skew

  1. Flute Maker

    Where to Buy Sorby or Comparable Skew Using Paypal

    I have some cash in Paypal and would like to use it to buy a 1" Sorby skew or another good name brand. I can't find any place that will accept Paypal . Anyone knnow of a place accepting paypal for these??? Thanks
  2. Flute Maker

    Skew Size and Brand Recommendation

    I am thinking about picking up a regular skew for spindle/flute work. I saw the video by John Lucas on Woodturners Resource last night and it helped me a lot....I was wondering what size to get first. I have an oval skew already but wanted to try a regular one like John used in the video. I...
  3. Mark Stewart

    help with sharpening a skew

    Well I have turned a few pens lately and I need to sharpen my skew. The only problem is I have never done it before. Any henp would be greatly appreciated. I have a wolvereen jig Thanks mark
  4. S

    Troubles with the skew? Try using your foot!

    A man at work shared this with me. He comes from Morocco, where street-side craftsmen use bow lathes. I like how uses his toes for two different actions-- little toes help push his foot along the piece, and the bigger toes guide the skew. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnv0DAR_gWA
  5. TedAS

    Now this is using a skew

    Watch this skew work...I can't do this using 2 hands!:embaresse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnv0DAR_gWA
  6. G

    Sharpening Skew Chisel - Question

    Whenever I read about sharpening chisels - they suggest the use of a magic marker on the chisel so you can see where the grinding wheel is removing the metal. You adjust until you have full coverage - and then grind away, replicating the angle. So what do you do when you've (me especially)...
  7. michaelgarner

    Veritas Skew Rabbet Plane

    I think someone may have posted this already. I was wondering if any leftys would want buy a set with me and save a couple dollars on this plane. It would be a while from now (not in the near furture, I would have to save up for it) here is the link...
  8. mshel

    Shop made skew chisels

    Made this pair of skew chisels today. I obtained the blanks from a fellow on Wnet. They are actually driver blanks which were made for Dewalt staple guns. I ground the angle ( 30 deg) and then ground the bevel ( 25 deg) on the tormek. I turned the handles out of some bloodwood that C Powell gave...
  9. T

    Table Saw Fence Alignment: 1/64th off skew

    I heard that it is best to set up your table saw fence parallel to the table slots then skew the fence 1/64th of an inch away from the blade at the back of the slot. This is suppose to prevent the back of the blade from contacting the work as you saw through the cut. Has anybody heard of this...

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