THAT is a sculpture of beauty! It doesn't even ever have to contain anything except sunlight. Resting on a table near a window with sunlight streaming in, its beauty would lift the spirit.

You need to name that piece "Nature at it's finest" as it is absolutely the finest nature created.

HI Phil after your last video I wasnt so nervous, you know what your doing. That my friend IS a very beautiful bowl. Come full retirement ( 67 in a few weeks) I intend to sell my work at fares to supplement my pension and cover the costs of my wooodturning. Had I turned this bowl it would never be for sale, it is just superb. I will never dismiss another piece of ugly wood again but look at it with new eyes as to what it could become. Thank you Phil that has taught me a very important lesson .One that will stay with me I assure you.

I watch a few guys videos doing woodturning. You are my favorite because you explain things. Most everything you do is natural. I used to do metal turning - production and custom. I truly appreciate your work.

Six times (so far) I've said to myself, "Phil will never turn a piece I like more than this one." And six times (so far) you've made me eat my words. Your vision is impeccable and I remain in awe of your work.

From a piece of junk to an absolutely beautiful piece.

Wonderful contrasts, stunningly beautiful. Thank you so much for the show. Tuffy has sharp tools, too, so send him a big thank you from all of us ❤ And as always a 👍 Carsten

This is spectacular the best I’ve seen in anyone’s work , it’s just as you say gorgeous DENNIS 65 yr old retired

On another note.... That isn't just hard work for an old man, I'm 30 and have to take breaks haha. Some days I'll spend 10 hours turning. 2 Christmases ago I spent two weeks in the shop with 14+ hours a day trying to get every imediate family member a turned piece.

I should have watched this earlier! I tried turning an apple root ball. I got the outside turned, but when I turned it around and started on the inside, pretty soon pieces started flying off! I managed to retrieve them and glue them back on, but I finished hollowing the inside using a chainsaw type blade on an angle grinder. It worked. The end result was a piece that you might enjoy. Thanks for showing this wonderful piece. It is BEAUTIFUL!

Beautiful!!! Thank you for not filling the cracks with resin!

Beautiful, lovely seeing the cracks swirling about and lovely top edge Good to see you didn’t lose any bits that looked like they could fly off. Blood, sweat but no tears.

Howdy Phil! A puertorrican residing in Florida, I am mesmerized with your videos (no clue about turning wood)! Cannot stop watching them. Hope I can find a decent piece of wood worthy of your talent.

That is my favorite piece of yours. I think I would call it the Grizzly Bowl. It is truly awesome! You sound Great Phil, so I am hoping you are healthy and happy. Keep up the fantastic work!!

Phil Excellent Job Great Video make look easy man 👍☺ Thank You for Sharing Good Day Friend. I Injury at work. My Hand in Pain Keyboard with One Hand

WOW !! That's all I can say. That is just so beautiful . Those pieces of wood are probably once in a lifetime . Love your work Phil .

You did a great job on that piece Phil It looked brutal at times .. I think everyone needs a Tuffy 👍..Hes probably searching for something even more gnarly now you have turned that one ...looks awesome ..

What stands out in your videos to most other wood turning videos is the fact you talk us through the processes, great job Phil I enjoy watching you content

I watched your second time turning Manzanita wood first so of course I had to view the first. It is a simply beautiful wood. I’m so glad you do this. I have my husband watching now too! I love wood and you do it justice!

Hello again Phil...I just LOVE re-watching your older stuff...Especially this one!!! I did not mean to give you a project that might sour you on the hardwood ... BUT... THIS ONE TURNING IS PARAMOUNT IN YOUR BODY OF WORK!!!!! TM

You took the challenge and won did you not??? good video for what to expect or possibly expect... well done.

Hi Phil...wow that was an epic battle, man against the hardest piece of wood known to man...fantastic and beautiful result...well done....All the best...Andy

Beautiful! I applaud you for not chickening out and filling it all with epoxy to prevent the cracks from breaking.

Looks wonderful Phil... Should be displayed with a small LED light inside to exenterate the spiral cracks.... Definitely an art quality piece.

This piece is beyond words!!! The cracks, the grain in the wood, along with your unbelievable talent came together to make a remarkable piece of art. ♥️😊

Phil, I've been watching your videos quite some time now. This was an awesome bowl! You have come a long way since I started watching!! Not once did you say "I just don't know what to do". You used to say it at least 3 times per video. I think it is partly why I started watching them. You should be very proud of yourself in how far you have come. I'm very happy for you! Very Respectfully, Kevin

Oh, those swirling cracks are outstanding! That was one tough turn, though. Whew! Love the result.

