sorby proedge system

[ni9eofse7en]

Best grinds, angles, sharp tools and repeatable every time with the proedge. Jigs for me are a must have, my turning days are few and far between and i do not have the skills to freehand.

 

[Gizmo3k]

You can have mine - when you pry it from my cold dead fingers!

Awesome bit of kit, yes you can make your own cheaper, but I am not that mechanically inclined. I love mine!

 

[21William]

I converted a Record Power BDS250 for tool sharpening, among other things, and it works well with a few jigs.

 

[dotslad]

Pro edge arrived Friday what a great little machine.
Many thanks to all who put in their two penneth on this subject.

 

[Lons]

Pro edge arrived Friday what a great little machine.
Many thanks to all who put in their two penneth on this subject.

Enjoy it.

When it comes to belts though you should shop around as prices vary. There are also companies who make them up in proedge size and can be much cheaper, especially if you're buying a few.

 

[fortress]

Thank you guys, you have convinced me to buy one.
There's a new one on Ebay with a couple of jigs included for £269.
I always sharpen my bevel edged chisels on a belt sander anyway.

 

[fortress]

correction, I was looking at the wrong model, deluxe is £329 with jigs.

 

[Phil Dart]

correction, I was looking at the wrong model, deluxe is £329 with jigs.

Speak to Ed Oliver at https://www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk/product/proedge/
If you're going to pay that sort of money, and you do have to, you may as well get it from a reputable supplier who is there to uphold the warranty. He's about the cheapest I think.

 

[fortress]

Thanks very much Phil, I'll check it out.

 

[dotslad]

Go for it you won't be disappointed I bought mine from Poolwood

correction, I was looking at the wrong model, deluxe is £329 with jigs.

 

[Bigbud]

Thanks very much Phil, I'll check it out.

Did you get the sorby ? What did you think of it ? I'm looking at getting one at the moment but have been hoovering over the buy button for a while.

 

[fortress]

Hi James,
I did buy the deluxe version, and it is excellent, if you get the deluxe you get three jigs with it.
Although it cost £328, it is worth it. Everybody who owns one sings it's praises, that's what swayed me, that and YouTube reviews. If your still thinking James, stop, do it.

 

[edlea]

For the amount of different chisels that I use for making pens which isn't many I have stuck to Woodys advice ( before he got his pro edge ) and learned to sharpen free hand , seems to work OK for me. It takes only seconds to set up my sharpening system on the lathe and sharpening takes only just as long as the setting up.

 

[Penpal]

All angles by eye on the double ended grinder love it.

Peter.

 

[PetrolP]

I bought one of these last week
It is far better made than I thought it would be
Very robust and solid, well designed and constructed
A pleasure to use producing consistent, sharp edges

Just get one, you won't regret it!!