Make no apologies for rambling on when you are not rambling on at all. Amazing skill and I am happy you share your knowledge here and in the Woodchuckers group!
Man its a pleasure to watch you with a skew. Because of your videos my skew has went from the yard, where I threw it in frustration, to being my favorite lathe tool. While im no where close to your level I am very happy with my ever improving skew skills.
You had a catch? Wow, thanks so much for sharing that. I really had no idea of the breadth of capability of the skew. It will definitely affect the way I learn about it. Your 37 years won’t go away with you.
well for me that 'was' a tutorial! Absolutely fab! Thank you. I can't manage to get those beautiful long ribbons yet but at least I'm not getting dust - and I'm getting a clean finish.
thank you- I can't wait to see those ribbon spiral shavings... I think I am holding my skew at a little too much of an angle but i'll get there- been watching a lot of richard raffan too@@woodturner21
Evidently many years of experience! May be the most skilled I've seen! Thanks for sharing your craft! You inspired me to repurpose a scraper into a skew and watching you has helped tremendously!
I have had my lathe for 6 weeks now. After a few nasty catches, a few videos watched explaining what was happening the skew is now my go to tool. Still got a long way to go and you have given me some fresh directions.
I've been a furniture maker (cabinetmaker) & joiner for 25 years now, but I never learned how to turn. It's a different / separate trade here in Norway so they didn't teach me this at trade school. But these last couple of years I've gotten this urge to make chairs ... stick chairs, maybe even Windsor types, and there are so many beautiful shapes you can make with a lathe, and small, fancy details. So this week I got my first lathe ! The coronavirus has been hard on my small business, so I could only afford the smallest 'toy' model from Record, but I got the extension bit for it to make it long enough to turn table-legs, and I'm sure it will be good enough for me to learn the basics on. I must first build a sturdy bench to mount it on - I've already cleared space in my shop. If there's little payed work I can use my time to learn a new skill, and when I'm too old to shift the heavy planks and big carcasses I can make beautiful chairs :-) Thanks for the video -- I'll check out the rest of your stuff.
I've never seen anyone as skilled with a skew as yourself, including a lot of famous turning turning names. Amazing and daunting demonstration, especially the cove cuts which were absolutely amazing!!
Hello, Mr. Jones. Please tell me, what angle of sharpening of the skew chisel do you use? What is the thickness of your skew chiese? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
A master at work.. Brilliant and very professional craftsmen... Is that Ashley iles skew chisel a carbon steel 1 or is it HSS Steve ? Keep up the good work
Saya mengubah kayu keras dengan cara yang sama ada banyak video di saluran saya menggunakan kayu keras. Kayu cabang biasanya tidak dibumbui dan kayu basah lebih mudah untuk dibalik.
A difficult question not knowing what you want to be turning. But buy the heaviest your budget will allow. Big is better and if you enjoy turning it means you don’t have to upgrade as you advance.
very skillful and helpful i must rely on the skew chisel more often thank you---in the meantime take a look at JW.ORG for some very good news --take care and keep you and your family safe -john -cardiff
If I hadnt just seen it I would not have believed someone could use a skew with such precision and speed. Im new to woodturning and hope I can gain just 10% of your skill. thanks for the video.
That’s some kind of poplar? And the span of the growth rings tells me a very fast-grown tree. In other words very very soft wood. This is more difficult with hardwood. Still this guy is good. Makes it look so easy. Thanks for posting; this vid is going on my list of “watch and learn”!
Thank you, you’re correct it’s tulip poplar. There are a few videos of turning hardwoods on my channel showing how I turn almost the same in woods like oak.
Just starting in woodturning and have seen Davis Batty demonstration of the skew and decided I wanted to perfect the traditional tools ( and master the skew) This demo has reinforced my opinion of a much underated and underused tool.. Now Ive got to practice.... a lot lol.... thank you
I always enjoy watching you turn. Just curious, were you using 2 different skews? Sometimes it looked like there wasn't much angle between the heel and toe, and other times there was. Thanks for sharing.
