May 20, 2011 highlights of chris pouncy from robert sorby demonstrating the proedge sharpening system at our 2011 open day. For a full range of videos, please visit our youtube channel. However, the user can easily set his own angle if he wishes to move away from any of these common preset angles 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 45, 60, 80 and 90 degrees. Woodcraft has partnered with robert sorby to assemble the ultimate turning set for any skill level, from the beginner to the advanced turner. More on sharpening and grinding for woodturners proedge is a revolutionary sharpening system introduced by robert sorby. This robert sorby captive ring cutter is one of four sizes of captive ring cutters. Robert sorby 805c captive ring tool cutter 805c 12. Hi robert thanks for the reply, however, the very good video does not come close to answering my question regarding settings on the profile jig. Robert sorby proedge plus sharpening system wood chisels. Not only do we offer sharpening systems, we also have a full range of related items for woodturners at exceptional prices. The robert sorby pro edge deluxe sharpening system an in.
The basic system comes with 60 and 120 grit belts but no jigs. As i only need to sharpen chisels and plane blades i added the woodworkers square guide with 240, 600, 1200 and 3000 grits belts. Robert sorby proedge sharpening system sharp tools are essential for safe, enjoyable woodturning. Robert sorby handled turnmaster with round, square and detail point hss cutters rstmhct123. Ceramic belt, abr010, 240grit, pack of 1 to suit robert sorby proedge pe240c. Find all of the polular robert sorby turning tools here at peachtree woodworking supply. Dec 03, 2012 i try to present tools of value that are suited to task first, affordable and comfortable to use. Works with the sorby s proedge fingernail profile jig included with proedge plus system to automatically produce a fingernail profile, long, and extralong tip grinds, simply by changing jig hole locations. Made in sheffield, england by highly regarded chisel manufacturer robert sorby, the proedge is a portable version of their factory sharpening machine. Robert sorby proedge plus ultimate sharpening system. Read up on all the latest tools, techniques and products, watch video demonstrations by woodturning experts and find guides and instructions on how to use our tools.
You must register before you can post, view all the pictures, see all threads or participate. We are the premier robert sorby dealer in the woodturning industry. The proedge has a 12hp motor and a belt speed of 1440 foot 440 metres per minute. The proedge largely replicates toolsharpening systems that evolved in factory environments over many years. Replaces standard tool rest platform when sharpening butt chisels, microturning tools, most carving tools and other short shanked tools this is an accessory for the sorby proedge deluxe sharpening system 839294. Proedge proedge accessories proedge sharpening jigs replacement parts sharpening belts. At rockler, were proud to offer a wide selection of sorby tools, from spiraling sets and sanding tools to chisels, scrapers, gouges, and calipers. We back all robert sorby products we sell with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. The robert sorby proedge sharpening system comes in two variants the basic which comes with a 60 grit zirconium belt and a 120 grit aluminium oxide belt, and the deluxe which comes with the same two belts the basic has plus a 240 grit aluminium oxide belt, a skew jig, a standard gouge jig, and a fingernail profiling kit. The sorby proedge plus does just what its name implies puts a consistent, professionalquality edge on almost any hand tool, whether a turning tool, chisel, plane blade or knife.
In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Central to the proedge is an abrasive belt which is a quick and efficient method of putting a keen edge on each and every tool. The robert sorby family has lineage back to master cutlers of sheffields 1600s and is among the oldest hand tool makers in sheffield. The proedge plus by robert sorby is a stateoftheart system for sharpening edge tools. I look at sharpening bowl gouges, spindle gouges, scrapers and skews across the. Sorby cat 201415 8 mb pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. This week, i take a look at how i sharpen my woodturning gouges and tools using the robert sorby proedge system. If you watch the video online that the manufacturer made to give helpful hints and tips youll notice that when the operator sharpens the skew on the right side of the jig he moves it back and forth, but when he switches sides he keeps it stationary, against what the instructions say in the manual. We have a wide range of woodturning videos available on. This compact system is now available to woodworkers whether operating in a large workshop or small shed. 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. We have a wide range of woodturning videos available on our youtube channel. Proedge system from robert sorby perfect for sharpening. A video guide to the robert sorby chattertool by robert sorby.
