Robert Sorby Spindle Roughing Gouges
Robert Sorby spindle roughing gouges are for initial turning of uneven or square stock to round. The shape of the roughing out gouge enables the tool to cut safely with the wings (the name given to the tips of the side walls) well back from the workpiece.
Robert Sorby Standard Spindle Gouges
Robert Sorby spindle gouges are detailing tools used on between-centre work, where the grain is running parallel to the lathe bed. They are used to create coves, beads, and other profiles on goblets, vases and egg cups.
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 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 Continental Style Spindle Gouges
Robert Sorby continental style spindle gouges have a wonderful reputation for superb handling when doing spindle work.
Robert Sorby Spindlemaster - 812H
The spindlemaster will create beads & coves as well as planing and trimming end grain.
Taming the skew is perhaps the most common of problems encountered by the woodturner. The digs-ins which ensue from incorrect presentation cause many turners to avoid using the skew chisels and consequently reduce their skills and limit their opportunities of turning between centres. The new Spindlemaster...