👉 Majestic Mesquite! 👀 - Wood Turning 

Hey Phil, long time subscriber. " I've talked too much ".... no way. Your advice, opinion and sense of humour as well as your turning make it all worthwhile. Don't stop turning, or talking.❤

Another masterpiece, Phil! By the way, you’re not talking too much, you’re teaching the rest of us. You help a lot of us newbies with your tips. Thank you!

That mesquite is truly gorgeous. Many decades ago, more than I care to admit to. I was a boy in my grandfather's shop, learning from one of the best. Of all the things that he taught me using a wood lathe was one of my favorite things to do with him. As I got older and other things took priority, the lathe slipped away. Grandpa has been gone a long time now. I ran across your videos a few years ago. They brought back a lot of memories that I didn't even realize had been forgotten. They are the reason that I bought my harbor freight lathe and later my powermatic. I can't get on my lathe now without saying hi to grandpa and remembering him thru that boys eyes. Thank you doesn't seem like enough, but thank you so much.

Phil, I really enjoy when you pass on your knowledge to us. It's not too much talking. That is such a great piece! The grain is absolutely gorgeous! Another great work of art Phil!!👍🙂

I agree! Phil, you definitely don't talk too much! You're very informative and aren't just taking to hear yourself. I appreciate your tips and tricks! Another beautiful piece!

I really appreciate that you remind us every time to put our face shield and mask on. Keep us safe.

Phil, that’s what I like about your videos. I learn! I don’t know anything about woodturning. You talk us through step by step! Thanks! God bless!💙💜😁🙏❗️

Love everything about this bowl, Phil. Especially love the sculpted rim of the bowl. Mother nature is a master carver. You beautifully showcased her work. Thanks!

The video on the woodworm screw is brilliant. I used to have lots of issues with my screw until I watched it. Guess what no more issues. Thanks Phil.

Hey Phil, I'm here for the lecture as much as the demonstration. You sharing (talking) the reason behind your methods gives me the understanding I need to better deploy the methods you use. Thanks for sharing your knowledge "For all to enjoy"!

Just before you said you couldnt see any critters i saw a turtle poking his nose out the water!😄 I love these instructional videos Phil, no such thing as too much talking from you. Another beautiful piece of wood turned into a beautiful bowl, thanks Phil.👍

Phil, you can't rush learning. Learning, to me, is worth the extra few minutes.

Looks like a Whirlpool in the bottom of the bowl!! Couldn't be any better!! NEXT!!! Hi from Northern California!! See you next time!!

Phil you can’t talk too much! You share so much interesting knowledge that we all appreciate. This is a spectacular piece. There is so much natural beauty. It is a gorgeous bowl. I have so many favorites!

Phil keep turning and talking ALWAYS enjoy ALL of your videos!!!!

That is a beautiful live edge bowl Phil. Never think you are talking too much. You are an artist sharing your knowledge. Take care.

Thank You Phil, Thank You Ted Helvig...Mesquite is nice. That finish is always wonderful. I only saw one critter in the finish product at 24:55 (but that one was holding the bowl, ha ha). Until next week Phil... TM

I think mesquite wood has the prettiest grain of all the woods I’ve seen you turn … almost rivals oak. This piece is very, very nice and I’d be proud to display it! Barbara

You’re not only a great turner, but also a good teacher! Pretty piece! Thanks Phil!!

When you were showing the piece of wood on the turn table right away in the beginning of the video I instantly saw a critter face.😂

There's a baby bunny in the bottom! Beautiful job again!

Wonderful piece Phil, you did not talk too much, it was very interesting and informative, please keep producing videos like this

Wow Phil!! That IS a beauty!! It's always a pleasure watching your videos. You not only create amazing pieces, you're also a good instructor. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

Phil that’s stunning. Can you put that aside for me please…for when you finally decide to bless us with your creations and sell them. 😊

Hi Phil, I have 2 Sandoflex wheels purchased from Super Grit, with added 120 and 180 grit refills, total landed cost just over NZ $300, But consider our $ is worth only about 60 cents to US$. They arrived about May 2023, and I am very grateful to have them through watching your videos. Many thanks George Lomas,NZ

Phil, you never talk “too” much! I love peering over your shoulder while you work and listening to what you say. It’s as close to being in your shop while you work as I’m likely to get. Another lovely bowl! Where do you find the soft sanding pads?? The only type I’m able to get have a slightly soft feel, but nothing like yours. Thanks for the chat and sharing your work! Cheers, Rick

That Mesquite really has a beautiful grain. You bring out the best in wood

I love it. Maybe an otter laying on its back. Again thank you Phil 💜🙏

Keep on yakking! We like it, and gain a wealth of information. The Mesquite is a beautiful wood and you mad it shine like a new penny! Thanks, Phil.

