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Robert Sorby SteadyPro Turning System
LRSSTEADYPRO
SteadyPro Turning System (LRSSTEADYPRO)
The Robert Sorby SteadyPro is a very easy to use jig that gives additional tool support when hollowing as well as many other woodturning operations.
The versatile SteadyPro fits a wide range of woodturning lathes by utilising the stems from the Robert Sorby modular tool rest system. The easy to adjust cantilever action of the clamping rollers, ensures the...
Robert Sorby Three Piece Micro Hollow/Ornamental Set
A38HS3T
This set of micro turning tools has been specifically designed for miniature hollowing.
Robert Sorby Five Piece Micro Spindle Turning Set
A45HS
These tools are available as a spindle turner's set. Ideal for those making dolls' house furniture.
Robert Sorby Five Piece Micro Turning Heavy Duty Tool Set
A46HS
Five Piece Micro Turning Heavy Duty Tool Set (A46HS5T)
Spindle turning set.
This intermediate set is for those projects a little larger in size.
They feature slightly heavier blade sections.
Ideal for small boxes and vessels up to 4".
Robert Sorby Five Piece Micro Hollowing Tool Set
A47HS
Five Piece Micro Hollowing Tool Set (47HS)
A combination set offering miniature hollowing tools and fine round skew chisels for spindle and detailing work.
Set includes:
Bedan
Curved Scraper
Hollowing Tool
1/8" Round Skew
1/4" Round Skew
Robert Sorby Five Piece Midi Woodturning Tool Set
A52HS5T
Five Piece Midi Woodturning Tool Set (A52HS5T)
The ideal turning tool combination for those preferring smaller tools. Five high quality HSS tools, all essential for bowl and spindle turning.
The A52HS5T, also known as the 52HS set, includes:
Spindle Roughing Gouge 3/8" (details spindle gouge)
Flat Skew Chisel 1/2" (ideal for smoothing spindle work)
Spindle Roughing Gouge 3/4"...
Robert Sorby Five Piece Beading Tool Set
A55HS5T
Five Piece Beading Tool Set (55HS)
Bead forming tools cut perfect semi-circular beads every time.
Nose design permits multiple bead designs.
Set includes:
B835031 1/8" - 3mm
B835051 3/16" - 5mm
B835061 1/4" - 6mm
B835081 5/16" - 8mm
B835101 3/8" - 10mm
Robert Sorby Six Piece Turning Tool Set
A67HS6T
Six Piece Turning Tool Set (A67HS6T)
This is Robert Sorby’s flagship set and our most popular tool combination. Suitable for anyone into turning, from beginners through to professionals. We strongly believe that anyone starting out turning should buy the best tools they can afford. This set comprises six of Robert Sorby’s core range. These are the standard by which the best of the rest...
Limited Edition Six Piece Turning Tool Set
A25HS6T
Limited Edition Six Piece Turning Tool Set - Celebrating 25 Years of Turners Retreat
Robert Sorby Eight Piece Turning Tool Set
A82HS8T
Eight Piece Turning Tool Set (A82HS8T)
The most comprehensive of Robert Sorby’s full size sets. This eight piece deluxe set carries all the core tools a turner will need to accomplish many basic projects and more. It contains two sizes of spindle roughing gouge to accommodate varying sized projects and two scrapers (round and square); the round scraper is ideal for creating flowing curves...
Robert Sorby Brass Ferrule
HF
Brass Ferrules (HFB)
Ferrules for all Robert Sorby tools are available as accessories. Woodturning and carving tool ferrules are brass. Smaller woodworking chisel ferrules are also brass but larger timber framing chisels and slicks are steel.
Sizes listed are for the outside diameter. O/D
Robert Sorby Texturing Tool
310
Texturing Tool (B310)
This tool will enhance the visual and tactile qualities of any turned project.
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...
Robert Sorby Spiralling Tool
320-330
Spiralling Tool (320-330)
Creating barley twists, spirals and flutes has always represented a problem for the woodturner.
The Spiralling System (330H) not only overcomes many of these difficulties, but also allows the turner's imagination to run wild as he enters a new field of decoration.
Based on the same principle as the texturing tool, it is simple to use even in the hands of a novice...
Robert Sorby Texturing Cutter
B350/00
Texturing Cutter (B350/00)
The Robert Sorby Spiralling Cutter is a multi-toothed cutter designed to allow the user to create a variety of spiral patterns and textures with a rib size of 2mm on bowl and spindle projects.
One of a family of five cutters for the large texturing and spiralling tools. Experiment using the various pitch depths these cutters provide.
With a bit of practice you'll...
Robert Sorby Spiralling Cutter
B350
Spiralling Cutter (B350)
The Robert Sorby Spiralling Cutter is a multi-toothed cutter designed to allow the user to create a variety of spiral patterns and textures with a rib size of 2mm on bowl and spindle projects.
One of a family of five cutters for the large texturing and spiralling tools.
Experiment using the various pitch depths these cutters provide. With a bit of practice you'll...
