Sorby Ring Tool Must have or gimmick? By Dean's Woodworking

Robert Sorby Ring Tool Must have or gimmick? Is this a tool everyone should have or just something to take up space in the tool rack? I explore this tool for the first time and hollow an end grain bowl. Watch and see what my thoughts are on this tool.
This is not a sponsored video.
Thanks for Watching!!
Website
www.deanswoodw...
Facebook
/ deansfinewoodworking
Instagram
/ deans_woodworking
The following links are affiliate links to items that I use in my shop.
Any potential purchasing or even clicking on these links will help support the channel
Making it possible for me to continue to create more content for you.
Many of these items you have seen in use in the videos.
SAFETY
Trend Airshield Pro amzn.to/3qD44sw
3M PAPR Respirator amzn.to/3w1Hc9j
3M M-407 Helment
Tools I use
3/8 Double end Ball Mill amzn.to/3mDhFie
Digital Caliper amzn.to/3tfAZp6
Ring Tools
Sorby Ring Tool amzn.to/3K8Skam
Oneway Tremite Hollowing tool amzn.to/3QGc2ga
CHUCKS AND MOUNTING
Bottle Stopper Chuck amzn.to/342ohjM
Nova G3 Chuck amzn.to/3zhBtgl
Nova Infinity quick change chuck amzn.to/3mEBKod
Oneway Talon Chuck amzn.to/3z1Jhm2
Oneway Stronghold Chuck amzn.to/3Hx4Q15
Oneway Live Center MT2 amzn.to/3quwu7N
Oneway Live Center MT3 amzn.to/3sThzXR
Irwin quick change bit holder amzn.to/3Aevid2
SHARPENING
Oneway Wolverine Jig amzn.to/3EABvAN
Ron Brown's Best Universal Setting Jig Lathe tool Sharpening amzn.to/3fZ
FINISHES
Min/Wax Antique oil finish amzn.to/3ExF36M
Mahoney's Walnut Oil amzn.to/3j7LepM
ADHESIVES
3M super 77 spray adhesive amzn.to/33NSYZE
E6000 amzn.to/3JI7P8t
Titebond original amzn.to/34cAwtY
Titebond II amzn.to/31qhOOy
Titebond III amzn.to/3HCTmsE
SUPPLIES
Bottle Stopper hardware Standing 10 pk amzn.to/3Jg4gGq
Bottle Stopper hardware Cone 6pk amzn.to/3HiqR3g
Ornament Hangers Silver amzn.to/31bwG3k
Ornament Hangers Gold amzn.to/32HcxCw
2" Round hook and loop disk amzn.to/3GIO6Us
BOOKS
Book Classic Forms amzn.to/3z2AqQZ
Video Recording Gear
Blackmagic Design Atem Mini amzn.to/3JzLpqe
Cannon Vixia Camcorders amzn.to/3mM0JpD
Comica wireless Microphone amzn.to/3eFXEmy
Neewer Studio Video Lights amzn.to/3zfWJTv
HDMI Switcher amzn.to/3pH9Ee2
Logitech M705 Mouse amzn.to/3EKIHKS

[@andreweastwood862]

I too have just bought a second hand ring tool, and like yourself have struggled to find a lot of information about it. Enjoyed your video and thank you for sharing it. I will certainly give my new ring tool a go. Take care

[@TheStanford01]

Many thanks for a very helpful video.

[@bradbyers7505]

I love seeing those ribbons coming off that edge. Thanks for demonstrating!

[@DeansWoodworking]

You are so welcome! Thanks for Watching!!

