mike I was thinking about getting the alan lacer skew,,i have been told its a lot less forgiven if you get a catch and easier to learn on,,,and I have also told you can put the rounded curve on a beveled skew like the alan lacer,,which do you prefer or recommend,,
I rarely use my big Lacer skew as it is just too big for me for most of the work I do. It is 1 3/8. I prefer a 3/4" WiTH a short handle. I like the curved grind on his big skew but prefer a straight grind on my 3/4. The right one is the one that works for you.
Mike I am a new turner when I am turning a small diameter i the SKU seems to work fine but on larger diameter's I continue to get catches any suggestions?
That's ok I started with the standard skew then sharpened it with the curved cutting edge, still had catches. I then tried an oval skew and prefer it. It's a personal thing. th-cam.com/video/ryrq1yMQXIk/w-d-xo.html
Been watchin turning vids for a month trying to learn. Just got my lathe today and going to start practicing today. GREAT VIDS.
Congratulations! Safe turning.
Of all the vids I've watched, yours is the most informative and I just subscribed.
Lots of information on skew use...Thank you Mike....!.
Great stuff!
Nice master class on skew work I really enjoyed so far I am on to three
Thanks, Erik. Fan of yours also.
brilliant tips :) I'd love to master the skew
You should! Just take good practice.
Great stuff Mike
I appreciate that, Lyle.
Thanks Mike!
mike I was thinking about getting the alan lacer skew,,i have been told its a lot less forgiven if you get a catch and easier to learn on,,,and I have also told you can put the rounded curve on a beveled skew like the alan lacer,,which do you prefer or recommend,,
I rarely use my big Lacer skew as it is just too big for me for most of the work I do. It is 1 3/8. I prefer a 3/4" WiTH a short handle. I like the curved grind on his big skew but prefer a straight grind on my 3/4. The right one is the one that works for you.
Question: Mike. If I split a 2x4 in half, which tool would I use to get ot round? The skew or the rough gouge?
Because pine is a bit course, I would use a roughing gouge but a skew can work also, especially if y ou are wanting skew practice.
Thanks Mike. Going to turn my first blank tomorrow. I'll start with roughing and also try the skew. LOVE your vids,
Mike I am a new turner when I am turning a small diameter i the SKU seems to work fine but on larger diameter's I continue to get catches any suggestions?
Too little info provided for me to give spedific advice beyond what what is in the video series.
From tool sharpening depends the quality of work. Like!
Like I tell students, if it is almost sharp it will almost work!
I won't trade my oval skew for any other!!!!!
If I had started with one, maybe I would like it but don't own one so have limited personal experience with one.
That's ok I started with the standard skew then sharpened it with the curved cutting edge, still had catches. I then tried an oval skew and prefer it. It's a personal thing. th-cam.com/video/ryrq1yMQXIk/w-d-xo.html