Skew chisel hand woodturning demo- how versatile is the Skew?

[@trevorcurry5521]

Is there any one better than this man with a skew !!! Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@mikecalhoun8497]

You can ramble on all you want to, Mate I'll be pleased to listen to it all day long, and so will anyone else that appreciates your videos.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Mike.

[@stefanmikenorway]

I've never seen anyone as skilled with a skew as yourself, including a lot of famous turning turning names. Amazing and daunting demonstration, especially the cove cuts which were absolutely amazing!!

[@stevejones1823]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@mikhail2400]

If I hadnt just seen it I would not have believed someone could use a skew with such precision and speed. Im new to woodturning and hope I can gain just 10% of your skill. thanks for the video.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you for your kind words. Keep practicing and you will get much better than 10%

[@hotrodhog2170]

Make no apologies for rambling on when you are not rambling on at all. Amazing skill and I am happy you share your knowledge here and in the Woodchuckers group!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you for your kind words

[@hlcorick]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks

[@woodturner21]

@@hlcorick thank you

[@mikhail2400]

Man its a pleasure to watch you with a skew. Because of your videos my skew has went from the yard, where I threw it in frustration, to being my favorite lathe tool. While im no where close to your level I am very happy with my ever improving skew skills.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you and it’s great to know my videos have inspired you to use the skew. Keep up the good work and enjoy.

[@KodyKimani]

well for me that 'was' a tutorial! Absolutely fab! Thank you. I can't manage to get those beautiful long ribbons yet but at least I'm not getting dust - and I'm getting a clean finish.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you and well done on getting a clean finish. Keep practicing you’ll get there.

[@KodyKimani]

thank you- I can't wait to see those ribbon spiral shavings... I think I am holding my skew at a little too much of an angle but i'll get there- been watching a lot of richard raffan too@@woodturner21

[@VSD78]

brilliant, professional, amazing, and awesome as always work Steve

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@busterwest1644]

Just starting in woodturning and have seen Davis Batty demonstration of the skew and decided I wanted to perfect the traditional tools ( and master the skew) This demo has reinforced my opinion of a much underated and underused tool.. Now Ive got to practice.... a lot lol.... thank you

[@woodturner21]

Thank you and enjoy

[@mirco.0414]

Really impressing video...been watching it now half a dozen times and still enjoy it to the fullest. Thanks a million for sharing!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you I’m pleased you’ve enjoyed the video

[@NMranchhand]

You had a catch? Wow, thanks so much for sharing that. I really had no idea of the breadth of capability of the skew. It will definitely affect the way I learn about it. Your 37 years won’t go away with you.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@billy19461]

I have watched this a dozen times and I am still fascinated with your skills!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@drunkenmunky07]

A wealth of experience and a pleasure to watch someone so competent at their work. So often KZbin videos are full of how to's by people who literally have just figured out how to do something. And have none of the finesse that a true craftsman has, yet possess more than their fair share of bravado and arrogance. Thanks for the video!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you for you kind words

[@johnheyes4900]

I can't believe how easy you make that look, I've been turning for 3 years now but using the skew still fills me with dread. It gives a great finish but catches are so easy and dramatic. I will have to practice more. Great video thanks for posting.👍👍👍

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@josephwise485]

Ran across this again, had to watch. Your mastery still amazes me.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Joeseph

[@chrisbritton9260]

I have had my lathe for 6 weeks now. After a few nasty catches, a few videos watched explaining what was happening the skew is now my go to tool. Still got a long way to go and you have given me some fresh directions.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you I’m pleased to of helped slightly

[@MdRomjan-iz3nk]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nolas6643]

This is a work of art! Your skilful hands shape the wood with such ease. I'm recently introduced to woodworking and will love to see more videos from you on using the skew. Thanks for sharing

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Evidently many years of experience! May be the most skilled I've seen! Thanks for sharing your craft! You inspired me to repurpose a scraper into a skew and watching you has helped tremendously!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Jeff and I’m pleased to have inspired you to try the Skew

[@edwardchapman1914]

Very nice Steve, the skew is my security blanket, but nothing like your skills. You are truly amazing to watch.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Edward as you know the skew gives you a lovely feeling when used properly.

[@MikeWaldt]

Such a complete pleasure to watch Steve. Thanks also for sharing your extensive knowledge and techniques. Take care Mike

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Mike, your comments are always appreciated

[@dwaynecain5608]

Beautiful work. I love the ease you have in making your different cuts. Great video. Thanks

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@asulondawn]

Steve, you should tour the world giving wood turning demonstrations. You would be in great demand. Great video and thanks for showing it.

[@woodturner21]

Thanks John, demonstrations are out of my comfort zone but maybe one day.

