"Leo Van Der Loo" wrote in message
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Your first rolling pin ?? Thanks for sharing, love to see those things.
And you're hooked now for sure G
The skews secret is having it sharp, not just sharp, but REAL SHARP.
It also takes a lot of practice, you should get a hold of Alan Laser
Video on how to use the skew, it's one of the best around.

Will wrote:

I expect full commentary on the first project. :-)
Surely there are some tips you can give so I can address the finer
nuances of this first -- very difficult -- project. lol

The inexpensive King Tools turned out better than expected -- although I
did sharpen them. Tried the two skews and the roughing gouge only
though. Used the small skew only for a quick test.

Left the lathe at the middle speed -- was going to change it (up) but
the cylinder smoothed up pretty quick. Maybe after I get some beauty
rest.

The face shield was coated with fine shavings -- better than than my
eyebrows I guess.


Alan Lacer

If your shield is covered with shavings, I offer this tip - practice your
attack angle so that the shavings fall as they are removed. This is a great
indicator that you're cutting the wood, which gives a better surface. Look
at the shavings and see if you're getting a clean edge where your tool cut.
Good indicator as well. Habits developed now will save a lot of sanding
later.