Thread: SkewDazzler

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Beads are simply cut by rolling the skew but, as Cliff said, only use the lower third or half of the edge. About the only time I use the point is when I'm using it to scribe a line... or actively participating in a nasty catch.

edit: by point, I mean the pointy end of the stick. ie. the "long" point, if you will.

Cutting beads with the skew is easier with the tip of the short point. When learning how to skew a bead I consulted the "experts" and found Mike Darlow and Keith Rowley use the tip, while Richard Raffan does not use the tip but uses the bit more toward the middle. It can be done in different ways, I guess, but the one constant with all methods is lots of practice.

Hey Hey

Im now ridin the bevel like a rodeo rider.........thanks all

Guess you mean the guys who stay on!

Well done.

What made the difference?

Thanks Ern

Just went with everyones advice. Confidence also and a better understanding of how different it cuts compared to a gouge that you can just go in no worries.

Now practice practice on bits of pine.

Once you can constantly get good cuts on crapiata then you're well on your way to mastering the skew. Being soft & coarse, I find it the most prone to dig-ins if you wander even the slightest out of the "safe" range of angle. (Next worst is Cypress.)

I like to start my "students" on Tas. Oak then slip 'em a bit of pine once they start getting cocky.