3 Ring Circus with Matt Monaco (Skew Chisel Exercise)

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Master turner Matt Monaco demonstrates how to use the skew chisel in this turning exercise. Learn how to create captive rings while improving your technique when turning with a skew.


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  • Rick W

    Matt’s skill with the skew is eye opening and the video how-to portion of his demo was amazingly well done and fun to watch. But his running commentary, the audio portion was equally helpful and should not be missed. He not only told us what he was doing and why, but he also built confidence and provided encouragement by repeatedly reminding us to practice and not expect perfection.

    Not only are Matt’s skills with the skew amazing, but his running commentary is extremely helpful in terms of both the how-to portion, and the encouragement, confidence, and attitude


  • Massood Sadighi-Nouri

    nice job and nice explanation.


  • Jeff

    Matt you are a master!


  • John Chalikian

    Matt, excellent demonstration on the use of the skew. Love he concept of just practice and not worried about the final outcome. But to appreciate the improvement in your skill and comfort level with the skew. This is an idea that is good to apply to other tools


  • Chris Stauff

    Had the good luck to see Matt in person at a demo at the El Camino Woodturner’s Guild in Torrance CA. He is incredible! Learned much and had a great time doing it!! – Chris Stauff


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