Bowl Gouge - Which Way to Cut - Supported Grain Cutting Direction Woodturning Video

[@razzoo2]

I've been turning about 3 years and watched hundreds of videos. This is absolutely the best explanation of using the bowl gouge with respect to the grain that I've ever seen. Outstanding.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wow, thank you, Jerry! Much appreciated! Happy Turning!

[@danielhayes9274]

I have to agree. The example cutting up causing the tear out and the preceding tear out explanation equated to the ah ha moment. thank you.

[@larryhawryliw4618]

My ah ha moment was this video, excellent explanation, I now get it , tks

[@steveburnham4578]

AHA was holding your fingers out. I've been turning for about a year and immediately joined a local club. I learn more in one of your short videos than I ever do in hours at the club. Thank you for your clear explanations and visual demonstration techniques.

[@timtam7907]

I can't thank you enough. This will save me so much time in the future. You're a great teacher.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad I could help, Tim! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@phnowicki]

Wow, I'd heard the terms 100 times but it never clicked till this video. Amazing explanation. I finally get it. My aha moment in the video was the section with the side of bowl cutaways for the two types of bowls. Thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! I'm so glad to help. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@HydrOwelder5]

Thank you. Didn't get it and almost gave up. Then it hit. I pictured a thatch roof, you could only cut the straw in one direction. Great help.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yay! So glad you got it! It's fun when that click happens in your head, isn't it?! I know I was there too. Thatched roof is another great example. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@williampastor1736]

Very well explained. Thanks so much!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You're very welcome, William! Happy Turning!

[@100-AcreWoods]

The celery demo was an ah hah moment for me. Great video, thank you.

[@BradWarner-k1u]

All of your input is great! Thanks! There is common sense to most things. If one doesn't have it, one might not want to be on the lathe. Your clarity is great!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Brad. Yes, common sense isn't as common as you might think. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@lisaweiss3645]

I have been turning bowls for about 3 years, and have not always been as successful as I wanted on end grain turning. This video provided a visual for me, and I think this is now my Ah Ha moment. I really appreciate the explanation and the examples. Best video I have watched on the subject.

[@adgieem1]

It’s the same concept when drilling a hole thru wood and adding a backer piece to prevent a blow out. Ty

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You got it. Happy Turning!

[@compasshernandez4661]

I didn't really have an "a-ha moment." I've been turning wood for just a couple of years, and making lots of mistakes. In order to resolve the bad habits, I took a beginning woodturners class, which helped a lot, but didn't go into much depth on any of my technical problems. Watching several videos that didn't accurately describe the supported grain issue just frustrated me. You went right to the point, and answered the question the way someone should have right at the start. Thanks for using plain and unambiguous language.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked this video. All the best to you!

[@fredblanford8259]

My aha moment……when you showed the paper bowl cross section with the fingers showing grain. Made perfect sense, right then. In fact, the whole up hill/ down hill thing registered then too. But, yea, don’t use up hill/down hill to teach. The low approach you use here is great. But the aha moment was the paper bowl cutaway with the fingers. That was when it looked like the broom analogy. Thanks so much for these videos. I just inherited my first lathe. I’m 50 (+) years old. The last time I turned was 30 (+) years ago. About 3 or 4 times. Only between centers. My opportunity to learn from my friend suddenly stopped because of a move. So now I inherited his lathe, but sadly, without the benefit of his guidance and wisdom. There are no local clubs that are close. So I have trial and error, and KZbin. And I think your videos are great. Again, thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

So glad you are grasping the supported grain cut. Sorry to hear you lost your friend due to a move. Consider my online courses to get you on track and turning the bowls you imagine. turnawoodbowl.com/courses/ All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@Ozcarnut3029]

Almost finished my first bowl. Wish I had seen this before I started as it would have saved me a lot of grief. Celery was good but for me the paper template representing a slice through the bowl and direction of grain was most helpful. Gotta make one for my reference. Many thanks for helping with basics.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are more than welcome. Glad to help! Happy Turning!!!

