Another piece that had me holding my breath until you got it finished. What a wonderful way for your Great Granddaughter to remember what a wonderful person her Great Grandpa is. Thanks for sharing Phil.

We held our breaths for you during this turning. So proud you didn't give up. You are an artist for sure. Well done Great Grandpa. I hope Lilliana understands how truly lucky she is..

Well, happy 5th birthday to Lilliana! Thanks for the instruction about how to begin with a piece like this. Beautiful job!

Phil, I’ve watched your videos for years, and I love coming back and watching these old ones just as much as I hope for a new one each week. Always such a master of capturing the beauty in the wood, especially with odd and challenging pieces like this. They way you work and talk through your process is invaluable to newer turners like myself. What a priceless gift for Lilliana. Fantastic work as always, and keep on keeping on! 💪🏼

What I think..... flawed perfection at its finest, I love the bowl , one could place it in a waiting room and everyone would pick it up and roll in every which way and marvel at its smoothness and roughness. Congrats on the newborns.

Beautiful name, beautiful day, beautiful bowl. Congratulations Phil.

What a great piece Phil you worked hard on it and got to honor it to you're great granddaughter congratulations!!! Happy turning to you 👍

Well, Phil, you've done it again. You took a piece of wood that most people would burn and turned it into a really beautiful piece. You never waste a piece of wood because of your skill and eye for creativity. Congratulations on the new family addition.

Phil, what an amazing piece! I was praying that the root ball would hold together for you and I’m so glad it did! What a testament of your skill. And to name the bowl for your Great Granddaughter is an honor. Bravo!!!!

That is beautiful Phil. What a gift for Lilli to treasure all her life. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. It’s another great Friday. Jules, Droitwich, England

Congratulations on completing that marvellous turning (and becoming a great grandpa again).

Congratulations on the great granddaughter. Great work as usual. Enjoyed the video

That's something for Lilliana to treasure Phil, a wonderful gift. When she looks at that in years to come she will know what a truly gifted artisan her great grandfather is. Absolutely beautiful Phil I'm in awe of your skill and dedication. 10 out of 10 mate !!!

Phil, the natural man! There is something intrusive in the plastic addition to a great piece of nature when resin is stuck in spots that, then, can’t be seen or felt! It is one thing when resin and wood are created to be a cohesive whole from the beginning. Another when it is added to form structure, visible glue. Your forte is your companionship with a piece of tortured wood bringing forth these glorious celebrations, both visual and tactile. Do what your heart wants that you do so very well. And thanks for taking all of your acolytes along with you!

Lilliana will cherish that bowl eventually.Good work as always, Phil.

WOW. I thinks this is my favorite piece. Congratulations on your new great grandchild. I have some myself

Congrats to you for your Great-granddaughter Lilliana and for completing another mission impossible bowl. Love to see what you do with throwaways.

Love the way the cracks and grain twist ... very nice! Reminds me more of a basket than a bowl lol

Congratulations Phil and family with the birth of Liliana. Wow wow wow wow!!!!

I'm only just seeing this video, for the first time. I trust you have great joy in your greatgrandkids! What a cool, well-ventilated bowl! Perfect for apples!

Phil....you are amazing.....the piece is AWSOME I am recently retired and new to turning...BUT......when I grow up, I want to be just like you. I am learning a great deal from your videos....please keep up the great work.

What a study in contrasts! I can tell just by looking how smooth the sanded areas are. I hope someday your little Liliana is able to view this video and see how much love and care her great grandpa put into her treasure. Congratulations on your new granddaughter and another wonderful creation.

Priceless gift! One day in the future Lilliana will treasure this bowl that her Great Grandpa made for her!

OMG. What a great phone call you got. CONGRATULATIONS. Now about this turning, I truly thought I was going to see you for the first time give up. But thanks for being as stubborn as I am. It’s definitely a one of a kind. Maybe it’s just me but when you were holding the bowl I could clearly see the outline of a hummingbird on the side of it. It’s a very special piece for I’m sure a VERY SPECIAL little girl. Thanks for doing what you do Phil. Lar from 🇨🇦

Congrats to you Phil, a new great grandchild Wow!!! Oh and bowl is Fabulous ,I know she will cherish it ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

Don't think I would have even tried that, good job Phil.

Phil, the beginning of a life is in its “root ball”. The Heart of the tree... yes, when so many root balls are treated as trash, it falls to the heart and hands of a wood turner like you to remind us all of just how beautiful the heart of life really is. All physical life ends but not all can be captured like this in its God given splendor. Thank you for your vision. Russ

Terrific piece. So much character. I’m glad you stuck with it.

Once again a superb piece Phil. I am always in awe of your foresight and understanding of all things "awkward", you make it look easy, which is the sign of a true craftsman. Excellent explanation of your methods and reasons for doing what you do. Great video my friend. Take care Mike

You nailed it Phil. Another great piece.