Thank you so much. When so many turners are resorting to resin or contrived effects it is a joy to see you tackling what nature gave you with love.

Your sticktoitiveness paid off in spades

I love your appreciation of the quirkiness of the way the wood was formed into beautiful visual uniqueness.

I love manzanita! it grows so gracefully here in California and it reminds me of my mom. Thank you Phil -- it is a beautiful bowl.

It looked a dreadfully intimidating piece o wood to me Phil but in your capable hands I had NO DOUBT that you would prevail & boy, was I right! The end result is absolutely stunning to me, it has a natural flow of the cracks, which you placed perfectly around the bowl by the way. Magnificent finish to a well shaped & executed bowl. Cheers, Don

i didn't think that it would look good with all those cracks, but I was wrong.... AGAIN, great JOB!!!

Wow Phil, that is a beauty . More a kin to marble than wood by the looks of it. As ever , thanks so much for sharing your work. Have a great week. Jules, Droitwich, England

Wow. Well done especially with manzanita. I have numerous parrots (you can see one of them in my thumbnail) and people who have parrots use manzanita for perches because it is one of the few woods that parrots have difficulties chewing through. Otherwise one would go through perches at an astonishing rate. Parrots will chew through anything. Anyway I love the bowel.

Man, that Zanita sure is a difficult piece to turn. Masses of cracks and as hard as turning a brick must be. How those cracks managed to stay together when daylight seemed to shine through in places around three inches long. It was as tuff as his name but as usual, cue the maestro, Phil triumphed once again. This is a piece to own and marvel at forever. Well done and thank you Sir.

Man I love it! Who would have thought that a block of cracked wood can look so good! Well done Phil. Hugs

Manzanita wood is beautiful.

I need to get Tuffy my address or find a local friend like him, he has a great eye for pieces and you bring out the best in them. Excellent Phil.

Cracks, cracks, and more cracks This bowl is SPECTACULAR!!!! The cracks are what make it and I would not put any thing in it because it would take away the beauty. BUT I ALSO LOVE the ‘fluted’ edges around the top edge. I really admire all your work but this piece speaks to my spirit, Phil. You have such a profound connection with Earth Mother ! The way you let the wood pieces talk to you and rather than forcing your will on the piece you are working on you seem to take a step back and listen to what it wants to show and my hat is off to you. Take care, stay well and continue to do the exceptional work you do. I am a grateful fan and can you tell me what part of the PNW you are in? Don’t give anything. away, blessings and take good care! Carlee

Love Manzanita wood. Love the bowl.

Nice piece..I love the natural look and showing the splits and cracks..good choice (no epoxy)

Thanks Tuffy. Phil I guess your visits to the gym will be redundant for a while after that piece. Wow!!!

Wow 😳 got plenty of cracks,,,,they are Beautiful ❤️ just GORGEOUS!

I absolutely love this piece. All the cracks just give it so much character. Great job at turning this difficult piece of wood. Thanks for sharing Phil. God bless.

I like this one so much. I had to watch it again just such a stunningly beautiful piece. a pleasure as always😊

Good afternoon Phil just a quick comment i have recently started turning got myself a second hand coronet elf i have found you video`s both educational and entertaining you have a great manor and way of explaining things thank you for taking the time and effort you are appreciated........................ keep on turning

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀

Don't think there's a lot of turners would have attempted this one. Excellent. Keep them coming! Kevin UK

What a beautiful work of art.. a collaboration between God and man.... I love it!!

You and God do some very nice work! It's kinda like you ask Him to show you the way He'd like it to go 😊

It’s beautiful. The challenge makes it even more so.

My 'better half' was sleeping so I watched your work without sound. No idea what you may have said about this piece but I have named it your Tiger Bowl, it took courage to make it, and Yes I like it.

I love all the cracks in that bowl and mix up bowl of unique and beautiful I love it great job God bless you

A sensitive hand, a receptive eye and professionalism - all this respect 🌿🌻🇸🇰

Love the colors in that wood,and how the cracks and colors swirl together. Loved the video Phil.👍👍👍👍

Thank You Phil...wow Phil I really did not mean to make your wood turning life difficult. That piece just had your name on it soooo I just sent it along. I heard you breathing hard and I caught myself holding my own breath watching you turn!!!! Phil what an adventure you have created for all of us "armchair" wood turners (like me) and I hope experienced turners. You the man Phil...Great job, it is over and as you say "in the books"....I particularly like your before and after shots at the end, very nice touch....TM

I turned an Ash crutch not unlike this recently, constant sharpening! Every knot hammered the crap out of my sweptback bowl gouge! I did the final shaping using 50 grit paper on a full sized Bosch sander!!!

