Son of Geoff, Philip has been a Robert Sorby employee since 1980. In the intervening period he has done most jobs around the factory. Today he is production manager for all Robert Sorby hand tools - turning tools, chisels- as well as the Robert Sorby lathe. Along with his father, Philip is also and integral member of the product development team. He learned to turn with Phil Reardon, a prominent English turner. Like a number of his predecessors, Chris joined Robert Sorby after having been a customer for many years. One of Chris' great passions is woodturning which has been a hobby for a number of years. He is an active member of the Somerset Woodturners Club and can now be seen promoting Robert Sorby tools in the South of England. Every good company has its general factotum who has their fingers in every pie. That is Lindsey's role. Essentially responsible for the smooth running of the office. Lindsey looks after all the orders - and hounds those who do not pay !!! If you do ring us, the chances are that her's will be the first voice you hear. Clive is Robert Sorby's Product Manager. A keen woodturner, he was a founder member of the Glossop Woodturners Club and remains an active member. Like Chris and Tony, Clive was a user of Robert Sorby tools before becoming an employee. After several years running the company’s finances Dave now heads up our retail division, Turners Retreat Paul's previous experience includes a long period spent at Jacobs Chucks. Nowadays he is responsible for technical advice and after-sales service on the Patriot chuck and ProEdge Sharpening System. You can e-mail him direct for help on prichmond@robert-sorby.co.uk