[@davidnixdorf1879]

This was extremely helpful in understanding “ grain supported cuts”. The finger example was good but seeing your bowl section profile example really nailed it down for me. Thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful David! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@AFlyingBean]

Hi Kent...I'm a self-taught turner (except for watching youtube) for about 5 years now and this video was a HUGE help!...got home today and couldn't wait to try this concept...a really dry piece of maple came out nice on the first pass...usually I'd be pulling out scrapers and sandsandsand. Just wanted to say TY!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! So glad you're seeing positive results! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@craigcourtney8426]

Been away from turning for a couple of years, but this video just saved me an unbelievable amount of time..... and wood!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Craig. I'm so happy this helps you. Happy Turning!

[@danielpg121]

Thank you a ton sir!!!! This vid was my “ah-ah” moment lol. The fingers an the celery was a good clear explanation an the paper cut out . The entire video is excellent , thank your soooo much ! I’m new to turning only 3-4months in an all your videos are outstanding!!! Thank you for your time , I truly mean that . Thank you!!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Excellent! You are very welcome. So glad to help. Happy Turning!

[@ericmoorehead1100]

My aaah moment came from understanding why my technique really works. I have been stuck in the terms cutting uphill and downhill. The celery demo was genius. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure. Glad it helped. Happy Turning!

[@dennisprince8245]

Your demonstration with celery is a perfect example for explaining supported grain cuts.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! I'm glad you liked that!

[@nigelprice1831]

Perfectly explained. You gave me the aha moment thankyou Kent i have learnt so much from you. I only have a small lathe in my small shed here in the uk but am determined to create a thing of beauty and you are helping me on my journey. Again thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you for writing and sharing! You can do it Nigel. Remember; persistent, patient practice will yield the bowls you imagine creating! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Terrific video, Kent. Best explanation I’ve ever seen!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks a ton, Rick!

[@jasfortner9497]

Aha! Actually Kent, ALL your videos are helping to “unwind” old concepts. As I’ve mentioned I’m 71 yrs young with 55 years in high end custom furniture and cabinetry- an expert in most phases including knife grinding and shaper work. My minimal experience with turning didn’t wind up dangerous (luckily) but it wasn’t pretty. I squeaked by... This video was very good helping to dispel my “initial” inclination, which is just about opposite to the proper cut! I of course understand climb cuts, proper grain direction in planing, shaping, etc., and chip breakers. I’ve had trepidation doing large work for years because of time constraints and my poor previous results.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great! You'll have turning down in no time! Happy Turning!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Great job explaining a topic that is really difficult for a new turner to grasp. As an experienced turner and teacher I forget how diffficult the concept of cutting supported grain is for new turners and it needs to be repeated and reinforced at every opportunity.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Mike. Coming from you I'm humbled and very appreciative! Happy Turning, Kent!

[@garyconway439]

“supported grain cut” makes complete sense. When I started watching wood turning videos 3 months ago I was quite baffled by the variety of cuts. My first experience was on a dry knotted 12” x 8” lump of oak, I used a heavy ish roughing gouge and was totally beaten up, I just about walked away from this. But instead I just watched video after video after video. Lots of close ups, and gradually I learnt to see. So now, in most videos it takes about second to see exactly what part of the tool is cutting and where the fire is being applied - mostly down on the tool rest. And I see the small body movements that are directing the cut, too. So today I really appreciate this video because I think I can use this simple rule, when confronted with having to decide on how to tackle a piece of wood, to come up with the best approach.

[@josephcole5953]

The Eureka moment was cutting both directions and the outcome. This holds both the outside and inside cuts. Thanks for the info.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenburnette1121]

The lights just came on. I am new to turning but an old woodworker. The Support cuts makes much more sense than the old analogies. The bowel diagrams were what cemented the concept. Thanks!

