Turn a Snowman with a Skew

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  • Опубліковано 30 січ 2020
  • In this video, I show how to make a snowman decoration using a skew chisel. turning beads with a skew is a great way to get more familiar and comfortable with this efficient tool. The snowman consists of three beads making for a great exercise and skill builder that will result in items that can be easily sold or gifted. This is an exercise to increase my skills with the tool.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 55

  • @mark2324huasna
    @mark2324huasna 2 роки тому

    wow, someone using real turning tools on youtube. most people here scrap and sand; good for you.

  • @b-squared4801
    @b-squared4801 Рік тому +2

    Man I am glad you left your mistakes in the video. I am trying to master the skew myself, but it’s so frustrating when you go for the “one last cut” and SNAG! 😂😂

  • @craigl.mcallester9610
    @craigl.mcallester9610 2 роки тому

    I thought I was the only one who got catches. Nice job!!

  • @johnderyck493
    @johnderyck493 3 роки тому +3

    Nice way to make a snowman. Catches happen all the time with me. Hope to get better with more practice. I'm glad you didn't edit out the catches.Thanks

  • @garygoodemote3206
    @garygoodemote3206 6 місяців тому +1

    I make these little guys then split them in two. Now you have two snowmen. I hot glue pin type clasp to the back paint/ decorate to your liking. Gals love them as lapel pins on their coats mine are smaller about 1/2 to 5/8 dia maybe 2 to 21/2 long

  • @WoodenItBeNice
    @WoodenItBeNice 4 роки тому +3

    Hi Darryl, Great Snowman. Thanks for showing the catches and the fact they can be removed as well, so it's not the end of the world when catches happen. Cheers, Huw

    • @DreadKnotWoodshop
      @DreadKnotWoodshop  4 роки тому +3

      On the road to mastering the skew, there are many catches 😀😂🤣😁. This just might become a t-shirt

  • @jimfromri
    @jimfromri 2 роки тому +2

    Very clever hat band decoration. I believe one of the fun things about woodworking is the chance to continually push our comfort zones. Glad to see you do that with the skew and so encourage others. (I also need to improve my skills with the skew.) Great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JeffRall-kg8ex
    @JeffRall-kg8ex 8 місяців тому

    Keeping It real with leaving the catch in I love it Bro!!! Nice Job!

  • @AllenOxendine
    @AllenOxendine 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing ⛄️, nice work. Full View and Like 👍

  • @davidharwood9552
    @davidharwood9552 2 роки тому

    Like the hat shape and grain. Best I’ve seen have you tried a snow man with one ball for body one ball for head with your style hat it would be a winner

  • @garrydurfey
    @garrydurfey 3 роки тому +4

    Fantastic job. Just what i needed. Last night’s attempt using the detail spindle gouges left too large of a gap between sections and I knew I had to try the skew. So this demo was perfect for me. And, kudos on the catches, those were good ones. Thanks for leaving them in. I appreciate the honesty!!

  • @MikeWaldt
    @MikeWaldt 4 роки тому +3

    Lovely looking snowman Darryl, and some excellent skew skills on show too mate 🙂
    Great video
    Cheers
    Mike

  • @joediberardino4419
    @joediberardino4419 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job

  • @alfredamos5474
    @alfredamos5474 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @kandiecandelaria1423
    @kandiecandelaria1423 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice

  • @bobbyplatt7654
    @bobbyplatt7654 Рік тому

    FINE job awesome looking snow man thanks..

  • @rroberts8501
    @rroberts8501 Рік тому +2

    New to turning and did several of these last weekend. Will be doing more this weekend and wanted to try using a skew but chickened out. Thanks for the explanation and the confidence knowing if I bark it up good, I'm not alone!

    • @DreadKnotWoodshop
      @DreadKnotWoodshop  Рік тому +1

      You got this!

    • @rroberts8501
      @rroberts8501 Рік тому +1

      @@DreadKnotWoodshop So this was a couple months ago. The wife loved the snowmen and pimped me out making literally dozens of them this year to give as gifts. I'm about snowman'ed out by now. I did try several with the skew just to spice things up. Minimal catches and I've learned a lot!

    • @wbsteck5072
      @wbsteck5072 8 місяців тому

      A purposeful opportunity! Each style can be adjusted a bit! Thank you for learning! Thank you for the Teaching Teacher too! Hard and important to follow leaders, and yet We All Are!!

  • @smithd17
    @smithd17 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome job! Been waiting for this one since you posted the snowmen on IG, and it was worth the wait! Now I just have to work up the guts to try it out myself and overcome my own fear of the skew. The good news is I have a few months before next Xmas so hopefully I can get a few of them to a point where they look like yours does before then. :)

  • @kimparker3719
    @kimparker3719 4 роки тому +3

    Love your videos. I really want to make one of these guys, and appreciate you sharing your talent with us!

