Turning a finial in real time.

Woodturner Joe Larese primarily uses a skew chisel to make a finial. This video is real time.

[@jdred1950]

Excellent demonstration and really appreciated your explanation of how you you were using your skew.
I really need to master the sharpening and use of my skew!
I bought a second hand one purely for this purpose before splashing out on a good quality tool.

[@eseraleoj]

Thanks Jay, sharpening a skew needs practice, but when it’s finely honed, it is a joy to use. Feel for the wire edge and you will know it’s razor sharp by the sound!

[@alanganek8078]

Great demo. I love the detailed explanation of the hows and whys of your approach!

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Thanks Alan! Sometimes I think I talk too much.

[@mattc0642]

Hey Joe, great job! Great technique & thorough explanation.

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Is this THE Matthew C? How are you friend?

[@bitemyram]

Wow , totally blew me away! Fantastic skill.

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Thank you very much!

[@jonperley7304]

NICE!!!👍👍👍

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Thanks Jon!

[@ristinnovations]

Hi Joe, Great job on the video!😀

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Glad you liked it!

[@Suepaints]

So delicate, amazing skill 😍

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Thanks NJ

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Is that THE Matthew Clarke? How are you doing, friend?

[@tomnorton8218]

How fast are you running the lathe for a piece this delicate?

[@woodturningwithjoelarese8923]

Hi Tom. Between 1800 and 2000. Because it is a small diameter, you should run the rpm higher. Of course large diameter work requires lower rpm. Surface speed.

[@tomnorton8218]

@@woodturningwithjoelarese8923 Thanks!