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product_id: 15835494
title: "1/4\" Robert Sorby #861 Micro Spindle Gouge Blade"
brand: "robert sorby"
price: "$90"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/15835494-1-4-robert-sorby-861-micro-spindle-gouge-blade
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 1/4" Robert Sorby #861 Micro Spindle Gouge Blade

**Brand:** robert sorby
**Price:** $90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1/4" Robert Sorby #861 Micro Spindle Gouge Blade by robert sorby
- **How much does it cost?** $90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/15835494-1-4-robert-sorby-861-micro-spindle-gouge-blade)

## Best For

- robert sorby enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted robert sorby brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Description

Years ago, most turning tools came without handles, leaving turners to fashion their own to their specific needs. This made perfect sense as who better suited to make a wood handle than a wood turner. Turners were able to make handles that better fit their hands, were designed for the task at hand and that used whatever wood was readily available. Robert Sorby offers the majority of their tools in unhandled versions to allow turners the flexibility to turn their own custom handles. These High Speed Steel (HSS) tools are the exact same as the ones in their handled tools. These HSS tools are easily sharpened and will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy use. Solid brass Robert Sorby ferrules are available separately.

## Features

- Robert Sorby 1/4 inch Spindle Gouge with HSS cutter, Unhandled, Usable length 3-3/4 inches
- Robert Sorby offers the many of their tools in unhandled versions allowing turners the flexibility to fashion their own custom wood handles
- This High Speed Steel (HSS) blade is the exact same as the one offered in the Sorby handled tools
- This HSS tool will keep a sharpened edge about six times longer than carbon steel and resist "blued" softening from overheating during grinding or from heavy use.
- The unique sizes and proﬁles of these micro tools have been adapted to provide the ﬂexibility and control essential for fine, detail work. These tools are ideal for working on smaller projects and on smaller lathes.

## Images

![1/4" Robert Sorby #861 Micro Spindle Gouge Blade - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Pbf8UcUvL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

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    Sorby steel is OK not great--nice piece though
  

*by F***4 on Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015*

Sorby steel is good not great, but it takes a great edge, and this size is not widely available--I took a die and cut some threads in the non-flute side and tapped a hole drilled in the handle I turned for it--screwed them together with the help of some channel locks and it is a rock solid tool now, works well--Sorby really needs to offer PM steels on their tools!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Five Stars
  

*by E***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017*

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-28*