I keep my tool rest at a height comfortable for my height. I find that students who are taller need it a bit higher. I suppose as a rule of thumb that the tool rest slightly above center is fine. I grind my skew with a hollow grind and have a slightly convex edge (along the length of the edge). I hope this helps. Basically, it must be super sharp to perform.
My Robert Sorby DVD shows to raise the tool-rest above center to use the skew tool. It's hard to tell in the video, but is your Skew ground concave or flat? I've seen so many videos on this, I'm very confused about this tool! Thanks for your input.
I got lucky and the 24" tool rest came with my lathe, the only trouble is when I teach and have to demonstrate on a 12" rest, I'm spoiled! You can make your own out of wood and simply screw a piece of steel to the top for similar results,
I keep my tool rest at a height comfortable for my height. I find that students who are taller need it a bit higher. I suppose as a rule of thumb that the tool rest slightly above center is fine. I grind my skew with a hollow grind and have a slightly convex edge (along the length of the edge). I hope this helps. Basically, it must be super sharp to perform.
good luck
PeterGalbert 1 year ago
My Robert Sorby DVD shows to raise the tool-rest above center to use the skew tool. It's hard to tell in the video, but is your Skew ground concave or flat? I've seen so many videos on this, I'm very confused about this tool! Thanks for your input.
BradburyGuy 1 year ago
I got lucky and the 24" tool rest came with my lathe, the only trouble is when I teach and have to demonstrate on a 12" rest, I'm spoiled! You can make your own out of wood and simply screw a piece of steel to the top for similar results,
good luck,
Pete
PeterGalbert 2 years ago
where did you find that tool rest setup? I can see how for longer spindles that long rest would be awesome, and really speed things up!
shadecustomsawing 2 years ago
Thanks for the kind comments, I enjoy making the videos and am happy to hear that they help!
PeterGalbert 2 years ago
Excellent explanation, clear and concise. Thanks very much for sharing your expertise.
dhmhunter 2 years ago
appreciate your videos, you explain very well. Greetings from London!
angloman1 2 years ago