You could try?? It depends how it works after, give it a try if not you can always use an upturned belt sander to get it into shape and some touch up with a oil stone or similar. The belt sander will work though thats all I used for a long time, you just dont have a fence to refrence off of.
im 16 and iv been woodworking since i was 5. Iv the one thing iv never been able to do sharpen tools and u explain it really well, cheers. However i would point out that many people either can't or don't like using skews, there is never anything you can do with a skew that can't be done with a spindle gauge! even v cuts!! Worth knowing
Glad that it helped, very true btw. Although sometimes you need to get into tight spaces and unless you have minature tools a skew is often the only option. Although I don't user a skew all that much some people get a lot of use out of them so I wouldn't right them off completley.
Thanks for the video, it just so happened I needed a little info on using a skew. Also, really good job on the safety comment about the sleeves. Do you happen to know what the angle was on your chisel? You mentioned that this was the factory angle, buy is there a general "optimum" angle?
Really it depends on the particular chisel because smaller skew tend to have a smaller grind but generally 70 degrees is what i would say give or take.
Im from ireland and I just have to say you are deadly at woodwork my grandad was a carpenter so I am sort of following in his footsteps I do woodwork all the time. I have watched all your videos and I've subscribed to you tanks for being a great mentor. Also if you had the time could you do a video showing how to use an electric jigsaw correctly.
I'm finding it easier to practice on softer wood first.
The sharpening tips were also very good, and I liked the special tool rest, you obviously made yourself, as these oftern dont come with them when you buy them.
I don't do much turning, but I enjoy watching you & others who do.
Have you read, "The Practical Wood Turner" by F. Pain? He was a fellow countryman of yours & wrote this book in the '50s. It's been republished several times. Anyway, it's a great read. Take care.
very good video young man. hers a little tip using a skew keep the tool rest above the piece being turned the skew is a wonderful tool to use. all the best Robbie
The skew chisel is definitely the most difficult tool to use properly; on many Youtube videos I have seen them being used as scrapers, so thanks for sharing
good stuff, but you cant beat a bit of spit on a whet stone :)
littleblueleprecorn 1 month ago
Good video, man. Sound was very low though.
greatergreen 1 month ago
Awesome, thanks for the video!
theIntuitionist 3 months ago
When you sharpen the chisel do a figure of 8 it's allot faster.
ilovecoffee9 5 months ago
do you think its ok to use the grey stone as a temporary fix untill i get a white stone ?
reggieray123 6 months ago
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You could try?? It depends how it works after, give it a try if not you can always use an upturned belt sander to get it into shape and some touch up with a oil stone or similar. The belt sander will work though thats all I used for a long time, you just dont have a fence to refrence off of.
TeenWoodworker 6 months ago
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reggieray123 7 months ago
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TeenWoodworker 6 months ago
im 16 and iv been woodworking since i was 5. Iv the one thing iv never been able to do sharpen tools and u explain it really well, cheers. However i would point out that many people either can't or don't like using skews, there is never anything you can do with a skew that can't be done with a spindle gauge! even v cuts!! Worth knowing
LordJG1995 7 months ago
@LordJG1995
Glad that it helped, very true btw. Although sometimes you need to get into tight spaces and unless you have minature tools a skew is often the only option. Although I don't user a skew all that much some people get a lot of use out of them so I wouldn't right them off completley.
TeenWoodworker 7 months ago
Thanks for the video, it just so happened I needed a little info on using a skew. Also, really good job on the safety comment about the sleeves. Do you happen to know what the angle was on your chisel? You mentioned that this was the factory angle, buy is there a general "optimum" angle?
spilperson 1 year ago
@spilperson
Really it depends on the particular chisel because smaller skew tend to have a smaller grind but generally 70 degrees is what i would say give or take.
Thanks for watching,
Alex.
TeenWoodworker 1 year ago
Im from ireland and I just have to say you are deadly at woodwork my grandad was a carpenter so I am sort of following in his footsteps I do woodwork all the time. I have watched all your videos and I've subscribed to you tanks for being a great mentor. Also if you had the time could you do a video showing how to use an electric jigsaw correctly.
40Mcollins 1 year ago
thanks for this helpful video on the skew.
The tip about using the bottom part is good.
I'm finding it easier to practice on softer wood first.
The sharpening tips were also very good, and I liked the special tool rest, you obviously made yourself, as these oftern dont come with them when you buy them.
angloman1 1 year ago
You taught me something today Alex. Thanks.
Leonard
MrLeonard55 1 year ago
Alex, nice job.
I don't do much turning, but I enjoy watching you & others who do.
Have you read, "The Practical Wood Turner" by F. Pain? He was a fellow countryman of yours & wrote this book in the '50s. It's been republished several times. Anyway, it's a great read. Take care.
deezynar 1 year ago
very good video young man. hers a little tip using a skew keep the tool rest above the piece being turned the skew is a wonderful tool to use. all the best Robbie
robbiethewood 1 year ago
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Another great video
The skew chisel is definitely the most difficult tool to use properly; on many Youtube videos I have seen them being used as scrapers, so thanks for sharing
TheFsxmad 1 year ago