[@billy19461]

Your skills are unbelievable. I have been trying the skew for the past few weeks and just now I am able to do a planning cut. Wonderful!

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Billy

[@noelperry5970]

I knew to this wood turning thing however the skew is rapidly becoming my favourite chisel. Thanks for this vid I look forward to watching many more.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@davidbriggs5778]

Thank you this is the best skew chisel video that I have seen to date. Your technique is excellent.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@0602Jonboy]

Wow! I'm a newbie to turning Steve, and am still trying to do more than 5 or 6 cuts and still keep the wood in the chuck! I've jumped In at the deep end, and the skew is the first tool I'm trying to learn to use simply because of the versatility you and others have have shown. Ok, it will take a lot of time and have accepted there will no doubt be many more times when it may be safer to leave the skew in the drawer, but I don't give up easily and try to learn some of the techniques that you have shown so impressively, well done to you! I am in total awe of your skills, thank you Tony.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Tony, you’re doing it right learning the Skew first. Keep it up.

[@donaustin3461]

Very well done. I've watched it a few times and learn more and more each time. Thank You for your time and videos. The tooth pick was absolutely genius. After you sharpened it up, I says to myself "put some embellishment on it", low and behold as if I was a heckler in the audience you put the finishing touch to it, personalized to boot. Fabulous. Hope you don't mind but some day I will try this. Tooth Picks are big in Texas. Great videos !

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Dan, your welcome to copy anything I post.

[@oldmaninthecave]

Thanks so much. Brilliant video. The camera angle was especially helpful. Other videos I've watched were near worthless because you really couldn't see what was happening because of the poor camera angle. With your video I could see exactly what you were doing. Thanks again, Harold.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@Knowrisc]

Steve, always a pleasure to watch your work, but this time I'd like to say thank you for the time you've taken to show some of your skills with the skew, and the narration which makes it so much more understandable.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Brian, your comments are appreciated.

[@paulspencer7401]

Just started woodturning but the skew chisel is definitely my favourite chisel, such a versatile chisel. Great demonstration video, very encouraging.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you and enjoy your journey into woodturning. You have done the right thing learning the skew early.

[@user-ie8st5qr3y]

Sir you have a talent on that skew. You make it look so easy but I know that years of practice helps. Thanks for sharing.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@johnmcallister9678]

I have just started turning in the last year. Thank you for this video. I spend a long time at the lathe, to achieve, what you have shown in seven minutes.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you and enjoy the journey learning woodturning

[@jackjohnson4360]

Absolutely brilliant! A true craftsman showing the versatility of the skew. Now if only you could wrap up all that great knowledge and teach the rest of us :). As always a pleasure to watch

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Jack, it’s practice really more than being taught this ability

[@benibeni895]

You make it look like the only tool you need for woodturning

[@woodturner21]

It’s certainly the most versatile

[@gmaxwell8307]

Fantastic Video ! So many years of experience in just about 7 minutes ! Learnt a lot !

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@barkebaat]

I've been a furniture maker (cabinetmaker) & joiner for 25 years now, but I never learned how to turn. It's a different / separate trade here in Norway so they didn't teach me this at trade school. But these last couple of years I've gotten this urge to make chairs ... stick chairs, maybe even Windsor types, and there are so many beautiful shapes you can make with a lathe, and small, fancy details. So this week I got my first lathe ! The coronavirus has been hard on my small business, so I could only afford the smallest 'toy' model from Record, but I got the extension bit for it to make it long enough to turn table-legs, and I'm sure it will be good enough for me to learn the basics on. I must first build a sturdy bench to mount it on - I've already cleared space in my shop. If there's little payed work I can use my time to learn a new skill, and when I'm too old to shift the heavy planks and big carcasses I can make beautiful chairs :-) Thanks for the video -- I'll check out the rest of your stuff.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you for your kind words and enjoy your journey into woodturning. It is addictive

[@edwardwarrington1809]

That was absolutely fantastic. Your skill with that chisel is amazing. If I could get to be half as good as you, then I will be a happy chap.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@kennyboothe7544]

Thanks for recording this. I don't think I've ever seen a skew chisel used in a "pull" cut (backward/forward) @ 4:15! WOW

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Kenny, the backward cut is used by a lot of the proffessional turners

[@thefish5861]

The skew is very versatile. It makes an excellent paint can opener!

[@colinparr9247]

Steve you have inspired me to take up the skew after twenty years of woodturning. Please do a tutorial on the skew many thanks Colin

[@woodturner21]

Thank you, it Maybe something for the future but at the moment I am too busy with production work

[@Oscarlcj]

Yes sir I watched it 4 times in a row trying to learn. I add on to the plea of a tutorial. Very amazing.

