Sovereign System
Sovereign is a new handle system for woodturners. Like all other Robert Sorby products it is made in Sheffield to the most exacting engineering standards. Sovereign is the name of the interchangeable handle and is available in two lengths - 16" and 22".
The handles are made of aluminium and alloy in combination to give the best of strength, balance and vibration dampening qualities. Each handle comes with a durable Softex grip for extra comfort. Additional knurling provides a further non-slip surface. Both handles will take turning chisels with a 5/8" diameter shaft. Also included are 3/8" and 1/2" collets to accept tools with those diameters thereby allowing the turner to use his Sovereign for a whole host of different chisels (Note: American-made tools are measured by bar diameter whilst European brands are measured by flute size. Hence the 3/8" collet is designed for a European 1/4" gouge, and the 1/4" collet for a 3/8" gouge whilst the 1/2" gouge will fit directly into the handle ).The Sovereign handles and collet system are ideal for quick change from one tool to another. At the same time they enable the turner to lengthen or shorten the tool length. |
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Sovereign System (Handle only)
Available in 16" and 22" length. |
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Collet Adaptors
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Sovereign System Optional Extras There a several optional extras with the Sovereign System. Whilst the handles are beautiful balanced some turners like a bit of extra weight for control and hence there is a counterweight to fit both handles. For extra control a side handle is also offered. This can be used either on the side or top of the tool in use. For those requiring an even longer handle there is also a threaded coupler which enables the turner to fit two handles together for extra leverage. |
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Sovereign Counterweight
There is an internal thread in the end cap allowing for the fitting of a counterweight. This means that the weight is always in the bottom of the handle where you want it. |
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Sovereign Side Handle
The side handle offers the turner extra control and is particularly useful for deep hollowing. Knurling gives more grip. |
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Sovereign Threaded Coupler
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Robert Sorby Bowl Gouges 
Robert Sorby blades to fit the Sovereign System |
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Robert Sorby Fingernail Bowl Gouges
Robert Sorby blades to fit the Sovereign System |
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Robert Sorby Spindle Gouges
Robert Sorby blades to fit the Sovereign System |
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Multi Tip Hollowing Tool
The Multi Tip Hollowing Tool has been in existence for a number of years. It comes complete with three cutters - two for hollowing and a third for scraping. One of the beauties of this tool is that it has a half round shank which enables a full 3/4" to be in contact with the tool rest giving the turner complete control when hollowing. Of the two hollowing tips one is rounded for a flowing shape whilst the other is more pointed and as such is ideal for a crisp corner in a box. They are fitted to a swivelling washer which permits under- cutting. The scraper cutter comes with three faces - round, half-round and square - so that it can be used for finishing the inside and outside of bowls, platters and similar projects either as a regular scraper or as a shear scraper. Bottom of the shank has been specially shaped to fit the Sovereign handle. |
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Hollowmaster
The Hollowmaster is designed to enable the hollowing of vases. Its swan neck shape allows the cutter to access under rims. Like the Multi Tip Hollowing Tool it has a half round shank which when the flat surface is placed on the tool rest gives extra control. It comes complete with two cutters - one for hollowing and a second for finishing. |
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