Occasionally I’ll turn a spindle without my steady if I feel I’ll not lose time, hand steadying is then used. With this style the square can make normal techniques awkward I’m more comfortable keeping my fingers away from the squares, so I steady in the center and turn one handed. I’ve stopped the lathe to show this still gives a clean finish even on wide open grain pine. Advanced techniques should NOT be attempted unless confident in your abilities you are responsible for your own safety #advan

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8.1K views · 229 reactions | Why do I see so many woodturners using a spindle gouge and a skew like a scraper?樂you should ride the bevel. You can just make it out what I mean with this angle on these 120mm diameter table columns I’m turning. Traditional tools are not scrapers if you want to scrape use scrapers or carbides路‍♂️ | The woodturners | Facebook

62K views · 680 reactions | You always see me turning beads with a skew I’ve been asked to show it with a spindle gouge so thought these legs would be a perfect opportunity. Note how much the tool has to swing to keep the bevel contact which gives the good finish on the surface. This is a 1/2” spindle gouge on 6” diameterbeech leg. #woodturning #woodturnersofinstagram #spindlegouge | The woodturners | Facebook

32K views · 587 reactions | This afternoons legs. The planing cut with a skew is the most used by spindle turners. The same consistent angle is required for push or pull. The bevel riding the work with only the leading edge of the skew in contact with the tool rest. It’s an easy cut forwards but takes a bit to master the backwards cut. But IMO leaves the best surface of all tools. Here it’s on kiln dried Beech | The woodturners | Facebook