Skew Chisel Sharpening

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

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