Skew?

[jttheclockman]

I just watched a video on FB of a guy who used the back planning method when using a skew. He would pull the skew backwards and it would cut ribbons like butter. There was no voice so he did not explain how he ground the skew but question, has anyone done this before?? I can see this would prevent dig ins. He put pressure on the skew with is fingers to keep it steady. pretty neat.

 

[Mortalis]

Can you link the video?
I dont believe a skew will cut at all if you just run it backwards.

 

[NJturner]

The skew is the primary tool I use in my shop - I have rounded and square ones that cut equally well with a pull cut (backwards as you say) or push cut (forwards) - it is just a matter of positioning the cutting edge properly on the surface of the item being turned. Unless I am mis-interpreting your description of the video, these are pretty common cuts with a skew. The angle of the cutting edge to the workpiece matters more than the direction - everything just has to meet at the sharp edge of the tool.

 

[Roly]

The skew is the primary tool I use in my shop - I have rounded and square ones that cut equally well with a pull cut (backwards as you say) or push cut (forwards) - it is just a matter of positioning the cutting edge properly on the surface of the item being turned. Unless I am mis-interpreting your description of the video, these are pretty common cuts with a skew. The angle of the cutting edge to the workpiece matters more than the direction - everything just has to meet at the sharp edge of the tool.

Right all the way and the last sentence says it all.

 

[duncsuss]

Perhaps you were watching Steve Jones - "The Woodturners" on Facebook. It took me a long time to get any shavings at all that way, but I kept watching his videos and trying to copy his tool presentation. Eventually I managed it - doesn't work every time, but if I focus I can make shavings in both directions (without turning the tool around to face the other way!)

Edit - his Youtube channel, lots of skew videos: https://www.youtube.com/@woodturner21

 

[jttheclockman]

It was on FB. I did not get a name because as I said now words were exchanged. When I said he was using the skew to cut backwards I mean he was dragging the skew away from the cutting edge. Unless he had a bur on the back side from the direction he sharpens the skew, maybe that is the answer. I wish I paid more attention but my brother called me. I will try to hunt it down again.

 

[Mortalis]

10K views · 254 reactions | Shown full speed & super slow motion, KD Maple, When you have some wavy grain you can find it will only cut clean in one direction. So here I’m using the pull planing cut and hand steady to reduce any vibration. Works grea

Shown full speed & super slow motion, KD Maple, When you have some wavy grain you can find it will only cut clean in one direction. So here I’m using the pull planing cut and hand steady to reduce...

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I dont see how this is possible.

 

[jttheclockman]

10K views · 254 reactions | Shown full speed & super slow motion, KD Maple, When you have some wavy grain you can find it will only cut clean in one direction. So here I’m using the pull planing cut and hand steady to reduce any vibration. Works grea

Shown full speed & super slow motion, KD Maple, When you have some wavy grain you can find it will only cut clean in one direction. So here I’m using the pull planing cut and hand steady to reduce...

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I dont see how this is possible.

That is it. Good find. The only thing I can think of is when you sharpen the skew if you do not hone it on both sides one side is going to have the burrs. Just rub you finger over the sharpened edge but do not cut yourself. You will see one side has the burr.

 

[duncsuss]

10K views · 254 reactions | Shown full speed & super slow motion, KD Maple, When you have some wavy grain you can find it will only cut clean in one direction. So here I’m using the pull planing cut and hand steady to reduce any vibration. Works grea

Shown full speed & super slow motion, KD Maple, When you have some wavy grain you can find it will only cut clean in one direction. So here I’m using the pull planing cut and hand steady to reduce...

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I dont see how this is possible.

But it is, and I've done it.

 

[jttheclockman]

But it is, and I've done it.

Are we correct about the burr then? I am going to have to try this. Talk about not getting a catch and blowout if making final passes of a pen blank.

 

[duncsuss]

That is it. Good find. The only thing I can think of is when you sharpen the skew if you do not hone it on both sides one side is going to have the burrs. Just rub you finger over the sharpened edge but do not cut yourself. You will see one side has the burr.

Nothing to do with a burr (this is a cutting tool, not a scraper.)

 

[duncsuss]

Are we correct about the burr then? I am going to have to try this. Talk about not getting a catch and blowout if making final passes of a pen blank.

You might want to practice on a stack of throw-away blanks before trying it on something you care about

 

[jttheclockman]

You might want to practice on a stack of throw-away blanks before trying it on something you care about

Oh will do that for sure but looks like a nice method if it can work well.

 

[jttheclockman]

Nothing to do with a burr (this is a cutting tool, not a scraper.)

I understand that but to be a cutting tool in this form you need a cutting edge and to me the burr provides that. I will definetly play around with this idea.

 

[duncsuss]

Oh will do that for sure but looks like a nice method if it can work well.

I understand that but to be a cutting tool in this form you need a cutting edge and to me the burr provides that. I will definetly play around with this idea.

Watch more videos by Steve Jones. He uses this technique for speed mostly, but in the video clip that Mortalis posted he says he did it because he wasn't getting the surface finish he wanted going in the normal direction, so he tried doing it in reverse and the result was better.

 

[PreacherJon]

I just watched a video on FB of a guy who used the back planning method when using a skew. He would pull the skew backwards and it would cut ribbons like butter. There was no voice so he did not explain how he ground the skew but question, has anyone done this before?? I can see this would prevent dig ins. He put pressure on the skew with is fingers to keep it steady. pretty neat.

I would guess he had a good burr on the tip of that skew.