Ever tried cutting coves with a skew chisel? Honestly… you don’t need to. A spindle gouge is the go-to tool for this. The skew only wins if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to swap tools—but for most turners, it’s not worth the hassle. Still, people keep asking how it’s done and on a recent reel Jolie Karno asked for a close up showing how I rub the bevel, so here’s the quick rundown: ✅ Lead with the short point—make sure it’s razor sharp. ✅ Start the cut, then rub the bevel on the outside tip o

The planing cut with a skew shown here in a taper. It’s showing the push and pull techniques in real speed then slow motion. This was on a 4’ roof finial but showed the method nicely. #woodturning #skewchisel Skew shown is Ashley Iles 1” standard. I have no ties with the company but it’s my preferred tool. | The woodturners

5K views · 54 reactions | The skew chisel is one of my favourites to use. It takes a bit of skill, but the end result is worth it. I'm still learning, but it's fun while I learn! #woodturning #woodworking #diy #skew #chisel #shopsmith. | The Grant Alexander | Facebook

It’s Monday and back to the skew chisel. Slow motion followed by real speed. This angle shows how I cut high in the workpiece. I believe that this skew chisel is making a comeback and about time there were far too many turners put off using a skew by fear mongering. I see lots more posts with turners using a skew now👍. A standard 1” skew (mine is Ashley Iles) is possibly the best possible choice for a planing cut. Don’t get me wrong there are many variations of tool that are excellent and produ