The Robert Sorby SteadyPro is a very easy to use jig that gives additional tool support and control when hollowing, as well as many other woodturning operations.The easy to adjust cantilever action of the clamping rollers, ensures the optimum control for a large selection of tool sizes and provides the ultimate in smooth-feed stability. The SteadyPro system can be used with recommended Robert Sorby woodturning tools and most other woodturning tools.
The versatile SteadyPro fits a wide range of woodturning lathes by utilising the stems from the Robert Sorby modular tool rest system -
sold separately.
The Robert Sorby Modular Tool Rest 1" Stem (
RSB-L765-S24) is required for our Nova Series of Floor Standing Lathes; our Laguna Lathe Range and our Carbatec Floor Standing Lathes.
The Robert Sorby Modular Tool Rest 5/8" Stem (
RSB-L765-S16) is required for the Nova Comet II DR and our Carbatec Bench Model Lathes.
Please check your Tool Rest post diameter to ensure you are selecting the correct diameter Modular Stem!
For
Hollowing and Internal Shaping;Robert Sorby tools recommended for hollowing and internal shaping in conjunction with the SteadyPro are :-
• Sovereign Ultima SOV16S-ULTS & SOV22S-ULTM
• Swan Neck Hollowing Tools 855 & 859
• HollowMaster RS230KT & Midi HollowMaster RS130KT
• Multi-tipped Hollowing Tool RS200KT & Midi Multi-Tipped hollowing tool RS100KT
• Extra Long Multi-Tipped Hollowing Tool SOV-RS300
• Any of the TurnMaster Range
• Deep Hollowing Reverse Hooker Tool RS210
• Swivel Tip Probes 8801H & 8802H
For
External Shaping, Scraping and Finishing;Recommended Robert Sorby tools for external shaping, scraping and finishing to use with the SteadyPro are :-
• Any of the TurnMaster Range
• Round Nose Scraper 820H
• Square End Scraper 823H
• Curved Scraper 828H
• Round/Side Scraper 824H
• Diamond/Side Scraper 825H
• Heavy Duty Scrapers 8004LH, 8007LH & 8008LH
• Extra Heavy Duty Scrapers 8012H, 8013H, 8014H & 8015H
• Box Hollower 803H
• Mushroom Tool 804H