Robert Sorby Framing Chisel
The Robert Sorby Framing Chisel is the same principle as their registered chisel but with a longer blade and handle for deeper morticing work.
Overall Size:- 495mm
Blade Length:- 267mm
Robert Sorby Bevel Edged Framing Chisel
Very similar to the RS285 framing chisel that the blade is beveled to give extra clearance in the cut. Tapered along the length. Ash handle. Shorter than the RS285 - 388mm overall length.
Robert Sorby Timber Framer's Slick
This heavy duty timber framers and boat builders slick from Robert Sorby has an offset blade to allow for clearance when working in deep sockets and mortises. It can also be used as a massive paring chisel. Choice of two widths - 2-3/8" (60mm) & 3-3/8" (85mm).
Solid one piece forged blade including the heavy tang which is set deep into the handle. A heavy duty socket is fitted between...
Robert Sorby Double Hooped Registered Chisel
Originally it was thought that registered (or shipwrights chisels) were used by barge builders and they first appeared in the mid 19th century. “strong ship” or registered chisels were also described in the Scottish tool manufacturer Mathieson’s catalogue of 1900. More recently these chisels have become very popular with joiners and timber framers for mortising. The double hoops give...
Robert Sorby Sash Mortice Chisel
Used for light mortising work, boxwood/satinwood handle. A 2 degree taper prevents binding in the cut. Ideal for clearing out waste from mortices for tenons, locks and hinges. Can be used with a mallet.
Overall Size:- 279mm
Blade Length 159mm
Robert Sorby Thin Bladed Paring Chisel
Robert Sorby thin bladed paring chisels are traditionally used by pattern makers and now a favourite with cabinet makers, carpenters and joiners. Used for accurate hand paring and fitting without the use of a mallet.
Overall Size:- 380-407mm
Blade Length 248mm
Robert Sorby Traditional Bevel Edged Chisel
Traditional "carver" style boxwood handle with brass ferule and leather washer.
Overall Size 265 - 340mm
Blade Length 127-178mm
Robert Sorby Octagonal Handled Bevel Edged Chisel
Octagonal boxwood handle with brass ferule and leather washer.
Overall Size 265 - 340mm
Blade Length 127 - 178mm
Robert Sorby Gilt Edge Chisels - Boxwood
Robert Sorby Gilt Edge chisel with boxwood carver handle. Fitted with a tapered brass ferrule for comfort and elegance.
Robert Sorby Gilt Edge Chisels - Rosewood
Gilt Edge chisel with rosewood carver handle. Fitted with a tapered brass ferrule for comfort and elegance.
These are being discontinued due to the difficulties of obtaining the rosewood.
Robert Sorby Boxed Set of 5 Traditional Bevel Edged Chisels
Set of 5 Robert Sorby Traditional "carver" style chisels with boxwood handle, brass ferule and leather washer in a cardboard presentation box.
Includes 1/4'', 3/8'', 1/2'', 3/4'' and 1'' chisels
Overall Size 265 - 340mm
Blade Length 127-178mm
Robert Sorby Set of 5 Octagonal Handled Bevel Edged Chisels
Robert Sorby Set of 5 Octagonal boxwood handled Bevel Edge Chisels with brass ferule and leather washer in a cardboard presentation box.
Includes 1/4'', 3/8'', 1/2'', 3/4'' and 1'' chisels
Overall Size 265 - 340mm
Blade Length 127 - 178mm
Robert Sorby Set of 5 Gilt Edge Chisels - Boxwood
Robert Sorby Gilt Edge chisel with boxwood carver handle.
This set of 5 comes in a cardboard presentation box and includes the following sizes: 1/4'', 3/8'', 1/2'', 3/4'' and 1''
Fitted with a tapered brass ferrule for comfort and elegance.
Robert Sorby Corner Chisel
Designed for squaring up the ends of mortises, grooves or housings. The faces are precision ground to produce clean, accurate 90 degree angles. Often used nowadays to clean up after a router. Sharpen each face individually with an oil stone.
The origins of this tool are from wheelwrights and millwrights who used a v shaped chisel to hollow out mortises in wheels and wooden beams (often referred...
Robert Sorby Heavy Duty Corner Chisel
A heavyweight 1" (25mm) wide bruzz (corner chisel) for cleaning up deep corners of mortises.
Ash Handle
Overall Size:- 380-407mm
Blade Length 239mm
Holster for Robert Sorby Timber Framer's Slick
A quality riveted leather holster for safer carriage of the Robert Sorby Timber Framer's Slick.
Robert Sorby Leather Edge Guards
We highly recommend edge guards to protect yourself and your tools.
The chisel guards are available in 1", 1½" and 2" sizes, these tough leather guards are a snug fit for both the 285 and 286 framing chisels.