[@jydymyyyr9630]

Wow!!! I feel I'm doing well when I get a nice planing cut - I see I've got more practice to do. Thanks for the gr8 video and inspiration.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@TurningWorks]

I can't remember how many times I've watched this video Steve, it's bread and butter to you, but fascinating for me! :D

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Dave

[@billy19461]

Dave your not the only one that has watched this video several times and it still amazes me.

[@bentontool]

You are an amazing skew MASTER! Thank you for the video. I also have been watching this video over and over and over again... I wish the skill could transfer by osmosis... (You make it look deceptively easy... which it is not!)

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@ianvicedomini2648]

I really want to have another go at woodturning because it's so satisfying

[@woodturner21]

Yes it’s very therapeutic as well

[@mikenco]

You didn't ramble on at all! This video is great and left me going to look for more of your vids!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@paulbanks8583]

Great video. I'm still trying to master the skew and watching this shows just how versatile it is.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Paul

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

I have just watched a master of the skew, thank you for sharing.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Well done! I just picked up wood turning and I have been experimenting with the skew. Inspiring for sure!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you and enjoy the journey

[@pigeonmanof180]

That’s some kind of poplar? And the span of the growth rings tells me a very fast-grown tree. In other words very very soft wood. This is more difficult with hardwood. Still this guy is good. Makes it look so easy. Thanks for posting; this vid is going on my list of “watch and learn”!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you, you’re correct it’s tulip poplar. There are a few videos of turning hardwoods on my channel showing how I turn almost the same in woods like oak.

[@edition-deluxe]

Like a magician! Love your videos

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@rhynorton6606]

Very nice video. I much prefer to just see a tool in action than someone talking about it. You make that look very easy!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@Piratepete22]

Thank you for sharing that with us. It was excellent.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@drewmcewan2998]

Excellent as always Steve.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Drew

[@rogermichet2531]

Drew embase pour defonceuse

[@paulsalverda1246]

Fabulous as always! A great demo.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Paul

[@mustafanaser4099]

Wonderful.. really very beautiful and useful vedio 👍

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@joepenney1536]

Thanks for sharing. I do love watching you use the skew, and indeed all your videos'

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@johannbarnard5893]

absolutely stunning craftsmanship. many thanks for sharing. Would love to see more of your work

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Johann I will try to upload more soon.

[@SasquaPlatypus]

This is so satisfying to watch. Gonna go put metal to wood now thanks!!!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@bertdelisle393]

Excellent presentation, I truly enjoy your videos which have inspired me to practice and become more comfortable with using the skew.

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Bert, I am pleased to hear my videos have helped.

[@ВикторЕвсеев-х3щ]

Hello, Mr. Jones. Please tell me, what angle of sharpening of the skew chisel do you use? What is the thickness of your skew chiese? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@woodturner21]

I sharpen to 30 degrees included angle and 15 degrees skew

[@ВикторЕвсеев-х3щ]

@@woodturner21 thank you so much, sir.

[@kevinburrows1705]

A True master love your work

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@verkhovtsevmaxim665]

Thank you for your skill working with wood, it's charge me for a new achievements. Sorry for my poor English...

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@thughes9283]

A joy to watch as ever.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@SCCFORUM]

Maestro. It makes me very happy that the best turner in the world lives in the UK. :-) All the best Steve Regards, Paul

[@woodturner21]

Wow! Thank You some compliment, but I am sure there are lots better than me.

[@hraun2berg]

I always enjoy your demonstrations, and that is what I think about that one☺ Júlíus

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Julius

[@craftdinosaur9763]

master level of wood turning!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@etdahmer]

A true craftsman/artist.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@flyerscout2]

Wow! That was cool to watch.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@PaulLockwood]

Pure genius!!! Oh and he s human he does get catches, lol. ;) Just a real pleasure to watch, every time!

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Paul.

[@fabiojoliveira1]

Very very good, congratulation (I'm from Brazil)

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@JimG31547]

A great demonstration. Thanks for sharing

[@woodturner21]

Thank you James

[@colincullip6463]

That’s what you call skilled.👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@charliesymons1409]

You should come to makers central! I’d really like to meet you in person

[@woodturner21]

It’s only 15 mins from me so I might visit.

[@stubrearley9220]

Awesome turning!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@brunow6101]

Thank you your demo, very kind.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@lylegwynn6603]

Well done Thanks for the advise

[@jirichmelar4639]

Amazing skills! Bravo!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@ArtistryInWood1]

Well done Steve.

[@woodturner21]

Thanks George, it makes me admire those of you who demonstrate and teach, it’s something I find very difficult.