This is a work of art! Your skilful hands shape the wood with such ease. I'm recently introduced to woodworking and will love to see more videos from you on using the skew. Thanks for sharing
Wow! I'm a newbie to turning Steve, and am still trying to do more than 5 or 6 cuts and still keep the wood in the chuck! I've jumped In at the deep end, and the skew is the first tool I'm trying to learn to use simply because of the versatility you and others have have shown. Ok, it will take a lot of time and have accepted there will no doubt be many more times when it may be safer to leave the skew in the drawer, but I don't give up easily and try to learn some of the techniques that you have shown so impressively, well done to you! I am in total awe of your skills, thank you Tony.
Hello Steve.. wonder if you could share some insights into the Crown Cryo tools vs the Thompson lathe tools also cryo. What are your thoughts on even needing cryo tool steel? Thank you and hope you're well!
Hi Jeff there is very little between the two tools and both are excellent. The main difference is which shape flutes and if I’m honest that is a very personal thin. I have both tools but not the Thompson ‘v’ which a lot prefer. I tend to reach for my crown first. As for needing cryo steel no you don’t need it as it’s no sharper than standard hss The big difference is it keeps its edge longer. I think in the long run the better steel is cheaper due to time saved on sharpening and the length of time it lasts but will not produce any better results. All my opinions others may disagree
Thanks Steve , as an 82 year old beginner apart from all the over problems of starting turning I am left handed, any advice. I am trying to use some tools right handed . Ft
Turning left handed is easy for spindle turning but for bowls it makes it very awkward. You are doing the correct thing learning to use your right. When learning everything feels awkward so persevere and muscle memory will soon make it easier.
I’ve never measured it, I grind freehand to what looks right. It’s approx 30 degrees included angle and 75 degrees skew or 15 degrees depending on how you measure it
is your skew flatground bevel or straight off the wheel, what angle is your bevel 45 or 30 ,what grit used to sharpen skew, you use all your body using the skew, transverse right to left your right hand on the wooden handle, now transverse right to left i usually change to my left hand on the wooden handle but you dont swap over ? oh and should you start at the very end of your piece when turning between centres , i find it difficult to start at the ends.
Sorry only just seen this, my bevel is 30 degrees included angle. I’ve never seen the need to swap hands. It’s not advised to start at the ends while you can it is difficult.
Mesmerising, that wasn't a catch btw, when I get a skew catch I usually put it back in the rack for a week or so, then when I pick it up again I start sweating and swearing. I enjoy your explanation as you work, it would be good to see what your working on for each vid before you demonstrate and a walk around your workshop at some point, also which lathes you use. Keep em coming. Pete
Thanks so much. Brilliant video. The camera angle was especially helpful. Other videos I've watched were near worthless because you really couldn't see what was happening because of the poor camera angle. With your video I could see exactly what you were doing. Thanks again, Harold.
The 'basic uses of the skew' he says, including cutting tight coves in soft wood!! Basic, this is not. Amazing skills, but the phrase, don't try this at home comes to mind. Even with his skills, he had a small catch, which shows just how far he is pushing it.
Thank you, I think I said this was not a tutorial but a demonstration of skills acquired over many years and when doing the cove I explained that it was very difficult and not the recommended tool. This did show the basic skills but also included coves. But thank you for pointing out ‘Don’t try it at home’
You call that a catch? I mean, technically it is, but mine are always so much bigger... ;-) Your skew videos are the reason I started using the skew recently, thank you...
@@woodturner21 do you have a supplier? And your absolutey amazing at this. Like best I've ever seen. Truly. What wood would you suggest for table legs? 🤔 is poplar table legs strong enough to hold an 80 lb epoxy table? Sorry just wondering. Youre an expert.
Thank you, yes poplar would hold a heavy table. It’s available from most timber merchants. As for what do I suggest, I would use any hardwood that fits into the surroundings it will be in.
How and with what do you sharpen your skews? Someone was making a reference to your sharpening as "straight off the wheel and no honing". Any idea on what cutting speed was used in the clip above? What kind of wood is it?
I can't believe how easy you make that look, I've been turning for 3 years now but using the skew still fills me with dread. It gives a great finish but catches are so easy and dramatic. I will have to practice more. Great video thanks for posting.👍👍👍
Very well done. I've watched it a few times and learn more and more each time. Thank You for your time and videos. The tooth pick was absolutely genius. After you sharpened it up, I says to myself "put some embellishment on it", low and behold as if I was a heckler in the audience you put the finishing touch to it, personalized to boot. Fabulous. Hope you don't mind but some day I will try this. Tooth Picks are big in Texas. Great videos !
