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High Speed Steel Turning Tools
Robert Sorby produces the most comprehensive choice of woodturning tools on the market. Our core range includes 37 different gouges, skew
chisels, parting tools and scrapers. Made from the highest quality high speed steel, individually hardness tested and mounted in the famous
shape of Robert Sorby’s American Ash handle these tools offer turners the pinnacle in handcrafted perfection.
The majority of our tools are also available unhandled, indicated by U in the tables below. This offers flexibility for the turner who prefers to make
their own handle, or for those using the popular Sovereign system. A full list of tools available for the Sovereign can be seen on pages 26-29.
BOWL GOUGES
Standard Bowl Gouges (Deep Flute)
Ref
842H
842LH
842LH
842LH
842XLH
842XLH
8427
8427
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
Size
3
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
⁄ 4 " (6mm)
3
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
3
⁄ 4 " (19mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
3
⁄ 4 " (19mm)
Overall Length
20"
23"
23"
23"
26"
26 3 ⁄ 4 "
18"
18"
Handle Length
12"
14"
14"
14"
17"
17"
-
-
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.
Fingernail Bowl Gouges (Deep Flute)
Ref
842FLH
842FLH
842FLH
U
U
U
Size
⁄ 4 " (6mm)
3
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
1
Overall Length
23"
23"
23"
842LH
Bowl Gouge - Standard
842FLH
Bowl Gouge - Fingernail
Handle Length
14"
14"
14"
The fingernail shape of this gouge increases flexibility allowing the turner to perform
‘pull cuts’ without catching the lathe bed. The greater cutting area can be used
equally well for heavy profiling cuts or fine, delicate shearing cuts. Easily maintained
using the Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening system - see pages 56 -59.
SPINDLE GOUGES
Standard Spindle Gouges
Ref
840H
840H
840H
840H
881H
U
U
U
U
Size
⁄ 4 " (6mm)
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
3
⁄ 4 " (19mm)
3
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
3
840H
Spindle Gouge - Standard
Overall Length
16 1 ⁄ 2 "
16 1 ⁄ 2 "
18 1 ⁄ 4 "
18 1 ⁄ 4 "
13 7 ⁄ 8 "
Handle Length
10"
10"
12"
12"
9"
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 sticks and other spindle projects.
Fingernail Spindle Gouges
Ref
840FH
840FH
U
U
Size
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
3
Overall Length
16 1 ⁄ 2 "
18 1 ⁄ 4 "
840FH
Spindle Gouge - Fingernail
Handle Length
10"
12"
Ideal for fine detailing on spindle work. Having the wing tips ground back reduces
the danger of them catching when working in confined areas. Easily maintained and
sharpened using the Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening system – see page 56 - 59.
841H
Long and Strong Spindle Gouge
Long and Strong Spindle Gouges
Ref
841H
841H
U
U
Size
⁄ 8 " (10mm)
1
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
3
Overall Length
19"
21"
Handle Length
10"
12"
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.
Continental Style Spindle Gouges
Ref
839H
839H
839H
839H
839H
Size
8mm
12mm
19mm
25mm
30mm
U
U
U
U
U
Overall Length
15 1 ⁄ 2 "
15 1 ⁄ 2 "
16"
18 1 ⁄ 2 "
18 1 ⁄ 2 "
839H
Continental Spindle Gouge
Handle Length
10"
10"
10"
12"
12"
Originating from Europe, these tools have gained a reputation for their superb
handling qualities on spindle work. Being a forged construction, they have an even
wall thickness, thereby increasing finesse without compromising strength.
SPINDLE ROUGHING GOUGES
Spindle Roughing Gouges
Ref
843H
843LH
883H
U
U
Size
⁄ 4 " (19mm)
1 1 ⁄ 4 " (32mm)
3
⁄ 4 " (10mm)
3
843H
Spindle Roughing Gouge
Overall Length
19"
21"
14 1 ⁄ 2 "
Handle Length
12"
14"
9"
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 workpiece. Not designed for use on bowl grain projects.
RING TOOL
Ring Tool
Ref
845H
845H
Ring Tool
U
1
Size
⁄ 2 " (13mm)
Overall Length
18 1 ⁄ 4 "
Handle Length
12"
Designed specifically for end grain hollowing. The dual bevels allow for hollowing of
internal curved surfaces and flat bottomed vessels. These tools produce an unrivalled
surface finish on end grain.
Ideal for goblets and egg cups. Comes complete with full instructions.