Woodturners Skew Chisels

These will smooth cylinders, clean the end grain of spindles, cut shallow curves, beads, pummels and v-cuts, e.g. stair balustrading and chair legs. These tools are indispensable if a fine finish is required from the tool. 3/8" carbon steel by Sorby €22 SOLD 1/2" carbon steel by Wm Marples €24 1" carbon steel by Wm Marples €24 1" Oval section, HSS by Draper €32 Carbon steel tools take a very sharp and long lasting edge but care must be taken not to overheat them when regrinding. High speed steel is less durable than carbon steel but is easier and safer to sharpen.