Not sure if this is worth consideration, but it might help others to use a red marker to highlight the long edge side of the skew. You were going back and forth so many times it was hard to follow if the leading edge was up, down or sideways. Also this catch was barely noticeable and I might've missed it hadn't it been pointed out. Either way, I've got some practice ahead of me for sure
Thanks Derek, the only time I lead with the long point is for cutting pommels and ‘v’ cuts. Even on backwards cut you still cut on the bottom have of the edge.
I am a beginning wood turner and I recently discovered your videos. I've watched many turning videos on RUclips and I quite enjoy seeing a production turner at work; not just in terms of your advanced skills, but also how you approach turning as compared to the typical hobbyist. Thanks to you, I've ground the corners on my skew, and I am starting to enjoy working with it (but still jump every time I get a catch). I have two questions: 1) what types of wood do you normally find yourself dealing with at work? I notice for the stair spindles and newels it's softwood, and I assume it's to be painted. This demo appears to use poplar. Is it mostly cheaper domestic woods, or do you get to play with exotics now and then? And 2) I never see you change lathe RPM. I have discovered that for the most part, faster = better with the skew. Does that rule always hold true? Thanks for making yourself accessible via RUclips; I would not have contact with a production turner otherwise!
Thanks Jeremy, I turn spindles and newels in all different woods. I get a lot of softwood and Oak for spindles, but other woods like ash and sapele are occasionally ordered. Most my work is the native hardwoods but I do get a few jobs in exotic timbers such as I have a regular order of approx 400 handles in Wenge. As for the RPM I am not one that worries much about speeds. It varies hugely on the job but I don't turn at the very fast speeds. A fast speed can help but doesn't always give you the best control.
When you roll a bead with the skew, do you feel like twisting the skew is mostly coming from the right hand on the handle and the left hand on the rest is just keeping the tool down, or is the left hand helping twist the skew? It sure looks like your left hand is helping twist the skew, because I see your fingers roll under it, but if I do that, it makes the tool slide along the rest and I don't get the shape I want. Thanks for your videos!
Almost all the work is done with the right hand, the left just adds stability and as you say keeps the tool on the rest. A light grip is used with the left. Check out my video showing turning one handed.
I have just started turning in the last year. Thank you for this video. I spend a long time at the lathe, to achieve, what you have shown in seven minutes.
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Make no apologies for rambling on when you are not rambling on at all. Amazing skill and I am happy you share your knowledge here and in the Woodchuckers group!
Thank you for your kind words
Man its a pleasure to watch you with a skew. Because of your videos my skew has went from the yard, where I threw it in frustration, to being my favorite lathe tool. While im no where close to your level I am very happy with my ever improving skew skills.
Thank you and it’s great to know my videos have inspired you to use the skew. Keep up the good work and enjoy.
You had a catch? Wow, thanks so much for sharing that. I really had no idea of the breadth of capability of the skew. It will definitely affect the way I learn about it. Your 37 years won’t go away with you.
Thank you
brilliant, professional, amazing, and awesome as always work Steve
Thank you
well for me that 'was' a tutorial! Absolutely fab! Thank you. I can't manage to get those beautiful long ribbons yet but at least I'm not getting dust - and I'm getting a clean finish.
Thank you and well done on getting a clean finish. Keep practicing you’ll get there.
thank you- I can't wait to see those ribbon spiral shavings... I think I am holding my skew at a little too much of an angle but i'll get there- been watching a lot of richard raffan too@@woodturner21
Steve, you should tour the world giving wood turning demonstrations. You would be in great demand. Great video and thanks for showing it.
Thanks John, demonstrations are out of my comfort zone but maybe one day.
Evidently many years of experience! May be the most skilled I've seen! Thanks for sharing your craft! You inspired me to repurpose a scraper into a skew and watching you has helped tremendously!
Thank you Jeff and I’m pleased to have inspired you to try the Skew
I have had my lathe for 6 weeks now. After a few nasty catches, a few videos watched explaining what was happening the skew is now my go to tool. Still got a long way to go and you have given me some fresh directions.
Thank you I’m pleased to of helped slightly
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Your skills are unbelievable. I have been trying the skew for the past few weeks and just now I am able to do a planning cut. Wonderful!
Thanks Billy
Beautiful work. I love the ease you have in making your different cuts. Great video. Thanks
Thank you
The skew is very versatile. It makes an excellent paint can opener!