[@glencrandall7051]

You attributed the vibration to the length over the tool rest. Yet the longest reach was to the bottom of the bowl and it did not vibrate then. Could the vibration be due to the angle of the cuter? The angle does change some as you come up the side of the bowl. You certainly were getting a smooth finish cut with the tool. At least very good on wet wood. I wonder how it does on dry? But the real question is: Does this tool do something that no other tool does? Or, does it do something better than other tools? Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@DeansWoodworking]

Actually because of the angle of the tool rest it was when I was on the side that it was hanging over the most. As long as i kept the over hang less than 1.5 inches it was fine over that it started to chatter. Which is excatly what I would expect from any tool with a shaft that size. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@seemorevid1]

Dean, thanks for the demo. I have one of these which I bought about 20 years ago. It came with the conical grinder, long since lost, which I never used, just sharpen the outsides with a diamond paddle. I agree that the tool can be grabby if you're too aggressive or have the angle wrong. I have a curved tool rest, which I use if it will fit into the bowl. and this helps with the chatter. I don't do many endgrain bowls, and I kinda forget I have the tool sometimes. Anyway, you have given me some ideas for some small walnut pieces I have in the shop.

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thats great Ron, Thanks for Watching!!

[@scotttague2729]

Great demo of this tool Dean it did leave a nice finish.

[@DeansWoodworking]

Yes it does! Thanks Scott!!

[@EdRaastad-rj6mi]

Looks like a good tool for the little gift projects. Stay close to minimize vibration. Thanks for doing rhis, I learened a lot

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks for Watching!!!

[@triciahumphrey6453]

Thanks for the demo. I definitely don't need in my collection. Stay safe

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks, you too!

[@michaelogden5958]

It looks like it would be a good tool, given time to discover the quirks. It keeps hot shavings from hitting the heel of your support hand, so that's good! I have to wear framer's gloves. I guess I'm a wuss. 🙂

[@gregdagg9305]

Thanks Dean, always nice to see a demonstration of a tool without manufacturers bias.. Blessings sir.👍

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks 👍

[@adrianmcdaid5082]

cheers mate know what to do with mind now lol

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great demonstration of the ring tool. I wouldn’t call it a must have. But wouldn’t call it a gimmick either. I have one that is totally dull at this point. Never thought about trying to use a diamond hone on it. Will now. Thanks for sharing Dean.

[@DeansWoodworking]

I agree it is somewhere in between. This was my first experience with the ring tool. Thanks for Watching!!

[@waynenelson8907]

I just ordered one of these tools.

[@DeansWoodworking]

Congrats have fun with it!!

[@anthonykorsak2906]

Thanks for the honest review

[@DeansWoodworking]

No problem 👍Thanks for Watching!!!

[@amandatallis9875]

Thank you for the information on the sorby ring tool. Not sure if I'd get on with it. The finish of it before sanding is nice

[@DeansWoodworking]

Happy to help, Thanks for Watching!!

[@lesdawson3847]

I am intrigued by this tool. If you drilled a hole to determine depth would that help get started in cutting with the ring?

[@DeansWoodworking]

yes it will but you do not have to. I will be doing a video on the oneway Termite tool soon it is a ring tool as well. Thanks for watching!!!

[@walshjp17]

Thanks, Dean. I bought a termite tool (same as the ring tool) when I was first starting out. Did one project with it (a deep hollow for an Ambrosia Maple cocktail shaker). Chatter was noisy - did not know to try to get the tool rest as close as possible at that time. I put it in the tool drawer after that and never touched it again. May have to give it another try now after watching your video.

[@DeansWoodworking]

That is awesome, Thanks for Watching!!

[@danam664]

Hi Dean, I'm wondering if you have new thoughts on this tool since creating this video. Thanks

[@Buttermilk3696]

Great video Dean!! Be interesting to see how it performs on dry wood. See you at SWAT!!

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks Tim I will give that a try soon. See you at SWAT.

[@timothyhatch4985]

Thanks Dean.... Saw one of those the other day and thought about it... then thought about it again.... LOL... kinda reminded me of the Russian Lathe Hook tool.. Those guys can do wonders with those things.. but man not sure i want one in my tool kit... Great Video.. Thanks for sharing

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks Tim, and Thanks for Watching!!

