Skews

[snoplow]

For those of you who use Skews, which style

 

[Deere41h]

Ovals to me are much harder to control.

 

[Old Griz]

Flat with rounded edges... can't control an oval for the life of me and I love my skews.. just don't like the ovals...

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

I didn't vote because I use all three
Flat, Oval and Round

 

[dubdrvrkev]

I use flat, but I round the edges. I also am trying to get used to my spindlemaster, which is an oval bottom. Not sure I like it yet but it does leave a very nice finish. I suppose with some practice I could cut my sanding time down considerably. But...

 

[BogBean]

I have never tried a skew. I only turn pens and the Sorby Spindlemaster and a parting tool are the only tools I use right now. I may try a skew after the holidays to see if I am missing anything...

 

[ctEaglesc]

What if you use both?

 

[Daniel]

I have and have used both. But recently I have opted for the Oval.

 

[53Jim]

I also have both, but I prefer to use an oval. When I was taught to turn, I wasn't shown a skew. I kinda had to learn on my own (with much help from this forum), and at that time the only skew I had was oval. On a side note....I'm not sure how some of you guys & gals can use a skew from start to finish. I tried once and was very uncomfortable with the vibrations.

 

[tipusnr]

I use both, depending on how I feel that day.