{"title":"Robert Sorby Turning Tools","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Robert Sorby turning tools have been made in Sheffield England since 1828. The Robert Sorby family has\n lineage back to Master Cutlers of Sheffield's 1600s and is among the oldest hand tool makers in Sheffield.\n With an abundance of key resources like reliable rivers, coal, iron ore and timber Sheffield's tool\n manufacturing industry has flourished for centuries. Robert Sorby offers tools among the best high quality\n turning tools made in the world today, from special oversized gouges \u0026amp; scrapers for deep hollow forms\n to ordinary bowl \u0026amp; spindle tools. Robert Sorby has aggressively sought to learn from top wood turners\n all over the world. Sorby has unique turning tools inspired by Liam O'Neil, Dennis Stewart, Tracy Owen and\n other fine turners.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"sorby116hybridflutedpartingtool","title":"Sorby 1\/16\" Hybrid Fluted Parting Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 1\/16\" Hybrid Fluted Parting Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Robert Sorby's Sheffield works have come on strong during the past few years as one of the most innovative makers of professional-quality turning tools.  Steady demand from our customers here at the store has led us to stock a full line of Sorby's high speed steel tools, from specialty oversize gouges and scrapers for deep hollow forms to more ordinary bowl and spindle tools.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Sorby has aggressively sought to learn from top-notch turners all over the world, adapting their own tools or adopting new shapes entirely as turners make the case for their favorite custom profiles.  Thus Sorby has unique tools inspired by Liam O'Neil, Dennis Stewart, Tracy Owen and other fine turners.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All our Sorby turning tools are made of high speed steel, with brass ferruled and wasp-waisted ash handles with protective brass end caps. Overall length 18-1\/2\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821460787482,"sku":"141749","price":86.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141749d.jpg?v=1768338410"},{"product_id":"sorby38bedanpartingtool","title":"Sorby 3\/8\" Bedan Parting Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 3\/8\" Bedan Parting Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Robert Sorby's Sheffield works have come on strong during the past few years as one of the most innovative makers of professional-quality turning tools.  Steady demand from our customers here at the store has led us to stock a full line of Sorby's high speed steel tools, from specialty oversize gouges and scrapers for deep hollow forms to more ordinary bowl and spindle tools.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Sorby has aggressively sought to learn from top-notch turners all over the world, adapting their own tools or adopting new shapes entirely as turners make the case for their favorite custom profiles.  Thus Sorby has unique tools inspired by Liam O'Neil, Dennis Stewart, Tracy Owen and other fine turners.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All our Sorby turning tools are made of high speed steel, with brass ferruled and wasp-waisted ash handles with protective brass end caps. Overall length 19\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821460853018,"sku":"141162","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141162d.jpg?v=1768338410"},{"product_id":"sorby18beadformingtool","title":"Sorby 1\/8\" Bead Forming Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 1\/8\" Bead Forming Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These HSS tools are for quick, uniform decorative beading on spindles or vessels.  Not quite a full half-round shape.  Overall length 12-1\/2\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821460918554,"sku":"141810","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141810.jpg?v=1751674622"},{"product_id":"sorby14beadformingtool","title":"Sorby 1\/4\" Bead Forming Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 1\/4\" Bead Forming Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These HSS tools are for quick, uniform decorative beading on spindles or vessels.  Not quite a full half-round shape.  Overall length 13-1\/2\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821460984090,"sku":"141811","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141810_c7cdd0c2-b544-4a6d-a117-0beca6b52813.jpg?v=1751674624"},{"product_id":"sorby38beadformingtool","title":"Sorby 3\/8\" Bead Forming Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 3\/8\" Bead Forming Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These HSS tools are for quick, uniform decorative beading on spindles or vessels.  Not quite a full half-round shape.  Overall length 13-1\/2\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821461049626,"sku":"141812","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141810_340f6d47-62f7-4759-9375-2e91089562a3.jpg?v=1751674627"},{"product_id":"sorby12beadformingtool","title":"Sorby 1\/2\" Bead Forming Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 1\/2\" Bead Forming Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These HSS tools are for quick, uniform decorative beading on spindles or vessels.  Not quite a full half-round shape.  