Skew-Chisel Basics
Improve your lathe skills by turning rows and rows of beads using only a skew chiselProfessional turner Richard Raffan explores the essentials of turning wood with a skew chisel. He explains how to grind and sharpen the tool, and offers lessons for practicing various cuts, including cutting grooves and beads. The article also describes two ways to hold the tool and gives advice on turning thin stock.
From Fine Woodworking #145
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