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Your cart is empty.This HSS 1/4" parting tool will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy turning. Ash handles offer firm hand control during use and brass ferrules prevent wood splitting from tool pressure. Overall lengths 17" to 21".
Clifford Greaves
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
This parting tool is beautifully made, shipped sharp and ready to go! It's versatility makes it a joy to use! I am so glad I found it! Recommend it highly!
Colin J.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
As with all Sorby tools, this parting tool is well made, well balanced and contains good steel.
Newtrva
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
I already have a Sorby 1/4 inch parting tool, but I bought this second one for my son, who is new to turning. Sorby makes good quality turning tools. This standard parting tool can easily be kept sharp on just a stone or with a grinder. It is simpler to sharpen than one with a diamond cross section.
Richard
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
Handle is comfortable enough, good construction overall so far. Have used to part off & do some fine shaping on a dozen or so bowls/gnomes/mushrooms on my nova comet 2. Not sure if it'd be quite big enough size to feel right on a full sized lathe, but on my little nova it's perfect. I'll probably pick up a 1/8 as well. The bevel can benefit from some love before first use and periodically after. Used 400 grit belt on the grinder, then 1000 & 5000 stone, followed up by coarse & fine on the strop, then doctoring on the strop periodically. Took 10 minutes to tune it the first time, super easy quick maintenance since.Highly recommend.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
This is a great quality lathe tool but it is a bit too wide for me. Next time I'll order a 1/8 inch parting tool.
Zabo
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
Does what it’s supposed to do. Sorby tools are the most bang for the buck you can get in my opinion.
Tom
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
I bought the 1/4” parting tool for turning Windsor Chair legs and general spindle turning.Works as intended, not the first Robert Sorby turning tool I’ve bought. You could buy a more expensive and modern tool but for me and what I do I find them to be a quality tool at a decent price.
Wharf Rat
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019
High quality steel sharp right out of the box. Sorby tools are expensive and worth it. Highly Recommend.
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