• Quality Wood lathe turning skew chisel tool made in America
  • Wood lathe turning skew chisel tool by Carter and Son Toolworks.
  • 1/2" Skew
  • Wood Lathe Turning Tools: Skew Chisels
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1/2" Skew

$ 76.99

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  • Overview
  • How This Tool Is Built
  • Priority Shipping. Free Returns.

Overview

Skew chisels excel at creating a glassy-smooth finish and a variety of other work, including v-cuts and beads. Our skews are ground with a radiused cutting edge, and arrive at your shop ready to use. 

What makes a 5-star 1/2” skew chisel?
  • Rounded top and bottom edge for increased maneuverability on the tool rest
  • Superior M42 high speed steel with a 10% cobalt content, for unparalleled edge holding
  • M42 HSS' unique durability and razor edge mean less grinding and cleaner cuts
  • Put comfort and control first with an interchangeable aluminum handle
  • Handcrafted in the USA, and backed by a lifetime guarantee and hassle-free returns
  • Shipped sharp and ready to use!

The Specs

  • Blade measures 1/2” outside diameter x 9-1/2” overall, 1/4” thick
  • 1/2” tang diameter
  • 12” x 3/4” handle & 1/2” adapter

    How This Tool Is Built

    We start with the sharpest edge, and we don't stop there. Vanquish vibration, say adios to constant resharpening, and let wispy shavings fly. Delivering superior performance at your lathe drives our manufacturing. 

    We’ve worked with M42 high speed steel for 4 decades, and it’s uniquely suited to woodturning. You’ll grind less - a cobalt additive provides unparalleled edge holding. And the steel produces a finer, sharper edge for clean cuts. M42 is a win-win: less grinding and smoother cuts. 

    Our carefully sourced M42 starts as solid stock and is precision machined (not formed) with a unique round tang for unmatched strength. Every gouge sports a distinctive flute polish. This boosts the razor edge and provides efficient chip flow. Learn more about M42 HSS here.

    Rigorous and detailed sums up our manufacturing. Each tool’s vibration-demolishing round tang has a diameter so precise you’ll hear a ‘pop’ when you pull it out of the handle. And every tool leaves our factory razor sharp and backed by a 100% lifetime guarantee. Built to last!

    Rest assured our aluminum handles feel as great as they look. Perfectly weighted for balance and maneuverability, and designed to fit your hand. You’ll forget the handle is even there, in the best way possible. Two set screws secure your tool into the handle and allow removal for sharpening.

    From flute polish to handle knurling, we’re not cutting corners. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been turning for decades, it’s an honor to serve you with quality tools. Learn more about our story here

    Priority Shipping. Free Returns.

    Priority Shipping means your tool will arrive at your lathe shortly! Once your tool has undergone our rigorous manufacturing process, we ship via priority mail for speedy delivery to your lathe. 

    United States Over $275 - FREE Shipping
    United States Under $275 - $9.95 Shipping 
    Canada and International  Calculated during checkout

     

    Returns are hassle free. Give us a call or send us an email and we'll provide you with a return mailing label and complete refund.  

    Customer Reviews

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    Randy Erickson
    Spindle skew

    Took the 1/2 in skew and hollow ground the top surface with8 in CBN wheel. Rounded tip. Now it works like a dream spindle gouge. almost like cheating coves and beads.

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    John Bryer
    My new skews

    Great company - great service and really great tools!
    Thanks for the custom grinds on these, it works perfectly!
    I’ll be back!

    John

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    Marc Sitkin
    Well made tool

    Very big improvement on my old skew. The rolled edges really help with handling, and the 50 degree grind seems to be working well. I did remove the slight radius on the skew, as it's easier to sharpen and it wasn't really doing anything for me.

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    Ron Wolf
    The Mercedes of Turning Tools!

    Fantastic tool that stays sharp longer than any tool I have ever had. Future lathe tools will be bought from Carter & Sons!

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    Richard Mialki
    Sharp Tool

    At this time, I have had very little use, but the tool looks good and is very sharp. I have no doubt that I will be happy.

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