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Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tool
B805052
Captive Ring Tool (805H)
The unique Captive Ring Tool from Robert Sorby has a user friendly flat shaft with a specially designed cutter seat.
This seat is machined into both sides of the shaft so that when cutting either side of the captive ring, the cutter is angled to the front and into the direction of the cut, giving more control over the cut whilst keeping the tool flat on the rest.
The...
Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tool Set Includes Four Cutters
A805HS
Captive Ring Tool Set Includes Four Cutters (A805HS)
Bangles, curtain rings and wheels as well as captive rings on goblets and puzzles are amongst the projects which can be created this Captive Ring Tool Set.
There is no longer a need to have an array of tools to cut different sizes of ring.
The Robert Sorby Captive Ring set includes four different cutters to enable the turner to cut rings...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Oval Skew
809
Oval Skew Unhandled (809)
The Robert Sorby Oval Skew Chisel is a delicately balanced tool.
Originally designed at Robert Sorby, the profile allows the tool to glide effortlessly along the tool rest without fear of the edges dragging on the rest.
It will smooth cylinders, clean the end grain of spindles, cut hallow curves beads, pummels and v-cuts e.g. star balustrading and chair legs.
This...
Robert Sorby Oval Skew
809H
Oval Skew (809H)
The Robert Sorby Oval Skew Chisel is a delicately balanced tool.
Originally designed at Robert Sorby, the profile allows the tool to glide effortlessly along the tool rest without fear of the edges dragging on the rest.
This tool will smooth cylinders, clean the end grain of spindles, cut hallow curves beads, pummels and v-cuts e.g. star balustrading and chair legs.
The...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Skew Chisel
810
Skew Chisel Unhandled (810)
Rectangular in section, giving this type of skew more weight.
The unhandled tool allows the turner to add their own handle.
This makes it superb for large spindle work e.g. newel posts and table legs.
This tool now has a 'rolled' edge to help turners avoid catching an edge.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Skew Chisel
810H
Skew Chisel (810H)
Rectangular in section, giving this type of skew more weight.
This makes it superb for large spindle work e.g. newel posts and table legs.
This tool now has a 'rolled' edge to help turners avoid catching an edge.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Spindlemaster
812
Spindlemaster Unhandled (812)
An important addition to the spindle turners armoury.
Can be used to plane, bead, cove and trim end grain.
Easy to use and sharpen.
The polished back bevel helps to produce a high quality finish.
Exceptional results on softer, traditionally more difficult woods like pine.
Illustrated instructions supplied.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Spindlemaster
812H
Spindlemaster (812H)
The Spindlemaster’s enhanced tip, shear cutting action and highly polished bevel produce a very fine finish on all types of wood.
The polished back bevel helps to produce a high quality finish with exceptional results on softer, traditionally more difficult woods like pine.
The tool can be used to plane, bead, cove and trim end grain and is easy to use and sharpen.
Illustrated...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Round Skew
813
Round Skew Unhandled (813)
Intended for use on Spindle work.
Lightweight, making it highly manoeuvrable.
Ideal for production work.
Can be used on fine, detailed projects up to larger functional work to produce beads, coves, highlights and other details.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Round Skew
813H
Round Skew (813H)
Intended for use on Spindle work.
Lightweight, making it highly manoeuvrable.
Ideal for production work.
Can be used on fine, detailed projects up to larger functional work to produce beads, coves, highlights and other details.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Easybeader
814
Unhandled Easybeader (814)
The Easybeader is designed to quickly and efficiently cut a series of evenly spaced beads.
Conceived by a production turner who needed to produce bee-hive designs, the Easybeader is simple to use and easy to sharpen.
Comes complete with a full set of instructions.
Ideal of honey dippers.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Easybeader
814H
Easybeader (814H)
The Easybeader is designed to quickly and efficiently cut a series of evenly spaced beads.
Conceived by a production turner who needed to produce bee-hive designs, the Easybeader is simple to use and easy to sharpen.
Comes complete with a full set of instructions.
Ideal to create honey dippers.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Jaw & Collet Tool
817
Jaw & Collet Tool (817)
Designed to cut the perfect dovetail required on a tenon or in a recess when mounting a timber blank on the jaw or collets of a woodturning chuck.
The unhandled version of the tool allows the turner to add their own handle.