[@michaelralston1830]

The fingers perpendicular to the ground demo was my "ah ha" moment. Then the celery made it even more certain that I understood supported grain. Great job. I'd heard cut downhill on other videos and had ZERO clue as to what they were saying.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@christopherkelley6014]

Me too Michael....my lathe is level....not on a hill....I didn't get it either!

[@njd11cornell]

the drawings you made of the grain direction inside and outside of a side grain and an end grain bowl are perfect for explaining this topic. thanks again.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Excellent, glad they helped. Happy Turning!

[@jakeholmes1343]

Excellent videos!! This one and your video about keeping the bevel of the gouge riding on the bowl have helped me more in 1 day than all the videos I've watched in the 1st year of learning to turn. Great job and thank you from Arkansas!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great to hear! That's awesome!!! Happy Turning!

[@phillight2008]

You are a great teacher, Kent. I'm a healthy 70-year-old trying to learn to turn large, live-edge bowls. I own a beautiful old Kentucky mixed hardwood forest, so I have abundant, free, turning stock. I'm a good woodworker, but I have turned only occasionally - when necessary to make a table leg, a tool handle, or a cabinet knob, for instance. Through the years, I have even managed to scrape and sand my way to a few passable bowls using my rusty yard sale lathe and the equally sketchy tools that came with it. But I've never really studied the tools, sharpening, and proper cutting techniques. Well, I'm determined to become a competent woodturner before I die. I've bought a decent lathe (a Powermatic 3520C), a Wolverine jig and CBN wheels, and some decent tools. Kent, if I could subscribe to your channel 100 times, I would. Alas, my one subscription and lots of "likes" will have to suffice. I have watched hundreds of KZbin videos from many famous wood turners, but you answer the questions I have better than all of them. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Phil, Thank you for writing and sharing your kind words. Well, if you want to concentrate and accelerate your learning, check out my course. www.TurnAWoodBowl.com/courses If you think these videos helped you, wait until you see what I have in my course. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent

[@davidrussell8694]

Excellent demonstration! I made drawings of the side- and end-grain bowls like you used, and I will keep them at the lathe till it becomes second nature! I just started turning bowls, and have been doing end-grain bowls. Now I know why I've had so much trouble with tear-out.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! I'm so glad this helps you and I love the idea of having drawing nearby while you turn! Excellent. All the best to you!

[@johnfrank7244]

Excellent video, supported grain cuts!!! Simple when one understands, thanks again. John Frank, Calgary, Canada

[@prsearls]

Good explanation, Kent. I admit I’ve not always paid attention to this. I will in the future. There are a lot of simple but important concepts one misses when you are learning to turn. Many KZbin turners assume one knows these. Thanks for giving us these important things. It saves us a lot of frustration and disappointment. I really like the soft lighting you’re using. A big soft box or a bounce off a white wall? Very professional!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Paul, thanks for all the kind words. I'd love to be able to put all these tips in one video, but most people freak out with hour-long videos, so they'd really have a problem with a WEEK-LONG video. LOL, The lights are just two Moffatt lights and natural lighting.

[@MorrisLemon]

I'm just starting and am so thankful you have taken the time to explain the grain cuts. Thank you again. I will watch all your videos.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful, Morris! Welcome to the fun! Happy Turning!

[@alupton7322]

Thanks once again, Kent. You really are my go-to online mentor. I'm into my 6th month of turning, and the celery and demonstration on pine clarified my 'aha' moment. When I saw your white models with the grain direction cut into them, I got it clearly for the first time. Would you mind if I made a couple of models like yours for my shed to help remind me?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

So glad this helped! Of course, use what you need to help your friends. All the best to you!

[@mikepeele5305]

Imagery of the hand and length of fingers showing supported areas made a lot of sense thanks Mike

[@BigJ_FPV]

What was your first bowl gouge? When I first started out not too long ago I made the mistake of buying carbide lathe tools. Since then, I’ve been trying to figure out what type of traditional lathe tools to buy.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Carbide is not a mistake. For many, it's a great way to get started. But you are right, traditional tools will give you more control and finer cuts. In this video, I use a 1/2" 55° front bevel with swept-back wings. That gouge is my main go-to bowl gouge.

