KP
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Folks -
My past few pens I've begun to turn with the skew, and am liking it. I've been using a 1/2" oval skew that I picked up on a whim as part of a "pen turner set". I got the set at Woodcraft, but it looks like what CSUSA sells as "Apprentice Pen Turners Set" with the wood case.
Anyhow, since I'm liking using this one, I'm wondering if any other of the small skews could even be better. In particular, maybe a 3/8" or a round skew or one of those tools that are sold for detail work, such as the Bonnie Klein series that CSUSA sells. Which skew do folks here use for their pens?
Also, how do you sharpen your skew? I've been using a belt sander, but find that it's hard not to get a faceted bevel. Anyone use the Wolverine skew jig? I already have a wolverine setup, so it's only be a $30 further investment.
Thanks -
Ken
My past few pens I've begun to turn with the skew, and am liking it. I've been using a 1/2" oval skew that I picked up on a whim as part of a "pen turner set". I got the set at Woodcraft, but it looks like what CSUSA sells as "Apprentice Pen Turners Set" with the wood case.
Anyhow, since I'm liking using this one, I'm wondering if any other of the small skews could even be better. In particular, maybe a 3/8" or a round skew or one of those tools that are sold for detail work, such as the Bonnie Klein series that CSUSA sells. Which skew do folks here use for their pens?
Also, how do you sharpen your skew? I've been using a belt sander, but find that it's hard not to get a faceted bevel. Anyone use the Wolverine skew jig? I already have a wolverine setup, so it's only be a $30 further investment.
Thanks -
Ken