The slick guards are available in 60mm and 85mm sizes suitable for the 289 framer's slicks.
Robert Sorby Drawknife
10" cutting edge, ash handled draw knife. Straight back and straight blade with slightly splayed handles.
Robert Sorby Framing Chisel Set
On of each of the ever popular RS285 Robert Sorby Framing Chisel in 1'', 1 1/2'' and 2''.
Overall Size:- 495mm
Blade Length:- 267mm
Bead Forming Tools - 835H
The Robert Sorby Bead Forming Tool has been designed for creating precise and consistent beads. Perfect for making decorative bangles, curtain rings, and adorning stems with captive rings, this tool ensures accuracy without compromising on ease of sharpening and repeatability.
Available in multiple sizes: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2".
Includes full use...
Beading Tool Set
Robert Sorby bead forming tools to cut perfect semi-circular beads every time.
The nose design permits multiple bead designs.
This ia a boxed set of 5 RS-835H Bead Forming Tools 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" & 3/8" .
Robert Sorby 1/16' Slim Parting Tool
This Robert Sorby 1/16" handy parting tool is designed to give the cleanest and finest of cuts with the minimum of waste wood. Its 1¼" blade width eliminates the flexing and twisting normally associated with such a thin blade.
The double bevel HSS cutting face gives the very finest of cuts. For added security the blade is seated and riveted deep into the handle.
Robert Sorby 1/4'' & 1/2'' Bead Cutting Tip
The Robert Sorby Bead Cutter is one of five additional cutters available for the popular Robert Sorby Multi-tip Hollowing Tool. This double sided cutter will cut beautiful beads on spindle work at 1/4" and 1/2" and is one of two beading cutters available for this tool.
Sharpening: Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face. To gain best results and increase the longevity...
Robert Sorby 1/4'' & 1/2'' Cove Cutting Tip
The Robert Sorby Cove Cutting Tip is one of five additional cutters available for the popular Robert Sorbyn Multi-tip Hollowing Tool.
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 procedure should be done little and often.
This cutter is designed for use with the following tools:
Multi-tip...
Robert Sorby 3/8' & 5/8' Bead Cutting Tip
The Robert Sorby Bead Cutter is one of a few additional cutters available for the popular Robert Sorby Multi-tip Hollowing Tool. This double sided cutter will cut beautiful beads on spindle work at 3/8" and 5/8" and is one of two beading cutters available for this tool.
Sharpening: Use a diamond file or honing stone flat across the top face. To gain best results and increase the longevity...
Robert Sorby 6 Piece Turning Tool Set
Beginners 6 Piece Woodturning Set in a box.
The ultimate full size, all round woodturning set. Perfect for the beginner for any type of turning from bowls to spindles. These 6 tools are also essential for the more experienced turner.
Contains:
3/4" Roughing Tool
1/8" Parting Tool
3/8" Bowl Gouge
3/8" Spindle Gouge
3/4" Oval Skew
1/2" Round Nose Scraper
A...
Robert Sorby Beading & Parting Tool
The Robert Sorby beading and parting tool is a versatile tool used for parting off as well as producing beads. Its size makes it very stable, but also very sensitive in use. Ideal for creating the spigots to fit in a chuck.
3/8" Beading & Parting Tool - 18¾" with handle.
Robert Sorby Bedan Parting Tool
The Robert Sorby bedan parting tool is used in the same way as the beading and parting tool the relieved side bevel allows the tool to plunge cut in bowls and boxes with little risk of binding.
3/8" Bedan Parting Tool - 18¾" with handle.
Robert Sorby Box Scraper
The special cutting profile of this Robert Sorby box 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 the flat bottomed vessels. The profiles cause this to be very responsive and sensitive in use.
3/4" Box Scraper - 16" with handle
Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tool Set
This set of Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tools comes with tips capable of producing 3/16", ¼", 3/8", and ½" rings. These can be used on the stems or spindles of projects or may be used in their own right as items of jewellery, napkin rings, curtain ring or even wheels.
The set enables the turner to cut rings of the four above mentioned sizes with just one tool simply by switching over the tips....
Robert Sorby Chattertool - 215
Chattertool patterns add a neat, random decoration on end grain like box lids. These are created by using the Robert Sorby chattertool which comes with two different double-ended chattering tips and a handy scraper cutter. One chattertool tip (RS220) has a straight and a pointed end, the second (RS221) has a convex and a concave half-round end.
Chatter patterns are created by causing the spring...
Robert Sorby Continental Style Spindle Gouges
The Robert Sorby Continental Style Spindle Gouges are renowned for their excellent handling in spindle work. Available in sizes ranging from 8mm to 30mm, they feature ergonomic handles for comfort and control. These gouges are ideal for delicate spindle turning tasks, offering precision and smooth results, making them a favorite among woodturners.