Overall length 13-1\/2\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821461115162,"sku":"141813","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141810_3414c31b-c1f1-4642-a587-d4a2adf0a1e6.jpg?v=1751674629"},{"product_id":"sorbychattertoolreplacementsquarepointcutter","title":"Sorby Chatter Tool Replacement Square\/Point Cutter","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby Chatter Tool Replacement Square\/Point Cutter\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   A sufficiently flexible tool, applied with moderate pressure to end grain, will bend and bounce off the wood, cutting intermittently and leaving a textured, patterned surface.  Such vibrating cuts add a layer of rich detail upon close-up inspection of a turned object.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This cutter can be used as a replacement for your chatter tool or to create your own.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   3\/8 x 2-1\/2 x 1\/16\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821461180698,"sku":"141830","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141830d.jpg?v=1768338406"},{"product_id":"sorbychattertoolreplacmentroundhollowcutter","title":"Sorby Chatter Tool Replacment Round\/Hollow Cutter","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby Chatter Tool Replacment Round\/Hollow Cutter\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   A sufficiently flexible tool, applied with moderate pressure to end grain, will bend and bounce off the wood, cutting intermittently and leaving a textured, patterned surface.  Such vibrating cuts add a layer of rich detail upon close-up inspection of a turned object.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This cutter can be used as a replacement for your chatter tool or to create your own.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   3\/8 x 2-1\/2 x 1\/16\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821461246234,"sku":"141831","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141831d.jpg?v=1768338420"},{"product_id":"sorby12spindlemaster","title":"Sorby 1\/2\" Spindlemaster","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Sorby 1\/2\" Spindlemaster\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Spindlemaster is Sorby's highly successful design for between-centers turning combining the versatility of a gouge, the fine finish of a skew and the ease of use of a shear scraper.  The tool's underside is rounded for smooth travel and well balanced cutting.  The top surface is completely flat, with as much cutting edge as a skew or side-ground gouge, but with very little chance of catching in the work.  A long gently rounded nose with very shallow bevel angle makes it easy to sharpen, and lets you use the Spindlemaster for cutting beads, coves \u0026amp; square shoulders as well as planing surfaces smooth.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Handle length is 10 inches.  Overall length is 16 inches.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821461311770,"sku":"141872","price":73.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141872.jpg?v=1751674637"},{"product_id":"sorby34spindlemaster","title":"Sorby 3\/4\" Spindlemaster","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Sorby 3\/4\" Spindlemaster\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Spindlemaster is Sorby's highly successful design for between-centers turning combining the versatility of a gouge, the fine finish of a skew and the ease of use of a shear scraper.  The tool's underside is rounded for smooth travel and well balanced cutting.  The top surface is completely flat, with as much cutting edge as a skew or side-ground gouge, but with very little chance of catching in the work.  A long gently rounded nose with very shallow bevel angle makes it easy to sharpen, and lets you use the Spindlemaster for cutting beads, coves \u0026amp; square shoulders as well as planing surfaces to a smooth surface.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Handle length is 10 inches. Overall length is 16 inches.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821461377306,"sku":"141873","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141872_e17cb997-30a1-45ed-bb22-ad007ad37cdf.jpg?v=1751674639"},{"product_id":"sizingtool","title":"Robert Sorby Sizing Tool","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Robert Sorby Sizing Tool\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Sorby's Sizing Tool is used with a parting tool (not included) to rapidly and accurately size your spindle turning work. It mounts\n on 3\/8\" beading \u0026amp; parting or 3\/8\" bedan tools.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The tool access hole measures .4\" x .4\". Your parting tool must be 3\/8\" x 3\/8\" maximum. The steel extending form the\n handle of the tool should be 6-1\/4\" long to acheive the maximum depth of cut (about 1\/8\" diameter on your workpiece.\n Maximum stock diameter you can create with the sizing tool is 3\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Rough out the stock to within 1\/2″ of the desired size using the beading and parting tool, or parting tool. Use the\n sizing tool with a backward and downward pressure to produce the accurate finished diameter.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Compatible Tools\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The Sizing tool is compatible with the\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/sorby38bedanpartingtool.