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World of Woodworking | Robert Sorby Woodworking Chisels

One of the finest special chisel collections made in the world are brought to you by Robert Sorby... These are designed for the demanding craftsman, cabinet maker, furniture restorer and house builder. Many of these tools in this collection are exclusive to Robert Sorby - corner chisels and longer paring chisel. The face of each chisel has an indentation point. This is your guarantee of quality as it is the mark left by their diamond hardness tester. Each of these tools goes through this important process.

Forged from special Sheffield alloy steel, the combination of special steel and careful heat treatment gives a unique combination of edge retention and overall toughness which are the hallmarks of each Robert Sorby chisel. They are precision ground for extra accuracy and have their blades honed and lapped ready for use. The chisels have a robust or refined handle depending on specific application and are manufactured to British Standard BS1943 for woodworking chisels.

Their traditional, fine, slim shape coupled with precision grinding gives long thin bevels which avoid under-cutting.

NEW!! Robert Sorby 289 Timber Framers Slick

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This heavy duty timber framers and boat builders slick has an off-set blade to allow for clearance when working deep sockets and mortises, also used as a heavy duty paring chisel with no limits to reach due to its cranked neck. Made from a special high carbon alloy steel for a perfect combination of hardness and toughness. This ensures a razor sharp edge with outstanding edge retention.

The slick comes with a solid one piece forging including the heavy duty tang seated deep into the handle for security. An innovative heavy duty socket is fitted between the blade and the handle to make this one of the strongest and ergonomic framing chisels available on the market.

It is available in 2 3/8" and 3 3/8" wide blades with an overall length of 27".

The working face is machine ground in order to produce a slightly hollow surface for ease of honing and the back face is rounded off with no sharp edges for comfort and safety when handling the blade.

A heavy duty, riveted leather holster is also available for safe onsite working for each blade size.

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Robert Sorby 287 Heavy Duty Corner Chisel

Price: £71.28 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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The Robert Sorby 287 Heavy Duty Corner Chisel is also known as a "bruzze" and is a heavy duty version of the popular cabinet-maker's corner chisel. For cleaning up deep corners of mortices or other grooves. Sharpen each face individually using an oil stone. It is fitted with a rugged Ash handle to withstand heavy use.

The heavy duty blade on these chisels was originally developed in co-operation with professional woodworkers for a specific application. These tools are used by many professional timber framehouse builders who demand high performance and quality. The heavy duty blade and handle are designed to withstand the extreme use that these craftsman expect from their equipment. They are precision ground for accuracy.

Size: 1"

Overall length: 18.1/2"

Robert Sorby 331 Sash Mortice Chisel

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This Robert Sorby 331 Sash Mortice Chisel follows a traditional London pattern design. It's heavy section makes it ideal for levering out waste wood from deep mortice and tenons, locks and hinges. Special 2" side taper prevents binding in the cut. Fitted with a boxwood handle. This chisel may be used with light blows from a mallet.

The heavy duty blade on these chisels was originally developed in co-operation with professional woodworkers for a specific application. These tools are used by many professional timber framehouse builders who demand high performance and quality. The heavy duty blade and handle are designed to withstand the extreme use that these craftsman expect from their equipment. They are precision ground for accuracy.

Available in 5 sizes.

Overall length: 11"

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Robert Sorby 288 Heavy Duty Sash Mortice Chisel

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The Robert Sorby 288 Heavy Duty Sash Mortice Chisel is extra heavy duty! It is massively proportioned for those deep difficult to access mortices, requiring extreme blade strength. It is fitted with a rugged, heavy duty Ash handle. The second hoop on the handle allows for repeated mallet blows and will prevent splitting or mushrooming.

The heavy duty blade on these chisels was originally developed in co-operation with professional woodworkers for a specific application. These tools are used by many professional timber framehouse builders who demand high performance and quality. The heavy duty blade and handle are designed to withstand the extreme use that these craftsman expect from their equipment. They are precision ground for accuracy.

Available in a variety of sizes.

Overall length: 15.1/2"

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Robert Sorby 286 Bevelled Framing Chisel

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The Robert Sorby 286 Bevelled Edge Framing Chisel, is similar to the 285 Framing Chisel but with a bevel edge to give extra clearance in the cut. The blade is tapered along the length and is fitted with a heavy duty Ash handle. The second hoop on the handle allows for repeated mallet blows and will prevent splitting or mushrooming.