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hi Phil another beautiful bowl created from a knobby piece of wood. With all your safety hints turning tips and product information it's not surprising at all why you have so many subscribers. Thanks Phil

Hi Phil this piece of Mesquite wood is absolutely stunning. The grain is marvellous and it looks smooth after you sanded it. The finish you put on makes it look awesome it allows the grain and marks to stand out. It has lots of character. Thank you for aĺl the explanation of things you are doing and questions people asked you, I find it very interesting and enjoyable. You have turned a magnificent dish it's really really outstanding I like the color of the wood. Thank you for a fantastic video, liked the before and after shots it shows all your hard work. Take care Amanda xx

This sure is a beautiful piece Phil, really nice and great to watch you work your magic. I don't see any faces but there big ole eye on the inside staring at you! All the best phil, look forward to the next one 👍👍

What a beauty Phil!! Mesquite is such a beautifully grained wood. I personally don't feel that you talk too much at all. There is so much to learn from master woodturners like yourself and every bit of it is invaluable to beginners like myself. There are few turner's in my area here in Ohio, so please feel free to ramble on, every tidbit is appreciated. Thank you for sharing your video and knowledge. Glenn

Phill really enjoyed the more interactive (teaching) video this week. While I guess I am no longer new to turning (5 more years now) there are steps in the turning process that are sometimes taken for granted. Your additional explanations in this video, has been enlightening and very helpful. Keep it up. Thank you. Dan

Really enjoyed the teaching you did today. I never get tired of learning from you.

I love all of the teaching you did. You've answered many questions that I've had. You do such a great job. I love your personality.

Mesquite is a joy to turn. I like the knobs and such like the ones you saved. Great job and a cute bowl.

I like hearing talk as you work, thank you for the beauty.

Phil I enjoy learning from you and getting to see the beautiful bowels you make.. thank you so much....

Very nice looking live exge bowl you made Phil. I live in South Texas where mesquite is abundant including my ranch. I have a sawmill in which I mill alot of oak, pecan, hackberry, cedar, mesquite as well as a few others. Really blessed to see amazing looking lumber made from my own trees on a daily basis. I just happen to be turning a live edge mesquite crotch bowl today when this came across my feed.

Real pretty Phil love that grain and the. Contrast between the light and dark wood. Hope you kept those turning shavings for your smoker Blessings catch you next week have a great weekend

That Mesquite is some kind of gorgeous. Never turned it but would love to. And thanks for all the tips. Found out I hadn't really been seating my wood worm screw properly. Hasn't been a problem. Betty lucky than good but now I know. Keep on keeping on my friend!

The Shady acres deal is already up at Super Grit. Thanks. Also you are on against the State of the Union. You're far far more entertaining than that! Beautiful bowl Phil. And gosh that mesquite is gorgeous. Well done. And keep talking. You're easy to listen to and always impart wisdom.

Yet another great piece Phil . Love those Golds and Bronzes and especially like that taller side wing . Appreciate all the extra tuition this video too. 👍

Thanks Phil. I can imagine it being time consuming but you do a great job. I really enjoy your videos.

Another beautious piece Phil. I envy your supply of mesquite. It sure is gorgeous and you find ways to make it even better!

Beautiful grain in this one, Phil, you've really done that wood a good service!

That's a gorgeous bowl. Something you can look at for hours and still see new things. Also, you are so right about the center mass Phil. I do a lot of segmented bowls, and especially on the inside, you have to cut REALLY slowly - there is no center mass. If you try to cut like a normal bowl it will howl and vibrate and look awful. I've even tried wrapping the bowl in a lot of Rubber bands to help damp it down. That kind of works, but you still have to work it really slow with super fin cuts.

Howdy, Phil. I appreciate your tips on the woodworm screw and mounting the project piece. "Flat, not almost flat, flat." It just works better when it's done correct. Live center, tool rest all good stuff. Now for the bowl, excellent just excellent. What can I say? Excellent! Love your videos.

The grains are beautiful. Another beautiful piece of artwork. Thanks again Phil for sharing with your RU-vid family

Another gorgeous piece Phil. That is some beautiful grain. Your finish really makes it pop. Thanks for sharing.

Mesquite has beautiful grain! Love it.

It’s beautiful (as usual…lol)….you do some lovely work Phil….

Beautiful chunk of wood, what's not to like.

I absolutely love the grain on this one.

I love watching your videos. You have so much experience and everything is very well explained. So soothing.

Nice Phil. Loving your work. Sometimes you just turn a piece you just want to keep.

Bravo Phil, love that mesquite bowl, wonderful grain. Can't wait to hear about sand o flex bundle. Thanks Phil....Dan

Before and after is simply amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Charlie

Great turning tips Phil, really enjoy listening to them. Just love those unusual shaped pieces that you turn and this one is a beauty. All the best to you. Regards Jim

Nice mesquite piece, Phil! There is some awesome character in some of that grain.

