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Skew Chisels - woodturnerscatalog.com/collections/traditional-turning-tools?filter.p.product_type=Skew+Chisels
Take your skew chisel skills to the next level! In our Skew 101 video, we learned the four basic cuts: the peel, the plane, the slice, and the scrape. In this video, we’re putting those moves into practice to create complex shapes you'll want to include in your next turning project, including square pommels, symmetrical ogee curves, and those notoriously difficult narrow beads.
Whether you're looking to turn furniture balusters or just want to stop sanding your projects so much, this practice piece is the best way to build the muscle memory and tool finesse required for success.
In this video, we cover:
• How to maintain crisp corners on square stock (Pommels).
• The mechanics of the "Cove Sweep" and the "Double Ogee."
• Managing bevel pressure on square material to avoid "chatter."
• Techniques for rolling narrow 1/8" beads without catching.
• Tips on stropping and the benefits of a radius-edge skew.
Resources:
Skew 101 (Watch this first!): youtube.com/watch?v=-SxFXT2WXhM
Alan Batty's Woodturning Notes: woodturnerscatalog.com/blogs/blog/allan-battys-woodturning-notes
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro - Why a 201?
1:29 - Tool Rest Set Up
3:50 - Pommel #1
14:45 - Pommel #2 - More Complex Shape
28:03 - Roughing to Round with the Skew
32:33 - Rolling Beads
39:58 - Perfecting the Ogee (Double Sided)
47:22 - Raised Bead (Including a Skate & How to Avoid Them)
53:30 - Very Narrow Beads
1:03:44 - Honing Your Skew (Stropping)
1:06:28 - Finishing the Narrow Beads - (Beading/Parting Tool)
1:10:35 - Bell Shape with Bead
1:25:53 - No Sanding Required!
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Skew Chisels - woodturnerscatalog.com/collections/traditional-turning-tools?filter.p.product_type=Skew+Chisels
Take your skew chisel skills to the next level! In our Skew 101 video, we learned the four basic cuts: the peel, the plane, the slice, and the scrape. In this video, we’re putting those moves into practice to create complex shapes you'll want to include in your next turning project, including square pommels, symmetrical ogee curves, and those notoriously difficult narrow beads.
Whether you're looking to turn furniture balusters or just want to stop sanding your projects so much, this practice piece is the best way to build the muscle memory and tool finesse required for success.
In this video, we cover:
• How to maintain crisp corners on square stock (Pommels).
• The mechanics of the "Cove Sweep" and the "Double Ogee."
• Managing bevel pressure on square material to avoid "chatter."
• Techniques for rolling narrow 1/8" beads without catching.
• Tips on stropping and the benefits of a radius-edge skew.
Resources:
Skew 101 (Watch this first!): youtube.com/watch?v=-SxFXT2WXhM
Alan Batty's Woodturning Notes: woodturnerscatalog.com/blogs/blog/allan-battys-woodturning-notes
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro - Why a 201?
1:29 - Tool Rest Set Up
3:50 - Pommel #1
14:45 - Pommel #2 - More Complex Shape
28:03 - Roughing to Round with the Skew
32:33 - Rolling Beads
39:58 - Perfecting the Ogee (Double Sided)
47:22 - Raised Bead (Including a Skate & How to Avoid Them)
53:30 - Very Narrow Beads
1:03:44 - Honing Your Skew (Stropping)
1:06:28 - Finishing the Narrow Beads - (Beading/Parting Tool)
1:10:35 - Bell Shape with Bead
1:25:53 - No Sanding Required!
CRAFT SUPPLIES USA - The Woodturners Catalog
Since 1982, woodturners have trusted Craft Supplies USA to provide them with the finest woodturning tools and supplies. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and stand behind the products we sell. Our goal at Craft Supplies USA is simple: to make doing business with us so enjoyable that you look forward to doing business with us again.
Phone: 1-800-551-8876
Website: woodturnerscatalog.com
Address: 1287 E. 1120 S. Provo, UT 84606
Email: service@woodturnerscatalog.com
Visit our Woodturning Blog for how-to guides and more:
woodturnerscatalog.com/blogs/blog?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=videos
Subscribe to Craft Supplies USA:
youtube.com/user/CraftSuppliesUSA?sub_confirmation=1
- SOCIAL MEDIA -
Facebook - facebook.com/CraftSuppliesUSA
Instagram - instagram.com/craftsuppliesusa
#woodturning #woodturnerscatalog
