Robert Sorby Thread Cutters
890
Thread Cutters (890)
These Robert Sorby Thread Cutters are perfect for making lidded boxes, helping produce threaded lids, specially produced for cutting in wood.
Available Handled and Unhandled.
Producing threads needs a lot of practice and a steady hand but once mastered this technique adds significant value to your project.
Thread cutters are available in matching pairs for internal...
Robert Sorby Micro V Parting Tool 3mm
P501202
Micro V Parting Tool 3mm (P501202)
The size and design of the handles puts Robert Sorby's micro tools ahead of all others.
The handles are larger and therefore more comfortable - particularly during prolonged use.
Solid brass ferrules enhance the overall design but are also functional when suspended in a tool rail.
Precision closed-die forgings ensure accurate shape and size of every...
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 Cabinet Scraper
K1600XX
Cabinet Scraper (K1600)
A popular addition to any discerning cabinet maker's tool kit, these hand held scrapers smooth down rough edges quickly and easily.
Made from the best quality carbon steel the simple design of these tools belies their incredible effectiveness and designed to finish flat surfaces to the very highest standard.
Available in three sizes:
4 x 2"
5 x...
Robert Sorby Five Piece Bevel Edge Satinwood Set in Wooden Box
E1665DBS
Five Piece Bevel Edge Satinwood Set in Wooden Box (E1665DBS)
Bevel edge chisels are the most versatile and universally used of all bench chisels and should form an integral part of any woodworker's toolkit.
They can be used either free-hand making a gentle paring cut or with light mallet strokes.
Side bevels reduce the risk of binding in the cut as well as allowing access to undercuts,...
Robert Sorby Chisel Edge Guard
F285EG25
Chisel Edge Guard (F285EG)
We highly recommend edge guards to protect yourself and your tools.
Available in 1", 1 1/2" and 2" sizes, these tough leather guards are a snug fit for both the 285 and 286 framing chisels.
Robert Sorby Slick Edge Guard
289E
Slick Edge Guard (F289EG)
We highly recommend edge guards to protect yourself and your tools.
Available in 60mm and 85mm, these tough leather guards are a snug fit for the Slicks (289)
Robert Sorby Spiralling Tool
320-330
Spiralling Tool (320-330)
Creating barley twists, spirals and flutes has always represented a problem for the woodturner.
The Spiralling System (330H) not only overcomes many of these difficulties, but also allows the turner's imagination to run wild as he enters a new field of decoration.
Based on the same principle as the texturing tool, it is simple to use even in the hands of a novice...
Robert Sorby Texturing Cutter
B350/00
Texturing Cutter (B350/00)
The Robert Sorby Spiralling Cutter is a multi-toothed cutter designed to allow the user to create a variety of spiral patterns and textures with a rib size of 2mm on bowl and spindle projects.
One of a family of five cutters for the large texturing and spiralling tools. Experiment using the various pitch depths these cutters provide.
With a bit of practice you'll...
Robert Sorby Spiralling Cutter
B350
Spiralling Cutter (B350)
The Robert Sorby Spiralling Cutter is a multi-toothed cutter designed to allow the user to create a variety of spiral patterns and textures with a rib size of 2mm on bowl and spindle projects.
One of a family of five cutters for the large texturing and spiralling tools.
Experiment using the various pitch depths these cutters provide. With a bit of practice you'll...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Modular Micro Spiralling Tool
B370/0
Modular Micro Spiralling Tool Unhandled (B370/0)
The unhandled micro spiralling tool comes complete with two spiralling cutters and is used in exactly the same way as the conventional Spiralling System (B320, B320S).
This tool is also available with a handle (B370/A).
A further texturing cutter is available as an optional extra.
Robert Sorby Aluminium Oxide Discs 25mm
W411
Aluminium Oxide Discs 25mm (411)
Abrasive Discs (Pack of 10)
Working through the different grits of abrasive to take even the roughest projects to a glass-like finish every time.
Perfect to fit the Robert Sorby Modular Micro Sandmaster Set (B888SM) for hand sanding wood turned projects.
Robert Sorby 12 Piece Micro Woodcarving Tool Set in Standard Display Box
P512DB
12 Piece Micro Woodcarving Tool Set inStandard Display Box
The full range of all 12 micro carving tools presented in a cardboard display box.
Set includes: Square chisel, skew chisel, dog leg chisel, straigh gouges (4), bent gouges (2), Veiner and V parting tool.
The size and design of the handles for the Micro Woodcarving Tools Set of 12 puts Robert Sorby's above all others.
The handles...
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 Round Nose Scraper
820H
Round Nose Scraper (820H)
Used on bowls and platters to create smooth flowing curves.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
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 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 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 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 Spindle Roughing Gouge
843G
Excelsior Spindle Roughing Gouge (843G)
Also known simply as a roughing gouge.
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.
Not designed for use on bowl grain projects.
Titanium Nitride (for increased performance...
