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Post by Jeff Farris on Apr 23, 2014 15:22:25 GMT
Welcome to the new Robert Sorby tools forum.
You're welcome to ask questions about and share your experiences with Robert Sorby tools. This is a semi-official forum, run by me, Jeff Farris, United States Sales Manager for Robert Sorby, Ltd. I am a lifelong fan of Robert Sorby, and have been with the company in various capacities since late in 2012. I've used their tools in my turning for more than 25 years and have spent most of those years teaching people how to sharpen them. I'll take the lead in answering questions here, but experienced users are always welcome to share. That's how a community grows.
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mark
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Post by mark on May 2, 2014 23:09:19 GMT
Hi Jeff greetings from across the pond , just starting out in turning so wont be able to contribute very much at all for a while , probably drive people crazy with daft questions . Just rearranging my workshop to make space for a lathe and sharpening station then its time think what comes next ?.
Regards
Mark
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Post by Jeff Farris on May 3, 2014 9:54:01 GMT
Welcome, Mark. Stick around here...I know a few of the guys who have already signed up, and they'll be delighted to help you spend your money! Also, if you haven't already, get involved in a turning club. There's nothing quite as educational in turning as actually seeing it done firsthand.
There are no daft questions...just daft answers. We'll try to avoid those here.
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Post by Rob on May 3, 2014 10:52:18 GMT
Hi Mark
welcome to the forum. And hey...I have a monopoly on daft questions :-)
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Post by Graham on May 4, 2014 7:56:09 GMT
And I have a monopoly on daft answers so between us we have you covered.
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Post by Pete on May 13, 2014 11:41:53 GMT
Another new member of the Forums here, Pete, from Bristol UK, I use a Myford Mystro Lathe, Record Bandsaw, Axminster Pillar Drill, Tormec sharpening system, but almost exclusively Sorby chisels and gouges, and a Patriot chuck, been turning about 5 years now so moderately experienced, so may have some insight and ideas as well as questions. Glad to see these forums set up.
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Post by JoeW on May 13, 2014 12:00:49 GMT
Good morning. This is great. I am Joe, and have been member of the Chicago Woodturners since 2007. The CWT is a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. (I'm a member of that too.) Jeff, is right, Mark, join a guild! It makes a lot of difference. We meet once a month and usually have 70 to 80 members show up. Half the meeting is a critique of members' work. The other is an educational demonstration. Here the announcement about tonight's meeting:
"Greetings Chicago Woodturners, I wanted to give everyone a heads up about my demo tomorrow on hollowing. It occurs to me that those of you who are serious about hollowing probably might want to "talk shop" before the meeting; I would certainly enjoy this opportunity. So I will bring a large fraction of my hollowing tools and various systems (including some that I wish I hadn't bought), and we can play around with them as you like. To this end, I will try to set up tomorrow night before 6pm with a table full of tools. I will also try to put together a demo handout and post it on the club's website sometime today or tomorrow. Lars Stole"
I have met Clive at the local store and I have to add that I vacationed in Edinburgh last week and it was terrific. Joe
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Post by Fettler on May 13, 2014 13:11:34 GMT
Here's looking forward to sharing tips, tricks and experiences..
Hello to everyone from me here in Reigate, UK.
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Post by Gareth633 on May 13, 2014 14:33:44 GMT
Hello from Sherwood Forest, UK. I'm very new to woodworking and turning, my kit includes Record Nova lathe, Tormek sharpening and other workshop power tools and hardware. I don't own any Sorby tools, though I'm aware of their reputation, I've collected a number of turning tools of all sorts but never felt comfortable with the serious cash outlay for Sorby kit, not having the confidence in my own skills is at the heart of it. In truth I'm here to learn and to pick the brains of more experienced craftsmen.
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Post by Pete on May 13, 2014 15:07:53 GMT
Welcome Gareth, when I started I had a mixture of cutting tools, I picked up various second-hand gouges and chisels lots very close to end of life, so quite cheap, mainly to practice sharpening but also so I could experience the various options. Over a period of time I bought a Sorby starter kit and added a few here and there, I now have a lot including some of the more specialist tools depending on what you use most try one tool at a time, make your own handles to save some pennies (though I unashamedly copy Sorby handle shape) just a fraction larger diameter as I have large hands. Sherwood Forest is an excellent location, make a lot of shavings and have fun, the right tools will come over time.
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Post by woody on May 13, 2014 16:14:52 GMT
Hi every body I to am from the Robin hood country and have been turning and cabinet making for most of my 71 years as a boy and man and have made all manner of things on the lathe from pens to 24" platters and bowls I still teach turning on the odd occasion Nova lathe and a goodly mix of turning equipment my latest acquisition is the pro edge after years of sharpening free hand on a slow grinder which gave up the ghost
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Post by peter on May 13, 2014 17:39:08 GMT
Hi Gareth I'm like you just started but I'm from N Wales lots of trees but nowhere to get to see tools
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Post by peter on May 13, 2014 17:40:02 GMT
Hi Gareth I'm like you just started but I'm from N Wales lots of trees but nowhere to get to see tools
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Post by dalboy on May 13, 2014 17:53:47 GMT
Hi all another one just joined the fold been turning for a while and enjoy every minute
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Post by dave on May 13, 2014 18:59:46 GMT
Hello from Colorado, USA. I'm a Brit now living across the pond and a novice woodturner going only about 8 months. Turned a number of pens, bottle stoppers, vases and one or two goblets. Feeling comfortable on the small stuff but a bit hesitant on moving up to faceplate work and anything to difficult. The first time I hollowed a vase I got pretty freaked out about a catch happening! Learning mainly through Keith Rowley's excellent book and a whole host of great videos on youtube. Loving the Sorby tools!
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