Using Skew Chisel and Spindle Gouge on a Curtain Pole Finial

Turning a Curtain Pole Finial using only two tools in real speed full unedited video.
These are a standard pattern. In the video I use an Ashley Iles 1” Skew and 1/2” Spindle Gouge. The sizing gauge is homemade.
Approx 1450 RPM and the tool rest is slightly above center.

[@davidsmart8594]

You say it's not a tutorial, but it is.
From the beginner to the accomplished turner, this is reference-grade material to see 'how it's done'.
No frills, no swagger, just wonderful craftsmanship.
I applaud you.
Edutainment at its best.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you 👍

[@barkebaat]

I'll second that.
Definitely 'reference-grade material' tho' I doubt many will reach this level of proficiency.
But goddamn! the pleasure of watching the effortlessness (is that a word? I'm norwegian) !
As we say in my neck of the woods:
It's always a pleasure to watch a Master at work :-)

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@Byoomholay]

Really appreciating this new talk over style Steve, As ever, I think David Smart put it so well I've nothing to add. Maybe.....a craftsman at the pinnacle of his power :-)

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@jerrylindberg5583]

Fantastic Steve, such a joy to watch you work. Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@garsonprice3441]

As always, beautiful work, Steve. And thanks from NB, Canada for the subscripts for us earless folks. 👍👍

[@woodturner21]

Thank you good to hear from Canada 👍

[@jamescarter8813]

Fantastic piece as always Steve. Thank you for sharing your years of experience.

[@woodturner21]

My pleasure! Thank you

[@martinkalitis5500]

What a lovely shape.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@gregmcateer8752]

Beautiful work, as ever, Steve. Thanks for generously sharing your skills and explanation 👍

[@woodturner21]

Very welcome

[@hotrodhog2170]

Lovely work as always Steve!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@philippelacoste1199]

Merci Steve, quel plaisir de vous regarder travailler. Ensuite j’essaie d’apprivoiser mes « skew chisels »😅

[@woodturner21]

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[@michaelvestergaard2349]

Beautiful work😀

[@woodturner21]

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[@ashleyhoward8926]

Modest yet masterful, thanks.

[@woodturner21]

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[@sikandariwoodcrafts]

Nice work

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@billy19461]

You are amazing!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@SidewinderProjects]

Great work as always, would have taken me a lot longer and more sanding😅😅

[@woodturner21]

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[@UmutKundakci]

+1

[@user-eb7zh9wd9r]

😀🎉🎉🎉

[@woodturner21]

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[@jorgealexandru7561]

👏👏👏🇺🇾

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@aljones4719]

Do you do autographs?

[@woodturner21]

No only on very special occasions 😜😂

[@danielcanto775]

Ur work is great as always

[@woodturner21]

Thank you!