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Robert Sorby Sovereign
Handle System - 16" Sovereign
is a new handle system for woodturners. Like all other Robert
Sorby products it is made in Sheffield to the most exacting
engineering standards. Sovereign is the name of the
interchangeable handle which comes in two lengths - 16" and
22".
The handles are made of aluminium
and alloy in combination to give the best of strength, balance
and vibration dampening qualities. Each handle comes with a
durable Softex grip for extra comfort. Additional knurling
provides a further non-slip surface. Both handles will take
turning chisels with a 5/8" diameter shaft. Also included
are 3/8" and ½" collets to accept tools with those
diameters thereby allowing the turner to use his Sovereign for a
whole host of different chisels (Note: American-made tools are
measured by bar diameter whilst European brands are measured by
flute size. Hence the 3/8" collet is designed for a
European ¼" gouge, and the ½" collet for a 3/8"
gouge whilst the ½" gouge will fit directly into the
handle ).The Sovereign handles and collet system are ideal for
quick change from one tool to another. At the same time they
enable the turner to lengthen or shorten the tool length.
There are several optional extras
with the Sovereign System. Whilst the handles are beautiful
balanced some turners like a bit of extra weight for control and
hence there is a counterweight to fit both handles. For extra
control a side handle is also offered. This can be used either
on the side or top of the tool in use. For those requiring an
even longer handle there is also a threaded coupler which
enables the turner to fit two handles together for extra
leverage.
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