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Using the Skew

ataylor

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Do you guys use the ckew chisel? I have had a few goes with it and had more mishaps than clean cuts. I know its all about practice so i will never give in, but it does get tiresome. :rolling:
 

Mattyd

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yes I do Tony... It has to be razor sharp though, and I tend to slow the rotational speed down a bit. I find it good for flattening off, after bulk material removal with a gouge.
 

ataylor

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I tried using it when making pens Matty, but the amount of blanks i ruined attempting fine cuts. Its the dig ins that hurt me the most, and most of the time they are to deep to be able to carry on with the turning. :rolling:
 

The Wood Bucket

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The skew is very hard to master (i would not say I have mastrered it yet). But once you learn to use it correctly it will be one of your favorites. I find raising the toolrest helps. I do not slow the speed down. And only use the center 1/3 or so for most things. They are a lot of good youtube videos on proper use of the skew. Keep practicing.
 

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And only use the center 1/3 or so for most things. They are a lot of good youtube videos on proper use of the skew. Keep practicing.

That may be one of my problems, i tend to use the edge of the tool, maybe that is why i have the dig ins? Now my head will be working overtime till i get back into the shed. :whistling:
 

Jim

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Without doubt Tony, the skew is the most daunting tool in the box, but also the most rewarding. As TWB states using the edge of the skew is a nono. Over time and with plenty of practice you will pick up the skew with the same confidence as you have with any other tool. As Matty also says, make sure that it is a sharp as it can be. :thumbs:
 
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