Adding such decorations as
spirals to turned pieces was once the domain of the
privileged. Now you can venture into this field and
create spirals to your hearts content. The Robert
Sorby Spiralling System is a further development on
the texturing tool and
is
used to create both left and right handed spirals
with ease. It features an innovative rest with indexed
reference positions, which enable the replication
of the spirals. Differing pitch and twist profiles
are made possible by altering the presentation angle
of the cutter or by changing the cutter to a different
one.
The texturing tool is part of the system as well as a graduated rest, 2mm,
4mm and 6mm spiralling cutters. There are 5mm and 11mm cutters available
as optional extras.
With these you can spiral goblets, candle holders,
boxes, vases, bowls and spillikins.
Useful Tip: Sharpening the cutters is easy.
Just place the cutter in the vertical position up against a revolving
piece of work and apply a diamond file flat on the bevel. This will
keep the cutter in top condition.
Full
instructions
included.
Featured in
'Robert
Sorby Specialist Tools - Part 1' and 'Robert Sorby
Decorative Techniques'.
| 330H |
Spiralling System complete |
| 360 |
Graduated Rest |
| 350/00 |
Texturing Cutter |
| 350/02 |
2mm Spiralling Cutter |
| 350/04 |
4mm Spiralling Cutter |
| 350/06 |
6mm Spiralling Cutter |
| 350/05 |
5mm Spiralling Cutter |
| 350/11 |
11mm Spiralling Cutter (coarse) |
| RS224 |
Diamond Sharpening File |
This is a remarkable adaptation
of an engineer's knurling tool. It consists of a handle,
blade and a double bevelled texturing cutter with
integral bearing. It can be used to create unique
effects that alter the tactile and visual qualities
of your bowls, hollow forms, goblets or boxes perfect
for
adding that individual mark to your work. Orange peel,
striated and ribbed patterns are possible using this
tool. Some of these effects are subtle some are very
coarse and aggressive depending on the angle of the
cutter as it makes contact with the work and the pressure
applied. The effects vary considerably depending on
the type of wood used and whether it is spindle, bowl
or end grain work.
Further
variations are possible with the application of dyes, liming waxes
and flame scorching, all of which create interesting contrasts. Further
examples can be seen on the new Robert Sorby decorating video.
Useful Tip: Choose the pattern you want and texture
a defined area, this may be a rim or a band around a bowl. The interplay
between the textured and non textured areas can be stunning.
Full
instructions
included.
Featured in
'Robert
Sorby Specialist Tools - Part 1' and the 'Robert Sorby
Decorative Techniques'.
| 310H |
Texturing Tool |
| RS224 |
Diamond Sharpening File |
Chattertool patterns add a
neat, random decoration on end grain like box lids.
These are created by using the Robert Sorby chattertool
which comes with two different double-ended chattering
tips and a handy scraper cutter. One chattertool tip
(RS220) has a straight and a pointed end, the second
(RS221) has a convex and a concave half-round end.
Chatter patterns are created by causing the spring steel tips to vibrate against the wood can be changed by altering the variables:
- the type of wood
- whether working on, below or above centre
- the speed of the lathe
- the amount the tip extends from the chattertool
- the shape of the chattertool tip
This random nature enables the turner to produce some exquisite, yet unique decorations. Such decorations can enhance even the blandest of wood.
The scraper cutter (RS222) is teardrop shaped and so has three very different shaped working faces to make it a highly versatile addition to the tool kit.
Full instructions included (link). Featured in
‘Robert
Sorby Specialist Tools –Part 1’ and ‘Robert Sorby
Decorative Techniques’.
Useful tip: When sharpening the chatter cutters always make sure to raise a burr. You can always tell when these are working well as they produce a high pitched whining noise. The HSS scraper cutter is sharpened with a diamond file or hone (RS224).
| RS215KT |
Chattertool complete |
| RS220 |
Straight & pointed chatter
tip |
| RS221 |
Convex & concave half-round
chatter tip |
| RS224 |
Diamond Sharpening File |