[@yassin7543]

You make it look real easy! :)

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@davidfairman5461]

Thank you for the skew demo

[@woodturner21]

Thank you 👍

[@davidfairman5461]

I was recommended you by our club professional

[@aaudain1]

It’s amazing to see how you work with one Chisel

[@woodturner21]

Thank You

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Great video, Steve!

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Rick

[@josefontes3249]

very nice a must watch

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@JeremyBuehlerJWB]

I am a beginning wood turner and I recently discovered your videos. I've watched many turning videos on KZbin and I quite enjoy seeing a production turner at work; not just in terms of your advanced skills, but also how you approach turning as compared to the typical hobbyist. Thanks to you, I've ground the corners on my skew, and I am starting to enjoy working with it (but still jump every time I get a catch). I have two questions: 1) what types of wood do you normally find yourself dealing with at work? I notice for the stair spindles and newels it's softwood, and I assume it's to be painted. This demo appears to use poplar. Is it mostly cheaper domestic woods, or do you get to play with exotics now and then? And 2) I never see you change lathe RPM. I have discovered that for the most part, faster = better with the skew. Does that rule always hold true? Thanks for making yourself accessible via KZbin; I would not have contact with a production turner otherwise!

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Jeremy, I turn spindles and newels in all different woods. I get a lot of softwood and Oak for spindles, but other woods like ash and sapele are occasionally ordered. Most my work is the native hardwoods but I do get a few jobs in exotic timbers such as I have a regular order of approx 400 handles in Wenge. As for the RPM I am not one that worries much about speeds. It varies hugely on the job but I don't turn at the very fast speeds. A fast speed can help but doesn't always give you the best control.

[@wavetrader742]

Stunning!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@leksey7870]

Interesting to watch your work!

[@woodturner21]

Thank You Aleksey

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Hello Steve.. wonder if you could share some insights into the Crown Cryo tools vs the Thompson lathe tools also cryo. What are your thoughts on even needing cryo tool steel? Thank you and hope you're well!

[@woodturner21]

Hi Jeff there is very little between the two tools and both are excellent. The main difference is which shape flutes and if I’m honest that is a very personal thin. I have both tools but not the Thompson ‘v’ which a lot prefer. I tend to reach for my crown first. As for needing cryo steel no you don’t need it as it’s no sharper than standard hss The big difference is it keeps its edge longer. I think in the long run the better steel is cheaper due to time saved on sharpening and the length of time it lasts but will not produce any better results. All my opinions others may disagree

[@simonbull2897]

A master at work.. Brilliant and very professional craftsmen... Is that Ashley iles skew chisel a carbon steel 1 or is it HSS Steve ? Keep up the good work

[@woodturner21]

Thank you Simon, It’s HSS the carbon steel are primarily fore pole lathe work now.

[@leegar1537]

Master is a master exelent skill thank you for showing us

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@granitestatewoods2601]

You my friend are a Jedi Master.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@CraftWithAfshin]

very nice mate pure skill!

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@jacobmorrissette1331]

That’s one sharp ass skew

[@woodturner21]

Yes sharp tools are one of the most important parts of turning.

[@TheWoodYogi]

Inspirational. Thanks Steve 😊

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@alanhenry7835]

Master turner !

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@samueljames9006]

Amazing work. just wondering what wood is this? and how big is this piece of wood is?

[@woodturner21]

Thank you, it’s poplar and 70mm square 300mm long

[@samueljames9006]

@@woodturner21 do you have a supplier? And your absolutey amazing at this. Like best I've ever seen. Truly. What wood would you suggest for table legs? 🤔 is poplar table legs strong enough to hold an 80 lb epoxy table? Sorry just wondering. Youre an expert.

[@woodturner21]

Thank you, yes poplar would hold a heavy table. It’s available from most timber merchants. As for what do I suggest, I would use any hardwood that fits into the surroundings it will be in.

[@samueljames9006]

@@woodturner21 how do you skew so easily?! its like butter. what angle is your skew knife at? and do you use a grinding stone or sand paper?

[@woodturner21]

It’s approx 30 degrees included angle and 16 degrees skew. I use it straight off an 8” grinding wheel

[@davidkdanso3632]

Very skillful

[@woodturner21]

Thank you

[@paulg5163]

Bloody brilliance!!

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Paul

[@danielmeldrum4806]

You call that a catch? I mean, technically it is, but mine are always so much bigger... ;-) Your skew videos are the reason I started using the skew recently, thank you...

[@woodturner21]

Thanks Daniel and I am pleased my videos have encouraged you.

[@williamswhistlepipes]

Good vid you make it look easy? I’m going to find out this year what machine would you recommend for a beginner

[@woodturner21]

A difficult question not knowing what you want to be turning. But buy the heaviest your budget will allow. Big is better and if you enjoy turning it means you don’t have to upgrade as you advance.