Kragax Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 We have had a bit of a thaw, up to 30 deg. F so I was able to play with my new lathe yesterday. I think Ill need more practice with the skew before I try a pen. LOL This is different with no tool holder like a metal lathe. Turned a few really crappy spindles and have been watching a ton of You Tube videos. I don't have the best tools but today I'll put a sharpening on the gouge and skew and practice some more. I'm looking at a steeper learning curve than I expected. Quote
Scrappile Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 I never could get comfortable with a skew. Would like to, but just when I start to feel confident, bam a catch!! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 I have lathe tools and a lot of them ,but no lathe.Got at a yard sale a a price i couldn't refuse! Quote
Multifasited Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 I got a brand new Roller skate ,But no key !! Some day my Key will come ! sounds like some of my collections ! LarryEA 1 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 Hang in there...you will get it!.....Practice makes perfect! Quote
Scrappile Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 Just thought, maybe the skew is to turning what the spiral blade is to scrolling. Not everyone is comfortable with spirals but those that are swear by them same as I have noticed with turners and skews. Quote
Kragax Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Posted February 8, 2015 That could be true. It took a while to get used to the spirals maybe this will come as well. Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted February 8, 2015 Report Posted February 8, 2015 Craig all tools are a learning curve, don't give up. Treat it like a women, gently. Roly Scrolling Steve and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote
Dan Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Keep at it Craig. It took me a while but using the skew will grow on you. Be sure to keep it sharp. Wilson's Woodworking 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 I got a brand new Roller skate ,But no key !! Some day my Key will come ! sounds like some of my collections ! Carl, I remember that song by Melanie " You got a brand new pair of roller skates, your wife has a brand new key" I think the song title is "You got a brand new key" Your wife has had your 'key' for 53(?) years.... Quote
Multifasited Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 If He don't he will have a skewer !! Quote
Multifasited Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Carl, I remember that song by Melanie " You got a brand new pair of roller skates, your wife has a brand new key" I think the song title is "You got a brand new key" Your wife has had your 'key' for 53(?) years.... As I read that ,my age snuck up on me ,I would bet there are many that did not know anything about the first roller skates were clamp to you hard soles shoes and the key allowed you to tighted them on to your shoes and were adjustable ,Had many accidents when one would come off ,or partially ! long before OSHA took all the adventure out of being a kid , Yeah your right a bout her having the key which she still uses occasionally !LOL Quote
Kragax Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 I tried to put those on my sneakers once.........once. LOL Quote
Wilson's Woodworking Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Razor sharp tools and proper rest location. Hang in there and you will get it. Quote
grosa Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I have done a lot of woodturning and a good tip I found was to polish your cutting edge to a mirror finish. This reduces drag and friction with the wood and cuts much easier. When using a skew place it flat on your tool rest, lift the left side of the skew about 5 degrees up and move the back of the handle about 5 degrees to the right. Then engage the wood and move to the right slowly. When you reach the end to the same thing in reverse to reach the other end and so on. By moving that 5 degrees it takes a much softer bite. The tool rest needs to be set just below center so the tool contact is at center. Good luck. Edited February 21, 2015 by grosa Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
grosa Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Craig all tools are a learning curve, don't give up. Treat it like a women, gently. Roly If I treated my tools like a woman my tools would have left me a long time ago. I use my tools hard and to there maximum braking point and if they break I fix them or replace them. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
grosa Posted February 21, 2015 Report Posted February 21, 2015 Here is a good video for you. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
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