Sovereign System
SOV-S
Sovereign handles, with the addition of two collets.
Handles available in three sizes.
12" - The newest of the Sovereign handles. At 12" this handle size delivers control at close range making it ideal for smaller projects.
16" - This handle is equally at home providing added comfort when stretching to the bottom of long vases or adding that stability often required with...
Sovereign Handle
SOV
Sovereign handles, available in three sizes.
12" - The newest of the Sovereign handles. At 12" this handle size delivers control at close range making it ideal for smaller projects.
16" - This handle is equally at home providing added comfort when stretching to the bottom of long vases or adding that stability often required with many turning techniques. Its length provides...
Sovereign 4" Handle Extension
TSOV-EXT
Attach a threaded coupler (Ref SOV-TC) to the bottom of your Sovereign handle then fit your 4" extension to give you an even longer handle!
Sovereign Threaded Coupler
TSOV-TC
For those wanting to join two or more Sovereign handles together we offer a dedicated threaded coupler.
Sovereign Side Handle
TSOV-SH
The side handle offers the turner extra control and is particularly useful for deep hollowing.Knurling gives more grip.
Sovereign Counterweight
TSOV-CW
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.
Unhandled Bowl Gouge HSS
842
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner.These bowl gouges are ideal for making bowls.They can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Bowl Gouge HSS
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.
Unhandled Fingernail Bowl Gouge
842F
Now our bowl gouges are available with a fingernail grind.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 the Robert Sorby Sharpening System.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Excelsior Bowl Gouge HSS
842G
Excelsior High Performance Bowl Gouge - Unhandled
A must have in the tool kit of every bowl turner.
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 outlast normal tools by a minimum of 3 fold)
Lifetime Guarantee
Unhandled Spindle Gouge HSS
840
840 - Unhandled Spindle Gouge
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.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Fingernail Spindle Gouge HSS
840F
840F - Unhandled Fingernail Spindle Gouge
Ideal for fine detailing on spindle work.
Having the wing tips ground back reduces the danger of them catching when working in confined areas.
Fingernail Spindle Gouges come with a Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Excelsior Spindle Gouge
840G
840G - Unhandled Excelsior High Performance Spindle Gouge
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...
Long & Strong Spindle Gouge
841
Apart from the length of the blade, the tools are identical to the standard strength gouges.The increased length of the blades allows a further reach into the workpiece.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Spindle Roughing Gouge
843
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
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 and resistance to edge wear.The cutting edge will outlast...
Unhandled Round Nose Scraper
820
Used on bowls and platters to create smooth flowing curves.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Square Scraper
823
For finishing convex and flat bottomed forms.The end profile can be modified to a specific shape as required.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Negative Rake Scraper HSS 3/4"
821
Negative Rake Scraper (821)
Formerly known as the Hardwood Scraper it was originally designed to tackle hardwoods when producing musical instruments.
However, the tool is equally at home on all types of wood and is as effective on spindle work as it is on bowls – the action of the negative rake on the bevel reducing the risk of grain tear-out and leaving a polished surface that requires...
Round Side Scraper
824
Designed for blending the parallel side wall and the curved bottom of vessels and boxes together.It is excellent for undercutting the rims of small bowls.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Diamond Side Scraper
825
Used on square bottomed boxes the end profile allows the tool to create a right angled juncture between side wall and bottom.The 85? angle at the end prevents the tool from cutting the side wall and the bottom at the same time.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Curved Scraper
B828192
The curved end profile makes this excellent for creating, smoothing and blending curved surfaces in bowl work, e.g. round bottomed boxes.This tool is able to take an aggressive cut, whilst retaining butterfly sensitivity for refining cuts.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Box Scraper
B829192
The special cutting profile of this scraper makes it ideal for cutting the parallel side walls of end grain boxes.The small radius on the point at the bottom of the cutting section creates a smooth intersection between the side wall and flat bottomed vessels.The profiles cause this to be very responsive and sensitive in use.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Oval Skew
809
A delicately balanced tool that is the plane of the Spindle turners kit.Originally designed at Robert Sorby, the profile allows the tool to glide effortlessly along the tool rest without fear of the edges dragging on the rest.It will smooth cylinders, clean the end grain of spindles, cut hallow curves beads, pummels and v-cuts e.g. star balustrading and chair legs.This tool is indispensable if a fine...
Unhandled Skew Chisel
810
Rectangular in section, giving this type of skew more weight.This makes it superb for large spindle work e.g. newel posts and table legs.This tool now has a 'rolled' edge to help turners avoid catching an edge.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Round Skew
813
Intended for use on Spindle work.Lightweight, making it highly manoeuvrable.Ideal for production work.Can be used on fine, detailed projects up to larger functional work to produce beads, coves, highlights and other details.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Spindlemaster
812
An important addition to the spindle turners armoury.Can be used to plane, bead, cove and trim end grain.Easy to use and sharpen.The polished back bevel helps to produce a high quality finish.Exceptional results on softer, traditionally more difficult woods like pine.Illustrated instructions supplied.Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Standard Parting Tool
830
Used to part the finished project from the waste material, the parallel sides make for a rigid tool that handles well.
