Sorby Ring Tool Must have or gimmick? By Dean's Woodworking #woodturning #woodturningforbeginners

Robert Sorby Ring Tool Must have or gimmick? Is this a tool everyone should have or just something to take up space in the tool rack? I explore this tool for the first time and hollow an end grain bowl. Watch and see what my thoughts are on this tool.
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[andreweastwood]

I too have just bought a second hand ring tool, and like yourself have struggled to find a lot of information about it. Enjoyed your video and thank you for sharing it. I will certainly give my new ring tool a go. Take care

[dblackb]

I had one a few years back and I can agree on the chatter and the tendency to grab unless positioned perfectly. In fact, a particularly bad grab snapped the ring off the shaft - broke it at the weld. Tossed the ring and reground the shaft as a small scraper. Never got another one.

[bradbyers]

I love seeing those ribbons coming off that edge. Thanks for demonstrating!

[EdRaastad-rjmi]

Looks like a good tool for the little gift projects. Stay close to minimize vibration. Thanks for doing rhis, I learened a lot

[scotttague]

Great demo of this tool Dean it did leave a nice finish.

[triciahumphrey]

Thanks for the demo. I definitely don't need in my collection. Stay safe

[seemorevid]

Dean, thanks for the demo. I have one of these which I bought about 20 years ago. It came with the conical grinder, long since lost, which I never used, just sharpen the outsides with a diamond paddle. I agree that the tool can be grabby if you're too aggressive or have the angle wrong. I have a curved tool rest, which I use if it will fit into the bowl. and this helps with the chatter. I don't do many endgrain bowls, and I kinda forget I have the tool sometimes. Anyway, you have given me some ideas for some small walnut pieces I have in the shop.

[gregdagg]

Thanks Dean, always nice to see a demonstration of a tool without manufacturers bias.. Blessings sir.👍

[Buttermilk]

Great video Dean!! Be interesting to see how it performs on dry wood.
See you at SWAT!!

[michaelogden]

It looks like it would be a good tool, given time to discover the quirks. It keeps hot shavings from hitting the heel of your support hand, so that's good! I have to wear framer's gloves. I guess I'm a wuss. 🙂

[glencrandall]

You attributed the vibration to the length over the tool rest. Yet the longest reach was to the bottom of the bowl and it did not vibrate then. Could the vibration be due to the angle of the cuter? The angle does change some as you come up the side of the bowl. You certainly were getting a smooth finish cut with the tool. At least very good on wet wood. I wonder how it does on dry? But the real question is: Does this tool do something that no other tool does? Or, does it do something better than other tools? Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[eileencollins]

Great video, Dean! I may have to get one of these!

[DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great demonstration of the ring tool. I wouldn’t call it a must have. But wouldn’t call it a gimmick either. I have one that is totally dull at this point. Never thought about trying to use a diamond hone on it. Will now. Thanks for sharing Dean.

[timothyhatch]

Thanks Dean.... Saw one of those the other day and thought about it... then thought about it again.... LOL... kinda reminded me of the Russian Lathe Hook tool.. Those guys can do wonders with those things.. but man not sure i want one in my tool kit... Great Video.. Thanks for sharing

[amandatallis]

Thank you for the information on the sorby ring tool. Not sure if I'd get on with it. The finish of it before sanding is nice

[walshjp]

Thanks, Dean. I bought a termite tool (same as the ring tool) when I was first starting out. Did one project with it (a deep hollow for an Ambrosia Maple cocktail shaker). Chatter was noisy - did not know to try to get the tool rest as close as possible at that time. I put it in the tool drawer after that and never touched it again. May have to give it another try now after watching your video.

[antfactory_kit]

This is so beautiful!
Thank you for a nice information!👍

[adrianmcdaid]

cheers mate know what to do with mind now lol

[shanemyers]

Great video Dean. Did that bowl crack at all? If not, what did you put on it?

[fierceflyer]

Another great video Dean, that tool looks one of those hold on and go for a ride tools. Looks like a nice finish though. I’ll never get used to my new Nova Chuck Lefty Tightie function. My 2 other chucks work correctly. I’m afraid if I ever get used to it I’ll start driving on the wrong side of the road. 😀