Presentation – You and the Skew by Tom Parker
Tom started his presentation by discussing the variety of skew chisels he uses in his turnings and how he sharpens them.
Tom suggests that a larger skew chisel is actually easier to control for the beginner. No matter how large the chisel, the cut is basically the same. Here Tom is using a planing cut to quickly take a spindle from square to round with a nice, smooth surface.
Tom cut from the center of the spindle to the right and then from the center back to the left, always cutting ‘downhill’ with the grain. He suggests that there are times where the grain pattern in the wood will favor one direction over another to get a cleaner cut.
The true test of the presentation is to bring up a volunteer from the crowd and see if they can take what you’ve presented and put it into practice. Good work Chuck and thank-you Tom!
By: Tom Parker On: 04/25/2019
Show And Tell
Chuck Grimm: Walnut closed form
Chuck Grimm: Maple burl box with box elder lid and walnut knob
Chuck Grimm: Maple burl bowl
Chuck Grimm: Walnut once-turned green wood bowl
Cheryl Jones: Pens for friends who are dog owners
Duane Hamer: Walnut once-turned bowl
John Thorson: Maple box Padauk lid
Dave Daniel: Natural edge mesquite bowl