I have just watched a master of the skew, thank you for sharing.
Thank you
Steve you have inspired me to take up the skew after twenty years of woodturning. Please do a tutorial on the skew many thanks Colin
Thank you, it Maybe something for the future but at the moment I am too busy with production work
Yes sir I watched it 4 times in a row trying to learn. I add on to the plea of a tutorial. Very amazing.
Thanks for sharing. I do love watching you use the skew, and indeed all your videos'
Thank you
That was absolutely fantastic. Your skill with that chisel is amazing. If I could get to be half as good as you, then I will be a happy chap.
Thank you
I've been a furniture maker (cabinetmaker) & joiner for 25 years now, but I never learned how to turn. It's a different / separate trade here in Norway so they didn't teach me this at trade school. But these last couple of years I've gotten this urge to make chairs ... stick chairs, maybe even Windsor types, and there are so many beautiful shapes you can make with a lathe, and small, fancy details.
So this week I got my first lathe ! The coronavirus has been hard on my small business, so I could only afford the smallest 'toy' model from Record, but I got the extension bit for it to make it long enough to turn table-legs, and I'm sure it will be good enough for me to learn the basics on. I must first build a sturdy bench to mount it on - I've already cleared space in my shop.
If there's little payed work I can use my time to learn a new skill, and when I'm too old to shift the heavy planks and big carcasses I can make beautiful chairs :-)
Thanks for the video -- I'll check out the rest of your stuff.
Thank you for your kind words and enjoy your journey into woodturning. It is addictive
Thank you for sharing that with us. It was excellent.
Thank you
Great video. I'm still trying to master the skew and watching this shows just how versatile it is.
Thank you Paul
I've never seen anyone as skilled with a skew as yourself, including a lot of famous turning turning names. Amazing and daunting demonstration, especially the cove cuts which were absolutely amazing!!
Thank you for your kind words.
Such a complete pleasure to watch Steve. Thanks also for sharing your extensive knowledge and techniques.
Take care
Mike
Thanks Mike, your comments are always appreciated
Is there any one better than this man with a skew !!! Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!
Thank you
Very interesting and informative. Thanks
@@hlcorick thank you
Thank you for your skill working with wood, it's charge me for a new achievements. Sorry for my poor English...
Thank you
absolutely stunning craftsmanship. many thanks for sharing. Would love to see more of your work
A joy to watch as ever.
Thank you
I always enjoy your demonstrations, and that is what I think about that one☺
Júlíus
Thanks Julius
absolutely stunning craftsmanship. many thanks for sharing. Would love to see more of your work.
Well done Thanks for the advise
Just amazing! Unbelievable! You're really great professional and artist! Thanks for sharing!
Subscribe immediately 👍❤️
Thank you for your kind words.
That's one great video Steve Thank You from us mere mortals :-)
Thanks Ed, it means a lot from you
Hello, Mr. Jones. Please tell me, what angle of sharpening of the skew chisel do you use? What is the thickness of your skew chiese? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I sharpen to 30 degrees included angle and 15 degrees skew
@@woodturner21 thank you so much, sir.
Thank you for the skew demo
Thank you 👍
I was recommended you by our club professional
Stumbled in here by accident and wowsa!
Thank you
A master at work.. Brilliant and very professional craftsmen... Is that Ashley iles skew chisel a carbon steel 1 or is it HSS Steve ? Keep up the good work
Thank you Simon,
It’s HSS the carbon steel are primarily fore pole lathe work now.
I can't remember how many times I've watched this video Steve, it's bread and butter to you, but fascinating for me! :D
Thanks Dave
Dave your not the only one that has watched this video several times and it still amazes me.
Good goop 👌
Looks easy enough- don’t know why I have so many problems with catches😉
Lol, practice makes perfect
Seemed quite efficient to me....
You should speak louder.
very nice steve
Thank you
Very nice video. I much prefer to just see a tool in action than someone talking about it. You make that look very easy!
Thank you
Remarkable! Thank you.
Thank you
kelihatanya mudah sekali ya? coba kayu keras yang ada mata rantingnya? mampu atau tidak?
Saya mengubah kayu keras dengan cara yang sama ada banyak video di saluran saya menggunakan kayu keras. Kayu cabang biasanya tidak dibumbui dan kayu basah lebih mudah untuk dibalik.
