Micro Tools

The Robert Sorby modular micro set is purposefully designed for pen turning with manmade acrylic and resin blanks. This set will ensure you have an improved experience and produce quality finished pens with ease. The set consists of 2 blades: a spindle roughing gouge and a tipped HSS Cutter (827C) tool along with the longer aluminium handle from the Robert Sorby Modular Micro Tool System. Also...

A spindle gouge is a detailing tool used on between centre work where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed.Part of the micro turning tool range.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

Used on bowls and platters to create smooth flowing curves.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

Used to part the finished project off from the waste material, the parallel sides make for a rigid tool that handles well.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

A commonly used tool recommended for the initial turning of uneven or square spindle stock to round. The shape of the spindle roughing gouge enables the tool to cut safely with the wings (the tips of the side walls) well back from the work piece. This tool is commonly used for preparing pen blanks.

Shear scraping is a recently enhanced method of woodturning which relies on the presentation of the scraper at the shear angle.This technique offers some significant advantages over conventional scrapers.At the optimum angle of 45? , the slicing action is safer and produces a superior finish.Sanding is often unnecessary.The risk of the cutter digging-in is virtually eliminated.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

Rectangular in section, giving this type of skew more weight.This makes them superb for large spindle work.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

Spindle turning set.This intermediate set is for those projects a little larger in size.They feature slightly heavier blade sections.Ideal for small boxes and vessels up to 4".

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

Intended for use on spindle work.Lightweight, making it highly manoeuvrable.Ideal for production work.Can be used on fine, detailed projects up to a larger functional work to produce beads, coves, highlights and other details.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

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.Lifetime HSS Guarantee

This narrow ornamental tool is ideal for creating apertures in miniature vases or for straight hollowing. Available individually or in the ornamental hollowing set (A38HS3T) originally designed for crafting Christmas decorations.

This narrow ornamental tool is ideal for creating apertures in miniature vases or for straight hollowing. Available individually or in the ornamental hollowing set (A38HS3T) originally designed for crafting Christmas decorations.

Modular micro aluminium handle

Our Mini Carbide Turning Tools feature a replaceable and rotatable cutter that eliminates the hassle and downtime of sharpening. Simply rotate the carbide cutter for a fresh, sharp edge, and replace it once all available edges have grown dull. The solid carbide cutting edges stay sharper, longer when compared to steel. The handles are turned from fine, solid ash, and are ergonomic with moulded rubber...