Phil, the mesquite bowl looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

Phil, love your work. I am an old woodworker mostly did turnings for balustrades, knewal posts and large columns. And general cabinet and furniture pieces. Now I just build for charity auctions (Make-A-Wish) friends, neighbors and family. Not in business and never charge. They provide the wood. Which takes me to this: my neighbor recently came upon a downed Persian Ironwood tree in Scappoose, Oregon. It is native to the Eastern mountains of Iran and this tree seedling came to America in the late 1800’s. It was a mighty big tree. I have several large cuts of 40” diameter and 6” to 9” thickness. It took 3 of us to move these into my shop. Yikes! Anyhow, I also received a dozen or so tree limbs of 6” to 10” diameter. The wood is very dense with cream color, pink and medium to dark brown accents. Just beautiful. Oh, and the bark has greens, yellows, chocolate - just wonderful. I would love to send you a good sampling for you to turn. Tell me what to do and I will ship a piece to you. Thank you. I really enjoy your work.

One of the loveliest bowls I've seen. Thanks for sharing.

What a wonderful bowl this turned out to be Phil. The raw piece of wood at the start seemed to scream out that it wanted to get on your lathe & show what it was made of & the beauty within. In your SO capable hands it was an outstanding success. The shape of the finished piece & the grain are just mesmerising & beautiful. You are an artist & master of your craft mate. Might be late to view your next video, I go into hospital for a short visit to have my Right elbow cleaned out, the Ulna nerve moved & my right thumb fused but I'll catch you soon. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

Thank you Phil for the commentary. It helped me understand what you do. I have only used the lathe in high school. Many moons ago. Anyway I want to start working on the lathe. You have inspired me. Thanks 🙂

Beautiful, I live in Arizona and love Mesquite as well as Ironwood. Thank you for sharing this.

Absolutely beautiful Phil. The edges and the grain is gorgeous

That is one of your nicer more interesting live edge bowls! its all over up and down makes for a really interesting bowl. The grain is beautiful!

Remarkable, Phil! The knowledge you’re sharing is invaluable - thank you.

Hi Phil Superlatives are becoming the norm for you as we all enjoy the informative video with the artful piece at the end. Oneway manufacturing about 1 hour from me by car. Take care Bob

phew not that i didnt find your bike video interesting i figured well thats it for this week im some glad i was wrong love your work im happy that everyone is happy

Phil, you got that right, it is a beauty. We have our share of Mesquite here in Texas. I wish I had access to a nice piece to send you.

Love the grain, color and bark! Job well done!

Thank you Ted! Really enjoying the burl rays on the outside. And of course, there is a critter with eye and mouth on the inside bottom. Fish or other sea creature? Distorted Pac-man? Will send some honey locust over. Much like Mesquite.

Great little beautiful bowl. I seriously need to get my hands on some mesquite. Gorgeous grain.

Phil, A beautiful turning, and a very nice video! Keep talking!!!

À great video Phil with really good info... especially for myself & all the other novice / new / learning turner's, I would imagine. Your talking is well received Phil as it's all good information that you pass on to us all.

One of your best, Phil. The grain is gorgeous.

Love everything about this bowl. The color, the pattern and then the live edge. My first thought was to try and make a tray/bowl. I would of tried to save the outside of the burls. Still great piece. Enjoy the rest of your weekend Phil.

Wow what a beauty again, you surely know your wood, you knew it would be so beautiful already before you started working

Phil, last year while visiting Arizona I found a saw mill and bought a slab of Mesquite that I carried back east in my back pac on the plane. It was bear to cut. I ended up buying a set of carbide tools to get it finished.

Thanks for all the wonderful advice! The bowl is gorgeous, as always. Love the live edge!

HI Phil u do make beautiful live edge bowls. weldon. keep them coming.

An outstanding piece of art, stunning work. Thanks for sharing your work with us.🌿 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

That is beautiful wood and another masterful turning! I enjoyed the explanations too.

Great looking bowl you are really good at finding out what is going to be great out the peace you turn

Very pretty Phill. It does look buttery smooth. 💕

Eyup Phil you just created yet another beautiful piece sir. You really do inspire us.

Lovely piece of mesquite. Great job of turning and explaining.

beautiful to me it has hearts and I just love the shape your work is so good Phil great watching you and hearing how/why you do your art. always interesting and a joy to see. thank you for sharing . sue

As always, absolutely gorgeous. You are a true artist.

Amazing Phil You keep turning some masterpieces

That's one beautiful piece Phil .Regards Al

Turned out beautiful as usual! Thanks Phil!

Grand piece lovely grain finish on that one, great video for learning from, you put everything across well Thank you. All the best from Lincolnshire UK

Great bowl Phil and thanks for all the tips. They are always welcome. Thx and take care.

An interesting shape for the finished piece nice colour and grain, good job Phil. 😁

Thanks for the tips today Phil. Very nice bowl.

Great tutorial and info Mr. Anderson! And as always a great work of art! Always watching and learning from you!