@@woodturner21 kalau boleh tau mata pisau itu berbahan apa? bahanya sama dengan mata pisau planner tct atau tidak pak
tidak itu terbuat dari baja kecepatan tinggi M2
@@woodturner21 maaf kalau di banding pisau planner tct lebih keras mana pak? makasih
@@woodturner21 saya kagum lihat pisaunya. terlihat sangat tajam pak
You should come to makers central! I’d really like to meet you in person
It’s only 15 mins from me so I might visit.
I would have 50 catches....
Good vid you make it look easy? I’m going to find out this year what machine would you recommend for a beginner
A difficult question not knowing what you want to be turning. But buy the heaviest your budget will allow. Big is better and if you enjoy turning it means you don’t have to upgrade as you advance.
Thank you this is the best skew chisel video that I have seen to date. Your technique is excellent.
Thank you
very skillful and helpful i must rely on the skew chisel more often thank you---in the meantime take a look at JW.ORG for some very good news --take care and keep you and your family safe -john -cardiff
If I hadnt just seen it I would not have believed someone could use a skew with such precision and speed. Im new to woodturning and hope I can gain just 10% of your skill. thanks for the video.
Thank you for your kind words. Keep practicing and you will get much better than 10%
Errrrr... wow and great to see even you can get a catch....👍 what sort of speed are you turning at in this video?
approx. 1250 rpm. thank you
You make it look like the only tool you need for woodturning
It’s certainly the most versatile
Out of curiosity, at what speed are you turning?
Approx 1250 rpm
That’s some kind of poplar? And the span of the growth rings tells me a very fast-grown tree. In other words very very soft wood. This is more difficult with hardwood. Still this guy is good. Makes it look so easy. Thanks for posting; this vid is going on my list of “watch and learn”!
Thank you, you’re correct it’s tulip poplar. There are a few videos of turning hardwoods on my channel showing how I turn almost the same in woods like oak.
Master!
Just starting in woodturning and have seen Davis Batty demonstration of the skew and decided I wanted to perfect the traditional tools ( and master the skew) This demo has reinforced my opinion of a much underated and underused tool.. Now Ive got to practice.... a lot lol.... thank you
Thank you and enjoy
I always enjoy watching you turn. Just curious, were you using 2 different skews? Sometimes it looked like there wasn't much angle between the heel and toe, and other times there was. Thanks for sharing.
No it’s the same tool all the time it’s the camera angle and the angle I hold the tool that gives that impression
This is a work of art! Your skilful hands shape the wood with such ease. I'm recently introduced to woodworking and will love to see more videos from you on using the skew. Thanks for sharing
Thank you
Wow! I'm a newbie to turning Steve, and am still trying to do more than 5 or 6 cuts and still keep the wood in the chuck! I've jumped In at the deep end, and the skew is the first tool I'm trying to learn to use simply because of the versatility you and others have have shown. Ok, it will take a lot of time and have accepted there will no doubt be many more times when it may be safer to leave the skew in the drawer, but I don't give up easily and try to learn some of the techniques that you have shown so impressively, well done to you! I am in total awe of your skills, thank you Tony.
Thank you Tony, you’re doing it right learning the Skew first. Keep it up.
Nothing like a few years experience😃
Hello Steve.. wonder if you could share some insights into the Crown Cryo tools vs the Thompson lathe tools also cryo. What are your thoughts on even needing cryo tool steel? Thank you and hope you're well!
Hi Jeff there is very little between the two tools and both are excellent. The main difference is which shape flutes and if I’m honest that is a very personal thin. I have both tools but not the Thompson ‘v’ which a lot prefer. I tend to reach for my crown first. As for needing cryo steel no you don’t need it as it’s no sharper than standard hss The big difference is it keeps its edge longer. I think in the long run the better steel is cheaper due to time saved on sharpening and the length of time it lasts but will not produce any better results. All my opinions others may disagree
You can ramble on all you want to, Mate I'll be pleased to listen to it all day long, and so will anyone else that appreciates your videos.
Thank you Mike.
Excellent presentation, I truly enjoy your videos which have inspired me to practice and become more comfortable with using the skew.
Thanks Bert, I am pleased to hear my videos have helped.
Thanks Steve , as an 82 year old beginner apart from all the over problems of starting turning I am left handed, any advice. I am trying to use some tools right handed .