Robert Sorby Toolrest
B360
Toolrest (B360)
The tool rest enables those who already possess a Texturing Tool (B310) to convert it to a Spiralling System.
Robert Sorby Micro Texturing Cutter
B370
Micro Texturing Cutter (B370)
The Robert Sorby Fine Micro Spiralling Cutter is a multi-toothed cutter designed to allow the user to create a variety of small spiral patterns and textures on a range of projects including bowls, vases and boxes.
One of three cutters for the Modular Micro Spiralling Tool.
Experiment using the various pitch depths these cutters provide.
With a bit of practice...
Robert Sorby Unhandled Modular Micro Spiralling Tool
B370/0
Modular Micro Spiralling Tool Unhandled (B370/0)
The unhandled micro spiralling tool comes complete with two spiralling cutters and is used in exactly the same way as the conventional Spiralling System (B320, B320S).
This tool is also available with a handle (B370/A).
A further texturing cutter is available as an optional extra.
3pc Carbide Mini Turning Tool Cutter Set
CTT6
Pack of three spare carbide mini turning tool cutters for the 3pc Carbide Mini Turning Tool Set.
Robert Sorby Sandmaster Bowl Sander
W410
Sandmaster Bowl Sander (W410)
The Sandmaster is an essential part of every turner's tool kit.
It comes with 5 different grits of abrasive to take even the roughest projects to a glass-like finish every time.
It avoids an uneven finish often associated with hand sanding and there is no danger of catching hands on the revolving project.
There is little to no surface damage/head build-up,...
Robert Sorby Aluminium Oxide Discs 25mm
W411
Aluminium Oxide Discs 25mm (411)
Abrasive Discs (Pack of 10)
Working through the different grits of abrasive to take even the roughest projects to a glass-like finish every time.
Perfect to fit the Robert Sorby Modular Micro Sandmaster Set (B888SM) for hand sanding wood turned projects.
Robert Sorby Aluminium Oxide Discs 50mm
W412
Aluminium Oxide Discs 50mm (412)
Velcro Sanding Discs (10 pack)
Five different grit abrasives available to take even the roughest projects to a glass-like finish every time.
Perfect to fit the Robert Sorby Sandmaster Bowl Sander (W410) for hand sanding wood turned projects.
Robert Sorby Aluminium Oxide Discs 75mm
W413
Aluminium Oxide Discs 75mm (413)
Velcro Sanding Discs (10 pack)
Five different grit abrasives available to take even the roughest projects to a glass-like finish every time.
Perfect to fit the Robert Sorby Sandmaster Bowl Sander (W410) for hand sanding wood turned projects.
Robert Sorby Sandmaster Velcro Sponge Pad
W41
Velcro Sponge Pad (411/412/413)
Velcro spongepad for the Robert Sorby Sandmaster.
The velcro head allows the user to interchange sanding discs when using the bowl sander.
Easy and quick to fit into the Robert Sorby Sandmaster Bowl Sander (W410).
Robert Sorby Goblet & Bowl Mops
W49
Goblet & Bowl Mops (494)
Produced from a fine grade of cotton these deluxe mops have been made to deliver the ultimate finish.
They are used after sanding to buff oil, lacquer and wax finishes to a lustrous sheen.
Mops are fixed to the Sandmaster using the pigtail mandrel (W491).
Robert Sorby Five Piece Turning Tool Leather Roll Set
A5HS5TLR
A five piece tool set with Robert Sorby branded leather tool roll, provides a turner with a ready to go first class set of tools and storage facility that will keep tools in top condition when travelling to club or chapter meetings.
Robert Sorby Heavy Duty Full Round Scraper
B8004
Heavy Duty Full Round Scraper (800)
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 on bowls and platter especially where a smooth curve is required.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Bowl Finishing Outboard Scraper
B800704
Bowl Finishing Outboard Scraper (8007)
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 when working in the outboard mode of the lathe.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Bowl Finishing Inboard Scraper
B800804
Bowl Finishing Inboard Scraper (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.
Robert Sorby Square Nose Scraper 1"
B801105
Square Nose Scraper 1"
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.
Robert Sorby Bowl Scraper 1"
B801205
Bowl Scraper 1" (B801205)
Slightly narrower than the heavy duty scrapers but produced from thicker 1/2" (13mm section).
Designed for inboard bowl finishing.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Round Nose Scraper 1"
B801305
Round Nose Scraper (B801305)
Slightly narrower than the heavy duty scrapers but produced from thicker 1" (13mm section).
Designed for bowls and platters where a smooth curve is required.
Lifetime HSS Guarantee.
Robert Sorby Round Nose Scraper 1/2"
B801405
Round Nose Scraper (B801405)
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.
Robert Sorby 1" Negative Rake Scraper HSS
B8009
1″ Negative Rake Curved Profile Scraper (8009)
The new 1″ Negative Rake Curved Profile Scraper has been specifically designed for finishing bowls.
