The Skew Chisel & Bowl Gouge
with Matt Monaco
September 13-14, 2025
$500.00
$75 material fee payable to Matt
About This Workshop
In this two-day workshop, students will be introduced to learning and understanding the necessity of developing skill and cutting execution at the lathe. The class will learn the difference between burnishing, scraping and shear cutting. Safety is important, which will be covered in detail, including the proper speed to get the greatest efficiency of cutting with each type of tool. Matt will also discuss the range of traditional woodturning tools and the importance of muscle memory, in gaining a personalized sensibility and skillset in the craft of woodturning. Sharpening tools will be covered in detail. All skill levels (beginning to advanced) are welcome.
Key Points
- Explore burnishing, scraping, and shear cutting
- Learn to understand the specific differences and advantages of each tool
- How lathe speed and tool usage greatly affect the final surfaces being cut
- Learn to sharpen effectively for excellent results at the lathe
- Learn to modify and apply grinds which allow the tool’s function
- Learn to recognize how grain orientation and specific tool selection, are vital to the final result
Matt Monaco
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