[@BigJ_FPV]

Turn A Wood Bowl thanks!

[@DavidBockel]

This is one of the most important, most underappreciated woodturning videos that all beginners should watch.

[@Grabovetskiy]

Great explanation! I like the celery part the most! I am a woodcarver and I am doing some woodturning.. getting more to bowls. What grind should I use? 40/40 or Irish is better in Your opinion?

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Oh, that's a great question, so great I made a video just about bowl gouge bevel angles. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPHhGN8jMt_ipY

[@TheJoelbundick]

The fingers and broom analogy worked for me. Thanks for the explanation. This helped tremendously.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it helped, Joel! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@ridgebackrhodesian]

I now understand and my "ah-ha" moment was watching this video. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! Happy Turning!

[@jerrybrown1446]

I’m new to turning, and this is the most helpful video I’ve seen yet. When I saw the difference between cutting in the right direction, and then the wrong direction, that was the “aha moment”. Thanks very much!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Jerry. I'm glad this helped you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@MrXstacey]

Bowl gouge is still new to me. Didn’t have one, made my own. Watched your bowl gouge angle vid and this one. Between the two, this was my aha moment. Mostly make bodhran tippers (Celtic drumsticks) which is spindle work, but recently upgraded my lathe and have been playing with bowls and lidded boxes. Been favouring my carbide tools for a lot of this journey, mostly due to a lack of a good sharpening setup. With my homemade bowl gouge, I did a freehand 40/40 grind on a crappy bench grinder with no angle support then refined it by hand with diamond stones, tried it out and I found your so called aha moment.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I'm glad its all coming together for you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@jeffharvey8283]

Used a bowl gouge for the first time on an end grain bowl. It made me want to stop wood turning all together. This was the EXACT video I needed. Thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

That is awesome! Right place, right time. Check out my website and get ready for a learning explosion. LOL Happy Turning!

[@michelwawrzkow3944]

This video on “supported grain cuts” is a gem among all your other excellent videos! You’ve presented the concept in a crystal-clear way. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome! Thank you, Michel! Happy Turning!

[@mmflytie57]

The two paper bowl profiles with the direction of grain markings was the best visual for me. Great job. I think I now have an understanding how to explain grain supported cuts for a safe and correct approach to bowl turning or even spindle turning. My son has a Lumber/ woodworking business and we teach all kinds of wood working classes. I think this will help students if we ever teach woodturning classes. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TheTranq]

Fantastic explanation. The cutout of the bowl profile with the grain shown was perfect

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you liked that. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@mirage3rd]

Finally got the techniques difference between side-grain and end-grain bowls... Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wonderful! Glad it helped!

[@JimmyLee0757]

My Bride gave me a lathe, this week, for my 65th birthday. I've been wanting to learn as long as I can remember but I need to get a bowl gouge. I found that turning wood is so calming and a lot more peaceful than I imagined. I'm glad I found your channel and will, most likely wear out your videos watching them over and over. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Happy birthday Jim! Yes turning is very peaceful. I think this happens because we have to focus on the turning, and then we tune out all the chatter in our minds. And that's a very needed thing for most people. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@thomaslibonate8806]

This video answered all my questions about cutting direction to avoid end grain tear out - and explained it simply. The finger demo is the easiest to comprehend and retain.

[@carlprudhomme1820]

I just purchased a lathe and I have no experience with lathes or any type of wood turning. Your videos and your methods of teaching really seems to give me the confidence to try my first bowl turning. I have watched other turner’s make bowls and it looks awesome but I haven’t learned anything from them. Thank You for your videos.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great to hear! I’m so happy to know I’ve been part of your woodturning learning process. Thank you for your support! Happy Turning!

[@Yaruzaru]

I managed to answer your question correctly - thanks to your explanation in the video. As a total beginner your definition and demonstration were very clear - thank you. I now have my ‘aha’ moment sir.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Fantastic! Happy Turning!

