Turning with a Skew chisel on square stock with Sam Angelo the Wyomingwoodturner

Sam takes you through a few drills to improve skew chisel skills. A skew chisel may provide the cleanest surface but is a bit difficult to master. Sam is still working on his skills. He also finds that demonstrating the skew chisel with hard maple adds another level of difficulty.
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[@bassinbob1965]

Thank you Mr. Angelo for taking your time to make and post your videos. You have helped me tremendously.

[@waterfordrs22]

Allan Batty’s skew and thread chasing videos are classics. They are instructional videos on how to teach as much as the techniques he demonstrates. I’ve been trying to learn to make spin tops using Eric Lofstrom’s method with a skew, using hard maple. It’s been a real challenge. I set the top turning aside and simply practiced point and V cuts on some soft maple I had around. It was infinitely easier. Learning a skew is already a big enough challenge depending on what you ate for breakfast. Starting off with a good, hardwood on the softer end of the spectrum was a game changer. It allowed me to put one successful cut after another and another which is needed for putting it into muscle memory. At least for me it is. Great video

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yea Allan Batty was the best. I miss him greatly. Honored to meet him and visit with him a time or two. And Eric L is also another skew master who is amazing. Practice......and with a softer wood is key. Sam

[@marshallgorrow5543]

Sam, Your video was very enjoyable to watch. I enjoyed your skew practice.

[@robertelliottphd]

That's a catch. Good for you by using it as a teaching experience! PS, thanks for the warning. I was drinking my hot coffee and probably would have had a serious spill. Overall I think you produced the BEST skew training video I have ever seen regarding the least used tool. You reminded of my great grandfather teaching me to turn in the fifties. Back when gouges were a trade (MASONIC) secret. Thanks! Dr Bob.

[@johnswettenham4560]

Thanks Sam, excellent video you explain things very well. Cheers mate

[@carolriley569]

Lots of good info on how to use a skew...thanks!

[@johnhorsfall3281]

Hi Sam , The skew is a very difficult tool to learn how to use correctly . But when you can use it the right way it is an amazing tool .Most cuts need no finishing if cut properly. But to do so you need to know how to use the skew in the right way .otherwise it can be very dangerous .The best way is to practice practice practice after you get the right information . Thank you Sam

[@stevetibbetts3232]

Sam, one of the things I noticed is that the skew seems to have a slight curvature to it, the other thing is that the skew its self appears to be about 1/2 to 3/4" wide. It is noticeably narrower than the one I have which is about a full inch. The blade angle is also very straight so the heel and toe will touch when applied to a piece of wood, this means I need to be very careful when using it to prevent getting a catch. I have though of regrinding it so that I have a slight curve to that angle, so it sort of emulates the tool you were using in this video. Thanks for you continued instruction.

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

Thanks Mr. Sam

[@donbeveridge997]

Hey Sam, just a point of interest, I practice by turning snowmen out of pine. It affords you the opportunity to use most of the cuts and gives you an idea at how good you are making them. Also, I have started using the Alan Lacer grind on my skews and find it to be a little more forgiving and versatile. There is something about the skew that I am drawn to, maybe it's all the Steve Jones videos I've watched. Enjoyed this one too.

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yes my angel on this tool is too sharp and the wood I selected was too darn hard. I agree with practicing on softer wood. I always teach using softer wood or even green wood. I got into this video too far and realized my wood choice was not the best. I do need to experiment with a more shallow grind. Thanks Sam

[@PeranMe]

This is great stuff, thanks for sharing this!

[@kj320175]

I happen to find a lot of people are uncomfortable using their skew chisel. And when I tell them that's the main tool I use while I'm turning they are flabbergasted.

[@StudioJLT]

Thanks for the information download!

[@tomwilhelm545]

? do you think the concave left by sharping on grinder can cause problem compare to a flat sharping grinder - belt sander ???

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yes you might have a point. Sam

[@waterfordrs22]

The hollow grind isn’t really a problem. Just a suggestion- get a CBN credit card shape hone. Woodturners Wonders is one place. I personally hone my skews fairly high on Japanese stones with a guide, however, the hollow grind makes hand honing with the credit card hone very simply and consistent. Bring the hone to the hollow bevel and rub 90 degrees to the edge/bevel. I use that method to improve and maintain my edge during turning. It will take some of that hollow grind out from both the front and back of the bevel. It thickens it up and you will wind up with more bevel support. I personally only take my skew back to the grinder once the hollow grind is almost honed flat. There’s no need. Give it a try, it is reliable

[@annverleedowns311]

Sorcery I say Sorcery a skew can only be used for opening cans of bush's beans .. oh great video to

[@WYOMINGWOODTURNER]

Yes it is evil but I am drawn to it. Thinking I will master it. Sam