As someone fairly new to turning, it is extremely helpful to have a brief video explaining the use and techniques of one tool at a time. I hope there are many more like this to come. Thank you Chuck!
Jeff, Stay tuned (or better yet subscribe and ring the bell) for the video next week. It shows not only how to use and develop your skills with a skew but also provides a tutorial on the spindle gouge. There is a quick and easy set of exercises in the video to help you master both tools.
@@acanthuscarver Definitely! Already subscribed, bell rung, and looking forward to many more tips from the master. I've seen several of your seminars at woodworking shows and I always learn some very valuable tips.
And to think, some folks never use a skew because they are afraid of them. I think it's because too many use it like a scraper, which only generates dust and heat. Or the dive the nose in first and it rips the tool from their hands.
Bill, I used to use an awl to make a starter hole, but could never quite get it perfectly centered (it would often glance off the grain to one side or another). I tried drilling small pilot holes much to the same effect. Finally, I gave up and decided I'd do it the way I demonstrated in the video, and it's worked well for me throughout the years. But if making a hole works for you, who am I to disagree?
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As someone fairly new to turning, it is extremely helpful to have a brief video explaining the use and techniques of one tool at a time. I hope there are many more like this to come. Thank you Chuck!
Jeff, Stay tuned (or better yet subscribe and ring the bell) for the video next week. It shows not only how to use and develop your skills with a skew but also provides a tutorial on the spindle gouge. There is a quick and easy set of exercises in the video to help you master both tools.
@@acanthuscarver Definitely! Already subscribed, bell rung, and looking forward to many more tips from the master. I've seen several of your seminars at woodworking shows and I always learn some very valuable tips.
The thing that helped me the most with the skew was learning to keep the cut in the bottom half of the blade. GREATLY reduced the number of catches.
And to think, some folks never use a skew because they are afraid of them. I think it's because too many use it like a scraper, which only generates dust and heat. Or the dive the nose in first and it rips the tool from their hands.
I never said I wasn't afraid... :)
Great Video! Try a sharp pick when you mark centers. Starter holes makes it easy. Bill
Bill, I used to use an awl to make a starter hole, but could never quite get it perfectly centered (it would often glance off the grain to one side or another). I tried drilling small pilot holes much to the same effect. Finally, I gave up and decided I'd do it the way I demonstrated in the video, and it's worked well for me throughout the years. But if making a hole works for you, who am I to disagree?
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