Sorby proedge woodturning shaping sharpening system. Designed to work with standard bench grinders, the robert sorby deluxe universal sharpening system replaces the standard tool rest that comes with a bench grinder with a far more capable system that allows fast, accurate and repeatable sharpening of most woodworking tools. Buy products related to robert sorby turning tools and see what customers say about robert sorby turning tools on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Here you will find a wide range of woodturning materials designed to give you a helping hand. The robert sorby proedge is the ideal machine to produce razor edged woodworking tools every time, with many accessories to suit your needs. A cool running abrasive belt does the sharpening for this system.
It is recommended by robert sorby that carbide tools should be sharpened with the diamond belt. Not only do we offer gauges, we also have a full range of related items for woodturners at exceptional prices. Robert sorby pro edge sharpening system 6 piece set shop. The robert sorby proedge plus system was developed after engineers at robert sorby realized that the large machines used in the grinding of new chisels could be reduced in size and made available to smaller shops. Shopping for gauges, like robert sorby pro edge angle set is easy at craft supplies usa. Robert sorby proedge sharpening system if this is your first visit please note. Shopping for sharpening systems, like robert sorby pro edge sharpening system 6 piece set is easy at craft supplies usa.
Ed oliver demonstrates the robert sorby pro edge youtube. Although designed as a throwaway item it can be sharpened on specialist equipment such as the robert sorby proedge system with a diamond belt. Tungsten carbide makes light work of tough materials and is an extremely hard wearing and long lasting material. If you have changed the quantity of any of your items, please make sure to update the cart before checking out. How to sharpen woodturning tools with the robert sorby proedge sharpening system is the most reliable and efficient method to sharpen all your tools. The sorby proedge deluxe does just what its name implies puts a consistent, professionalquality edge on almost any hand tool, whether a turning tool, chisel, plane blade or knife. Most woodturners would benefit greatly from a good quality sharpening system that will provide professional results in a minimal amount of time. And dont be fooled by its compact size weighing in at over 30 lbs, with a 14 steel plate, this is a true industrialquality sharpener. Fingernail profiler adjustments any guidance availabe. Proedge sharpening machine by robert sorby poolewood.
Connect with us on social media to keep up to date with all the latest tools, tips and woodturning techniques. Robert sorby robert sorby is the worlds premier manufacturer of specialist wood working tools with a heritage dating back over two hundred years. Robert sorby pro edge angle set shop supplies craft. We have the robert sorby products you want at competitive prices at craft supplies usa. Backed by robert sorby warranty the system comes with an angle setter, which allows the user to accurately locate most of the common sharpening angles required by woodworkers. The robert sorby pro edge deluxe sharpening system an in depth overview.
In fact, the concept is far from new as the proedge largely replicates the tool sharpening system which has evolved in the robert sorby factory over many, many years. Sorby proedge deluxe ped01c klingspors woodworking shop. The proset is designed to be used along with the fingernail profiler. Ultimate sharpening system by proedge from robert sorby by robert sorby. Robert sorby turning tools have been made in sheffield england since 1828. The proedge deluxe from robert sorby represents the ultimate in sharpening for all of your woodworking, carving, and woodturning tools. This gives the same angle every time and is very simple. Proedge is a revolutionary sharpening system introduced by robert sorby. The proset is used to make sure that you are setting the gouge to be sharpened at the correct position within the fingernail profiler. Robert sorby chisels compete with the best paul sellers blog.
This episode, shows you all the jigs, that come with the robert sorby pro edge deluxe package. They can also be angled on the tool to allow for access to restricted space. The turnmaster plus set includes a handled turnmaster, 34 19mm roughing gouge, 18 3mm parting tool, three interchangeable carbide cutter heads square, round, diamond that can be rotated to. We have covered some of the less expensive chisels recently and so i wanted to tell you about some of the best chisels on the market that are still affordable, well made and of perfect conformation.
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