The heavy duty blade on these chisels was originally developed in co-operation with professional woodworkers for a specific application. These tools are used by many professional timber framehouse builders who demand high performance and quality. The heavy duty blade and handle are designed to withstand the extreme use that these craftsman expect from their equipment. They are precision ground for accuracy.

Available in 3 sizes.

Overall length: 15.1/2"

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Robert Sorby 284 Registered Chisel - Double Hooped Ash Handle

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The Robert Sorby 284 Regsitered Chisel with a Double Hooped Ash Handle - the workhouse of any tool kit! A well balanced tool for general applications. They feature a thick cross-section in the blades which makes them suitable for more demanding applications and seep recesses - like mortices - where leverage need to be applied. The second hoop on the handle allows for repeated mallet blows and will prevent splitting or mushrooming.

The heavy duty blade on these chisels was originally developed in co-operation with professional woodworkers for a specific application. These tools are used by many professional timber framehouse builders who demand high performance and quality. The heavy duty blade and handle are designed to withstand the extreme use that these craftsman expect from their equipment. They are precision ground for accuracy.

Available in a variety of sizes.
Overall length: 10.1/2" - 13"

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Robert Sorby 241 Paring Chisel - Boxwood Handle

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Traditionally used by pattern-makers and a cabinet maker's favourite too. The Robert Sorby 241 Paring Chisel is a must for cleaning out hosing joints. Used for accurate horizontally paring. These chisels are the longest, flattest and thinnest available anywhere. They are the supreme chisel - in a class of their own. Normally used with two hands, this chisel can also be lightly tapped with a mallet. Fitted with an exquisite boxwood handle.

Available in a variety of sizes.

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Robert Sorby 167 Traditional Bevel Edge Chisel - Octagonal Boxwood Handle

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This Robert Sorby 167 Traditional Bevel Edge Chisel with the Octagonal Boxwood handle, is considered the ultimate in handle design. Double hoops in solid brass for extra handle strength.

Available in various sizes and in a set of 5.

Set of 5 contains one each of the following: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1"

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Robert Sorby 166 Bevel Edge Chisel - Boxwood Carving Handle

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The Robert Sorby 166 Bevel Edge Chisel with Boxwood Carving Handle is a traditional style with a parallel brass ferrule. Fitted with a parallel leather washer.

Available in a variety of sizes and in a set of 5.

Set of 5 contains one each of the following: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1"

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Robert Sorby 520 Gilt Edge Chisel - Rosewood Handle

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Beautiful in every way, the Robert Sorby Gilt Edge Chisel with Rosewood Handle is one of the finest bevel edged chisel in the world. Aesthetic and functional, this chisel has excellent balance to assist with your work.

Available in a variety of sizes and in a set of 3 or 5.

Set of 3 contains one each of the following: 1/2", 3/4" and 1"
Set of 5 contains one each of the following: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1"

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Robert Sorby 510 Gilt Edge Chisel - Boxwood Handle

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This dense, close grained hardwood has been the craftsman's choice for centuries. Fitted with a tapered brass ferrule for comfort and elegance.

Available in a variety of sizes and in a set of 3 and 5.

Set of 3 contains one each of the following: 1/2", 3/4" and 1"
Set of 5 contains one each of the following: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1".

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World of Woodworking | Robert Sorby Woodworking Chisels

Robert Sorby Woodworking Chisels

NEW!! Robert Sorby 289 Timber Framers Slick

Robert Sorby 287 Heavy Duty Corner Chisel

Price: £71.28 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

Robert Sorby 331 Sash Mortice Chisel

Robert Sorby 288 Heavy Duty Sash Mortice Chisel

Robert Sorby 286 Bevelled Framing Chisel

Robert Sorby 284 Registered Chisel - Double Hooped Ash Handle

Robert Sorby 333 Corner Chisel

Price: £36.81 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

Robert Sorby 241 Paring Chisel - Boxwood Handle

Robert Sorby 167 Traditional Bevel Edge Chisel - Octagonal Boxwood Handle

Robert Sorby 166 Bevel Edge Chisel - Boxwood Carving Handle

Robert Sorby 520 Gilt Edge Chisel - Rosewood Handle

Robert Sorby 510 Gilt Edge Chisel - Boxwood Handle