Ft
Turning left handed is easy for spindle turning but for bowls it makes it very awkward. You are doing the correct thing learning to use your right. When learning everything feels awkward so persevere and muscle memory will soon make it easier.
What angle do you use on your skew?
I’ve never measured it, I grind freehand to what looks right. It’s approx 30 degrees included angle and 75 degrees skew or 15 degrees depending on how you measure it
I have watched this a dozen times and I am still fascinated with your skills!
Thank you
Now that is an old hand at work.
Which company makes that style of skew that you were using?
It’s an Ashley Iles 1” skew
Fabulous as always! A great demo.
Thank you Paul
I really want to have another go at woodturning because it's so satisfying
Yes it’s very therapeutic as well
Wow!!
Hey, quick question. What rpm are you turning right here?
Approx 1350 rpm
is your skew flatground bevel or straight off the wheel, what angle is your bevel 45 or 30 ,what grit used to sharpen skew, you use all your body using the skew, transverse right to left your right hand on the wooden handle, now transverse right to left i usually change to my left hand on the wooden handle but you dont swap over ? oh and should you start at the very end of your piece when turning between centres , i find it difficult to start at the ends.
Sorry only just seen this, my bevel is 30 degrees included angle. I’ve never seen the need to swap hands. It’s not advised to start at the ends while you can it is difficult.
Oh and my skew is straight off a 180 grit 8” CBN wheel.
Well done! I just picked up wood turning and I have been experimenting with the skew. Inspiring for sure!
Thank you and enjoy the journey
Mesmerising, that wasn't a catch btw, when I get a skew catch I usually put it back in the rack for a week or so, then when I pick it up again I start sweating and swearing.
I enjoy your explanation as you work, it would be good to see what your working on for each vid before you demonstrate and a walk around your workshop at some point, also which lathes you use.
Keep em coming.
Pete
Thanks, my workshop is very basic and I only have three lathes all old.
Thanks so much. Brilliant video. The camera angle was especially helpful. Other videos I've watched were near worthless because you really couldn't see what was happening because of the poor camera angle. With your video I could see exactly what you were doing. Thanks again, Harold.
Thank you
That’s what you call skilled.👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you
The 'basic uses of the skew' he says, including cutting tight coves in soft wood!! Basic, this is not. Amazing skills, but the phrase, don't try this at home comes to mind. Even with his skills, he had a small catch, which shows just how far he is pushing it.
Thank you, I think I said this was not a tutorial but a demonstration of skills acquired over many years and when doing the cove I explained that it was very difficult and not the recommended tool. This did show the basic skills but also included coves. But thank you for pointing out ‘Don’t try it at home’
@@woodturner21 And thank you for showing us all what is possible, you have my admiration, for what it is worth!
Thank you
Wonderful.. really very beautiful and useful vedio 👍
Thank you
You call that a catch? I mean, technically it is, but mine are always so much bigger... ;-) Your skew videos are the reason I started using the skew recently, thank you...
Thanks Daniel and I am pleased my videos have encouraged you.
Amazing work. just wondering what wood is this? and how big is this piece of wood is?
Thank you, it’s poplar and 70mm square 300mm long
@@woodturner21 do you have a supplier? And your absolutey amazing at this. Like best I've ever seen. Truly. What wood would you suggest for table legs? 🤔 is poplar table legs strong enough to hold an 80 lb epoxy table? Sorry just wondering. Youre an expert.
Thank you, yes poplar would hold a heavy table. It’s available from most timber merchants. As for what do I suggest, I would use any hardwood that fits into the surroundings it will be in.
@@woodturner21 how do you skew so easily?! its like butter. what angle is your skew knife at? and do you use a grinding stone or sand paper?
It’s approx 30 degrees included angle and 16 degrees skew. I use it straight off an 8” grinding wheel
You sound local what part of the midlands are you ?
Born Birmingham and live in Solihull
It’s amazing to see how you work with one Chisel
Thank You
Pure skill matey...👍👍👍👍
Thank you
How and with what do you sharpen your skews? Someone was making a reference to your sharpening as "straight off the wheel and no honing". Any idea on what cutting speed was used in the clip above? What kind of wood is it?
