What is your favorite tool for penturning?

Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad

Imported poll question missed, please edit

  • 1. Skew

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 2. Gouge

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 3. Scraper

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 4. Parting Tool

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 5. Others

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    0
Status
Not open for further replies.
D

Dario

Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2005
Messages
8,222
Location
Austin, TX, USA.
This is long over due and inspired by a recent post.

For uniformity, lets assume the material is wood and please concentrate only on the final cuts (exclude rough turning part).

Thanks!!!
 
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Well Dario, I think I've mastered the tool I use most- but what I haven't managed to master is the term/name for each one. So I had to go thumb through a few catalogs to find one that had pictures of all the different types of tools, and I found out that it's a skew that I use and like a lot [^]. So then I came back and could answer this poll. (You know, if you would have included a description like I would use, something like- the long one kind of like a butter knife, but pointy with an angled tip that's pretty flat- I'd have know it right away!)

Like most people, I avoided the skew at first and felt totally incompetent when it was in my hands. But when I took a bowl turning class, the instructor <s>forced us </s>encouraged us [?] to use it and since then, I've found I use it almost exclusively.

Now just don't ask me what specific type of skew it is- I see other people attaching adjectives and measurements to theirs, and I think I need to go back to that catalog and get a little more detailed info! [:I]
 
I am fond of the skew but have to admit that I still reach for the gouge more often, but not by much, but I still had to be honest and vote the gouge.
 
I use a 1/2" spindle gouge. I was very surprised at how many people finish with the skew. I still think of the skew as the devils tool. I just have never been successful with it and what I really need to do is have someone show me in person the best way to use it.
 
I use a skew from start to finish whenever possible. Some materials just don't like a skew, but for wood, the skew rules!
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Originally posted by jb_pratt
<br />I use a 1/2" spindle gouge. I was very surprised at how many people finish with the skew. I still think of the skew as the devils tool. I just have never been successful with it and what I really need to do is have someone show me in person the best way to use it.
Click to expand...
 
I use a 5/8 inch Alan Lacer curved skew for the entire pen making process, start to finish. It is an amazing tool, and for those who are skew averse, it is a very forgiving tool.....Give it a try!
 
Well, I guess I'm unique. I use a 1/2" spindlemaster. I have a Crown detail gouge that I use for fine and hard to get places. I too need to observe one of you Masters using the skew. I have tried but blew up the wood every time. I very strongly suspect though that it might be more because it was one from one of those starter sets[:(!]&gt;&gt;&gt;made in China&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;[V]. Ugh. I did find a good use for those tools though. I throw them at birds that annoy me in my Quonshut.[;)]
 
i like using a 1/2 or 3/4 spindlemaster of sorby have mastered the use of it also use it from statr to finish
also use a variety of skews from start to finish have mastered the use of the skew have several clem
 
Originally posted by btboone
<br />1/64" nose radius 55 degree carbide insert outside turning tool.
Click to expand...

Good one Bruce...but I was asking for tools used on wood [;)][:D][}:)] LOL

One day, I wish to watch you turn [^] Actually, looking at your equipment will probbaly be enough to put me into a trance [:o)][:D]
 
I actually use that tool on wood as well as titanium. I just tonight made an all wood ring with Bocote and Zebrawood using one. Come on by Dario!
 
3/4 roughing gouge and finish with a 1" angled scraper. I do use 1/8 carbide tipped square somethinanother to cut my tenons though.

Dave
 
I use a 1/2" spindle gouge from start to finish. Based on the poll results looks like I will have to get myself a skew and give it a whirl.
 
Originally posted by EPC
<br />I use a 1/2" spindle gouge from start to finish. Based on the poll results looks like I will have to get myself a skew and give it a whirl.
Click to expand...

Not really,use what is comfortable for you and what gives you the best results.
Do you think centuries ago the guy that first turned something on an ancient lathe had any books or polls to tell him what tool to use?
 
I use the skew and only my skew.
DSC03854.jpg
 
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top Bottom