What’s the best skew chisel to use, flat or oval?
It’s a personal preference. The one you like the best.What’s the best skew chisel to use, flat or oval?
Tom, if that's the key to sharpening oval skews, then you or somebody needs to develop a 3-D printed edition and publish the code online. Great device.I had the same sharpening problems with my oval skew. The problem was solved with a 3d printed fixture that snaps onto my platform. It perfectly and repeatedly locates each side for grinding.
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Tom, if that's the key to sharpening oval skews, then you or somebody needs to develop a 3-D printed edition and publish the code online. Great device.
Great minds, Rusty-I do the same technique for the same reason (though I am always looking for other creative uses for the skew.For me it is a flat skew. The only thing I use a skew for is making my tenons. It gives me the perfect angle to match the dovetail on my Chuck.
I use a skew flat on its side with a peeling cut to make tenons for Christmas ornament finials. This makes a natural undercut on the finial base so the finial fits tightly on the globe.For me it is a flat skew. The only thing I use a skew for is making my tenons. It gives me the perfect angle to match the dovetail on my Chuck.
Bill, good to see you feeling frisky. Hopefully that means you're feeling well and out of the reach of the medical profession.I have a large stable of skews including the Alan Lacer pry bars,
I think Lee valley still sells them. Not sure what retail presence lee valley has down there in the states.Hello all. Have not been here in quite some time due to various things I won't go into. But I noticed this thread talking about skews and thought this would be a good place to ask. I am in the need for another skew. I have been using a Henry Taylor round edges flat edge (Non rounded) 1/2" skew. I use to be able to buy from Crafts Supply USA. But I believe they do not make these any more because they have been out of stock for quite some time. My question is does anyone know if Henry Taylor skews are still made and where I can purchase one. I see no other numbers on the skew or markings. Just the vendor name and Brand. Appreciate any help. Thanks
John T.
They are still in stock over here in the UK. You don’t say what you particularly like about the Henry Taylor but the also make Hamlet tools. Perhaps they are similar enough and available in the US?Hello all. Have not been here in quite some time due to various things I won't go into. But I noticed this thread talking about skews and thought this would be a good place to ask. I am in the need for another skew. I have been using a Henry Taylor round edges flat edge (Non rounded) 1/2" skew. I use to be able to buy from Crafts Supply USA. But I believe they do not make these any more because they have been out of stock for quite some time. My question is does anyone know if Henry Taylor skews are still made and where I can purchase one. I see no other numbers on the skew or markings. Just the vendor name and Brand. Appreciate any help. Thanks
John T.
Perfect. I save $4 too. Thank youPackard also lists it https://www.packardwoodworks.com/104040.html
Why I like that skew, not sure but it is like an old pair of shoes, they fit comfortably. Why mess with success. I have a couple of Alan Lancers as Bill put it tire irons, and a few radius edged ones. Also tried a oval skew and that thing almost killed me. Could not get the feel for that. I now have 2 sources for them and thank everyone.They are still in stock over here in the UK. You don’t say what you particularly like about the Henry Taylor but the also make Hamlet tools. Perhaps they are similar enough and available in the US?
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I’ve not heard much good about them. Sharpening does seem to be an issue. They also have less mass than a normal skew which could be another downside? Having said that, this style is very popular in Germany.I'm glad to hear so many people were disappointed with oval skews. I thought it was just me. Miserable things to sharpen.
why would anyone want to buy a skew that starts out with 25mm edge and as you sharpen it, it eventually tappers to about 10mm?????I’ve not heard much good about them. Sharpening does seem to be an issue. They also have less mass than a normal skew which could be another downside? Having said that, this style is very popular in Germany.
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