Randy_
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Proper Use Of A Skew??
Like many here, I am a self taught turner. I have read a book or two, seen Norm do his lathe thing on PBS and turned many a 2x4 into shavings. That being the case, I don't know all of the technical terms and probably have a few bad habits.
One thing that has always puzzled me is the difference between a shearing cut and a planing cut when using a skew. I was looking through another lathe book that I borrowed from the library, read their explanation and am now more confused than ever.
Can anyone out there explain the difference to an apparently skew challenged individual in a few simple sentences or suggest a resource that will help me wrap my brain around the concept? Chances are that I am already using both of these techniques; but am just drawing a blank in attaching the proper tag to the actual technique.
Thanks.
Like many here, I am a self taught turner. I have read a book or two, seen Norm do his lathe thing on PBS and turned many a 2x4 into shavings. That being the case, I don't know all of the technical terms and probably have a few bad habits.
One thing that has always puzzled me is the difference between a shearing cut and a planing cut when using a skew. I was looking through another lathe book that I borrowed from the library, read their explanation and am now more confused than ever.
Can anyone out there explain the difference to an apparently skew challenged individual in a few simple sentences or suggest a resource that will help me wrap my brain around the concept? Chances are that I am already using both of these techniques; but am just drawing a blank in attaching the proper tag to the actual technique.
Thanks.
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