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Robert Sorby Woodturning Tools - Sheffield Steel Excellence Since 1628

Discover the legendary quality of Robert Sorby, Britain's premier manufacturer of woodturning tools crafted from premium Sheffield steel. With nearly 400 years of heritage, Robert Sorby combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create tools trusted by professional woodturners and discerning hobbyists worldwide.

Why Choose Robert Sorby Woodturning Tools?

  • Sheffield Steel Heritage: Manufactured in Sheffield, England since 1628 using the finest high-speed steel and traditional forging techniques
  • Superior Edge Retention: Premium HSS steel holds razor-sharp edges longer, reducing sharpening frequency and improving efficiency
  • Precision Ground: Each tool is meticulously ground and finished in-house to exacting standards for consistent, reliable performance
  • Ergonomic Design: Comfortable ash handles with brass ferrules provide excellent control and reduce fatigue during extended turning sessions
  • Comprehensive Range: Complete selection from individual specialist tools to curated sets for every turning application

Our Robert Sorby Range

Bowl Gouges: Deep-fluted and shallow-fluted bowl gouges in various sizes for shaping bowls, platters, and hollow forms. Available in standard and long-reach versions for deep vessel work.

Spindle Gouges: Shallow-fluted gouges perfect for spindle work, beads, coves, and detailed shaping on chair legs, table legs, and decorative turnings.

Skew Chisels: Oval and rectangular skew chisels for smooth planing cuts, V-cuts, and fine detail work. Essential for achieving glass-smooth finishes on spindles.

Parting Tools: Standard and diamond parting tools for sizing, grooving, and parting off finished pieces with clean, accurate cuts.

Scrapers: Round nose, square end, and specialist scrapers for finishing cuts on bowls, face work, and difficult grain patterns.

Turning Sets: Curated tool sets including the popular 6-piece and 8-piece sets, providing essential tools for beginners and complete solutions for experienced turners.

ProEdge & Sharpening: The revolutionary ProEdge sharpening system plus accessories for maintaining perfect edges on all your turning tools.

Carbide Tools: Innovative carbide-tipped tools including the TurnMaster and Sovereign systems for easy, long-lasting cutting with replaceable carbide cutters.

Yorkshire's Robert Sorby Specialist

At Greenvill Crafts in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, we maintain comprehensive stock of Robert Sorby woodturning tools for immediate collection or fast UK delivery. As Yorkshire's only dedicated woodturning specialist shop, we provide expert advice to help you select the perfect tools for your turning style and projects. Visit our showroom to handle these exceptional Sheffield-made tools.

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