2019 . I don't know what wood it is but very hard and really white. I haven't put a finish on it yet. The bark held tight and is thinner than catalpa. Grandma had a catalpa tree in her yard for years and it had long stems with seeds in them every fall. I had to cut it down so they could install a ramp for Grandpa. All the wood went into the wood burner. No one turned at that time. It is a soft wood.
WOW, that swirling grain on the underside, love it.
I normally don't like to critique another man's work, and please don't take this the wrong way. I would have left an inch of the bark on the rim of the bowl. And cut it off to the corners. Highlighting that grain. But either way, its gorgeous.
Mark
Thank you, Mark! Well, that's what makes the world go 'round. Different turners will do different things with any given piece of wood. I almost always choose to have the contrast of an abundance of bark against grain to make a piece stand out from the ordinary. I'm sure your way would look great, as well!
Phil
@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop that's true. Different strokes, for different folks.
Awesome
Looks fine to me
I love the wood. I wish you had taken the bark off though because the wood is so pretty.
I guess I just like the contrast of the bark against the wood, Sue. But, you are not the first to say that so maybe I should have done as you suggested!
Phil