This is beautiful! Your wife is smiling down on this work of art. Congrats on Lilliana! ❤

Thanks for explaining how you decide what/how you will work with the wood.

I must admit, when I first saw this piece of wood I thought, "What in the world could be made of that mess?" But once again you proved me wrong and pulled a real beauty of a piece out of the woodturning magician's hat. Thanks for sharing. See ya in the next one.

You never cease to amaze me! I almost see a bird in flight to the right of the wrinkles. Love it

Nicely tweaked! Glue block, Phil. Glue block!!! We really need to get you in the habit of using one on these more open pieces.

A beautiful art piece sir, stunning. Thanks for the post, like your channel and it's format. Thanks loads.🌿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

That turned out beautiful . But kinda scary to watch . I'm sure your great grandaughter will cherish it forever .

Wow! What patience, perseverance, and pride in nature in all of its gifts. You are an inspiration. Thanks, Jim

Thank You Phil. Very much enjoyed your descriptive approach to your projects. What fun you had on this one Phil. Thanks Dave (Calmwood Creations) you really gave Phil a very thoughtful piece to ponder. Phil I like that you are NOT a resin guy. I like that you respect and work with what you have naturally instead of using the "P" word (plastic). Phil you have certainly found your calling as a wood turner. I always look forward to your Thursday show. Phil you are not just turning wood. You are turning a mysterious adventure every week. Happy Birthday Lilliana.....TM

That is so different that I think it's one of my new favorites. I know it's an older video but congratulations on the new family member.

Congrats on the new great granddaughter. I am with you on the resin. Turned out to be a very unique piece.

Well Phil I am a day late watching this video. We were camping with 2 of the grand sons and had no reception. So the first thing I did was check for new videos. I have to say when I saw you hold that root ball up I was remembering the hot days we had down here in Oregon so I figured you had them as well and was suffering from Sun Stroke! lol...just kidding. Wow it turned out incredible. Like you said it has so much to offer. You turned away everything you could and still have it end up in one piece. Every little area is has something to offer. I would say Howard's was the perfect finish for it as well. Nicely done my friend! Oh and for the important stuff....CONGRATS ON THE GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER! A very special gift for you and while you were turning such a lovely piece. Gary

Simply wonderful , thank You Phil , harmony , wood knowledge and beautiful work , i think You converse whith the wood

Wow Phil you really did it, it is absolutely magnificent and breathtakingly stunning. I love everything about it the roughness the shine and smoothness it is awesome.

Phil congrats on the addition of your newest great grand daughter. The bowl is beautiful and is unique and a one of a kind piece, that’s what makes it special. Nice work as always.

Very cool, really impressed with how you stuck with it to complete it. … and I get to view this just about a week after your great-granddaughter has turned 2.

Congrats,,thanks for sharing,,👍

Phil there are times when I wish my vocabulary was stronger,this is one of those times. Simply amazing. Thanks Phil. Congratulations on another great grandchild 👏🙂 All the best. Craig

WOW! x 2! Never expected THAT! From our shrub?! WOW! Thank you so much for bringing us all along for the ride. It is definitely an object de arte! It can hold all the air you can put in it, so there's that, as well. My friend, you turned that beautifully! Thank you from both of us. WOW!

Phil, congrats on the great grandchild. I know it is who you are but look through the eyes of your followers. You are artistic and have great skills. Thanks for showing us a side of turning most of us would not think about or consider trying. The Amur Maple and another piece are on their way to you.

Phil, this is beautiful! I liked what you said about resin - "I'm more of a leave it like you found it kind of guy." I couldn't agree more - in fact, your turning is what has inspired me to embrace imperfections in the wood and incorporate nature's additions into my pieces! Thank you for showing how beautiful the rough edges can actually be!

that is so beautiful thanks so much for sharing Congratulations

Beautiful! So inspiring!

Happy birthday to Lilliana! That's a great present for her. I really enjoyed hearing your thought process around how to approach this root ball, and I'm totally with you on resin. Some people have done very nice work with resin, but I'd much rather see a piece that's just made out of the wood that nature gave us.

That is an amazing, gorgeous piece of wood. Congratulations on your new great granddaughter, and what a lovely symbol of your artistry for her to treasure in the future!

Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Mr. Phil and that’s awesome present priceless

Very, very cool! Love it ...

Congratulations Phil! I believe she will treasure this piece when she gets older. It is a beautiful piece.

Phil, that is a work of art!

Another beauty, hope Lilliana is doing well!

It is incredible that you have managed to attach a stable tenon to the workpiece!. It really has become a great result - good job!

Spectacular piece!

Beautiful! Thanks

You did it again. You are brave when Turing these root balls and the always look great and unique.

Unbelievable that you was able to finish that one!

Hi Phil, Congratulations on your new Great Grand Daughter and a beautiful turned piece....Bruce

Absolutely LOVE this piece. You're best ever. I wish my name was Lillianna.

