Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle *LINK*

Lyn J. Mangiameli

>Go to the below link and get my the pdf of my review of Scorpion system. I describe there in detail the differences and dimensions of the Stewart/Sorby/Scorpion armbraces. I'd just cut and paste it here but there is a table and photos that won't allow a simply cut and paste.


http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/lyn.html

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

Lee Weed

>Thanks Lyn

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

Joel Hunnicutt

>Lee, I bought the Scorpion based to a large degree on Lyn's review and have been very pleased. As soon as I get the chance to use the smaller stinger tools I post some impressions. I've never used the stewart too, but it would have to be something special to be a significantly better tool than the scorpion.

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

Robert Simmons, Atlanta

>I got the Stinger from Don Pencil for Christmas this last year. Once I finally got all of the parts (long story) I've really enjoyed it. The handle makes quite a difference. Haven't tried out the others, though.

Robert

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

JamieDonaldson

>The only difference between Sorby and Stewart armbrace is the price!

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

GeorgeBalock

>Has anyone tried using one of these in a captive boring bar system like the Jamison one?

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

JamieDonaldson

>George- the Sorby/Stewart socket is 3/4" so they can also fit into the Jamieson "D" holder- I frequently use the bent tools in both.

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

David Galloway

>George, the "captive" boring bar is a user-friendly way to move to hollowing. I watched a class of 10 people, where 8 were new turners, create some wonderful hollow vessels. Operation is very simple, and the laser makes it almost fool-proof. This class used a hollowing system that has been made by Cliff Lounsbury, which is a beefier system than most, particularly the boring bar. Some of his cutters and sanders are sold by Packard under the Infinity name. The system is going to be offered by Highland Hardware. You might call Phil Coulsen there if you are interested.

Re: Sorby / Stewart Armbrace Handle

George Balock

>Dave,

I already have a Jamison bar system, but I find that some vessel designs cause a problem when I am undercutting the rim. I may give the Sorby hooker a try.