Video on using a skew

[VisExp]

Pretty cool video on using a skew :biggrin:

http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26250/fancy-footwork

 

[Mark]

Pretty cool. I'll stick to learning pens and stoppers for now... :biggrin:

 

[Daniel]

Wow, and to think what an ordeal we make of what equipment to get. That was amazing.

 

[Jgrden]

Sheeesh, fantastic.

 

[diamundgem]

Thats like patting your head with one hand and rubbing your stomach with the other hand. I couldn't even work the bow

 

[David Keller]

That's pretty amazing... a captured ring, beads, and coves with a skew using his foot... I suck

 

[GaryMGg]

Wow, and to think what an ordeal we make of what equipment to get. That was amazing.

Exactly. I'd guess he probably made the lathe too. :wink:

 

[miket812]

You mean you all are not turning pens that way? Shezzz I really do have a lot to learn.:wink: JK. That is amazing.

 

[Glass Scratcher]

I think I am going to put my lathe on the floor and take off my shoes. My turnings may look better if I used my feet.

 

[nava1uni]

Pretty amazing. I will no longer complain about not having some special tool to do some task.

 

[ldb2000]

That skew he is using is so far beyond "Scary Sharp" it's ...... Scary?

 

[markgum]

geez, now I know what i'm doing wrong. I'm using not using my feet to hold the tool.

 

[oops99]

That's nothing, I hold the tool with my ears, let's see him try that.


Tom/oops99

 

[cnirenberg]

Very cool. Scary sharp skew indeed. Thanks Keith for sharing this.

 

[Texatdurango]

This took me back many years, to a time when I lived in the middel east and would see such craftspeople when I visited the local bazzars. It's amazing what people can do with the least amount of tools and electricity relying only on their skills! And it's equally amazing what some can't do with a $3k lathe and $5k worth of accessories and the finest tools available, yet still consider themselves craftsmen!

No doubt there is a six year old nearby who is learning the craft... who himself can probably put us all to shame! :wink:

I could only dream to be so talented!

 

[SonOfMartin]

Could you imagine what this gentleman could do with an old Carba-Tec and a handful of chisels of various kinds? His craftsmanship is amazing, but what struck me is the pride he takes in his work in the last frame. Humble yet proud of his work.

 

[Wheaties]

Don't know what else to say but AMAZING!

 

[wolftat]

It just goes to show that you don't have to have the newest, most extravagant, priciest tools around to do some great work. Another example of outstanding work being done with bare minimum.

 

[turbowagon]

I'd love to have one of those for craft fairs. No need for electricity / plexiglass shields, and it is sure to attract a lot of attention.

I'm sure it takes a lot of practice to get the technique down, though.

 

[LEAP]

Some How I think I'd be shy a couple of toes within the first week!