Robert Sorby Set Woodturning Chisels 6 Piece

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 - but still comes with instructions and ideas on further use. The built-in rest allows the work to be approached at a variety of angles - graduations on the rest ensure repeatability. The degree of off-set determines the pitch of the spiral. Another variation is introduced with the addition of three different cutters which can also be used for texturing. From these the turner can either produce amongst other works fine spirals on the stem of a delicate goblet, chequered designs, rope effect twists, heavy patterns on boxes, spindles or candlesticks as well as around the base. The 330H and 330S come with four cutters whilst the 320H and 320S are the same tool but with a single cutter (see table). It is also possible to up-grade a texturing tool to create spirals by the purchase of the tool rest (360) and an appropriate cutter. The Spiralling and Texturing tools are shown to full effect in the Robert Sorby Focus on Decorative Techniques DVD (RSDVDDT). If your requirement is for finer spirals we also have a micro spiralling tool (ref 370A). Also available unhandled for the Sovereign System.

If you want to add spiraling capabilities to your Sorby Texturing Tool (#310H, available separately) this Tool Rest will attach right to the blade for a quick and easy upgrade without the need to buy a new Spiraling unit. Just add a few cutters and you'll be on your way. The Rest is indexed to assist in presenting the cutters at the proper angle to the work for various effects. England

These vessel callipers are designed for internal and thin-wall dimensioning. The straight arm is especially useful for accessing narrow vessels. Sizes can be read at either end. Available in 2½", 5" and 10" models.

Robert Sorby Micro Carving Set of 12 consists of full range of 12 carving tools is available in a polished wooden case. When not in use the tools are ‘topped and tailed’ for carrying. During use, the case makes a very useful free-standing tool cabinet. The provision of additional slots in each of the two brass hanging rails allows the tools to be safely suspended and easily accessible.

Bangles, curtain rings and wheels as well as captive rings on goblets and puzzles are amongst the projects which can be created with the Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tool set. There is no longer a need to have an array of tools to cut different sizes of ring. The Robert Sorby Captive Ring set includes four different cutters to enable the turner to cut rings of 3/16", ¼", ⅜" and ½" from one inexpensive set. The ring cutter tips themselves are interchangeable and located in a specifically designed slot. This slot ensures that the cutter is correctly angled to create a perfect cut on each side of the ring. Together with the ¾" flat shank firmly located on the tool rest, this gives a full control. The cutter can also be angled for access to restricted spaces. Cutters are sharpened with a diamond stone, instructions included. Tools fitted with just one cutter and individual cutters are also available separately.