It has an upper facing burr for surface refinement, then hone both faces to give a clean crisp cutting edge to give an ultra fine surface finish, greatly reducing the need for sanding.
1″ wide for excellent stability and control
60-degree...
Robert Sorby Square Nose Scraper 1/2"
B801505
Square Nose Scraper (B801505)
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.
Robert Sorby Box Hollower
B803003
Box Hollower (803H)
The unique Box Hollower is specifically designed for hollowing projects with straight sides and flat bottoms.
It is ideal for boxes and can also be used on larger projects, like tall vases.
Its broad cutter facilitates the rapid removal of waste wood.
Because the shank is a full 3/4" flat section, there is no fear of tool rotating inside.
Robert Sorby Spade End Cutter
804C02
Spade End Cutter (B804C02)
The Robert Sorby Spade End Cutter offers a broader cutting edge than the Ball End Cutter for additional smoothing.
Used for smooth shaping on the inside of bowls, vases and hollow forms.
This cutter is one of 14 that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across...
Robert Sorby Pointed End Cutter
804C03
Pointed End Cutter (B804C03)
The Robert Sorby Pointed End Cutter is perfect for roughing down, particularly on spindle work.
Use the angled sides for roughing out while the point provides the additional feature of allowing fine detail to be achieved.
This cutter is one of 14 that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond...
Robert Sorby Skew Cutter
804C04
Skew Cutter (B804C04)
The Robert Sorby Skew Cutter is excellent for getting into those tight corners when a clean square edge is required. This cutter is one of 14 that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face. To gain best results and increase the longevity of the cutter this simple...
Robert Sorby Rim Cutter
804C05
Rim Cutter (B804C05)
As its name suggests, the Robert Sorby Rim Cutter is the ideal tool to deliver a fine rim on small bowls and boxes.
This cutter is one of 14 specialised tips that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face.
To gain best results and increase the longevity...
Robert Sorby Mini Round Nose Cutter
804C06
Mini Round Nose Cutter (B804C06)
The Robert Sorby Mini Round Nose Cutter is the ideal tool to produce fine detail coves on small projects.
This cutter is one of 14 specialised tips that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face.
To gain best results and increase the longevity...
Robert Sorby Side & Face End Cutter
804C07
Side & Face End Cutter (B804C07)
The Robert Sorby Side and Face End Cutter is an ideal tool for cleaning up the face of a rim or inside a box.
Its unusual dog leg shape provides easy access for those awkward internal finishing cuts.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face.
To gain best results and increase the longevity of the cutter this simple...
Robert Sorby Side/End Box Cutter
804C08
Side/End Box Cutter (B804C08)
Designed to create parallel sides on boxes and vases the Robert Sorby Box Cutter is equally adept at creating flat bottomed surfaces and delivering those perfectly crisp corners on small projects.
The Box Cutter is one of 14 specialised tips that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file...
Robert Sorby Mushroom Cutter
804C09
Mushroom Cutter (B804C09)
The Robert Sorby Mushroom Cutter is excellent for producing an undercut under the rim of a bowl or mushroom.
This immensely popular shape is also available with the TurnMaster but the two cutters are not interchangeable.
The Mushroom Cutter is one of 14 specialised tips that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use...
Robert Sorby Half Radius Cutter
804C10
Half Radius Cutter (B804C10)
The Robert Sorby Half Radius Cutter is excellent for scraping the inside curve of any small project.
The Half Radius Cutter is one of 14 specialised tips that support a range of tools and offer incredible flexibility to the turner.
Sharpening:
Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face.
To gain best results and increase the longevity...
Robert Sorby Mushroom Tool
804H
Mushroom Tool (804H)
The Mushroom Tool uses the standard shaft and handle with the cutter particularly suitable for undercutting the cap of a mushroom, but may be adapted for undercutting.
Robert Sorby Captive Ring Cutter
805C
Captive Ring Cutter (805C)
The cutters are available in sizes: 3/16", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2".
The Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tool has a user friendly flat shaft with a specially designed cutter seat.
The seat is machined into both sides of the shaft so that when cutting either side of the captive ring, the cutter is angled to the front and into the direction of the cut, giving...
Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tool
B805052
Captive Ring Tool (805H)
The unique Captive Ring Tool from Robert Sorby has a user friendly flat shaft with a specially designed cutter seat.
This seat is machined into both sides of the shaft so that when cutting either side of the captive ring, the cutter is angled to the front and into the direction of the cut, giving more control over the cut whilst keeping the tool flat on the rest.
The...
Woodturning
What tools do I need to get started?
We always recommed buying the best high speed steel (HSS) tools you can afford. With due care and attention they can last a lifetime. Poor quality or badly sharpened tools can lead to frustration and can often be the cause of a novice becoming disillusioned and giving up the hobby. Sharpening is critical to effective turning and is therefore an important skill to learn. A range of sharpening systems can be found in our Sharpening section. Remember the better your tools are sharpened the longer they will last and the easier they will be to use.