See The Beauty Inside This Log! - Wood Turning

This Red Cedar log didn't seem to have much beauty in it when I selected it for today's turning but I don't like to see wood go to waste so it was time. The sap wood was punky and unappealing but I had hopes for the heartwood. In the end, there was still some decent sap wood to provide a wonderful contrast to the beautiful heartwood. I really like the outcome of this turning and hope you do, too!
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Thank you to Steve McCool for sending this along for all to enjoy!
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 Finish

[larryking]

Good Evening, Phil
I believe this piece of wood I am sure you will do it Justice !

[beverlym]

Haha I didn’t see the pig until you pointed it out; that’s a very pretty pig! The bowl is beautiful; I like how you respect the wood you’re working with and always try to bring out its best features. I enjoy watching your talents and listening to your narrations. Thank you for sharing.

[billywag]

Love turning aromatic cedar and the bowl is awesome. Thanks for another Wonderphil Thursday. See ya next week!

[rainbowbeard]

After finding out on Monday I had 4 hernias, I went into surgery and must do nothing for 3 days now. What else to do but learn from a master before I go back to my workshop. I’m gagging to get back after watching Phil. I love the pig. 👍🏻

[robinrummel]

On the outside, two holes make the pig's eyes but on the inside those holes and the grain in between make a nice smile!! It is beautiful, wonderful work!! Happy birthday to your daughter! 🙂👍💖

[marcosduarte]

Nice to see you feeling well and doing such a nice work. Rgds from Rio de Janeiro

[gwynnfarrell]

An aromatic piggy, how apt! And what a beautiful piggy it is. The colors are so rich and I love the patterns they make. Shenanigans is a great place to get up to on your birthday! I hope your daughter has a wonderful time. I've meant to tell you that I grew up in Des Moines, Washington, not too terribly far from where you are, went to Mt. Rainier HS in the early 70's. A favorite destination with friends was Lake Tapps. Of course the world was pretty different back then. I haven't been back to the old stomping grounds for at least 20 years.

Take care, and thank you for sharing this beautiful bowl!

[earlmiller]

That cedar really pops with the shellac. Great shape. well done.

[arnoldmmbb]

Beautiful eastern red cedar, funny think that many consider it a noxious weed. Also funny that beign a juniper its called cedar

[johnloomis]

Phil I have turned red cedar and left tenon unfinished for aroma. Like bowl a lot.thank you for sharing

[bobcade]

Beautiful bowl, Phil! It would look great filled with red and green grapes.

[timkopp]

That cedar sure is beautiful! Nice bowl, Phil!
I really love the contrast of the sap wood.

[jrwren]

I couldn’t help but chuckle when you said oink oink 😂

[ingridbaasbecking]

Another great video, resulting in a lovely piggy bowl. Beautiful grain and colours.

[AnnaAnna-ucff]

Cedar is always beautiful.
Happy BDay to Stephanie!

[jodygaines]

Love your Piggly-Wiggly bowl. Color is perfect because Pigs are generally Pink.

[michaelburns]

Phil I can only push the like button once. So here is number two . You are always in my prayers.

[danschram]

What a beautiful piece. For not having any roots, rocks or other debris in it the piece has character that stands out. Thank you for the video.

[davidjackson]

Nice work Phil. Happy birthday to your daughter. 😀🎁

[deborahnorthover]

You have pulled a lovely bowl from that log, the colour looks absolutely wonderful.