Product Description

Sherline 3005B - 1/4" HSS Tool Blanks (Set of 5)
Lathe tools, or tool bits as they aresometimes called, are the cutting tools that are used for turningand facing work on the lathe. The most popular lathe tools arethose made of high-speed tool steel (HSS). They can be used formachining most materials including wood, plastic, aluminum, brassand steel. These tools will retain their hardness at temperaturesup to 1000 F. (588 C.). For this reason, depth of cut, cuttingspeed and feed rates are important. The big advantage of high-speedsteel tools is the ease with which they can be sharpened. Astandard aluminum oxide grinding wheel can be used. Once shaped andsharpened, they will retain their cutting edge for a longtime.
Provided with each Sherline lathe is apre-sharpened 1/4" HSS cutting tool.. Pre-sharpened tools are alsoavailable in sets with a right-hand, left-hand and boring toolpre-ground for you. However, it is much more economical to learn togrind your own tools starting from a blank. You can save speciallyground tools for similar jobs in the future or re-grind them foranother use. The tool blanks can be purchased singly or in packagesof five.
Other 1/4" tool sets available fromSherline:
P/N 3006, 1/4" Brazed tip Carbide 3-piece tool set (RH, LH, 60Threading)
P/N 3007, 1/4" HSS 3-piece tool set (RH, LH, Boring
tool)