Sorby chisels for sale in uk 57 used sorby chisels. The first set of chisels i purchased were cheap and easily blunted so i decided to invest in a set of robert sorby chisels the cut is faster and smoother and gives a much smoother finish. Get the best deals on robert sorby chisels when you shop the largest online selection at. Robert sorby tools robert sorby tools robert sorby have a range of turning tools as well as a range of specialised tools for holowing and decorating your work. The name robert sorby is synonymous with top quality woodturning, woodcarving tools and woodworking chisels. Ash handle with steel ferrule and hoop, cushioned with a.
There are two quality control issues which are a little disappointing. The majority are either cast or made from low grade and tend to be relatively soft. There is no framing chisel around that is as wellmade as this one. Jul 01, 2011 like all sorby tools, each chisel is individually inspected and hardness tested to ensure you get a tool of the highest quality. The modern robert sorby is one of the few sources for pattern maker chisels. The design incorporates a leather cushion washer at the bolster and this 20inch hand tool is a favorite among timber framers and shipwrights. If you have changed the quantity of any of your items, please make sure to update the cart before checking out.
Robert sorby registered chisels these are roberty sorby heavy duty firmer chisels typcically used by carpenters and timber framers. This set has been discontinued by sorby for several years and originally cost. Make offer robert sorby delta spindle gouge wood working loc. The intermediate hss turning set is designed for both spindle and. Robert sorbys investment in tooling development for the woodturner is second to none. Unfollow sorby chisel set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Robert sorby chisels the firm of robert sorby can trace its lineage back more than 200 years in sheffield, england, once the worlds center for fine edge tools. There was also a sorby and turner at the same time and it is likely that john or possibly robert, the son of thomas was a partner in that business. Sorby settled in scarborough where he died on december 1930. Robert sorby chisels and turning set presented by woodcraft.
Robert sorby sheaf river bevelled edge chisels traditional bolster and ferrule. The hirsch chisels handles are massive, really massive. However, they were not any better than my regular cheap construction grade stanley chisels. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. First off is that the chisels present well in a quality cardboard box on arrival. Robert sorby woodworking tools, hand tools, power tools. While many of the great names of sheffield tool making have faded into history, the firm of robert sorby is a survivor, still producing tools with the quality that made sheffield the. All of sorby s cutting tools feature the legendary tool. Made in sheffield, england, the maker touts itself as a tool line designed by craftsmen for craftsmen and the chisels.
There are three principle tool companies with the name sorby. There are many makers, from lie nielsen to narex and crown to sorby, in my experience there is minimal difference between them. Metal spinning is a method of shaping metal into various shapes e. Robert sorby robert sorby is the worlds premier manufacturer of specialist wood working tools with a heritage dating back over two hundred years. Each chisel has an indentation mark on the face, this is robert sorby s guarantee of quality as it is the mark left by their hardness tester. About robert sorby with a heritage that dates back over 200 years, its no surprise robert sorby hand tools set the benchmark by which all other carving and woodturning tools are judged. As sorby and turner quickly disappeared, so robert sorby and sons was first registered in union street, sheffield in 1828 as a manufacturer of edge tools, saws, scythes and hay knives.
This robert sorby chisel features an ash handle, steel ferrule cap and hoop. Midweight mortise chisels stand fairly and squarely between the massive heavy weights and the bevel edged chisels i have been using in the videos. Skew chisels spoon bit gouges square chisels straight gouges v tools veiners pyrography. Having a long history in producing turning tools, sorby has been a leader in working with professional turners to develop new and innovative tools. Today, robert sorby produces the broadest line of turning chisels of any manufacturer. Association football in victorian england a history of the game from 1863 to 1900.
Robert sorby has a wealth of history which we are sure you will find interesting. Chisels are the workhorses of most jointmaking, removing waste to prepare dovetail pins and mortises and tenons for clean fits. Connect with us on social media to keep up to date with all the latest tools, tips and woodturning techniques. With a heritage that dates back over 200 years, its no surprise robert sorby hand tools set the benchmark by which all other carving and woodturning tools are judged. Buy robert sorby collectable chisels and get the best deals. The 1907 edition runs to 144 pages and includes an extensive selection of special chisels many of. I try to present tools of value that are suited to. There is a pride in their 200 year history which is as strong today as it was when the company was founded. Robert sorby history robert sorby has a wealth of history which we are sure you will find interesting. Sorby chisels cover the spectrum i think many people feel the same way i do and that is that plastic handled chisels work well and will equal the performance of some of the most expensive chisels produced. Another point is that the hirsch chisels are metric, my sorbys are imperial. Sorby chisels, sorby turning tools shop today at woodcraft. Get the best deals on robert sorby when you shop the largest online selection at.
