Bead Forming & Ring Cutting Tools

Bangles and curtain rings are just two of the projects which can be undertaken with the use of Robert Sorby ring cutting tools. They can also be used to adorn stems with captive rings. Unlike some simular tools, the original Robert Sorby ring cutting tools are designed in such a way that sharpening and repeatability are not compromised.

All tools are supplied with full use and sharpening instructions.

Bead Forming Tools

	Code	Size	Overall Length	Handle Length
These 5 tools available as box set 55HS. Will cut perfect semi-circular beads. Nose design permits multiple bead design.	835H	1/8" -3mm	13½"	8½"
		3/16 -5mm
		1/4"-6mm
		5/16"-8mm
		3/8"-10mm
	835H	1/2"-13mm	13½"	8½"
		5/8"-16mm
		3/4"-19mm

Easybeader

The easybeader is a unique yet simple tool to cutting a series of consistent and regular beads. Originally conceived by a production turner it allows for easy replication of designs like bee-hive boxes, and honey dippers. Because of its shape the turner can move quickly from one bead to the next safe in the knowledge that both size and spacing will be the same. Full instructions included . Featured on the "Robert Sorby Specialist Tools - Part 2" CD.

Useful tips :

when using an easybeader manipulate it like a scraper
sharpen the easybeader with a diamond hone on the top face

Code	Description
814H	¼"easybeader
814H	3/8"easybeader
814H	½"easybeader

Captive Ring Tools

This new set of Robert Sorby Captive Ring Tools comes with tips capable of producing 3/16", ¼", 3/8", and ½" rings. These can be used on the stems or spindles of projects or may be used in their own right as items of jewellery, napkin rings, curtain ring or even wheels.

The set (ref 805HS) enables the turner to cut rings of the four above mentioned sizes with just one tool simply by switching over the tips. The tips themselves are finely honed to ensure a clean cut ever time. Further help is given by the inclusion of comprehensive user instructions.

For those who only want to cut one size of ring there are individual tools available with that one cutter (ref. 805H + ring size).

Sharpening is easily completed by simply honing with a diamond file or hone.