Huge Crack! Can It Hold? - Wood Turning

Naturally Spalted Plum with a very large crack nearly all the way through the width of the bowl. Some very deteriorated wood, some punkiness, lots of bug holes under the ever-flying bark! This gave me a very hard time.
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Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finishes

[douglasmccart]

I am 80 years old and have been very active most of my life. I fell hit my head and got a brain bleed. I spend almost a month in the hospital. Started watching wood turning. I watched all the guys with glueing things together and forming with epoxy but no interest. I just love watching your videos. It is like you are talking to me as a friend and you let the piece dictate the end product. Thank you for providing a very interesting product.

[bskelton]

Hi Mr. Anderson Just started to watch your videos as I have just started turning myself. Liked and subscribed. Watched your video where you said you had part of
lung removed and were going to start chemo, your still putting out videos so presume all went well. Lost my wife 6 years ago to cancer so wish
you successful treatment of yours. I am picking up all kinds of hints to help me so keep making shavings. Bob

[chrisjohnston]

I think we need to give you a new name. "Phil the determined" will be your new name in my books. Never give up. We love all you do.

[joolzttt]

When you laughed and said 'who else would do this?' The answer is very few. But that's why I enjoy your channel so much, you do stuff other people don't and it's always a pleasure to watch you create beautiful objects.

[GordonRock]

That was a good question, Phil. Who else would turn that? Not many, I’m sure. But not many have your talent, my friend. Another excellent piece in the Anderson household. Thanks for sharing!
Take care,
…..Gord

[andrewhall]

"Fearless Phil" strikes again was on the edge of may chair watching you turn but worth it ...nice work Phil I am in awe of your for sharing.

[kellywilkins]

It amazes me, Wood Whisperer, how well you read wood. You whispered and it listened to you!
Thanks Phil! Awesome job!

[ceciljanise]

7:52 PM CST .. The master always overcomes adversity.. beautiful bowl Phil !

[cliffboulton]

Another non-epoxy Masterpiece from Phil

[davidbaxter]

Well, you said it yourself, Phil; "Who else would turn this?" - only the Master himself! We can rely on you to be 'Mr Natural' and once again you deliver an amazing masterclass of what can be done, and an amazing bowl once it has been done! Great job, great video.

[davesullivan]

Phil. :Once again you have mastered a piece of wood that would be junk to 90% of turners you master it. I’m glad and look forward to watching your videos daily. THANKS for your time and work

[zetuskid]

Phil, you handled that bowl like a new born puppy with great results. Thank goodness for CA glue.

[rambladesmanmoe]

Another beauty Phil. I can’t believe that Tenon held together. 😂

[ethantodd]

Nice work brother Phil, you conquered that mountain 👊🏽 beautiful piece...

[argusfleibeit]

Really neat! I love when you do a "daredevil project". Keeps us on the edge of our seats. Also your joke about using a painting as a charcuterie board really cracked me up.

[markporter]

As Captain Kirk may have said, these are the voyages of the shady acres woodshop seeking out crazy wood to boldly go where no man has gone before. 😂
Another great piece Phil.

[robinfrisco]

You are a determined man, Phil! Looks great. My favorite part was you laughing at the situation and your stubbornness😉

[WoodenItBeNice]

See you in the morning with my mug of Tea Phil

[louisjcharlett]

...and he persevered! Way to go, Phil.

[PBUCKY]

Phil. I think all your hard work on this really paid off - well worth the effort! Now I think you deserve a round of applause and at least a dozen beers, you probably need it!