Robert Sorby Shallow Hollowing 14" Tool
B850001
Shallow Hollowing 14" Tool (850H)
End grain hollowing tools designed for hollowing small and miniature work, using branchwood or end grain timber.
The smallest (850H) is designed to work through the narrowest of apertures, down to as small as 3/8" (10mm).
Robert Sorby Swan Neck Hollowing Tool 24"
B859004
Swan Neck Hollowing Tool 24" (859H)
The individual shape of these tools makes them suitable for blind turning or under cutting here reach is restricted.
The 14" version (851H) is designed for end grain use on shallower depth projects whilst the slightly larger model (855H) allows for greater reach.
This 24" version (859H) is produced from a more substantial section steel, and...
Robert Sorby Micro Straight Tool
B87606W
Micro Straight Tool (B87606W)
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.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Micro Cranked Tool 3/16"
B87706W
Micro Cranked Tool (B87706W)
The cranked tool is ideal for taking the undercuts required in miniature hollowing work.
Use in combination with the Hook tool to create some unbelievably small hollow forms.
Available individually or in the ornamental hollowing set (A38HS3T) originally designed for crafting Christmas decorations.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Micro Hook Tool 3/16"
B87806W
Micro Hook Tool (B87806W)
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.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Swivel Tip Probes
B8801003
Swivel Tip Probes (880)
For increased access in restricted openings (tall vases and deep vessels) these probes are ideal.
Each size offers a different combination of cutting tip suitable for a range of turning tasks; making these tools ideal for the rapid removal of stock, general profiling, shaping and even fine finishing work on side and end grain.
In its unhandled form (RS213) this fits...
Robert Sorby Midi Spindle Gouge 3/8"
B881101
Midi Spindle Gouge 3/8" (B881101)
The 881H Spindle Gouge is one of a collection of scaled down regular HSS turning tools that make up the 52HS five piece turning tool set.
Ideal for spindle work these tools are the perfect companion for turners with a midi or mini lathe or those with limited work room.
Robert Sorby Midi Spindle Roughing Gouge
B883191
Midi Spindle Roughing Gouge (883H)
The 883H Spindle Roughing Gouge 3/4" - 19mm is one of a collection of scaled down regular HSS turning tools that make up the 52HS five piece turning tool set.
This tool is ideal for turners with a midi or mini lathe or those with limited work room.
Robert Sorby Midi Round Nose Scraper 1/2"
B884131
Midi Round Nose Scraper 1/2" (884H)
The 884H Round Nose Scraper is perfect for small bowls and platters where a smooth curve is required.
This tool 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.
Robert Sorby Unhandled Micro Sandmaster
B888/0
Micro Sandmaster Unhandled (B888/0)
The perfect tool to help finish projects before applying finishing oils or paints.
Like its full size equivalent the Micro Sandmaster has an adjustable head to reach into tight corners.
It comes with a Velcro covered sponge pad onto which four different abrasive grits may be attached.
Working through the different grits of abrasive to take even the roughest...
Robert Sorby Five Piece Modular Micro Set
A888HS5T
Five Piece Modular Micro Set (888HS5T )
This general purpose five bladed set is a great all rounder and a first class introductory kit for those new to turning in miniature. Essentially this is a micro version of Robert Sorby’s larger sized 52HS.
The Modular Micro Set from Robert Sorby includes:
888 Handle
888/4 Micro 1/2" (13mm) Gouge
888/5 Micro 5/32" (4mm) Beading...
Robert Sorby Modular Micro Universal Set in Leather Tool Roll
A888HS6TR
Modular micro universal 6 piece set with leather tool roll This all-round micro woodturning set is ideal for woodturners interested in turning small and delicate pieces.
Robert Sorby Thread Cutting Set
89HS
The perfect tool for making screw tight lids on boxes and caskets.
Robert Sorby Five Piece Turning Tool Leather Roll Set
A5HS5TLR
A five piece tool set with Robert Sorby branded leather tool roll, provides a turner with a ready to go first class set of tools and storage facility that will keep tools in top condition when travelling to club or chapter meetings.
Robert Sorby TurnMaster Handled Chisel with Detail Carbide Cutter
RSTM-HCT2
TurnMaster Handled Chisel with TCT Detail Cutter (RSTM-HCT2)
Providing choice and flexibility in one easy to handle tool.
The Robert Sorby TurnMaster is the first tool in the world to combine three cutting edge technologies in one flexible system.
Now woodturners can choose between tungsten carbide, titanium nitride and high speed steel cutters and decide what material best suits the way...
Robert Sorby TurnMaster Handled Chisel Head (No Cutter)
RSTM-HSH
TurnMaster Handled Chisel Head - No Cutter (RSTM-HSH)
Providing choice and flexibility in one easy to handle tool.
The Robert Sorby TurnMaster is the first tool in the world to combine three cutting edge technologies in one flexible system.
Now woodturners can choose between tungsten carbide, titanium nitride and high speed steel cutters and decide what material best suits the way they work.
