Henry Taylor HSS Oval Skew Chisel

• This Henry Taylor Oval Skew Chisel is used in spindle turning, as well as for cleaning up end grain and vee cuts.
• This Oval Skew Chisel is easier to use than most other types of skew chisel, it is sensitive, offers precise handling, stable on the rest and is less susceptible to 'dig-ins'.
• Made in Sheffield, England

This fine turning tool with its High Speed Steel blade has been made by marrying traditional hand crafting and forging skills with modern heat treatment and finishing techniques to give the quality of design, finish and edge retaining properties demanded by woodturners of today.

Stringent control with this tool has ensured that the best steel has been selected.

The blade is carefully forged, hardened and tempered, then hardness-tested to guarantee edge retention.

The tool is fitted with the distinctive Henry Taylor Diamic brand English hardwood handle, a well-known symbol of quality.

Made in Sheffield, England, Established 1834.

Available in sizes:

• Size: 1/2" (13mm)
• Handle Length: 242mm (9 1/2 Inch)
• Blade Length: 160mm (6 1/4 Inch)
• Product Code: HS60

• Size: 3/4" (19mm)
• Handle Length: 242mm (9 1/2 Inch)
• Blade Length: 165mm (6 1/2 Inch)
• Product Code: HS61

• Size: 1" (25mm)
• Handle Length: 242mm (9 1/2 Inch)
• Blade Length: 165mm (6 1/2 Inch)
• Product Code: HS62

Tool Manufacturer: Henry Taylor (Sheffield, England)

Please note:

Sizes are approximate.

These tools are hand forged using traditional techniques (including working by eye), these are not precision made.