Oval Skew sharpening

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Hi All, I just got a new oval skew from PSI, their Benjamins Best and it looks really nice. I've used it already without sharpening it myselft and it's very sharp and easy to use. Question is how do you sharpen these? I have a grinder and also a Work Sharp. Thanks for any ideas.

p.s. I also got a 1/2" spindle gouge and that's nice too. Goods tools for the money!

[Ryan Baker]

I sharpen mine the same way I do my other skews ... freehand on the grinder. I really don't have any trouble with it rolling over. It's easier to do with a Tormek (or similar) than with a dry grinder though.