Here is a great beginner article on the skew chisel by the master himself... Alan Lacer....
http://woodturninglearn.net/articles/skew.html
BTW, here is a real good picture of how Alan shapes his skews... it really makes a difference
http://woodturninglearn.net/articles/skew.html
BTW, here is a real good picture of how Alan shapes his skews... it really makes a difference