Robert Sorby Curved Scraper
The curved end profileof thie Robert Sorby Scraper makes this excellent for creating, smoothing and blending curved surfaces in bowl and spindle work, eg round bottomed boxes. This new tool is able to take an agressive cut, whilst retaining the butterfly sensitivity for the refining cuts.
3/4" Curved Scraper - 16" with handle
Robert Sorby Detail Point Tool - 822H
This is a 3/8" round shaft with a 3 facet point. Ideal for for fine detailing on bowl and spindle work.
Robert Sorby Diamond Section Parting Tool
The special profile of this Robert Sorby diamond section parting tool reduces the risk of binding in the cut. It also reduces the amount of heat build up caused by friction, thereby reducing the chance of burning the bottom of the parted project.
3/16" Diamond Parting Tool - 17" with handle.
Robert Sorby Diamond Sharpening File (40 micron)
The Robert Sorby Diamond Sharpening File is the ideal handy accessory for sharpening replaceable tool tips.
It can also be used on knives, scissors, even tungsten carbide router bits.
For maximum life lubricate with water during use.
Robert Sorby Diamond/Side Cut Scraper
The Robert Sorby diamond/side cut scraper can be used on square bottomed boxes the end profiles allows the tool to create a right angled juncture between side wall and bottom. The 85º angle at the end prevents the tool from cutting th eside wall and the bottom at the same time.
3/4" Diamond/Side Cut Scraper - 16" with handle.
Robert Sorby Easybeader - 814H
The Easybeader allows traditional beads to be formed whilst also offering the option of producing perfect half beads. Suitable for use with both spindle and bowl work.
The easybeader is a unique yet simple tool to cutting a series of consistent and regular beads. Originally conceived by a production turner it allows for easy replication of designs like bee-hive boxes, and honey dippers. Because...
Robert Sorby Fingernail Profile Bowl Gouges (Deep Flute)
The profile of this Robert Sorby Fingernail Profile Bowl Gouge increases the flexibility allowing a woodturner to perform "pull cuts" without catching the lathe bed. The greater cutting tip area allows for both delicate shearing cuts and for heavy profiling cuts.
Robert Sorby Fingernail Profile Spindle Gouges
Robert Sorby fingernail profile spindle gouges are ideal for fine detailing on spindle work. The wing tips are ground back to reduce the danger of catching when working in confined areas.
Robert Sorby Fluted Parting Tool
This Robert Sorby fluted parting tool has a milled flute running along the bottom edge, creating two sharp spurs at the cutting face. These sever the fibres to produce a burnished finish. The tapered profile also reduces the risk of binding in the cut. The long bevel has a milled flute which is the cutting face. The small bevel his the sharpening face. When parting off, this unique arrangement causes...
Robert Sorby Full Round Scraper Cutter
The Robert Sorby Full Round Scraper Cutter is the perfect circular cutter for all general and large purpose hollow form turning. An incredible all rounder this cutter, like all full round cutters, provides the opportunity to rotate a couple of times to provide a clean sharp edge before it requires sharpening.
The perfect accompaniment for the Robert Sorby Hollowmaster the tool it was designed for...
Robert Sorby Heavy Duty - Bowl Finishing Inboard Scraper
The Robert Sorby Heavy Duty Bowl Finishing Inboard Scraper is ideal for finishing bowls when working inboard.
1 1/2" (38mm) wide by 21" (525mm) overall length.
Robert Sorby Heavy Duty - Bowl Finishing Outboard Scraper
The Robert Sorby Heavy Duty Bowl Finishing Outboard Scraper is ideal for finishing when working in the outboard mode of the lathe.
1 1/2" (38mm) wide by 21" (525mm) overall length.
Robert Sorby Heavy Duty - Full Round Scraper
The Robert Sorby Heavy Duty Full Round Scraper is ideal for finishing on bowls and platters especially where a smooth curve is required.
1 1/2" (38mm) wide by 21" (525mm) overall length.
Robert Sorby Hollowmaster
The Robert Sorby Hollowmaster is the perfect complement to the Multi Tip Hollowing Tool. It uses the same unique design of a meaty 3/4" flat shank which when laid on the tool rest gives ample support to prevent the tool from being turned over by the rotation of the wood. You are not fighting the laws of nature, but removing wood with ease.
It's swan neck design means that the Hollowmaster...
Robert Sorby Long & Strong Spindle Gouges
Robert Sorby long and strong spindle gouges are the same as standard but with a longer blade allowing you additional reach into the workpiece.
Robert Sorby Medium Tear-drop Scraper
The Robert Sorby Medium Tear-drop Scraper, like its big brother (Large Tear-drop RS-213C) 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...