Richard Raffan on skew chisels and catches

Skew chisel basics and why skew chisels catch.

[tagid]

It’s so great Richard that you are re doing all your dvd training vids again for youtube folks. Still the best turning teacher out there!

[burnleyize]

Mr. RAFFAN, I don’t know if you fully appreciate just how much you have inspired turners, both novice and experienced.
You are an encyclopedia of turning knowledge, and it is a great gift that you are sharing.
Thank you!

[StepRobinson]

That was the best tutorial I have seen on the skew chisel. Thank you very much

[ckaylor]

You’re right - the skew chisel scares me to death - thanks for the video…heading out to try again

[knothead]

Very good video to show how catches occur. The side-by-side shots are great in showing how the skew is applied to the wood. Thanks.

[tednash]

Way and by far one of the very best instructors in the subject, thank you for the time you have taken to share your knowledge and experience, much appreciated.

[Mckmake]

Really good instruction taking time to repeat and enforce. Enjoyable to watch whilst learning

[KirkDeHeer]

This took me back to the day when you walked across the classroom and whispered in my ear that I was making a lot of noise. I was scraping not peel cutting. You could not have found a better way to teach me the peel cut.
Thank you!

[ValioMadre]

Invaluable information & demonstrations. Thank you kindly for sharing.

[Algardraug]

I just gotta say that this is gold! Thank you so much! I especially enjoy the multiple camera angles!

[mirco.]

What a great Demonstration! Never before it became that clear to me with those many details. Thank you so much for sharing!

[calvinderuiter]

Great video really great demonstration the two camera angles really helped capture it all

[JK-gwdr]

Thank you Sir, this is a great video with lots of information in it. Will be watching multiple times taking all this in. So much great teachings.

[gregmcateer]

Brilliant lesson, Richard. As per usual! Thank you for sharing your vast wealth of knowledge. It is so helpful watching an experienced Turner explaining the physics of a catch, (and therefore how to avoid one!). Thanks again, Greg

[steveblake]

Had this issue at the weekend turning the head of a gavel for a friend. I knew I'd done something wrong, but didn't know what. Thank you so much for these videos, really enlightening!

[richardkunicki]

Thank you I am one of those folks that got a bunch of scary catches and put the skew down. Now to practice, practice, practice

[bluesix]

Another excellent video for us beginners. Very useful demonstrations presented like a pro. 👌

[shonnyNOR]

Yep, just the best instructions around, as we have come to expect from this gem of a woodturning craftsman and instructor ! 🙂

[edwardchapman]

The skew is the reason I turn, as a hobby, since I was a teenager. My work took me all over the world for months at a time, when I would get home nothing would drain tension like standing at the lathe with my skew. Now I have been retired, standing at the lathe with my skew still is like ice creame on a hot day. Thanks for all your videos, they are appreciated.. I may be old but still appreciate learning from a professional turner. What makes your videos special is you are also a good explainer. Thanks

[garylawrence]

Great video Richard. In my experience with the skew, I’ve learned that where you place the height of the tool rest is important. Too high is no good as is too low.