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/sorby38bedanpartingtool\"\u003e\n    Sorby 3\/8\" Bedan\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   and our\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/bodger38bedan.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/bodger38bedan\"\u003e\n    Bodger 3\/8\" Bedan\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   . It will also work with beading \u0026amp; parting tools and bedans\n from other turning tool manufacurers that are 3\/8\" x 3\/8\" and have 6\"+ steel extending from the handle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n   Turning tool NOT included.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c!--\nmfg propaganda\n\nSizing Tool (970)\n\nThe Sizing Tool is used in conjunction with a parting tool to obtain accurate and consistent diameters up to 3 inches on spindlework.\n\nIt fits either the Robert Sorby ⅜” beading and parting tool or bedan. The two thumb screws lock the sizing tool firmly in place.\n\nHow to use\n\nSet the parting tool to the desired size with a steel rule – lock tool in position by tightening the wing screws. Rough out the timber\n to within 1\/2″ of the desired size using the beading and parting tool, or parting tool. Use the sizing tool with a backward and\n downward pressure to produce the accurate finished diameter.\n\nold copy\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent tool accessory that allows you to rapidly and accurately size your turning work. Mounts on 3\/8\" beading\n \u0026amp; parting or bedan tools.  The tool access hole measures .4\" x .4\".  Maximum stock diameter is 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821466128666,"sku":"141740","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141740-01d.jpg?v=1768338435"},{"product_id":"sorbyhollowmaster","title":"Sorby Hollowmaster","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby Hollowmaster\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This tool neatly solves a problem that plagues most swivel-tip tools: torque resulting from off-center cutting.  You still get all the benefits of goose-neck design and adjustable cutting and scraping tips, but the tool's completely flat 3\/4\" wide underside sits stably on your toolrest and does almost all the work of countering the tool's urge to rotate when the going gets tough.  The Hollowmaster comes with a 1\/4\" cutter with half-round end, and a round scraping cutter.  Gooseneck blade is 9\" long; overall length is 21\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821591597338,"sku":"141774","price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141774.jpg?v=1751677479"},{"product_id":"sorby1-12heavydutybowlfinishingscraper","title":"Sorby 1-1\/2\" Heavy Duty Bowl Finishing Scraper","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Sorby 1-1\/2\" Heavy Duty Bowl Finishing Scraper\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Robert Sorby's Sheffield Works have come on strong during the past few years as one of the most innovative makers of professional-quality turning tools.  Steady demand from our customers here at the store has led us to stock a full line of Sorby's high speed steel tools, from specialty oversize gouges and scrapers for deep hollow forms to more ordinary bowl and spindle tools.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Sorby has aggressively sought to learn from top-notch turners all over the world, adapting their own tools or adopting new shapes entirely as turners make the case for their favorite custom profiles.  Thus Sorby has unique tools inspired by Liam O'Neil, Dennis Stewart, Tracy Owen and other fine turners.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All our Sorby turning tools are made of high speed steel, with brass ferruled and wasp-waisted ash handles with protective brass end caps. This massive scraper will minimize vibration while turning.  It can even be used well out over the toolrest. 1-1\/2\" wide by 3\/8\" thick.  Overall length is 21-1\/4\".\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821650874650,"sku":"141932","price":157.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141932.jpg?v=1751678540"},{"product_id":"collarforsidehandleforsorbyrs2000","title":"Collar for side handle for Sorby RS2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollar required for mounting side handle to Sorby RS2000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821765136666,"sku":"141209","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141209.jpg?v=1751682767"},{"product_id":"hollowingcutterforsorbyshearscraper","title":"Hollowing cutter for Sorby shear scraper","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Hollowing cutter for Sorby shear scraper\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Hollowing cutter for Sorby shear scraper\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Robert Sorby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821765202202,"sku":"141762","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/141762_1cb789f8-881a-4ca9-a8c4-c633e37e2453.jpg?v=1751682769"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/collections\/141810.jpg?v=1765235594","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.com\/collections\/robert-sorby-turning-tools.oembed","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}