Robert Sorby 765/S24 Tool Rest Stem 1″ Diameter x 4.3/4” Long

Woodturning lathe stem  1” Diameter x 125mm (4.3/4”) Length.

The Robert Sorby tool rest is a 2 part modular system which screw together. Each set consists of:

• A vertical Stem
• A horizontal Cross Bar

Stems

The Stem is available in 8 different diameters and must be paired correctly to the tool rest holder on the lathe. Please check the size carefully, particularly with the 1″ or 25mm sizes. They are not cross compatible.

Stems are available in 8 different diameters: 1/2″,5/8″,3/4″, 7/8″,1″,1.1/8″, 25mm & 30mm.

They have a flat section near the top to use a spanner when tightening or removing the cross bar.

Cross Bars

Then select from the Crossbar range the one that suits your requirements. Screw them together and you have a perfect tool rest. The cross bars from the modular tool rest system are made from hardened steel to prevent notching and marking from square edged tools.

It is the interchangeability of the system that makes is so simple to use on any lathe. Once you have the stem you can just keep on adding different Crossbars.

The securing flats machined on the Stem ensure a perfect fit when screwed into the tool rest.

Crossbars are available in three straight bar lengths of 100mm (4″), 150mm (6″) and 225mm (9″).

Plus two 225mm (9″) long, curved ‘S’ shape cross bars for internal and external bowl turning.

Also available is a box scraper platform for easy access and extra stability into the bottom of boxes.

Most turners have problems with their lathe tool rest. The majority are either cast or made from low grade and tend to be relatively soft. As a result, when a square tool, like a parting tool, is used it can dig into the rest creating a series of notches. This in turn makes it very difficult to produce a smooth flow along the rest when trying to take an even cut.