Sorby Ultima

[Andie Lowe]

I noticed in the new issue of Good Woodworking an advertisemt from Sorby for a new hollowing tool called Ultima. Has anyone seen one? I can see that the specification is posted on the Sorby web site but I cannot see any prices. I have looked at the regular sites -Turners Retreat, Toolpost, Axminster - and cannot find anything. Did they have it at Yandles?

The spec looks interesting but at what price?

 

[Steve Jones]

Andie

I've just had a google and found these prices from the Turner's Cabin at Lincoln

Small Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System (SOV16S-ULTS) £104.16+VAT
Medium Sovereign Ultima Hollowing System (SOV22S-ULTM) £116.67+VAT
Small Sovereign Ultima Hollowing Tool Blade (SOV-RSULTS) £70.83+VAT
Medium Sovereign Ultima Hollowing Tool Blade (SOV-RSULTM) £79.17+VAT


HTH

Steve

 

[KeithS]

Hi
Found this http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/acatalog/NEW__Robert_Sorby_Ultima_Hollowing_System.html#a74

 

[CHJ]

Handled one, well both sizes, today at Yandles; looks well made.
The ease of adjustment of the cutter depth looks interesting.
Head assembly is somewhat bulkier than the Munroe but to what extent this is a restriction in use I would not like to hazard without a hands on trial, I suspect it would only be a factor if you were into very small openings or smaller diameter bores.

 

[Andie Lowe]

Thanks for the information. It looks interesting.
I assume Sorby will have it on their stand at the forthcoming woodworking exhibition in Edinburgh. If it works well it could be on my Christmas wish list.

 

[gasmansteve]

Thanks for the heads up Andie not seen this tool yet,looks like something to check out at the Harrogate show also :wink:
Steve