Spiralling System
The Spiralling System is a tool unique to Robert Sorby. It is designed to provide decorative spirals on turned work - round the rims of bowls, round, the stems of goblets and candle-sticks. It will not cut threads.
Spirals can be cut at different angles, left or right and in different sizes. Such is the variety. It is possible to cut one spiral over another to produce cross hatches, diamonds and rope effects. Even now turners are still experimenting with this tool in conjunction with colours, inlays and hollow forms. It really challenges the imagination. The indexed reference points on the tool rest enable repeatability of spirals.
There are two options. The complete system comes with four cutters - three for spiralling and one for texturing. The basic tool comes with just cutter but is an ideal introduction to this decorative technique. Spare and additional cutters are available.
Both come with instructions on use.
The Spiralling System is not intended for use on soft woods.
Use a diamond sharpening file (RS224) to keep the tool in tip-top condition
Further information on use of this and other decorative tools is available on the Decorative Tools video (VRS03A)
Watch a Video Clip:
Introduction & Sharpening (44mb)
Setup and Use (64mb)
Texturing Tool introduction (26mb)
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Spiralling Cutters
Spare cutters are available for the spiralling system in addition to the 4 which are supplied with the original system we also make available as optional extras a 5mm and 11mm cutter. |
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Tool Rest
The tool rest enables those who already possess a Texturing Tool to convert it to a Spiralling System. |
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Texturing Tool
This is a novel tool which will enhance the visual and tactile qualities of even the most bland piece of wood. By rubbing the cutter across the turned project an interesting textured effect can be created. The texture pattern can altered by changing the angle of the cutter, the speed of the lathe, the position of the tool rest and the type of wood.
The range of textures can vary from an orange peel effect with the tool presented in the vertical plane to a swirl produced when the tool is less than 45 degrees. The pattern can be further enhanced by adding dyes, liming wax or even scorching. There is plenty of room for experimentation to create your own signature piece.
The texturing tool performs on both soft and hard woods although the texture pattern may be very different. It is just as effective on end- as well as bowl-grain projects.
At a later stage the Texturing Tool can be up-graded with the addition of the tool rest (360) and spiralling cutters (350) to become a spiralling tool as well.
Use a diamond sharpening file (RS224) to keep the tool in tip-top condition.
Further information on use of this and other decorative tools is available on the Decorative Tools video (VRS03A)
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Texturing Cutter
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Decorative Techniques Video / DVD
75 mins
Focus on a number of unique tools for texturing, spiralling and chatterwork. |
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