[@timfisher9640]

Hey Kent. I'm a new Turner and have been watching your videos. You have helped me a great deal with overall techniques but your video on which direction to cut with the bowl gouge has changed my life regarding wood turning. Thanks, Tim

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

That's fantastic! Yes, this is a BIG DEAL to throughly understand. Welcome aboard! Happy Turning!

[@pilotwan2be]

Excellent explanation. The two terms you mentioned...which I won't say...did indeed confuse me. Your cutout descriptions of both side and end grain, and not to forget the celery, were perfect. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@icklegrangeplombier8051]

Same as a few others, this video is the 'ah ha' moment. Every time I used the gouge I get catches. This video and one of your others explains why. Great videos, thanks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it helped! Happy Turning!

[@adamjustice7452]

The picture you held up displaying the grain direction (the side grain at least), really was an "Ah ha" moment for me. Thanks so much, I love your videos.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@dougminnis192]

Got it. Celery demo was good. Also the smoothness of the cut. Thx

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great to hear! Thank you, Doug!

[@adgieem1]

I am learning a lot from your videos. Well done. The celery demo did it for me.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Excellent. Thank you! And yay for the celery. ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@potato_b]

Thanks for the information! I don't know English very well, but I read your website with a translator, and I watch your videos as visual aids. Thank you so much!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you so much for taking the time to translate. I wish I could make all this information universal! Happy Turning!

[@robertsmith-pf4mu]

My background for the last 35 years is a carpenter/framer, and now I'm doing woodturning, and I get it now. From my world, basically, you are cutting the bowl from short to long, not long to short. Thank you very much. This was helpful

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Robert, glad it has clicked! ;) Happy Turning!

[@peteg4526]

Wow. The celery example really drove this home for me. I might need to look at the piece to figure out the right direction but I now know what I’m looking for. Looking forward to my next bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Pete, I'm glad the celery was helpful! Happy Turning!

[@MobyFixer]

Kent...I think the use of your fingers was the best analog! Turns out that analog supported...no pun intended...your “trick question” perfectly! I also liked the quick discussion and comparison with turning a bowl from a log...sort of a longitudinal mount! Thanks again for clear, understandable lessons!👍😊

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic. I'm so glad that connected for you. All the best and Happy Turning!

[@arthurpiers1908]

Your celery demonstration was great. The concept is also well illustrated with a deck of playing cards. When the deck is stacked at an angle, a blade can run freely in one direction, but catches badly in the other.

[@michaelgleeson5270]

Excellent video, I answered the trick question correctly 🙂. Only started turning this year and I now understand the principle of a supported grain cut. Definitely cutting the the celery explained the principle better than one can verbally explain it!! Thank you Kent. Mike G Ireland

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it helped, Mike! Happy Turning in Ireland!

[@davyaldy76]

Thank you for this, it's the best explanation I have seen. I was taught to 'cut downhill' and didn't understand it, then a few years later my instructor showed me how it relates to the grain but this video was the real aha moment.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

I'm glad it's clicking now. Happy Turning!

[@RootedInThePastWoodworking]

My "AHA" moment was watching this video of yours. Brilliant work and it's greatly appreciated. 👍

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome, thank you Eric! Happy Turning!

[@robscharf1027]

I have been having a terrible time with tear-out and just could not figure out why. it didn't matter who I asked I could not get a good answer. NOW I know what my problem was. This was the BEST video I have seen addressing that issue. Thank you very much!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wonderful! Thank you for writing and sharing! I'm thrilled you gained from this video. Happy Turning!

[@gstone42]

Man this is news to me! I just unboxed and assembled my lathe....I have not even plugged it in yet. THANK YOU!

