Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System Basics

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The Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System

The Importance of Sharpening

Sharpening tools is an integral part to all woodworking. Blunt tools are not only dangerous, but they also make hard and laborious work of what should be a pleasurable activity. 

Having sharp tools is only part of the equation, knowing what they are made from and how they are made is of equal importance when sharpening your tools. A cutting tool is all about the best balance between hardness, toughness, and edge retention.

Sharpening Refined

The Robert Sorby ProEdge offers effortlessly repeatable sharpening every time. Hugely versatile, this industrial strength machine is built to last and delivers astounding 'factory finish' results without fail.

Perhaps the most simple to use sharpener on the market, this system replicates the industry standard of achieving a flat grind using the preferred method of belts over traditional grinding wheels.

The ProEdge System

Sharpens bench, framing, carving and turning chisels, drill bits, plane irons, knives, axes and garden tools.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

Sharpens with belts rather than abrasive wheels

• Cuts steel rather than rubbing it off

• Change belts in seconds

• Flat bevel rather than hollow grind

• Wide range of grits and abrasives

• Sharpens all exotic alloys and carbide*

Angle setter guarantees repeatability

• Sharpen at exactly the same angle every time

• Nine factory indexed settings provide a guide for all types of tool

• Can be locked between indexes for custom settings

Exceptional Robert Sorby construction

• Built from solid steel

• Pivots for operator comfort 

• Inexpensive to run

• Small workbench footprint

• Backed by Robert Sorby Warranty

*Carbide tools require use of diamond belt

Abrasive Sharpening Belts

Much more practical and a lot less expensive than wheels, abrasive belts are available in a range of materials and grits.

The range has been designed to provide the perfect materials with which to maintain and enhance the cutting edge of practically any edge tool. Use finer grits to sharpen regularly and to produce polished, sharp cutting edges and heavier grits for re-profiling and smoothing out damaged material.

TRIZACT AVAILABLE IN THREE GRIT SIZES: 600, 1200 & 3000

Perhaps our most popular range of belts this robust material is designed to handle the demands of all steels. Not strictly 'grit sizes' these belts are built using brick and pyramid abrasive shaping. The highest 3000 'grit' size will sharpen to two microns (the same sharpness as a disposable razor blade) and provide a factory finish on all steels.

ALUMINIUM OXIDE AVAILABLE IN THREE GRIT SIZES: 60, 120 & 240

Jigs and Accessories

The Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening system is supported by a fantastic range of jigs and accessories that will sharpen tools and knives of practically every description quickly, accurately and without fuss.

See the full range of Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening Systems, Jigs and Accessories