skew

In recent threads, I've heard a couple of people saying that you can turn a pen sanded-smooth, without actually sanding, with the RIGHT skew technique. I know John (@jttheclockman) shared some photos of his work demonstrating how good this can be. The one tool, I am not good with, is the skew...

Hello, I'm looking to buy a roughing gouge and a skew. I turn solely pens. What size do you think will suite pen turning best? The 1/2" (12.7mm) or the larger 3/4" (19mm)? Thanks.

Okay, I admit I have been deciding on a new skew for about 2 years now. Hate to rush into a decision. I decided on and purchased one from D-Way. I chose his 1” skew he calls a “medium” to ultimately replace my original Harbor Freight 3/4” that I have been using for about 5 years now. Nothing...

Letting the knees rest a bit. I know there are several types of synthetics and I will use this word as a broad term. Does anyone use a skew for turning synthetics? I am using a 3/4 roughing gouge and getting a decent surface prior to sanding and polishing. I have read that a skew, on wood...

Hi everyone!! I am a 14 yo who has been turning/selling handmade pens. I am not very rich so I have about the cheapest tools around. Due to being 14 my whole income is from the pens I sell. My parents are upper middle class but show no interest in paying for tools ext. they just like the...

Another video, this one showing turning between centers using stock bushings, initially using a Woodchuck Pen Pro ... then finishing off with a skew chisel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFhRINVDDE