WOODTURNING OPERATIONS cont’d
USING A SKEW CHISEL
Two skew chisels –
1
⁄
2
″
and 1
″
are all that are required
for general use although other sizes are available.
(Refer to the Draper Catalogue). This chisel is used
mostly for making finished cuts, to cut vees and
beads and square shoulders. When correctly used it
will produce the best finish that can be obtained with
a chisel. It should not be used for scraping as this will
quickly dull it.
For finish cutting the skew should be held with the
cutting edge considerably in advance of the handle
and should be bevel side down. Always keep the
base of the bevel against the work. Good practice is
to place the skew well over the workpiece and pull it
back until the edge begins to cut; then swing the
handle into position to advance the cut. Both the tow
and the heel of the skew can be used for making
light cuts; but do not penetrate the wood too deeply
without cutting clearances as you may burn the tip of
the tool. Refer to Figs. 48, 49, 50, 51 and 52.
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Fig.48.
Fig.49.
Fig.50.
Fig.52.
Fig.51.
PULL BACK
SWING TOOL
PATH OF CUT
DIRECTION
OF CUT
USING TOE
NO
SUPPORT
EDGE
DOES NOT
CUT
USING HEEL
