Darkheart
Member
For most of my turning I've been using a skew, Most of the time that's the best tool. But on some woods, EI rosewood, Tulipwood, Desert Ironwood, the skew, no matter how light a cut I take I have tearout. On other woods, if I use the scraper I get tons of tearout.
Tools are sharp, so I've checked that. Is there any rhyme or reason to which woods work best with which tool? Can i change my technique so I can use a scraper for all woods? I rather use the scraper, as I have great control with it and making coves and beads are safer. I still get the skew wanting to wander if I'm not real careful when doing beads [xx(]
Any advice is appreciated. If it matters I'm using the HSS 1/2 round nose scraper and skew from PSI. The skew has a nice curved edge, and the scraper is at 55 degrees or so.
Tools are sharp, so I've checked that. Is there any rhyme or reason to which woods work best with which tool? Can i change my technique so I can use a scraper for all woods? I rather use the scraper, as I have great control with it and making coves and beads are safer. I still get the skew wanting to wander if I'm not real careful when doing beads [xx(]
Any advice is appreciated. If it matters I'm using the HSS 1/2 round nose scraper and skew from PSI. The skew has a nice curved edge, and the scraper is at 55 degrees or so.