Hi Pelle, I have answered you elsewhere but this is true and the speed on this clip was approx 1300rpm
I can't believe how easy you make that look, I've been turning for 3 years now but using the skew still fills me with dread. It gives a great finish but catches are so easy and dramatic. I will have to practice more. Great video thanks for posting.👍👍👍
Thank you
Really impressing video...been watching it now half a dozen times and still enjoy it to the fullest. Thanks a million for sharing!
Thank you I’m pleased you’ve enjoyed the video
Wow!!! I feel I'm doing well when I get a nice planing cut - I see I've got more practice to do. Thanks for the gr8 video and inspiration.
Thank you
Very well done. I've watched it a few times and learn more and more each time. Thank You for your time and videos. The tooth pick was absolutely genius. After you sharpened it up, I says to myself "put some embellishment on it", low and behold as if I was a heckler in the audience you put the finishing touch to it, personalized to boot. Fabulous. Hope you don't mind but some day I will try this. Tooth Picks are big in Texas. Great videos !
Thanks Dan, your welcome to copy anything I post.
What name brand skew do you recommend?
My favourite by far is Ashley Iles
Not sure if this is worth consideration, but it might help others to use a red marker to highlight the long edge side of the skew. You were going back and forth so many times it was hard to follow if the leading edge was up, down or sideways. Also this catch was barely noticeable and I might've missed it hadn't it been pointed out. Either way, I've got some practice ahead of me for sure
Thanks Derek, the only time I lead with the long point is for cutting pommels and ‘v’ cuts. Even on backwards cut you still cut on the bottom have of the edge.
Pure genius!!! Oh and he s human he does get catches, lol. ;)
Just a real pleasure to watch, every time!
Thanks Paul.
You my friend are a Jedi Master.
Thank you
Very nice Steve, the skew is my security blanket, but nothing like your skills. You are truly amazing to watch.
Thank you Edward as you know the skew gives you a lovely feeling when used properly.
Speed and angle of attack seem to be the key...
Speed is not very important but angle of attack/ tool presentation is everything
I am a beginning wood turner and I recently discovered your videos. I've watched many turning videos on RUclips and I quite enjoy seeing a production turner at work; not just in terms of your advanced skills, but also how you approach turning as compared to the typical hobbyist. Thanks to you, I've ground the corners on my skew, and I am starting to enjoy working with it (but still jump every time I get a catch). I have two questions: 1) what types of wood do you normally find yourself dealing with at work? I notice for the stair spindles and newels it's softwood, and I assume it's to be painted. This demo appears to use poplar. Is it mostly cheaper domestic woods, or do you get to play with exotics now and then? And 2) I never see you change lathe RPM. I have discovered that for the most part, faster = better with the skew. Does that rule always hold true? Thanks for making yourself accessible via RUclips; I would not have contact with a production turner otherwise!
Thanks Jeremy, I turn spindles and newels in all different woods. I get a lot of softwood and Oak for spindles, but other woods like ash and sapele are occasionally ordered. Most my work is the native hardwoods but I do get a few jobs in exotic timbers such as I have a regular order of approx 400 handles in Wenge. As for the RPM I am not one that worries much about speeds. It varies hugely on the job but I don't turn at the very fast speeds. A fast speed can help but doesn't always give you the best control.
Just started woodturning but the skew chisel is definitely my favourite chisel, such a versatile chisel. Great demonstration video, very encouraging.
Thank you and enjoy your journey into woodturning. You have done the right thing learning the skew early.
Like a magician! Love your videos
Thank you
Hey Steve! Happy New Year! Do you use a steb center and if so, who's do you recommend? Thanks again
Hi Jeff, I don’t use steve centres I have never seen the advantage. I have friends that like them and mostly use the Sorby version.
When you roll a bead with the skew, do you feel like twisting the skew is mostly coming from the right hand on the handle and the left hand on the rest is just keeping the tool down, or is the left hand helping twist the skew? It sure looks like your left hand is helping twist the skew, because I see your fingers roll under it, but if I do that, it makes the tool slide along the rest and I don't get the shape I want. Thanks for your videos!
Almost all the work is done with the right hand, the left just adds stability and as you say keeps the tool on the rest. A light grip is used with the left. Check out my video showing turning one handed.
I have just started turning in the last year. Thank you for this video. I spend a long time at the lathe, to achieve, what you have shown in seven minutes.
Thank you and enjoy the journey learning woodturning