I saw this picture online of the equipment they use to sharpen their wood turning tools. I thought some others may be interested.
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Pretty inadequate eye protection for metal grinding and no dust collection or other respiratory protection. Yikes! Doesn't give me a warm feeling about the company.
It looks like an industrial version of their ProEdge Plus sharpening system.
That's exactly what it is. The Pro Edge system is a consumer version of what they use in the factory. I had the opportunity to tour their facility several years ago, and saw this, as well as the zone where they make the Pro Edge systems. Re: eye/lung protection, I'm not sure when the photo above was taken. I'd be surprised if they don't have more significant worker safety at this point.
Apologies for thread-hijacking, but just wanted to say how much I like the bowl in your profile picture. The shape reminds me of Bill Luce's work. (There are 2 turners whose work I most want to add to my small collection: Stocksdale's, which are generally out of my price range, and Luce's, which almost never seem to go up for sale).
Hopefully they just had him take off the PPE for the photoshoot. How often have you seen a catalog photo where the tool is held incorrectly?
I don't see much relationship to the Pro Edge. Looks to me like a version of a 2 x 72 belt sander which are quite common.
The picture may have been staged. Almost unlighted work space with a machine lamp for effect to give it a folksy look.
I would not make decisions regarding Sorby by this single picture.
The picture may have been staged. Almost unlighted work space with a machine lamp for effect to give it a folksy look.
I would not make decisions regarding Sorby by this single picture.
One of the guys in our club found a Bob Stocksdale platter at a garage sale for $2.00. A steal if there ever was one...
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The Irish turner Roger Bennett came across a small bowl by Ciaran Forbes in a thrift store. There's treasure everywhere!