Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System with Woodworking Sharpening Kit

Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System

Professional Sharpening System for Woodworking Tools

The Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System is a professional-quality abrasive belt sharpening system designed to provide fast, accurate and repeatable sharpening for woodworking and woodturning tools. Designed and manufactured in the UK by Robert Sorby, the ProEdge offers an excellent alternative to a conventional bench grinder and makes maintaining precise cutting edges easier and more consistent.

Available as the standard Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System or with the Woodworking Sharpening Kit, the system can be configured to suit your workshop and the tools you regularly sharpen.

The ProEdge uses interchangeable abrasive belts rather than traditional grinding wheels, providing an efficient sharpening action while helping to reduce excessive heat build-up at the cutting edge. Combined with its adjustable sharpening platform and range of dedicated Robert Sorby jigs and accessories, the ProEdge provides excellent control over sharpening angles and tool profiles.

Choose Your Robert Sorby ProEdge

ProEdge Sharpening System: The standard ProEdge provides the core sharpening machine and is an excellent choice for woodworkers and woodturners who want to build a sharpening setup around their own requirements.

ProEdge with Woodworking Sharpening Kit: Designed for general woodworking applications, this option combines the Robert Sorby ProEdge with additional sharpening equipment selected for maintaining common woodworking tools such as chisels and plane irons.

Why Choose the Robert Sorby ProEdge?

• Professional abrasive belt sharpening system
• Designed and manufactured by Robert Sorby
• Ideal for woodworking and woodturning tools
• Fast, accurate and repeatable sharpening
• Helps achieve consistent bevel angles
• Cooler sharpening action than many conventional grinding methods
• Quick and easy abrasive belt changes
• Adjustable sharpening platform
• Wide range of abrasive belts available
• Compatible with dedicated Robert Sorby ProEdge jigs and accessories
• Suitable for sharpening, honing and reshaping
• Minimal material removal helps maximise tool life
• Robust construction for regular workshop use
• Suitable for beginners and experienced woodworkers

Ideal for Woodworking Tools

A sharp cutting edge is essential when working with hand tools. Properly sharpened chisels and plane irons require less effort, provide greater control and help produce cleaner, more accurate results.

The Robert Sorby ProEdge makes maintaining these edges considerably easier by providing a controlled sharpening platform and repeatable setup. Rather than trying to reproduce the correct bevel freehand every time, the ProEdge allows the user to establish a sharpening angle and return to it when the tool requires touching up.

This makes the ProEdge with Woodworking Sharpening Kit particularly suitable for furniture makers, cabinet makers, joiners and general woodworkers who regularly use hand tools.

Suitable for a Wide Range of Tools

Depending on the jigs and accessories fitted, the Robert Sorby ProEdge can be used to sharpen and maintain a wide range of workshop cutting tools, including:

• Bench chisels
• Bevel edge chisels
• Mortice chisels
• Plane irons and blades
• Woodworking chisels
• HSS cutting tools
• Carbon steel tools
• Woodturning gouges
• Skew chisels
• Scrapers
• Parting tools
• Other compatible woodworking and woodturning tools

Accurate & Repeatable Sharpening

One of the biggest advantages of the Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System is repeatability. Maintaining the same bevel angle each time a tool is sharpened helps preserve the cutting geometry of the tool and reduces unnecessary material removal.

The adjustable sharpening platform allows the tool to be presented to the abrasive belt at a controlled angle. Once the required setup has been established, it becomes much easier to reproduce that angle when the tool next requires sharpening.

This makes routine touch-ups quicker and helps extend the working life of quality woodworking tools.

Abrasive Belt Sharpening System

Instead of using a traditional grinding wheel, the ProEdge uses interchangeable abrasive belts. The belt system provides an efficient cutting action and allows different grades of abrasive to be selected depending on the sharpening task.

Coarser belts can be used for reshaping damaged or heavily worn cutting edges, while progressively finer abrasives can be used to refine and sharpen the edge.

Changing between abrasive belts is quick and straightforward, allowing one sharpening machine to perform a variety of different workshop sharpening tasks.

Cooler Sharpening Action

Controlling heat is particularly important when sharpening quality woodworking tools. Excessive heat at the cutting edge can potentially affect the properties of the steel and reduce the performance of the tool.

The moving abrasive belt of the Robert Sorby ProEdge helps dissipate heat during sharpening, making it easier to maintain control while removing material from the cutting edge.

