wjffineww Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I was given a pair of skew chisels. I'm not entirely sure what they are best suited for. Any info is appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Are they single bevel like a bench chisel or double bevel like a carving tool? I find skewed bench chisels great for paring tasks. I sharpen them to a low angle (20 degrees). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWC Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Quite often skew chisels work for cleaning up half blind dovetails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjffineww Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 They are single bevel, I will regriind them at that angle Thanks for the tip. Any tips on grinding the skew square... or I guess it would be "straight" if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Why do you want to grind your skews square to make them like regular bench chisels? If you really want to, grind the tip square first with the grinder's tool rest at 90-degrees. Then set the bevel angle and establish the bevel. This way, there is less chance of overheating the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjffineww Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Haha I knew that was not clear. What I meant was any tips on keeping the blade straight and steady at the skewed angle while grinding. I can see it wanting to shift around a bit. Hopefully that cleared it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Okay, I'm with you now. I've never had any difficulty grinding a skew before. Do you grind your bench chisels freehand or jigged? Skews aren't really any different except that they are held at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjffineww Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I grind freehand on a decent tool rest. I guess the only way to find out is to give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatson Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 lathes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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