I'm calling it the craw technique!
Hi All
Thanks for your responses.
I believe my tools to be sharp but my technique would probably come under question by many!:o
BUt nonetheless a few more hours of practice and patience using pine and while I wouldn't say I'm a pro I managed to do a few to a reasonably happy standard. Now if I can repeat that again this weekend I'll be happier!
Using the skew is hard enough but now with the craw technique geez elevated levels of concentration required!
I did have one experience with the tail stock too tight and the wood squealing like a wailing ghost!
So for the time being I've decided to endeavour without the 3pt steady :doh: