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skew choice

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woodboy

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I need to regrind a skew of mine and am trying to decide whether I should go with a straight angle or a round one. What are the benefits of one over the other?
 
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I use the skew chisel quite often, I have found that an angle skew with a rounded "heel" is the most usable for me. I take an angled skew and round the "short heel" so, when I place the chisel on the rest, it is less likely to "catch" the heel. Experimentation is a great thing as long as a) you don't hurt yourself and b) you learn something from each attempt. Buy a cheap skew and play with it.
 
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