A wide range of hardened and tempered high speed steel wood turning tools with polished flutes and hand finished ash handles produced in Sheffield by Robert Sorby.

The range includes;
Roughing out gouges which are recommended for the initial turning of uneven or square spindle stock to round. The shape of the roughing out gouge enables the tool to cut safely with the wings (the tips of the side walls) well back from the work piece. Available in 3/4" and 1.1/4" sizes.
Bowl gouges are a must in the tool kit of every bowl turner. These tools are ideal for making bowls and can produce either massive profiling cuts or delicate finishing cuts as necessary. Available in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sizes.
Spindle gouges 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. Available in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sizes.
Oval skew chisels are a delicately balanced tool that are the planes of the spindle turners tool kit. The profile allows the tool to glide effortlessly along the tool rest without fear of the edges dragging on the rest. This tool is indispensable if a fine finish is required. Available in 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1.1/4" sizes.
The standard parting tool is used to part the finished project off from the waste material, the parallel sides make for a rigid tool that handles well. This tool reduces the amount of waste which is especially useful when using an expensive wood and is great for fine detailing. Available in 1/8" size.
The diamond section parting tool has a special profile which reduces the risk of binding the cut. It also reduces the amount of heat build up caused by friction, thereby lessening the chance of burning the bottom of the parted off project. Available in 3/16" size.
The Fluted section parting tool has a 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. Available in 2mmm size.
The bedan 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. Available in 3/8" size.
The round nosed scraper is used to create smooth flowing curves. Available in 1/2" size.
The square end scraper is used for finishing convex and flat bottomed forms. The end profile can be modified to a specific shape if required. Available in 1" size.
The round side cutter is designed for blending the parallel side wall and the curved bottom of vessels and boxes together. Available in 3/4" size.