July 12-16, 2027

Mastering the “Terrible” Skew Chisel

with Alan Lacer

$1210

$1150 tuition + $60 material fee

About this Workshop

The skew chisel is the MOST challenging tool for woodturning. Many turners avoid using the skew due to its ability to quickly spoil work if presented wrongly. In this exceptional class, Alan will challenge you to use only one tool all week: the skew chisel. After learning to produce “scary sharp” edges, Alan will take you through at least ten different cuts with this versatile tool. Following that, the class will begin to make a variety of items that reinforce the different cuts. These projects will include at least six of the following items: tool handle, eggs, door stop, spinning top, stick pen, short table leg, off-set leg, and finial. This workshop has always sold out in past years and will undoubtedly fill up quickly again this year—so make sure you sign up early. Class motto: NOLI TIMERE, Latin for do not be afraid.

Key Points

  • Comparing various grinds or profiles
  • Preparing exceptionally sharp edges
  • Preparing the lathe for skew work
  • Reducing or eliminating fear of the skew
  • Ten different cuts with the skew
  • Making a variety of projects only using a skew
  • Working thin diameters with the skew
  • Solving the problems of dig-ins and run-backs
  • Turning difficult wood with chipping grain
  • Where NOT to use the skew chisel

About the Instructor

Alan Lacer

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Full-Week Program

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Mastering the “Terrible” Skew Chisel with Alan Lacer

July 12-16, 2027

$1,210.00

Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026

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