[@gregoryannicchiarico3570]

After applying what I learned in this video, I noticed a drastic reduction in the amount and severity of tear outs. Thank you, Kent!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wonderful! That's the whole idea! Glad it helped. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@leftmono1016]

And suddenly everything is clear! Perfect video for me, thanks Kent much appreciated.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Ta Da! Isn't that the best feeling?!!! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@davidbudd3789]

Very helpful. This also makes sense on the bottom of the inside of bowls where the grain isn’t supported because it isn’t coming straight across. Thank you

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad this helps. Happy Turning!

[@ΓιώργοςΤριανταφύλλου-ζ7ω]

The best explanation of using the bowl gouge in the grain 🙏🙏🙏thank you very much. Greetings from Greece

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

You are welcome (in Greece)! Thanks of watching and Happy Turning!

[@ZipHope]

Thanks Kent! This explanation is very clear now. The downhill part confused me from other videos. You are a great teacher!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Great, glad to know you thought the same thing I did about that phrase. Thanks and All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@mikebowline4812]

Kent, I just finished my first six-hour turning class where I turned my first wood bowl. And boy oh boy, I didn't understand the concept of a supported grain cut very well as evidenced by the tear out when I was cutting unsupported, Lots and lots of sanding required to remove the tear out. Now, after that class, your techniques using illustrations - it all clicked finally. The analogy of cutting across the broom bristles, plus the paper templates, plus your trick question made it all click in my head. I can't wait to turn my first bowl using supported cuts ONLY; I'll save lots of sandpaper.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome Mike! I'm so glad it clicked for you! You should see some better results quickly! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@kenyoung799]

Hi Kent. At 68 I struggle to remember the grain rule. But when I saw your bowl drawing depicting grain direction, I had my “Ah Ha” moment. I drew one and hung it on my tool board. Picture is worth a thousand words. Many Thanks !!

[@mikemiller8736]

Thanks Kent. I am 63 years old. Just fired up my late dad’s wood lathe. Having fun and frustration with it. Getting serious cut outs and scrapes. Thanks for your guidance, going to give it a try.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

My pleasure. Be sure to checkout my full bowl gouge playlist. Lots of other good info in there for you. Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@jameswinslow9911]

Finally got it straight. Thank you. Same story again- learn the principles and the practice will follow

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

James, yup! Once you get it you will see every turning more clearly now. All the best to you and Happy Turning! Kent

[@davidleith9894]

The image of a corn broom made it all come together for me. Thank you very much

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, David! Glad to help. Happy Turning!

[@Jay.C.H]

An aha moment. I am new to bowl turning, and I have watch all you videos which are great. Watching this one made a lot of sense. In previous videos I never realized what you meant when you said supported cut. I kept thinking that the gouge bevel needed to be supported, priding the bevel. That has now been cleared up. I am looking forward to the next bowl (#4) and see it I get rid of the tear out. Defining which way to cut cross grain vs end grain bowls answered a couple of questions I had. I have some end grain peach blanks a friend gave me and I watch your video on turning an end grain bowl. Thanks for the great instructions. I find myself criticizing the instructions of other KZbin instructors. Your videos just make sense.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you kindly! I'm glad the supported grain cut clicked for you. I bet you see improvement right away! And don't give those other KZbinrs too much grief. They're trying. LOL ;)

[@jobranch4125]

Thanks Kent The fingers demo and then the celery nailed it for me. The cutout bowl cross section hammered it home. Love your work as always I have learnt a lot from you Thank you. Jo

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yay, Jo! I'm glad it clicked. Happy Turning!

[@JohnAlanDay]

This video nailed it for me. I am on bowl 8 in my lifetime and was getting very frustrated with the tear outs not to mention bowls flying across the room. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

John, welcome to consistently smoother surfaces! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@deniseoliansky825]

Oh my gosh...this is the most helpful video yet! Very clear and dramatic explanation!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, knowing the support grain cut is very important. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@colincowell8359]

Using the celery stalks is the most simple explanation of grain impact, I’ve seen so far - thank you

[@copernicus1952]

I’m new to this and at present turning my 3rd bowl, an end grain pine trunk about 9” diameter, I’ve had a number of Aha moments watching this, one of which was the end grain cuts inside and outside the bowl, but I’m really pleased that I clicked on which way to go on your question! Thank you so much, you are an excellent teacher. A huge thumbs up from me. 👍

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Awesome, I'm so glad this info is clicking for you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@scottfarnham2717]

Excellent explanation Kent!! Your cutaway cross section of the bowl with grain orientation nailed it! Thank you!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks and Happy Turning!