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Thanks Dean! Always appreciate an honest evaluation. A curved rest would probably go a long way towards taming the vibration but you have such a mastery of the bowl gouge (and your ball end cutter) I don't see the ring tool being a major part of your arsenal. Might be an interesting option for someone just starting out?

[@DeansWoodworking]

I think you are right a curved tool rest may be helpful with this tool. It was fun to play with who knows how much I will actually use it. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fierceflyer5]

Another great video Dean, that tool looks one of those hold on and go for a ride tools. Looks like a nice finish though. I’ll never get used to my new Nova Chuck Lefty Tightie function. My 2 other chucks work correctly. I’m afraid if I ever get used to it I’ll start driving on the wrong side of the road. 😀

[@DeansWoodworking]

lol I understand, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@brianleabo6295]

Thanks for the video

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks for Watching!!!

[@brianleabo6295]

@@DeansWoodworking your videos are the best shows us normal speed and with out talking down . Thank you sir

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thank you soo much!!!

[@wantlessobject]

Interesting. I've seen other turners use the ring tool. But not as smoothly as you just did. Maybe ill have to keep my eyes open for one.

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thank you remember that was my very first time to use it. Thanks for Watching!!

[@JK-zq9vw]

Like a dummy. I got in a hurry to get another tool up and running.. so I pulled off the motor on my lathe thinking it would be a quick answer for powering another tool. Welp, it not only wouldn’t fit my application but I broke pieces that were important to the operation of the lathe… then after about a year of not being able to physically do anything, it just seems like a giant job and I kick myself for being such a fool. I’ve gotten pretty good aim with those feet by now! I’d take it somewhere to get it up and running again but I don’t have a clue at where that might be. I just want my lathe back or even better, a small metal lathe and mill I could learn to make some of my own tools.. who knows maybe even make the parts I broke on my poor wood lathe.

[@dougrowe1583]

Thanks Dean this was a great tutorial

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks Doug!!

[@antfactory_kit]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for a nice information!👍

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks for Watching!!!

[@eileencollins3126]

Great video, Dean! I may have to get one of these!

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks Eileen, and Thanks for Watching!!!

[@dondeere]

i made one from a boxed end wrench

[@DeansWoodworking]

How does it work? I have had plans to do one for some time and just never get around to it.

[@jontoolman]

Great honest review. Thanks!

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Great looking cuts off that tool, Dean!

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks Billy!!

[@denisvienat849]

Bravo Dean’s bon travail 👍

[@DeansWoodworking]

Thanks so much Denis!!

[@jkwang99yt]

That tool is good for green wood. Dry wood maybe not perfect.

[@jackwebb8749]

Thanks for the video. I have seen those ring tools and didn't know how they were used. You may not have used it much more than this video but how do you think it compares to the double end ball mill hollowing tool that you made? I enjoyed that video also and made myself a hollowing tool. I used it to hollow out a scoop and look forward to using it again. Happy Turning!

[@DeansWoodworking]

Glad it was helpful! The reality is the first cut I ever made with this tool is on the video. As far as comparing them I think the ball mill is more versatile. This particular ring tool would never work for deep hollowing. Thanks for Watching!!

[@trurex007lee7]

Thanks for the review. I have 2 1/2” Thompson bowl gouges that have a lot of chatter. Sharpened just like my 5/8” Pinacle bowl gouge which is awesome on same piece of wood. Any reasons for such chatter?

[@DeansWoodworking]

on a 1/2 inch tool if it is hanging over the tool rest 2" or more you will get chatter. The 5/8 is a larger shaft and you can extend it a little more. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@joetrayn]

Dean, your sound is better with the helmet.

[@johnfromnewjersey9720]

You can make one from a wrench!

[@DeansWoodworking]

That would be fun! Thanks for Watching John!!

[@davidk8504]

What brand/model of headgear are you using?

[@DeansWoodworking]

3M

[@dondeere]

works well i have the real one there is no difference

[@DeansWoodworking]

awesome!!