It reduces the amount of waste, vital if using an expensive wood.
It also makes for a fine detailing tool e.g. bead and fillets.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Unhandled Fluted Parting Tool
83202
This parting tool has a flute running along the bottom edge, creating two sharp spurs at the cutting face.
The server are fibres to produce a burnished finish.
The tapered profile also reduces the risk of binding in the cut.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee
Size: 1/16" - 2mm
Midi Multi Tip Hollowing Tool with 3 Tips
TSOV-RS100
The Multi Tip Hollowing Tool has been in existence for a number of years.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...
Multi-Tip Hollowing Tool with 3 Tips
TSOV-RS200
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...
Extra Large Multi -Tip Hollowing Tool with 3 Tips
TSOV-RS300
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...
Midi Hollowmaster +2 Tips
TSOV-RS130
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.
Hollowmaster + 2 Tips
TSOV-RS230
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.
TurnMaster Unhandled + Carbide Round Tip
RSTM-SCT1
The concept: 'We started by wanting to offer a tool that supports our vision for woodturners.It had to be flexible and it had to offer quick and easily achievable results.It also had to enlighten turners to the various materials available and what can be expected from them.We wanted to develop a tool that introduces people to woodturning while at the same time providing a quick and simple solution...
TurnMaster Unhandled 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 way they work. Designed to quickly and easily complete many popular projects,...
TurnMaster Unhandled + 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 they work. Designed to quickly and easily complete many popular projects,...
TurnMaster Shank + 3 Carbide Cutters
RSTM-SCT123
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,...
Small Ultima System
TSOV16S-ULTS
The Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System enables the woodturner to create a myriad of hollow form shapes in both wet and dry woods thanks to its razor sharp cutting edge and articulating head and link system.It is equally effective on bowl grain work as well as end-grain project.The Ultima is available in two sizes.The systems come fitted to the Sovereign interchangeable handle.Each Sovereign Ultima comes...
Medium Ultima System
TSOV22S-ULTM
The Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System enables the woodturner to create a myriad of hollow form shapes in both wet and dry woods thanks to its razor sharp cutting edge and articulating head and link system.It is equally effective on bowl grain work as well as end-grain project.The Ultima is available in two sizes.The systems come fitted to the Sovereign interchangeable handle.Each Sovereign Ultima comes...
Small Ultima Unhandled
TSOV-RSULTS
For those who already own a Sovereign handle we do supply just the blades on their own.The smaller blade with 1/2' diameter shaft measures 13' overall.The medium blade has a 5/8' shaft and measures 18' overall.
Medium Ultima Unhandled
TSOV-RSULTM
Sovereign Ultima - Medium - Unhandled For those who already own a Sovereign handle we do supply just the blades on their own. The smaller blade with 1/2' diameter shaft measures 13' overall. The medium blade has a 5/8' shaft and measures 18' overall.
Ultima Cutter
TSOV-ULTCUT
The Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima Cutter delivers the optimum performance level when creating hollow forms. It can be used equally well on wet or dry end grain timber and is designed to deliver exceptionally high performance to meet the demands of the Sovereign Ultima hollowing tool. The titanium nitride version of the cutter adds wear resistance and so increases the cutter's longevity. Sharpening:...
Excelsior Ultima Cutter
TSOV-ULTCUTG
The Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima Cutter delivers the optimum performance level when creating hollow forms. It can be used equally well on wet or dry end grain timber and is designed to deliver exceptionally high performance to meet the demands of the Sovereign Ultima hollowing tool. The titanium nitride version of the cutter adds wear resistance and so increases the cutter's longevity. Sharpening:...
Ultima Cutter Sharp.Jig
TSOV-ULTCSJ
To make sharpening quick and convenient there is also a dedicated sharpening jig.The main section is made from phosphor bronze which allows it to rotate freely within the sleeve.This means it can be used either with a diamond file, bench grinder of ProEdge.It will also man other full round cutters
Ultima Finishing Cutter Head
ULTFCH
An optional finishing cutter head which has a shear scraper cutter can be fitted allowing the turner to achieve a smooth surface finish.This cutter head can also be used with a variety of cutters already available from Robert Sorby.
Small Ultima Link
TSOV-ULTLS
Simply one of the finest hollowing systems on the market. Works equally well on wet or dry grain end timber. The Sovereign Ultima hollowing system uses a high performance cutter system with self clearing head design allowing for fast and effortless waste removal. Depth of cut can be finely tuned by altering the cut adjustment cap using the micro-adjust wheel. The multi- variable configuration head...