Robert Sorby

Robert Sorby Robert Sorby is the world's premier manufacturer of specialist wood working tools with a heritage dating back over two hundred years.

Robert Sorby is the world’s leading manufacturer and exporter of specialist woodturning and woodworking tools and equipment, with a proud heritage dating back almost 200 years. Our tools can be bought over the counter or online through our worldwide network of dealers. Today, our factory in Sheffield, England, produces an extensive selection of high quality woodturning, woodcarving and woodworker's tools. These are much sought after in all corners of the world.

⚽🌍The FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off!🌍⚽This summer, football unites nations, cultures, and fans worldwide. Whether y...
11/06/2026

⚽🌍The FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off!🌍⚽

This summer, football unites nations, cultures, and fans worldwide. Whether you're stood in the stands or watching through a screen, the excitement of the World Cup brings us all together🎉

Let the games begin!

🏆England vs Croatia
📅17th June, 9pm (BST)
📍Arlington, USA

🏆England vs Ghana
📅23rd June, 9pm (BST)
📍Foxborough, USA

🏆England vs Panama
📅27th June, 10pm (BST)
📍New Jersey, USA

09/06/2026

The Robert Sorby Knife Sharpening Accessory Kit is a versatile and easy-to-use sharpening solution designed for use with the ProEdge sharpening system. Ideal for everything from pocket and carving knives to kitchen and hunting blades, the kit provides a fast, consistent method for achieving razor-sharp edges with precision-controlled bevel angles🔪

Set contents:
✅ Small Knife Jig
✅ Large Knife Jig
✅ Small Knife Holder
✅ Large Knife Holder
✅ Aluminium Oxide Belt, 60 Grit
✅ Aluminium Oxide Belt, 240 Grit
✅ Trizact Belt, 600 Grit
✅ Trizact Belt, 1200 Grit
✅ Trizact Belt, 3000 Grit

For more information on the Robert Sorby Knife Sharpening Accessory Kit and other related products, visit our website - Link in bio!

Showcased by Rob Woods, North Flow Digital

🎉The American Association of Woodturners Symposium is here!🎉Robert Sorby are proud to be represented by Klingspor at the...
03/06/2026

🎉The American Association of Woodturners Symposium is here!🎉

Robert Sorby are proud to be represented by Klingspor at the AAW Symposium - our team will also be attending the show!

Come and join us at the Klingspor Stand to see a fantastic range of Robert Sorby products being exhibited and sold - as well as an exciting live product demonstration on one of our best selling tools!

📅 Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th June
📍Raleigh Convention & Performing Arts Centre, North Carolina, USA

Come and visit us!

02/06/2026

The Robert Sorby abrasive sharpening belts are designed to broaden the scope of tools that can be sharpened using the ProEdge. They offer a practical and cost-effective alternative to manual sharpening or honing wheels. Available in a wide range of materials and grits, they provide suitable options for every type of edged tool. This variety is designed to help maintain, refine, and enhance cutting edges with precision. Use finer grits for regular sharpening and achieving polished, razor-sharp edges, and coarser grits for re-profiling or restoring damaged surfaces 🪵🛠️

Trizact, Aluminium Oxide, Zirconium, Ceramic, and Diamond belts available in a variety of grits🧰

For more information on Robert Sorby abrasive belts, the ProEdge, and other related products, visit our website - Link in bio!

Showcased by Rob Woods, North Flow Digital

✨Monthly Product Focus: Callipers✨The Robert Sorby range of callipers and sizing tools has been developed to help woodtu...
01/06/2026

✨Monthly Product Focus: Callipers✨

The Robert Sorby range of callipers and sizing tools has been developed to help woodturners achieve consistent measurements and repeatable results across various projects. From measuring internal and external diameters to setting exact dimensions for bowls, vessels, spindles, and hollow forms, these tools combine practical design with dependable performance, making them an essential addition to any workshop🪵🛠️