General Care
We recommend applying a light oil to the blades when not in use to keep them in perfect condition.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Round Nose Scraper
820
Round Nose Scraper Unhandled (820)
Used on bowls and platters to create smooth flowing curves.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Round Nose Scraper
820H
Round Nose Scraper (820H)
Used on bowls and platters to create smooth flowing curves.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Negative Rake Scraper 3/4"
821
Negative Rake Scraper (821)
Formerly known as the Hardwood Scraper it was originally designed to tackle hardwoods when producing musical instruments.
However, the tool is equally at home on all types of wood and is as effective on spindle work as it is on bowls – the action of the negative rake on the bevel reducing the risk of grain tear-out and leaving a polished surface that requires...
Robert Sorby Detail Point Tool
B822102
Detail Point Tool (822)
The Detail Point Tool is a 3/8" round shaft with a 3 facet point.
It is ideal for fine detailing on bowl and spindle work.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Square Scraper
823
Square Scraper Unhandled (823)
For finishing convex and flat bottomed forms.
The end profile can be modified to a specific shape as required.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Square Scraper
823H
Square Scraper (823H)
For finishing convex and flat bottomed forms.
The end profile can be modified to a specific shape as required.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Round Side Scraper
824
Round Side Scraper (824)
Designed for blending the parallel side wall and the curved bottom of vessels and boxes together.
It is excellent for undercutting the rims of small bowls.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Diamond Side Scraper
825
Diamond Side Scraper (825)
Used on square bottomed boxes the end profile allows the tool to create a right angled juncture between side wall and bottom.
The 85 degree angle at the end prevents the tool from cutting the side wall and the bottom at the same time.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Internal Shear Scraper
826
Internal Shear Scraper (826)
Shear scraping is a recently enhanced method of woodturning which relies on the presentation of the scraper at a shear angle.
This technique offers some significant advantages over conventional scrapers.
At the optimum angle of 45 degrees, the sliving action is safer and produces a superior finish.
Sanding is often unnecessary.
The risk of the cutter digging-in...
Robert Sorby External Shear Scraper
827
External Shear Scraper (827)
Shear scraping is a recently enhanced method of woodturning which relies on the presentation of the scraper at a shear angle.
This technique offers some significant advantages over conventional scrapers:
At the optimum angle of 45 degrees, the sliving action is safer and produces a superior finish.
Sanding is often unnecessary.
The risk of the cutter digging-in...
Robert Sorby Curved Scraper
B828192
Curved Scraper (828)
The curved end profile makes this excellent for creating, smoothing and blending curved surfaces in bowl work, e.g. round bottomed boxes.
This tool is able to take an aggressive cut, whilst retaining butterfly sensitivity for refining cuts.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Box Scraper
B829192
Box Scraper (829)
The special cutting profile of this scraper makes it ideal for cutting the parallel side walls of end grain boxes.
The small radius on the point at the bottom of the cutting section creates a smooth intersection between the side wall and flat bottomed vessels.
The profiles cause this to be very responsive and sensitive in use.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Standard Parting Tool
830
Standard Parting Tool (830)
Used to part the finished project from the waste material, the parallel sides make for a rigid tool that handles well.
It reduces the amount of waste, vital if using an expensive wood.
It also makes for a fine detailing tool e.g. bead and fillets.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Slim Parting Tool
B830S08
Slim Parting Tool (830SH)
The slim blade allows for a very fine parted section to be achieved.
This is especially useful when grain math after parting is required e.g. parting a lid for its box.
The blade is 1 1/4" deep giving strength to such a thin section which eliminates flex and vibration.
For a solid interface with the handle, the blade is seated and riveted a full 4" into...
Robert Sorby Diamond Parting Tool
B831052
Diamond Parting Tool (831)
The special profile of this tool reduces the risk of binding in the cut.
It also reduces the amount of heat build up caused by friction, thereby lessening the chance of burning the bottom of the parted off project.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Slim Fluted Parting Tool
B832023
Slim Fluted Parting Tool (832H)
This parting tool has a flute running along the bottom edge, creating two sharp spurs at the cutting face.
The server are fibres to produce a burnished finish.
The tapered profile also reduces the risk of binding in the cut.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Beading & Parting Tool 3/8" 10mm
B833103
Beading & Parting Tool (833)
Size: 10mm (3/8")
A versatile tool used for parting off as well as producing beads. Its size makes it very stable, but also very sensitive in use.
Ideal for creating the spigots to fit in a chuck.
Can be used with a sizing tool (ref 970).
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Bedan Parting Tool
B834103
Bedan Parting Tool (834)
Used in the same way as the beading and parting tool, the relieved side bevel allows the tool to plunge cut in bowls and boxes with little risk of binding.