  • @davidjackson8787
    @davidjackson8787 2 роки тому

    I like your with the rounded edge, mine is straight and I think using one curved like your I think would make my life easier. I’m enjoying your work and video.

  • @lakeshorewoodturner5136
    @lakeshorewoodturner5136 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Darryl. Nice skew work.

  • @ManCrafting
    @ManCrafting 4 роки тому +1

    Man that finish off the Skew. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Roosters-rants1977
    @Roosters-rants1977 2 роки тому

    I just attempted my first snowman and used my skew. I did really good but had enough catches that it looked more like a turd in a top hat instead of snowman. Good job

  • @johnjohnsonjr5324
    @johnjohnsonjr5324 2 роки тому

    Great job

  • @toastandcakeyoutube4395
    @toastandcakeyoutube4395 2 роки тому

    Awesome video

  • @CrossCutCreations
    @CrossCutCreations 4 роки тому +1

    Great work, Darryl. That's a fun looking project.

  • @LarryDMitchell
    @LarryDMitchell 2 роки тому

    Goods job and the glitter detail is a definite plus.

  • @SteveC38
    @SteveC38 4 роки тому +2

    Nicely Done Brother 👍

  • @TheMessyStudio
    @TheMessyStudio 4 роки тому +1

    Nicely done, buddy.
    Billy

  • @joesmith1574
    @joesmith1574 7 місяців тому

    Rubbing a piece of cocobolo or ebony or any kind of oily wood against the hat would also leave a mark on the wood for the decoration. I’ve never used purpleheart lumber to see what color it leaves behind, maybe I’ll test it out. I learned this trick watching Johannes Michelsen when he turned his wooden hats.

  • @stevetibbetts3232
    @stevetibbetts3232 4 роки тому +1

    Like your video’s, your explanation is excellent.

  • @carrollanderson7358
    @carrollanderson7358 2 роки тому

    Great job!

  • @toddweller
    @toddweller 4 роки тому +1

    Great job! Looks awesome!

  • @spafa9
    @spafa9 4 роки тому +1

    Great job love the snowman!

  • @freddotu
    @freddotu 4 роки тому +3

    As someone who has yet to pick up a tool for making shavings, I appreciate that you explain as you go along. It's fun to watch others' creations, but even more so when more understanding is the result. What is it about your use of the skew that caused the kick-back/cut-out? Is there a different position that would prevent this from happening?
    The hat looks great in spalted maple!

    • @DreadKnotWoodshop
      @DreadKnotWoodshop  4 роки тому +2

      The difficulty appears to lie in cutting with a small portion of the bevel while avoiding the introduction of either the heel or toe of the skew. It's far more difficult to do than it sounds 😁

  • @cferingacraigferinga
    @cferingacraigferinga Рік тому

    Nice job. I"m in the same boat.... trying to get some proficiency with the skew. I think ONE of the keys is to sharpen correctly. Still learning that part.

  • @charleshenderson4373
    @charleshenderson4373 4 роки тому +1

    Cool! man

  • @spindlesworkshop9744
    @spindlesworkshop9744 4 роки тому +1

    Has been a while! Good job!

  • @toastandcakeyoutube4395
    @toastandcakeyoutube4395 2 роки тому

    Catch happens when top section of skew touches wood cut with bottom quarter section only get less catches

  • @JNDCreations
    @JNDCreations 4 роки тому +1

    Wicked skew work mate! The skew still scares me, I need way more practice 😂

  • @jaesbow
    @jaesbow 3 роки тому +1

    This is my first visit. I got my benchtop lathe for Christmas, so I’m brand new.
    First question: what kind of wood is that?

    • @DreadKnotWoodshop
      @DreadKnotWoodshop  3 роки тому

      Thanks for visiting, I hope you will stay awhile 😊. This snowman is made of poplar.

  • @budlloyd3127
    @budlloyd3127 3 роки тому +1

    New to the channel, but you've got me wanting to learn how to turn more and more! I have a old small lathe I inherited, but no tools. What would be a good set of tools to start with??

  • @bobleeswoodshop7919
    @bobleeswoodshop7919 4 роки тому +1

    👍👍👍

  • @Northerngulf
    @Northerngulf 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this! I also am a new turner and have tried a few snowmen but haven’t tried a CA glue finish. Is that just rubbed in with a lint free paper towel?

  • @sonnybedez7040
    @sonnybedez7040 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing job