Skew Chisels

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...

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.

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...

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.

Midi Standard Skew (882H) The 882H Standard Skew is one of a collection of scaled down regular HSS turning tools that make up the 52HS five piece turning tool set. These tools are ideal for turners with a midi or mini lathe or those with limited work room. Lifetime HSS Guarantee.

Long Aluminium Micro Handle (B889) Manufactured from high grade aluminium these knurled grip, anodized handles for the Robert Sorby modular micro system are available in two sizes. The larger 7 3/4" version adds more leverage and grip for those preferring to work a little further from the project workpiece. The Modular Micro Handle 5 3/4" (B888) is also available as a separate item...

Skew Chisel (869) Rectangular in section, giving this type of skew more weight. This makes them superb for large spindle work. Lifetime HSS Guarantee.

Modular Micro Skew (B888/8) The Micro 1/4” (6mm) Skew is ideal for woodturners who specialise in miniature pieces. This tool is superb for miniature spindle work. Feel confident working the intricacies required for scale models with this delicate instrument. Lifetime HSS Guarantee. Compatible with the Robert Sorby Modular Micro Aluminium Handle (B888).