The best bowls are made from cracked fire wood. Nice job.

The sprayed cracks at the angle look like an old fashioned fan I Like it!

Stunning, absolutely gorgeous!!! You amaze me Phil and I am so glad you left the cracks for the natural beauty of the piece to shine through... once again I was shouting out to you, this time to put on your glove @16:52. You took your own sweet time but eventually you heard me @17:40 🤣🤣

This is absolutely beautiful. My last root cluster busted into about 20 pieces lol, no salvaging whatsoever

No doubt about it Phil, that definitely made you work for your supper but what a wonderful end result. I believe it’s worth a Wow !! Always a pleasure seeing you turn. Regards Geof (UK)

WOW,,very nice,, Thanks For sharing,,👍

I was sweating just watching, still you can be proud of all your hard work lovely piece.

omg Phil its a master piece.. Setting the bar so high .. Cheers Glenn form Australia.

Wow! You've done a tremendous job with this one! This sure was a cracked piece! It would make a good fruit bowl: So much ventilation! 😁

Great work, Phil!

Beautiful piece. Excellent work.

phil I've been riding a vise for three years now and I'm already finishing and watching your videos without understanding your language is really a challenge, but what you speak and show in practice is worthwhile. That God keeps giving you wisdom to show you your work to the world.

I LOVE this one! So beautiful, so much texture ❤

You are a very skilled Woodturner!! You take on really hard challenges and make beautiful pieces! You are a master!👍😀

Hi Phil, I know what you mean about getting beat up on a piece like this but I think the pieces we get beat up on most turn out to be some of the most beautiful and this one is no exception!!! A truly,truly beautiful piece!! I envy you that you can turn pieces like this and am sad to say that my wrist,arm and shoulder won't allow me to do it anymore,,,hence my segmented pieces of late! Congratulations on a magnificent piece!!! Tom

Holy crap Phil! That piece looks harder than woodpecker lips!

WOW!! What a beautiful bowl. You did a great job with this one. I love how you finish all your projects. I’m a very tactile person. It doesn’t matter how pretty it is if it doesn’t feel good.

Thank you for bringing us into your shop. Hearing your thought process is valuable to me, seeing your approach as well as the thought process is priceless. Glad that piece wound up in your shop, a lot of turners would have pitched it. Absolutely beautiful.

Different but I really like it!!!!!

Very very beautiful!! Good job!💙🙏😁❗️

Phil I am lost for words I have seen every single video you have ever posted all more than once and by a country mile this is my absolute favorite bless you for your skills and generosity

Outstanding work Phil. I think probably your best to date.

Way to persevere Phil.

Very beautiful bowl!

what a talent many thanks for sharing it. most people would burn what you turn . awesome finished products. your voice sounds burl Ives the singer many thanks take care

So glad I browsed by your channel, I'm slowly working through some of your projects, I have only watched six or so right now, but I have to say that this one is going to be hard to beat. That is one beautiful bowl. Very very nice!

This is one of our favorites, Phil! It is absolutely beautiful! Great job!

Fantastic! Nicely done

You said it earlier in the video. That is spectacular! Take care of those cuts. Old guys like us don't heal like we used to.

Wow. Just, wow. Amazing piece, Phil! So beautiful.

Absolutely gorgeous! The cracks really make it! It sure gave you a tough time!

As I've said before I like your approach to how you turn a piece of wood. Many would have done epoxy one way or another here and I see the idea and beauty in that, but I'm with you on the natural approach it looks amazing. ....as long as it doesn't fly apart....😄😄👍😎

Gorgeous!

came out great Phil.... keep the great work... love your video's....

What a salvage job, I never thought it would come out. So gorgeous! My hats off to you.’ Best Regards Fred Thomas in Skokie IL.

That was awesome, great piece.

Incredible!

Another absolutely stunning piece, the cracks make it so :) Cheers Mike

Wow…. I guess you could say that is a very Tuffy piece on crack. Great Job..

Outstanding Phil, that's just amazing

Beautiful grain Phil wow, looks beautiful.👍👍👍👍

Phil, wonderful as always.