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No doubt I'm doing something wrong. I'll have to get hold of a video as suggested. However, until I get hold of something, I'm curious what is the correct way the roughing & skew tool should align with the stock? I hold the roughing tool in a "U" (i.e. open side up) at a slight angle and slide the left edge to the right across the stock & come back over with the right side repeating the process until its rounded.
I then apply the skew holding it "___" (i.e. flat) with the rest. I'm at a slight angle with the stock so that the left edge is shaving the wood. The rest of the skew is not contacting the stock. I'm sure this is NOT the correct way and the video is what I need. Once I see what I need, I'm sure I'll catch on quick. I searched the web for some pictures & short video clips without any luck. Anyone know of any, or can someone post a few pics of the proper tool orientation? Also, what's the best way to sharpen the tools? Sorry about my ignorance, I'm real handy with most tools but I've never worked a lathe before, not even in wood shop. Must of been cutting those classes or something and now its payback time!
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