WOW! Excellent presentation. Very comprehensive. Thanks so much.
@hubcity527119 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@laceyhansen181518 күн бұрын
Thank you for this. I have been trying to do the beading, but I end up with lots of tear outs on end grain. I am using sharp easy wood carbide cutters. Do you have any suggestions to stop the tear outs. Thank you
@mikepullen80286 ай бұрын
Very nice job Mel.
@hubcity52716 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
@clarencegreen30717 ай бұрын
You can also use a flat plate (disk) as a vacuum chuck if you insert a piece of closed-cell foam (packing material, or whatever) between the workpiece and the disk. Easy and quick to make.
@hubcity52717 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@naturaIIydifferent9 ай бұрын
Great idea for scraps! I was thinking about doing something like this with a split blank, pre drilling holes for the magnets before turning.. but your way looks much faster and efficient. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I really appreciate the knowledge!
@marykedykhuizen690211 ай бұрын
Great refresher video for me, thanks Paul. How long is that 2x4 that is the part I have trouble with
@KosalUniverse Жыл бұрын
Hello friend 👋 good work i like this, your work the same me.
@Unpeturbed Жыл бұрын
Happy you caught this visually… so much better to see it close up!
@hubcity5271 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@trisbaker363 Жыл бұрын
I have a scar on my chin and up over my left eye because I used this tool incorrectly, I call it my Baptism on the lathe, the skew is the Devil's can opener, I now use a bowl gouge with Irish Grind instead. I have the greatest respect for fellow woodturners who have mastered this tool
@Ruach-d2s Жыл бұрын
👉✊👈
@mrkringles Жыл бұрын
How do you shape and sharpen your skew?
@Unpeturbed2 жыл бұрын
I would love to know how you finish the piece after dyeing. What product do you use so the water based dye does not run…. Curious! Pete
@sunbladerr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank You thank you, I was Doing that exactly WRONG. Be Well and Good Journey Richie
@Unpeturbed2 жыл бұрын
Very cool Jim…
@jayscott3062 жыл бұрын
Masterful skew work, Trent. Very instructional in many ways. I just made a deep sanding/polishing jig for myself, but I'm wondering if a decent set of forceps might be more versatile. We'll have to discuss it. :)
@hubcity52712 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! We can discuss the sanding thing for sure. Trent
@jayscott3062 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rick, Gary & Trent. That was very helpful. I think my problem is treating it like a coat of paint. The vase drying on my lathe right now, will get another few layers tomorrow. I imagine more figured wood, as opposed to my birch bat blanks, would help, too. :) But, I will start at project that will be the beginning of each day and get a more patient method of colouring.
@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@EdwinMedinaTornoyArte2 жыл бұрын
Buenos trabajos, lo felicito
@brady25282 жыл бұрын
excellent vid
@Unpeturbed2 жыл бұрын
Had to watch it again… maybe this year I’ll be successful!
@georgeb.wolffsohn302 жыл бұрын
The use of the points is exactly opposite the advice of another you tube video . Is that because you are using a radiused skew while the other video used a straight skew chisel ?
@hubcity52712 жыл бұрын
It is hard for me to comment without seeing the other video. The radiused sharpening shouldn't make any difference to the chances of a bad catch. Long point up or down will definitely work as will short point up or down. The key for me is to avoid the catch I get if the cut drifts away from the cutting edge. If you can make it work then for sure you should use the technique that is comfortable for you.
@Greebstreebling2 жыл бұрын
I think I was prety much scared to use a skew because of all the stuff I'd read and watched about how difficult they are to use. That's not a good place to be as your learning experience starts. You can't do anything about all that negative stuff that's out there, it's there and if you read it, the psycholgy is set. The main thing to know about a skew is that it has a sharp spike and if you let that get into a position where it digs into the workpiece it damages the workpiece and gives you a fright - the negative psychology has been reinforced. So what to do? Number one understand about the fulcrum point of the tool and number two - if you can manage it first, watch this video and some of Richard Raffan's for a really positive and useful explanation. It goes without saying when using a lathe ALWAYS wear ppe.
@davidshaper51463 жыл бұрын
Is there a limit on the diameter of the wood beyond which you wouldn't use the skew?
@hubcity52712 жыл бұрын
I don't think of the diameter as a limiting feature as long as the position of the wood and tool are safe.
@frankdenny14883 жыл бұрын
Jim is full of wind. Great job
@WilliamWoodWriteLtd3 жыл бұрын
Looking good, Hub City! Some great looking pieces in there!
@johnmayer59203 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That was the best most straight forward demonstration of Skew use I have seen yet. Cleared up a lot of issues for me. Thanks again.
@hubcity52712 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome John. Thanks for commenting.
@scarcesmith41513 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, you are a very good teacher, I'm a beginner to woodturning and I learned wonderful things.
@hubcity52712 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for commenting. Glad you found it useful.
@umlooad3 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. Thanks for sharing.
@jydymyyyr96303 жыл бұрын
Hmm... This technique of planing doesn't quite match what most instructors provide. Usually when planing, the heel is avoided to prevent dig-ins, and the toe is avoided to prevent catches. With that in mind, usually the lower 2/3rds of the edge (nearest the heel) is used for making a planing cut. Yours may be one option, but I'd recommend viewing other videos (such as of Allan Batty or Alan Lacer) that explain in detail skew usage. I won't say this technique is wrong, but it wouldn't be my first option.
@hubcity52712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. You are certainly correct in saying there are many ways to use many turning tools. If you get good results and are safe I say go for it.
@cb-cj2ke3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@billy194613 жыл бұрын
Great demo!
@Unpeturbed3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched Mel make these a few times, and I always seem to try and enter the 4th dimension. Wonderful demo, so it think it’s time to try again. Thanks Mel!
@marykedykhuizen69023 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks Mel
@lawrencepinter89813 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, Deb. Great instructions. Particularly like how you describe each move and explain the why. Excellent comments on Shop and Turning safety.
@vicschapansky5413 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a small skew that needs taming perhaps into the recycle bin. I had a few catches and stopped using it now I know why. Vic
@hubcity52713 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vic for your support.
@normjanzen84894 жыл бұрын
Well done appreciated it. Looking forward to more. Helps me refine the use of a skew
@hubcity52713 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norm. Nice to hear from you.
@marykedykhuizen69024 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trent, excellent video, I might even try my skew now
@ianeverett104 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Mel!
@debramcleod5384 жыл бұрын
Good job Mel
@marykedykhuizen69024 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the educational video, I learned something new again
@kerhst4 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@debramcleod5384 жыл бұрын
an excellent video for beginners and even seasoned turners can pick up a few things.
@Unpeturbed4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see this!
@MikePeaceWoodturning4 жыл бұрын
Great demo. Thanks for sharing. Sorry it was cut short at the end.