[@pauldodge9707]

Great explanation on supported cuts. Particularly your "trick question" brought all of the examples into focus

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@McKeithanptc]

Never figured it out until you explained it in this video.. Spent hours trying, -- and TRYING is the operant word -- to smooth out ragged end grain, to no good end, thus reinforcing the wisdom that insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results! THANK YOU!! So clear, so obvious once you pointed it out.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! I'm glad you got it! It will make a big difference in your final pieces now. Enjoy and Happy Turning!

[@gregoryannicchiarico3570]

The celery demo really helped, along with your drawn bowl profiles, thank you!!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it helped! Making this connection is super important and hopefully will help your turning. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@matthewklick5273]

I finally figured it out when I watched this video. I love these videos. Every time I watch one my turning gets noticeably better instantly.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Thank you, Matthew. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@eduardoribolla1992]

Great explanation about supported grain. That makes things a lot easier. Thank you Kent!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic, Eduardo! I'm glad to help. Happy Turning!

[@crf9993]

I did not have an Ah Ha moment until now! It finally explains the difficulty I had turning Zebrano with a very wide spaced grain and extremes of hard and soft wood. I had MANY catches and torn chunks out. The intended 4" bowl ended up being a 1.5" tea light holder. This info should come in very handy for the turning session I am preparing for at the moment. Thank you!

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad you had your Ah Ha moment! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@Fwr942]

No seriously man, u have helped me SO much to understand what I’m doing wrong and what I’m doing right and things I could do better. I really appreciate it

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Well your seriously welcome! ;) All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@tompavlik302]

The celery followed by the cut away bowls, great explanations. I have to admit I don't always pay attention to supported grain cuts. Now I'll be more mindful. Thank you.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Being aware is more than half the battle. Happy Turning!

[@victorstalick3719]

Another GREAT educational video. Oft times, a bowl blank cutoff from a tree only provides opportunity for an end grain cut. I really appreciated your description of how to handle an end grain cut to go with the grain. I have turned a number of bowls in the end grain mode and it was difficult. I can see why now and I will use the techniques from this video, the next time I have to turn an end grain bowl.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad to help. Yes, end grain can be more difficult. Happy Turning!

[@williamgilbert1344]

Kent your the man I wouldn't have had the slightest idea how to answer that trick question but your lesson was so effective that I knew the answer before you finished asking it I'm about to turn my 1st bowl and this saved me from certain failure

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Fantastic! Thank you for your kindness! Glad you learned from this video! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@leighw9684]

THANK YOU. It finally makes sense. Uphill/downhill never helped me. The celery was fun but the cardboard cutouts were the key for me. I got the trick question right so I know you finally made it clear. Gonna go fix some tear-out now.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad that visual worked for you. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@tonygaughan4683]

Eureka I now understand supported grain cuts, I am new to wood turning and this helped immensely to explain why I get tear out. Thanks.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Wonderful! So glad it helped, Tony! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@guybratt6238]

Hi Kent. Finally, a good explanation on bowl direction. We had a bowl turning clinic you might say where I debated "grain direction" " I Was Wrong" I didn't quite agree with your celery analogy right away but as you went into the broom and finger description things were brought home. Thanks. Great teaching.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Glad it clicked, Guy! All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@brical1176]

A light went on! I use a piece of scrap wood when I edge the end of a board to prevent tear out on my router table. Why haven't I thought of the why I get tear out when turning until now. Thank you so much.

[@TurnAWoodBowl]

Yes exactly. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

[@littletmo]

I did not realize tear out could go down 1/4 of an inch. This helped me out so much. Thank you.