Looks great 👍🏼

congratulations Phil... and as always beautiful work...

Phil… first I just want to Thank You! Whenever the world gets too crazy and I need to tune out I find myself seeking you out (your KZfaq channel that is. It relaxes me, calms me and is quite mesmerizing. I am not sure how I found you… I don’t normally watch KZfaq and know nothing about wood working. But I do LOVE WOOD! I have often carried pieces that I find interesting home from the park or even gone back with my car if they are too big🥴 I have bought unique pieces at flea markets on several occasions. I love your work and I really enjoy your commentary. I find myself telling you to put on a glove often😳😬 I especially like your pieces with a lot of NATURE in them, be it worm holes or finding koala bears. Root balls are my all time favorite although between the sand,dirt and rocks…. Maybe not yours At the end of each video you sign your finished pieces (as any ARTIST should) which leads me to believe you possibly sell them somewhere? If this is so I would love to buy one of your pieces. Are you affiliated with a store or gallery? Thank you for providing me with a much needed safe place to escape! 🙌

Hi Phil.. Isn't it amazing what a wonderful woodcarver mother nature is. You've taken a natural work of art and enhanced it to a beautiful man made work of art. Lilliana will treasure this all the days of her life. Thanks, Jerry

Congratulations on a new arrival in the family. I declare Phil, you take the most unlikely candidate for turning and somehow make it into something that's amazing. Congratulations on your turning job as well!

Phil you kept me on the edge again but I just love it really neat bowl

Hi Phil, As a lot of others have already said congratulations on the birth of Lilliana. That is one superb bowl and is in the top 3 of your creations in my mind. I'm going to be a Grandfather for the first time in January and you have just made my mind up of what to make to celebrate the occasion. I'll send you pictures of the bowl when I've made it but it won't be until January 2020. Cheers, Huw

Love your pieces! 😊

Congratulations, Phil!

Congratulations on a beautiful piece of art! Congratulations on the Great granddaughter Lilliana!!! I've had very interesting two weeks! Had a new granddaughter Ruby, then 11 days later another granddaughter Lillian, then the next day a new stent inside another one with scar tissue in it that I got a year ago. Life is good! Love your videos Phil! Keep on turning! Respectfully, Kevin

Phil, I think sometimes you are too hard on yourself. When I first started messing around with wood, the OCD would come out in me all the time. Then one time someone said " How many things do you see in nature that is perfect, like portions"? It made me think and I started to take that in consideration. There are no straight lines, clean edges, geometric portions, no, it's as abstract as it wants to be. I don't follow or sub to a lot of wood turners, or wood workers just for the simple fact they most of the time want their work to be perfect, spotless, no flaws. I like what you said when you said "I'm not a resin kind of guy, I like to leave things as they are." I agree whole heartedly. That's what I like about you and your outlook on woodworking. You take your time, and let it be as it is. Enjoyed another of your vids, and keep the same outlook. Bless you brother.

Nice one Phil

I love your creativeness of these odd shaped pieces🥰🥰🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Gee Phil, I was exhausted just watching you tackle the outside. What a great piece and moreso as a birth day of your latest g. Grand daughter. Every video leaves me in awe. Thanks for putting in the time, patience and energy. J

Congratulations on the new arrival Phil and also congratulations on holding that root ball together whilst you turned a fantastic looking bowl

Thanks again Phil for us to see this amazing challenge that you have set yourself, you explain everything as in the process of creating a real Gem. Your a Diamond in the rough of the woodturning. 👌👏

I ever thought about the spur drive in the chuck! Thanks!

Great job 👍neat root ball 👍

Crazy beautiful!

Phil, Lilliana is Beautiful.. I have to say.. I heard Edna giving you direction the entire time.. She wasn't going to let your quit... great work..

Beautiful and congratulations!!

Way too cool man!! I could look at that for hours!! Wood is absolutely the Best!!

Congrats on the new grandbaby

Cool bowl Phil, did not think you could finish it.

Congratulations, Phil

Amazing bowl !!

Phil, absolutely amazing, i have never ever seen anything like it before...

Great piece as usual, another great fun and very informative video. Congratulations and happy birthday. Well done again 👍🏻👏🎂

Great piece again Phil.. and congratulations on the new arrival 👍

DOGGED DETERMINATION!! Interesting piece, nice job. Thumbs UP!

Love love love!

Glueing a sacrificial tenoned block to the flattened base might save a little precious thickness. I keep a few around and make more as I need them. That way you can make your tenon as large or small as you'd like and the glued surface holds the stock together and again can be as large or small as you like. It can also be turned down as is required. I agree on using as little plastic as possible. Enough smooth finished surface to highlight the natural does it for me.

Awesome results for you today Phil, congratulations on the birth of Liliana. I'm sure she will cherish the bowl.