Robert Sorby Limited
Robert Sorby is the world's premier manufacturer of specialist wood working tools with a heritage dating back over two hundred years. Our tools can be bought over the counter or online through our worldwide network of dealers. Today, our factory in Sheffield, England, produces an extensive selection of high quality woodturning, woodcarving and woodworker's tools.
These are much sought after tools in all corners of the world!
Gilt Edge Chisels - Wooden Box - Boxwood Handle - Set of 5
5510DBS
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, like dovetails. Not recommended for heavy duty applications.Robert Sorby...
Gilt Edge Chisels - Wooden Box - Rosewood Handle - Set of 5
5520DBS
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, like dovetails. Not recommended for heavy duty applications.Robert Sorby...
Large Teardrop Shear Scraper
TRS213C
The Robert Sorby large tear drop cutter provides a multi-facetted, highly efficient cutting edge. The shape of the cutter 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 and the rounded shapes for internal curved shapes. A great all rounder that supports traditional...
Turnmaster - Handled Shank
RSTM-HS
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 to quickly and easily complete many popular projects,...
Universal Lacquer
LA10
A quick drying cellulose finish.Seals and polishes the wood in one application.Imparts a heat and water resistant finish on to which a paste wax finish can be applied
DVD - Focus On - Decorative Techniques
RSDVDDT
This is an authoritative presentation on various aspects of decorating turned pieces. It includes the use and care of decorating Robert Sorby texturing tool, spiralling system, indexing system, chattertool and eccentric chuck for off-centre turning. 75 minutes.
1" - 25mm - Bowl Scraper
8012H
Slightly narrower than the heavy duty scrapers but produced from thicker 1/2" (13mm section).Designed for inboard bowl finishing.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
1/4" - 6mm - Bedan - Micro Turning - Unhandled
87106
Used in the same way as a beading and parting tool, the relieved side bevel allows the tool to plunge cut in bowls and boxes with little risk of binding.BedanLifetime HSS Guarantee
1/8" - 3mm - V Parting Tool
501202
Precision closed-die forgings ensure accurate shape and size of every blade. Highly polished blades protect against rusting. Cutting edges honed and buffed ready for immediate use. 6 1/2" overall length 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...
14" - 355mm - Hollowing 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).
14" - 355mm - Med/Hollowing Tool (Tipped)
851H
More exaggerated swan neck and thicker shaft that the 850H.Has a replaceable tip (ref 851C).Min aperture: 1/2"Max depth: 5"
24" - 610mm - Hollowing Tool
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. The 24" version (859H) is produced from a more substantial section steel, and is more suitable for both end grain and side grain working....
24" - 610mm - Straight Cutters(Hollowing Tool)
8802H
For increased access in restricted openings (tall vases and deep vessels) these probes are ideal.They work on both end and bowl grain.The largest of the three (8803H) comes with an articulated head which gives easier access to those difficult to reach areas.In its unhandled form (RS213) this fits neatly into the arm brace of the RS2000 system.Project dimensions:20"Probe Min Aperture: 1/2"Max Depth:...
3/16" - 5mm - Dog Leg Chisel
5003
Precision closed-die forgings ensure accurate shape and size of every blade. Highly polished blades protect against rusting. Cutting edges honed and buffed ready for immediate use. 6 1/2" overall length 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...
3/16" - 5mm - Square Chisel
5001
Precision closed-die forgings ensure accurate shape and size of every blade. Highly polished blades protect against rusting. Cutting edges honed and buffed ready for immediate use. 6 1/2" overall length 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...
