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A single skew chisel lathe tool pares flat surfaces, forms beads and trims the shoulders of square sinkings, covering several common spindle-turning cuts.
58B0701 - 1/2" HSS Skew Chisel
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Skew chisels are used for paring surfaces, forming beads and trimming the shoulders of square sinkings.
The 1/2", 3/4" and 1" skews have 1/4" thick blades 7" to 7 1/2" long (overall lengths are 16" to 17").
The heavy-duty 1 1/4" skew is 5/16" thick with a 7 3/4" blade (overall length 19").
Made by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. of Sheffield, England.
A single skew chisel lathe tool pares flat surfaces, forms beads and trims the shoulders of square sinkings, covering several common spindle-turning cuts.
The 3/4" size is a good general-purpose starting point for most spindle work, while the 1/2" suits finer detail and the 1 1/4" heavy-duty model handles larger-diameter stock.
High-speed steel holds its edge longer between sharpenings than carbon steel, which matters on a skew where a crisp edge affects both cut quality and control.
Not entirely; it also has a thicker 5/16" blade compared to the 1/4" blades on the other three sizes, adding rigidity for larger spindle work.
| Materials | High-speed steel |
| Dimensions | 1/2", 3/4" or 1" wide, 1/4" thick blade, 7" to 7 1/2" blade length (16" to 17" overall); 1 1/4" wide (heavy-duty), 5/16" thick blade, 7 3/4" blade length (19" overall) |
| Includes | Skew chisel |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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High-Speed Steel Skew Chisels
Skew chisels are used for paring surfaces, forming beads and trimming the shoulders of square sinkings.
The 1/2", 3/4" and 1" skews have 1/4" thick blades 7" to 7 1/2" long (overall lengths are 16" to 17").
The heavy-duty 1 1/4" skew is 5/16" thick with a 7 3/4" blade (overall length 19").
Made by Henry Taylor Tools Ltd. of Sheffield, England.