This makes the ProEdge particularly useful when maintaining valuable chisels, plane irons and other workshop cutting tools where preserving the condition of the steel is important.

Perfect for Chisels & Plane Irons

For traditional woodworking, sharp chisels and plane irons can make an enormous difference to the quality of the finished work. The ProEdge provides a convenient way of restoring and maintaining these important cutting edges.

Whether you are preparing a chisel for fine joinery, maintaining a plane iron or restoring a worn cutting edge, the system provides the control required to establish a clean and consistent bevel.

For woodworkers primarily sharpening chisels and plane blades, selecting the ProEdge with Woodworking Sharpening Kit provides a convenient starting point for creating a dedicated workshop sharpening station.

Quick & Easy Belt Changes

The ProEdge has been designed to make changing abrasive belts quick and straightforward. This allows users to move between different abrasive grades depending on whether they are reshaping, sharpening or refining an edge.

A wide range of compatible ProEdge abrasive belts is available, allowing the sharpening system to be adapted to different tools, steels and sharpening requirements.

Suitable for Professional & Home Workshops

The Robert Sorby ProEdge combines professional sharpening performance with a relatively compact workshop footprint. It is equally at home in a professional woodworking workshop or the workshop of an enthusiastic hobby woodworker.

Its robust construction makes it suitable for regular use, while the straightforward sharpening process means users do not need to be sharpening experts to achieve consistent results.

An Excellent Sharpening System for Beginners

Learning to sharpen woodworking tools freehand can take considerable practice. Maintaining the correct bevel angle while controlling pressure and avoiding excessive material removal can be challenging, particularly for beginners.

The ProEdge's adjustable platform and available sharpening jigs help provide greater control over the process. This makes the system an excellent choice for woodworkers who want to develop a reliable sharpening routine without relying entirely on freehand technique.

Robert Sorby Quality

Robert Sorby is one of the best-known names in British woodworking and woodturning tools. The ProEdge has become a popular sharpening system among woodworkers and woodturners looking for a reliable, versatile and repeatable method of maintaining their cutting tools.

With a comprehensive range of compatible jigs, abrasive belts and accessories available, the ProEdge can also be expanded as your sharpening requirements develop.

Why Buy Your Robert Sorby ProEdge from Tools & Timber?

Tools & Timber specialises in woodworking, woodturning and sharpening equipment, supplying genuine Robert Sorby products and accessories to customers throughout the UK.

• Genuine Robert Sorby products
• UK woodworking specialists
• Competitive UK pricing
• Fast UK delivery
• Expert product knowledge
• Friendly customer service
• Secure online ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Robert Sorby ProEdge?

The Robert Sorby ProEdge is a professional abrasive belt sharpening system designed for sharpening, reshaping and maintaining woodworking and woodturning cutting tools.

What is the difference between the standard ProEdge and the ProEdge with Woodworking Sharpening Kit?

Both options use the same Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening machine. The Woodworking Sharpening Kit option adds sharpening equipment aimed specifically at general woodworking tools, making it an excellent choice for woodworkers who regularly sharpen chisels and plane irons.

Can the Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpen chisels?

Yes. The ProEdge is an excellent system for sharpening woodworking chisels and can help produce accurate and repeatable bevel angles when used with the appropriate setup.

Can the ProEdge sharpen plane irons?

Yes. Plane irons and blades can be sharpened using the Robert Sorby ProEdge with the appropriate sharpening setup and accessories.

Can the ProEdge also sharpen woodturning tools?

Yes. One of the major advantages of the ProEdge is its versatility. With the appropriate Robert Sorby jigs and accessories, it can also be used for sharpening a wide range of woodturning tools.

Is the Robert Sorby ProEdge suitable for beginners?

Yes. The controlled sharpening platform and range of compatible jigs make it easier to achieve repeatable sharpening angles compared with relying entirely on freehand grinding.

Can different abrasive belts be fitted to the ProEdge?

Yes. Different grades and types of compatible abrasive belt can be fitted, allowing the ProEdge to be used for reshaping, sharpening and refining cutting edges.

Order Your Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System

Whether you need a versatile sharpening machine for a home workshop or a dependable system for regular professional use, the Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System provides an accurate and efficient solution for maintaining woodworking tools.

Choose the standard ProEdge Sharpening System or select the ProEdge with Woodworking Sharpening Kit for a more complete sharpening setup designed specifically with the woodworker in mind.