Can be used with the Sizing Tool (ref 970).
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Continental Spindle Gouge
B839082
Continental Spindle Gouge (839H)
Originating from Europe, these tools have gained a reputation for their superb handling qualities on spindle work.
Being a forged construction, they have an even wall thickness, thereby increasing finesse without compromising strength.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Excelsior Spindle Gouge
840G
Unhandled Excelsior High Performance Spindle Gouge (840G)
These are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed.
Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle stick and other spindle products.
Titanium Nitride (for increased performance and resistance to edge wear. The cutting edge...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Spindle Gouge
840
Unhandled Spindle Gouge (840)
These are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed.
Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle stick and other spindle products.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Fingernail Spindle Gouge
840F
Unhandled Fingernail Spindle Gouge (840F)
Ideal for fine detailing on spindle work.
Having the wing tips ground back reduces the danger of them catching when working in confined areas.
Fingernail Spindle Gouges come with a Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Fingernail Spindle Gouge
840FH
Fingernail Spindle Gouge (840FH)
Ideal for fine detailing on spindle work.
Having the wing tips ground back reduces the danger of them catching when working in confined areas.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Excelsior Spindle Gouge
840GH
Excelsior Spindle Gouge (840GH)
These are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed.
Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle sticks and other spindle projects.
With an increased edge life by bonding Titanium Nitride to our existing HSS tools.
Sharpen in the same way as...
Robert Sorby Spindle Gouge
840H
Spindle Gouge (840H)
These are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed.
Spindle gouges are used to create coves, beads and other profiles on goblets, vases, bed posts, candle sticks and other spindle projects.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Long Spindle Gouge
841
Long Spindle Gouge (841)
Apart from the length of the blade, the tools are identical to the standard length gouges.
The increased length of the blades allows a further reach into the workpiece.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Bowl Gouge
842
Bowl Gouge Unhandled (842)
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner.
The unhandled tool allows the turner to add their own handle.
These bowl gouges are ideal for making bowls.
They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Bowl Gouge
8427
Bowl Gouge Unhandled (8427)
A must in the tool kit of every bowl turner.
These tools are ideal for making bowls.
They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Fingernail Bowl Gouge
842F
Fingernail Bowl Gouge Unhandled (842F)
Now our bowl gouges are available with a fingernail grind.
The unhandled tool allows the turner to add their own handle.
Increased flexibility allows for "pull" cuts - avoiding catching the lathe bed.
Greater cutting tip area can be used, for heavy profiling cuts and fine, delicate shearing cuts.
Easily maintained and sharpened using...
Robert Sorby Fingernail Bowl Gouge
B842F064
Fingernail Bowl Gouge (842FLH)
Now our bowl gouges are available with a fingernail grind.
Increased flexibility allows for 'pull' cuts - avoiding catching the lathe bed.
Greater cutting tip area can be used, for heavy profiling cuts and fine, delicate shearing cuts.
Easily maintained and sharpened using the Robert Sorby Sharpening System.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Bottom Feeder Bowl Gouge
B842
Bottom Feeder Bowl Gouge (842)
The new Bottom Feeder grind is used on the inside of bowls especially for finish cuts, you can also use it on the outside of bowls from the foot to the top for all of your finishing cuts, if you learn to use this grind for finish cuts your sanding will be greatly reduced.
Standard profile grind for ease of use and resharpening on the ProEdge or any Grinder system
Polished...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Excelsior Bowl Gouge
842G
Excelsior High Performance Bowl Gouge Unhandled (842G)
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner. The unhandled tool allows the turner to add their own handle.
These bowl gouges are ideal for making bowls. They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.
Titanium Nitride (for increased performance and resistance to edge wear. The cutting edge will...
Robert Sorby Excelsior Bowl Gouge
842GL
Excelsior Bowl Gouge (842GL)
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner.
These bowl gouges are ideal for making bowls.
They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.
Titanium Nitride (for increased performance and resistance to edge wear. The cutting edge will outlast normal tools by a minimum of 3 fold)
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Standard Bowl Gouge with Long Handle
842LH
Standard Bowl Gouge with Long Handle (842LH)
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner. These bowl gouges are ideal for making bowls.
They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.
Handle length: 14"
Overall length: 23"
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Bowl Gouge with Extra Long Handle
B842194
Bowl Gouge with Extra Long Handle (842XLH)
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner.
These bowl gouges are ideal for making bowls.
They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.