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Robert Sorby Spindlemaster

Robert Sorby Spindlemaster

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It beads, coves, planes, trims end grain and much more! The Spindlemaster is ideal for small projects like boxes and rattles, and works just as effectively on large pieces like bedposts and staircase spindles. If you have reservations about using a skew chisel, the Spindlemaster is the answer.

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Taming the skew is perhaps the most common of problems encountered by the woodturner. The digs-ins which ensue from incorrect presentation cause many turners to avoid using the skew chisels and consequently reduce their skills and limit their opportunities of turning between centres. The new Spindlemaster does away with this problem. Its design is flat on one surface, and the oval on the other making dig-ins a thing of the past. It is easy to use for even the least experienced turner. In addition to doing the regular planning job of the skew chisel, the Spindlemaster will also cut both beads and coves with the greatest ease. The Spindlemaster gives a fine finish every time. That is a particular advantage when working on soft woods like pine which normally leave a very coarse finish.

Micro Spindlemaster - Since it's introduction, the Spindlemaster has become the favorite tool of many turners. That is not surprising when you consider it's advantages - it has no corners to dig in, it planes, beads, coves and trims end grain, and it's polished bevel gives a superb finish from the tool especially on softer woods. Now this micro version has been introduced with all the same advantages. That makes it ideal for those specializing in miniature work, bobbin makers and pen turners.
Size Part Number Overall Length Handle Length
1/2" - 13mm 24048 6-1/4" 10"
3/4" - 19mm 24058 16-1/4" 10"
1" - 25mm 24066 18-1/4" 12"
Micro Spindlemaster 27702 10" 6-1/4"
 
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Robert Sorby Spindlemaster

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Customer Review Rating: 4.8
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1) Submitted by David Gould, from Milan, IL on 3/21/2011
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
Excellent product. Works as well as advertised.
2) Submitted by Jeremy, from Stow, OH on 2/22/2010
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
Excellent Product!!!! Comes fully sharpened and polished. Cut wood like butter. Leaves soft and hardwoods super smooth very little if any sanding needed.
3) Submitted by James, from Chitko, WI on 9/8/2009
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
Super easy to use on the small stuff. Works very well right out of the box.
4) Submitted by Greg Mead, from Gainesville, FL on 7/20/2009
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
Oh, I like this tool. For those of us who are skew-challenged, this works very well. It IS possible to have a catch with this tool (which may say more about me than the tool...) but much less frequently, and it does produce a nice finish.

For me, I can use the skew pretty well from right to left (I'm right-handed) but often catch from left to right. Now I just switch to the Spindlemaster when going to the right. It also tends to make coves easily and with a nice finish, in either direction, and can even be used as a finish scraper for those coves.

The tool came nicely sharpened. My only concern is that eventually (probably not for a LONG time), sharpening by honing the flat side will reduce the thickness of the tool.
5) Submitted by Dick, from Sequim, WA on 4/2/2009
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
I purchased this for turning pens and bottle stoppers after getting frustrated with my skew. I love it and wish I had purchased one sooner.
6) Submitted by Randy Kimery, from Columbus, INDIANA on 3/1/2009
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
Absolutely the greatest tool for making pens.
7) Submitted by Bob Molloy, from Delran, NJ on 12/8/2008
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
As a new turner with and older Delta lathe, this tool takes the worry out of using a skew. The Spindlemaster is up to the high quality expected of Sorby.
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Micro Spindlemaster:
Quantity Item Number Item Stock Status Price
27702 Micro Spindlemaster
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Stock 		$39.99 Each
Spindlemaster:
Quantity Item Number Item Stock Status Price
24048 1/2'' Robert Sorby #812H Spindlemaster
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Stock 		$57.79 Each
24058 3/4'' Robert Sorby #812H Spindlemaster
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Stock 		$78.79 Each
24066 1'' Robert Sorby #812H Spindlemaster
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Stock 		$73.49 Each



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