I think i'm getting a hang of the skew
- Thread starter epigolucky
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Charlie_W
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Your skew is your friend when you know how to introduce it to your blanks!
Edit....Oh Yeah, very nice looking pens there!
Edit....Oh Yeah, very nice looking pens there!
jsolie
Member
Good job, nice looking pens! How was it turning that inlace acrylester with your skew?
OZturner
Member
Beautiful Pens, Adam.
All with Superb Blanks, my Choice is the Inlace Acrylester, Looks Classy.
Excellent Fit and Finish,
Congratulations.
Brian.
All with Superb Blanks, my Choice is the Inlace Acrylester, Looks Classy.
Excellent Fit and Finish,
Congratulations.
Brian.
cacardon
Member
Beautiful work. Good job.
Very nice group of pens, looks like you have the hang of the skew.
epigolucky
Member
It turns so much better with a very sharp skew! I didn't have a single tear out like I have when I used the roughing gouge or carbide. thanks!
LeeR
Member
I decided to make napkin rings for Christmas gifts to a few in our family (6 sets, or 24 rings!). I decided that project would be my chance to try to overcome my fear of that skew that was lurking in my tool rack.
For me, the best video on mastering the skew is the following, called The Skew Made Easy, by Brendan Stemp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMIwqFDMIhA
Once you get the hang of a skew, and have it correctly sharpened, it is a magical thing. I've never had finished cuts with a carbide tool that can compare to a good skew turning. I will often use the carbide tool to hog out the basic shape, but finish with a skew. I'm still learning but this video helped me gain enough confidence to want to use the skew whenever I can.
I have also resisted changing my planer to carbide cutterhead. I really like the smooth cuts I get with HSS knives.
NittanyLion
Member
Very nice work. I found that once proficient with a skew, I rarely ever pick up another tool for making pens. It will also tremendously cut down on your need to sand.