Robert Sorby SteadyPro Turning System User Guide

Robert Sorby SteadyPro Turning System

Product Information

• The Robert Sorby SteadyPro is a heavy-duty tool support system designed for use with lathes. It features cantilever roller positioning, allowing for optimum tool support. The SteadyPro is constructed with durability in mind, ensuring long-lasting performance. The system includes a stem that can be easily inserted and locked into position using the provided screw. With quick and easy adjustment capabilities, the SteadyPro offers convenience and flexibility during use. It is compatible with a range of Robert Sorby tools for both external shaping, scraping, and finishing, as well as hollowing and internal shaping.
• The SteadyPro is designed to securely hold the desired tool while allowing for light movement from left to right. It ensures proper tool shaft contact with both rollers at all times during use, maximizing stability and control. The upper roller needs to be adjusted to sit securely on top of the tool without hindering its operation. To ensure safe usage, it is important to lock all bolts and handles into position before starting to use the SteadyPro.
• The Robert Sorby SteadyPro System comes with a lifetime guarantee and is proudly made in Sheffield, England.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Turn the SteadyPro over to access the stem fitting location.
2. Screw the stem into the base of the SteadyPro and lock it into position.
3. Insert the stem into the lathe banjo.
4. Place the desired tool onto the lower roller and adjust the height of the stem in the banjo so that the cutting edge of the tool is at the required position. Once adjusted, lock the stem into place.
5. Slacken the cantilever locking screws and adjust the upper roller until it sits securely on top of the tool shaft. Once adjusted, lock it into position.
6. During use, you can lightly move the tool from left to right while it is securely held by the SteadyPro.

Recommended Stems for Robert Sorby SteadyPro

Ask your stockist for your required stem size at the point of purchase. The following are the recommended stems for the SteadyPro system:

• CODE 765/S13
• CODE 765/S16
• CODE 765/S19
• CODE 765/S20
• CODE 765/S22
• CODE 765/S24
• CODE 765/S24L
• CODE 765/S24M
• CODE 765/S24S
• CODE 765/S25
• CODE 765/S25S
• CODE 765/S28
• CODE 765/S30
• CODE 765/S30L

For more user information on the SteadyPro, please refer to our website www .robert-sorby.co.uk.
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Contact information: Robert Sorby, Atlas Way, Atlas North, Sheffield S4 7QQ England. Tel: +44 (0)114 225 0700. E-mail: sales@robert- sorby.co.uk

INTRODUCTION

• The Robert Sorby SteadyPro is a very easy to use jig that gives additional tool support when hollowing as well as many other woodturning operations.
• The versatile SteadyPro fits a wide range of woodturning lathes by utilising the stems from the Robert Sorby modular tool rest system.
• The easy to adjust cantilever action of the clamping rollers, ensures the optimum control for a large selection of tool sizes.
• The SteadyPro system can be used with recommended Robert Sorby woodturning tools and many other woodturning tools.

Features & Benefits

Step-by-Step Guide

• STEP 1
  Turn the SteadyPro over to access the stem fitting location

• STEP 2
  Screw the stem into the base of the SteadyPro and lock into position

• STEP 3
  Insert the stem into the lathe banjo

• STEP 4
  Place the desired tool onto the lower roller and adjust the height of the stem in the banjo, so the cutting edge of the tool is at the required position and lock the stem into place

• STEP 5
  Slacken the cantilever locking screws and adjust the upper roller until it sits securely on the top of the tool shaft and lock into position

• STEP 6
  The rollers allow the user to move the tool lightly from left and right whilst being held securely

SteadyPro – Top Tips

• Always ensure that all bolts and locking handles are locked into position before starting to use the SteadyPro
• Ensure the upper roller is sitting securely on the top of the tool without hindering the correct operation
• Maintain tool shaft contact with both rollers at all times during use
  For more user information on the SteadyPro, please refer to our website www .robert-sorby.co.uk

Hollowing and Internal Shaping
Robert Sorby tools recommended for hollowing and internal shaping in conjunction with the SteadyPro are :-

• Sovereign Ultima SOV16S-ULTS & SOV22S-ULTM
• Swan Neck Hollowing Tools 855 & 859
• HollowMaster RS230KT & Midi HollowMaster RS130KT
• Multi-tipped Hollowing Tool RS200KT & Midi Multi-Tipped hollowing tool RS100KT
• Extra Long Multi-Tipped Hollowing Tool SOV-RS300
• Any of the TurnMaster Range
• Deep Hollowing Reverse Hooker Tool RS210
• Swivel Tip Probes 8801H & 8802H

External Shaping, Scraping and Finishing
Recommended Robert Sorby tools for external shaping, scraping and finishing to use with the SteadyPro are :-

• Any of the TurnMaster Range
• Round Nose Scraper 820H
• Square End Scraper 823H
• Curved Scraper 828H
• Round/Side Scraper 824H
•  Diamond/Side Scraper 825H
•  Heavy Duty Scrapers 8004LH, 8007LH & 8008LH
• Extra Heavy Duty Scrapers 8012H, 8013H, 8014H & 8015H
• Box Hollower 803H
• Mushroom Tool 804H

STEM INCLUDED

Ask your stockist for your required Stem size at point of purchase
Watch the SteadyPro User Guide video by scanning the QR Code

RECOMMENDED STEMS

• 765/S13 ½” Stem x 3½”
• 765/S16 5/8″ Stem x 3½
• 765/S19 ¾” Stem x 4½”
• 765/S20 20mm Stem x 4½”
• 765/S22 7/8″ Stem x 4¾”
• 765/S24 1″ Stem x 4¾”
• 765/S24L 1″ Stem x 6″
• 765/S24M 1″ Stem x 3¾”
• 765/S24S 1″ Stem x 3″
• 765/S25 25mm Stem x 4¾”
• 765/S25S 25mm Stem x 2¼”
• 765/S28 11/8″ Stem x 5½”
• 765/S30 30mm Stem x 5½”
• 765/S30L 30mm Stem x 6¼”

ABOUT COMPANY

• Robert Sorby, Atlas Way, Atlas North, Sheffield S4 7QQ England
• Tel: +44 (0)114 225 0700
• E-mail: sales@robert-sorby.co.uk
• www.robert-sorby.co.uk

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