📏Vessel Callipers📏 for measuring internal dimensions and thin wall-thicknesses, available in three different sizes:
2 1/2" (64mm) | 5" (127mm) | 10" (254mm)

📏Double-Ended Callipers📏 for measuring both wall thickness and diameters, available in two different sizes:
4" (102mm) | 7" (178mm)

📏Internal/External Callipers📏 for measuring wall thickness and internal/external dimensions, available in two different sizes:
6" (152mm) | 8 1/2" (216mm)

📏Threading & Sizing Gauge📏 for creating major and minor diameters that match, one version only

📏Sizing Tool📏 for producing accurate and repeatable diameters on spindle work, one version only

For more information on callipers, sizing tools, and other related products, please visit the Robert Sorby website - Link in bio!

🎉June Events Schedule🎉We've got an exciting selection of events this month that you won't want to miss!AAW International...
01/06/2026

🎉June Events Schedule🎉

We've got an exciting selection of events this month that you won't want to miss!

AAW International Woodturning Symposium
📅 4-7th June
📍 Raleigh Convention & Performing Art Centre, North Carolina, USA
📌 Klingspor Stand

Neureiter Woodturning Event
📅 12-13th June
📍 Neureiter Machines & Tools, Söding, Austria
📌 Robert Sorby Stand

Come and visit our team who will be showcasing, selling, and demonstrating our products - as well as answering any questions!

26/05/2026

The Robert Sorby Wobble Chuck gives the turner the opportunity to experiment with a multitude of off-set turning techniques. This unique tool is designed for, but not limited to, fitting the Robert Sorby Patriot Chuck standard 2" (50mm) jaws and is great for creating quirky trinket boxes, off-set goblets, and ornamental spoons🪵🛠️

✅ Adjustable wobble mechanism allows the workpiece to be tilted at various angles for multi-axis turning effects
✅ Registration marks provide accurate repeatability for consistent results and easy repositioning
✅ Durable steel body construction ensures strength, stability, and long service life
✅ Works cohesively with a a range of compatible 2" (50mm) jaws

For more information on our range of woodturning chucks and other related products, visit our website - Link in bio!

Showcased by Rob Woods, North Flow Digital

19/05/2026

The Robert Sorby Sash-Mortice Bevel-Edge Chisels with Soft-Feel Grip Handles are perfect for precise joinery, detailed cabinet work, and general woodworking tasks. Designed for strength, accuracy, and comfort, these chisels feature finely ground bevel edges for easy access into tight corners, while the ergonomic soft-feel handles provide excellent control and reduced hand fatigue during prolonged use🪵🛠️

✅ One 2-degree side-relief angle for reduced friction during wood cutting
✅ One trapezoidal blade face maintaining straight, accurately sized mortice walls
✅ HSS blade for refined cutting edges
✅ Soft-feel grip handle for a secure hold and enhanced user comfort
✅ Built-in striking cap for added protection against repeated mallet blows

Available in four different sizes:
1/4" (6mm) | 5/16" (8mm) | 3/8" (10mm) | 1/2" (13mm)

For more information on Robert Sorby chisels and other related products, visit our website - Link in bio!

Showcased by Rob Woods, North Flow Digital

19/05/2026
12/05/2026

The Robert Sorby Three-Piece Bowl Turning Tool Set delivers a versatile, high-performance selection of tools designed for producing beautifully finished wooden bowls with precision and control. Combining a Bottom Feeder Bowl Gouge, Heavy-Duty Negative Rake Scraper, and Deep Flute Fingernail Bowl Gouge, this expertly curated set gives both beginner and experienced turners the confidence to shape, refine, and finish a wide range of bowl styles with ease🪵🛠️

✅ HSS blade for refined cutting edges
✅ Ash-wood handles for strength, flexibility, and shock absorption
✅ Long-handled tools for extended reach and easier hollowing

Available in two different sizes:
3/8" (10mm | 1/2" (13mm)

For more information on our range of core woodturning tools, toolsets, and other related products, visit our website - Link in bio!

Showcased by Rob Woods, North Flow Digital

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