Best skew DVD?

[Joe McMahon]

I want to learn to use a skew chisel. What is the best DVD out there to teach me how to use the skew? I see them selling for $15- $35 each. TIA, Joe

[Ken Fitzgerald]

My favorite....The Skew Chisel....the Dark Side...the Sweet Side by Allan Lacer.

[Harry Robinette]

Try Alan Batty on the skew he is the best skew man in England and has been for like 50 years. I like Allen Lacer for making hook tools but I just couldn't get the skew from his dvds.Alan Batty 's dvd is very easy to understand and learn from. Craft supplies carrys Alan Batty's dvds. Please don't get me wrong I think Allen Lacer is a great skew man but I just couldn't get anything from his dvds.
Just my $.02

[Bill Wyko]

I'm with Ken on this one. I went to Glaser recently to pick up 3 skews and met Alan & his wife Mary. Not only were they just wonderful people, they are both extremely knowledgeable about the skew. I never really had much luck with the skew other than using it as a negative rake scraper so it was time to figure it out. I picked up all his DVDs but after the first one I was able to correct so much I was doing wrong and was very successful on my first try. I don't know if it was the new skews or the dvd's but I now have no fear of my skews what so ever. I actually try to use them when ever I get a chance. It truly is an incredible tool once you can learn the correct way to use it.

I also have the Allen Batty DVD. While he also has a great tutorial, I found him a little difficult to understand. He talks fast at times. Both will give you valuable info though. Good luck either way.

[Ken Whitney]

Another vote for the Lacer DVDs. Very good presentation and production. Enough repetition that you get the point, not so much that you become bored. I've watched them multiple times and probably will again. There is a basic skills video (Dark side, sweet side) and a projects video (don't recall the name) and both are very helpful.

[Greg Just]

Another +1 for Alan Lacer. The key is to watch and practice one thing at a time. Don't try to do too much. Practice, Practice, Practice!

[Bill Wyko]

Here's a link to his site. Lots of good info.
http://stores.alanswoodturningstore.com/StoreFront.bok

[Jim Burr]

To go a different way...the best skew users are pen turners, 1500 pens and that's all I use. Look into some pen videos and above all....Start small and move slow!

[JerHall]

Here is a preview of Alan's excellent video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?playnext=1&v=DiHT4W34eWc&list=TLPg98Jy8-Ovo

And here is a fine if short free video by Nick Cook: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=mfu_in_order&playnext=1&v=cQTo1pAIpQ4&list=TLPg98Jy8-Ovo

You are on the right track. It is well worth going thru the learning curve for a skew.