Robert Sorby Turning Tool Skew Chisel 3/4" Sugowaza tool steel and hickory construction

tool steel and hickory construction as the full-size Allagash Cruiser ensures this smaller axe will serve reliably for decades

Heightt: 3

plus the tools and wood to build them

Finishing work requiring thin shavings

It hones bevel angles from 15° to 54° and back bevels from 10° to 20°

Robert Sorby Turning Tool Skew Chisel 3/4" Sugowaza tool steel and hickory constructionThese tools are rectangular in cross section giving it more weight and making it superb for spindle work e. g. newel posts and table legs. Recently modified by rolling the edges slightly to help turners avoid catching an edge and to allow greater maneuverability. Made from high speed steel and then properly hardened and tempered. They will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating