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...
Standard Mop Mandrel
SMM
Mop mandrel for use with unmounted felt cones or polishing mops 10mm shaft for use with a drill chuck. Will comfortably take 3” and 6” mops.
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
1 1/2" - 38mm - Heavy Duty Inboard Scraper
8008LH
Produced with a massive 1 1/2" x 3/8" (38mm x 10mm) section to absorb vibration and ensure stability making it ideal for long overhangs over the tool rest when producing deep vessels.Designed for finishing bowls when working inboard.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
1 1/2" - 38mm - Heavy Duty Inboard Scraper - Unhandled
8008
Produced with a massive 1 1/2" x 3/8" (38mm x 10mm) section to absorb vibration and ensure stability making it ideal for long overhangs over the tool rest when producing deep vessels.Designed for finishing bowls when working inboard.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
1 1/4" - 32mm - Spindle Roughing Gouge - Long Handle
843LH32
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.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
1" - 25mm - Heavy Duty Corner Chisel
28725
Also known as a 'bruzze'.Heavy duty version of the popular cabinet makers corner chisel.For cleaning up deep corners of mortices or other grooves.Sharpen each face individually using an oil stone.Fitted with a rugged ash handle to withstand heavy use.Overall length 18.5"
1"- 25mm - Round Nose Scraper
8013H
Slightly narrower than the heavy duty scrapers but produced from thicker 1/2" (13mm section).Designed for bowls and platters where a smooth curve is requiredLifetime HSS Guarantee
1/2" - 13mm - Round Nose Scraper
884H13
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.
1/2" - Round Nose Scraper
8014H
Slightly narrower than the heavy duty scrapers but produced from thicker 1/2" (13mm section).Designed for bowls and platters where a smooth curve is required,Lifetime HSS Guarantee
1/2" - Square Nose Scraper
8015H
Slightly narrower than the heavy duty scrapers but produced from thicker 1/2" (13mm section).Designed for finishing convex and flat bottomed forms.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
1/4" - 6mm - Boring Tool
852H
End grain hollowing tools designed for hollowing small and miniature work, using branchwood or end grain timber. The boring bar and depth stop (852H and 853) form an ideal method of quickly opening up a vessel to provide both entry opening and final hollowing depth.
1/4" - 6mm - Hardwood Scraper - Micro Turning - Unhandled
86006
There are hundreds of carving tool sweeps and shapes to choose from. Robert Sorby manufactures 24 of the most universally used standard tools, 12 micro or palm-held tools and six larger sculpturing tools. When Robert Sorby reintroduced carving tools in 1993, we reappraised tool style and revised conventional thinking: Selecting special Sheffield alloy steel unique to Robert Sorby Creating perfect...