Designed...
Robert Sorby TurnMaster Unhandled Chisel with Carbide Detail Cutter
RSTM-SCT2
TurnMaster Unhandled Chisel with Carbide Detail Cutter (RSTM-SCT2)
Providing choice and flexibility in one easy to handle tool.
The Robert Sorby TurnMaster is the first tool in the world to combine three cutting edge technologies in one flexible system.
Now woodturners can choose between tungsten carbide, titanium nitride and high speed steel cutters and decide what material best suits the...
Robert Sorby TurnMaster Unhandled Chisel with Carbide Square Tip
RSTM-SCT3
TurnMaster Unhandled Chisel with Carbide Square Tip (RSTM-SCT3)
Providing choice and flexibility in one easy to handle tool.
The Robert Sorby TurnMaster is the first tool in the world to combine three cutting edge technologies in one flexible system.
Now woodturners can choose between tungsten carbide, titanium nitride and high speed steel cutters and decide what material best suits the way...
Robert Sorby TurnMaster HSS Inside Cutter
RSTM-TIP4
TurnMaster HSS French Curve/ Inside Cutter (RSTM-TIP4)
This super fine grain structure will provide a razor sharp edge.
The result is a superior finish to your turning projects and less need for sanding.
Can easily be sharpened on traditional sharpening machines such as the Robert Sorby ProEdge or bench grinders.
Sharpens to 0.2 - 0.4 microns.
Hardness 62RC.
Material M2 HSS.
Better...
Robert Sorby TurnMaster HSS Box Cutter
RSTM-TIP5
TurnMaster HSS Box Cutter (RSTM-TIP5)
This super fine grain structure will provide a razor sharp edge.
The result is a superior finish to your turning projects and less need for sanding.
Can easily be sharpened on traditional sharpening machines such as the Robert Sorby ProEdge or bench grinders.
Sharpens to 0.2 - 0.4 microns.
Hardness 62RC.
Material M2 High Speed Steel.
Better used...
Robert Sorby TurnMaster HSS Mushroom Cutter
RSTM-TIP7
TurnMaster HSS Mushroom Cutter (RSTM-TIP7)
This super fine grain structure will provide a razor sharp edge.
The result is a superior finish to your turning projects and less need for sanding.
Can easily be sharpened on traditional sharpening machines such as the Robert Sorby ProEdge or bench grinders.
Sharpens to 0.2 - 0.4 microns.
Hardness 62RC.
Material M2 High Speed Steel.
Better...
Robert Sorby Midi Round Tip
RS111C
Midi Round Tip (RS111C)
The Robert Sorby Midi Round Tip cutter provides an excellent choice for removing waste material quickly and efficiently, especially when undercutting on smaller projects.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face. To gain best results and increase the longevity of the cutter this simple procedure should be done little and often.
Perfect...
Robert Sorby Midi Point Tip
RS112C
Midi Point Tip (RS112C)
The Robert Sorby Midi Point Tip cutter provides an excellent choice for creating parallel sides on small boxes and vases.
This flexible cutter will also create flat surfaces on the bottom of pieces as well as crisp corners. Designed for the Midi Multi-tip Hollowing Tool this cutter is great for the smaller project.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone...
Robert Sorby Midi Round Cutter
RS130C
Midi Round Cutter (RS130C)
The Robert Sorby Midi Round Cutter is the perfect circular cutter for all general purpose turning.
An incredible all rounder this cutter provides the opportunity to rotate a couple of times to provide a clean sharp edge before it requires sharpening.
The perfect accompaniment for the Midi Hollowmaster the tool it was designed for and for delivering those scraping...
Robert Sorby Excelsior Medium Tear Drop Cutter
RS200GC
Medium Tear Drop Cutter (RS200GC)
The Robert Sorby Excelsior medium tear drop cutter provides a multi-facetted, highly efficient cutting edge in a durable coating.
As with all teardrop cutters, the shape effectively converts the tool into a round, half-round or square scraper suitable for use on the inside or outside of bowls, platters and hollow forms.
Use the straight edge on outside curves...
Robert Sorby Main Handle for Deep Hollowing Tools
RS202
This pistol shaped support is one of two handles available to support the Robert Sorby deep vessel hollowing tools.
These include:
The Hooker (RS210)
The Slicer (RS205)
The Chattertool Shank (RS215)
The Articulated Probe (RS213C)
The Arm Brace (RS206) is the other handle for these tools and provides additional support along the woodturners forearm.
Robert Sorby Reversible Hooker for Deep Hollowing Tools
RS210
Reversible Hooker (RS210)
The Hooker is designed as a safe method of hollowing vessels through narrow openings.
It comes fitted with a scraper cutter (RS222) for finishing but also takes the swivel assembly and hollowing tips (RS211C and RS212C).
Its design allows for both inboard and outboard turning.
It should be fitted to the Main Handle (RS202) and Side Handle (RS203) or alternatively...