A vast selection of robert sorby chisels, turning tools and many more woodworking products, woodcraft. The the four sets of bench chisels detailed here are different. On two or three of the chisels, the alignment of the blade with the handle is off. The wooden handle sits on a tangue protruding from the blade with a leather washer.
Thomas heathcote sorby 16 february 1856 december 1930 was an english amateur. Sorby hand tools, chisels, measuring tools and planes. They reflect different times and my evolution as a woodworker. Robert sorby 166 bevel edge chisel boxwood carving handle.
Robert sorby chisels compete with the best paul sellers. Click here robert sorby athol road sheffield s8 0pa england. I was organizing some stuff in the shop the other day and i came across one of my old sets of chisels. These long, strong chisels are used for very deep mortising, or much like slicks for paring cuts. Robert sorby tools made in sheffield, england, are well known for producing a wide selection of turning tools that are of high quality. Sorbys extremely heavy, longhandled slicks made for timberframing, sculpting and other big jobs. Either they cant to the side or its off relative to the front and back, in other words they dont come out exactly straight from the handle.
Thick, squareedged blades have a large bolster, leather shock washer, and heavy tang fitted through a steel ferrule to insure maximum durability. I liked and wanted the smaller handles for the work im doing. The manufacture of wood chisels took off in the united states in the late 1800s, when tool companies such as buck brothers, james swan, stanley, and keen kutter simmons rose to prominence. The blades are 10 14 to 11 long and taper from 316 at the bevelled cutting edge to 716 at the shoulder. The 9 long handle is large enough for twohanded paring cuts. Dec 03, 2012 some of our modern chisels fall into this category and have become sluggish, imbalanced and dead ugly.
The origins and history of robert sorby and sons limited. Jul 06, 2012 midweight mortise chisels stand fairly and squarely between the massive heavy weights and the bevel edged chisels i have been using in the videos. Of sheffield steel, the blade is easy to sharpen and holds its edge through knotty, twisting wood. Catalogue woodturning tools robert sorby tools robert sorby tools robert sorby have a range of turning tools as well as a range of specialised tools for holowing and decorating your work. Since that time the firm has changed hands several times but still retains the robert sorby name and is noted as a maker of high end chisels and woodworking tools. Ash handle with steel ferrule and hoop, cushioned with a leather washer at the bolster. Sorby left the family business in 1906 and was the last member of the family to be actively involved with the business. This post will provide a bit of insight into the different sorbys. Either they cant to the side or its off relative to the front and back, in other words they dont come out exactly straight. Robert sorby, premium makers of a wide range of woodworking and.
Fingernail bowl gouge 12 240 grit aluminium oxide belt for sorby sharpening system. As a tool collector, i have lots of tools that i have never used. We are a family run business, our specialists are available to offer advice on any woodworking or woodturning matters giving a unique personal service to everyone, from the amateur to the enthusiast to the professional. Today, their factory in sheffield, england, produces an extensive selection of high quality woodturning, woodcarving and woodworkers tools. All of sorbys cutting tools feature the legendary tool. Make offer antique 12 paringbeveled chisel robert sorby sheffieldold woodwork hand tool. Illustrated catalogue of wood chisels, gouges, turning tools, planes, carpenters saws. Sorby s extremely heavy, longhandled slicks made for timberframing, sculpting and other big jobs. The edge does not retain any better than lower cost chisels.
Robert sorby offer a comprehensive range of chisels, many of which are unique to robert sorby. This section tells you all about the history of robert sorby, as well as providing easy ways to get in touch with us. Get the best deal for robert sorby chisels from the largest online selection at. I ordered three sets of robert sorby chisels because i have used some of their classic london pattern chisels for about two decades now. This is a recommended tool in our oneweek timber framing class the size will allow you to get down into mortices that are less than 2 wide. We stock the best wood chisels available by fine tool makers barr, blue spruce, crown hand tools, hirsch chisels, iyoroi, lie nielsen, narex, stanley, sorby and others. Each chisel has an indentation mark on the face, this is robert sorbys guarantee of quality as it is the mark left by their hardness tester. At rockler, were proud to offer a wide selection of sorby tools, from spiraling sets and sanding tools to chisels, scrapers, gouges, and calipers.
I try to present tools of value that are suited to task first, affordable and comfortable to use. New tools chisels vintage tools books ordering information email. I have for sale a robert sorby free style metal spinning set for use on your woodturning lathe. Like all sorby tools, each chisel is individually inspected and hardness tested to ensure you get a tool of the highest quality. Robert sorbys quality is a must have for any woodturner. Robert sorby chisels compete with the best paul sellers blog.