Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System

[saleemtaibjee]

Hi. Does anyone have experience of the Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System, please? I am looking at a buying a hollowing tool. This seems to be a good versatile option and perhaps worth the outlay? Thanks

 

[Richard_C]

I have no knowledge of that tool, I guess most people will just have experience of one hollower. I mainly turned bowls but have started to enjoy boxes and vases so decided I did need a hollower. About a month ago I got the Simpn Hope 6mm carbide (round shaft one, no extensions or extras, from Snainton Woodworking) which was curious at first but once I got the knack it's very good indeed. Saw a demonstrator using one earlier this year so that's probably what drew my attenntion. I Used it yesterday to hollow a thin walled small bowl instead of the normal bowl gouge and it shifted the material very quickly. Hollowing end grain beech and similar is probably hard work whatever you use but the Simon Hope tool does OK. There is also a Simon Hope 8mm square shaft tool which was tempting (and cheaper) and probably easier to use but less versatile.

As I have never seen the Sorby I can't compare so you might well be on track for the best option especially if you want to undercut.

 

[Inspector]

Never used one but it looks like a variation on the New Zealand based Woodsaver systems that has been around for quite some time. You may want to look into it as it might be a better price, might not.

https://www.woodcut-tools.com/store/c4/Hollowing.html
Pete

 

[Wood&StuffLtd]

Hi. Does anyone have experience of the Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System, please? I am looking at a buying a hollowing tool. This seems to be a good versatile option and perhaps worth the outlay? Thanks

Get the Crown Revolution system. Cheaper and has a screw in handle to balance the rotation. Get all the accessories at the same time. Works very well.

 

[pryere]

I have no knowledge of that tool, I guess most people will just have experience of one hollower. I mainly turned bowls but have started to enjoy boxes and vases so decided I did need a hollower. About a month ago I got the Simpn Hope 6mm carbide (round shaft one, no extensions or extras, from Snainton Woodworking) which was curious at first but once I got the knack it's very good indeed. Saw a demonstrator using one earlier this year so that's probably what drew my attenntion. I Used it yesterday to hollow a thin walled small bowl instead of the normal bowl gouge and it shifted the material very quickly. Hollowing end grain beech and similar is probably hard work whatever you use but the Simon Hope tool does OK. There is also a Simon Hope 8mm square shaft tool which was tempting (and cheaper) and probably easier to use but less versatile.

As I have never seen the Sorby I can't compare so you might well be on track for the best option especially if you want to undercut.

I have that same tool. I found it to be a bit grabby until you get used to it.