Cutters are available in tungsten carbide, titanium nitride (TiN) and high speed steel (HSS) providing unsurpassed range to woodturners at every level.
An unprecedented collection of parts and cutters make it the most versatile
and value added single tool concept on the market today.
Among its many features TurnMaster incorporates a patented interchangeable
cutter head that locks into three positions allowing for simple scraping and
shear scraping options.
Benefits:
- All cutters interchangeable with one tool
- Indexable, patented cutting head for shear scraping
- Interchangeable cutter head – no need to buy whole new tool
- Flat underside for stability
- High tensile torx screw/ key for quick cutter release
The handled version is is 525mm (20 5/8") in length
The unhandled version i.e. the shank and head is 270 mm (10 5/8")
For those who wish to turn their own handle the diameter and length of the
tang are as follows:
Diameter is 13mm (1/2")
Length of tang is 55mm (2 1/8")
TurnMaster - formats and optional extras
The TurnMaster is available in a variety of formats giving the woodturner a choice no other tool manufacturer provides. It is available in handled or non-handled versions The two tables below describe the various formats for the tool and its accessories. The first identifies the available versions of the TurnMaster including optional extras. The second table shows the various cutters available and a description of their uses.
| Ref | Version |
|---|---|
| RSTM-SCT1 | TurnMaster Shank + round Tungsten Carbide cutter |
| RSTM-SCT2 | TurnMaster Shank + detail point Tungsten Carbide cutter |
| RSTM-SCT3 | TurnMaster Shank + square Tungsten Carbide cutter |
| RSTM-HCT1 | TurnMaster Handled + round Tungsten Carbide cutter |
| RSTM-HCT2 | TurnMaster Handled + detail point Tungsten Carbide cutter |
| RSTM-HCT3 | TurnMaster Handled + square Tungsten Carbide cutter |
| RSTM-CT1 | Tungsten Carbide Round cutter |
| RSTM-CT2 | Tungsten Carbide Detail point cutter |
| RSTM-CT3 | Tungsten Carbide Square cutter |
| RSTM-ST123 | TurnMaster Shank + HSS cutters Nos. 1, 2 & 3 |
| RSTM-HT123 | TurnMaster Handled + HSS cutters Nos. 1, 2 & 3 |
| RSTM-TIP1 | HSS Round cutter |
| RSTM-TIP2 | HSS Detail point cutter |
| RSTM-TIP3 | HSS Square cutter |
| RSTM-TIP4 | HSS French curve / inside cutter |
| RSTM-TIP5 | HSS Box / Dovetail cutter |
| RSTM-TIP6 | HSS Teardrop / inside / outside cutter |
| RSTM-TIP7 | HSS Mushroom cutter |
| RSTM-GT1 | Excelsior Round cutter |
| RSTM-GT2 | Excelsior Detail point cutter |
| RSTM-GT3 | Excelsior Square cutter |
| RSTM-GT4 | Excelsior French curve / inside cutter |
| RSTM-GT5 | Excelsior Box / Dovetail cutter |
| RSTM-GT6 | Excelsior Teardrop / inside / outside cutter |
| RSTM-GT7 | Excelsior Mushroom cutter |
| RSTM-HEAD | TurnMaster head only - no cutter |
| RSTM-TH | TurnMaster cutter holder for sharpening |
TurnMaster... the tool with the vision to educate and inspire
In addition to an instruction sheet, we
have also produced an informative short film describing how to use the tool
to get best results. This clip also provides an insight into the materials
the Robert Sorby TurnMaster has to offer and why we used them. To view the
clip, please click on the following image:
