This month Sorby Representative, Chris demonstrated some of the less understood tools in the Sorby line-up.
A point from Chris is that the art of sharpening really should be learned prior to learning to turn. As an assist to a new turner with less than optimum sharpening skills, he offered the Spindle Master as a way to get an exquisite finish. The Spindle Master has a highly polished bevel which gives very clean cuts and to sharpen it, you simply hone the flat top surface.
Next Chris talked about the Stebcenter drive center and demonstrated how you can remove and replace the wood without turning the machine off. He also said it offered better purchase on the wood and would not bore a hole into the end like a normal spur center does when it slips.
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