Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When you turn a bowl, the grain orientation makes a big difference in how the finished piece looks and behaves. Should you put the bark side up—or the pith side up? In this video, I’ll walk through how each choice affects the appearance of the growth rings with specific examples.
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When you turn a bowl, the grain orientation makes a big difference in how the finished piece looks and behaves. Should you put the bark side up—or the pith side up? In this video, I’ll walk through how each choice affects the appearance of the growth rings with specific examples.
If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories thewoodturningstore.com/?aff=7
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3PYfoKz
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
