1/4″ HSS Tool Set - Sherline Products

Skip to Main Content Back to 1/4" Square Cutting Tools - Sets 1/4″ HSS Tool Set 1/4" HSS Tool Set quantity Add to cart

-

SKU: 3007 Categories: 1/4" Square Cutting Tools, 1/4" Square Cutting Tools - Sets, Cutting Tools Tag: Cutting Tools

• Description
• Instructions

Product Description

Lathe tools, or tool bits as they are sometimes called, are the cutting tools that are used for turning and facing work on the lathe. The most popular lathe tools are those made of high-speed tool steel (HSS). They can be used for machining most materials including wood, plastic, aluminum, brass and free-machining steel. These tools will retain their hardness at temperatures up to 1000° Fahrenheit (588° C.). For this reason, depth of cut, cutting speed and feed rates are important. The big advantage of high-speed steel tools is the ease with which they can be sharpened. A standard aluminum oxide grinding wheel can be used. Once shaped and sharpened, they will retain their cutting edge for a long time.

This 3-piece set includes:

• Right-hand tool
• Left-hand tool
• Boring tool

NOTE:  A tool is named by the direction from which the chip leaves the tool; so a right-hand tool has its cutting edge on the left and the chip peels off to the right.

The improper use of machine tools and their accessories can result in serious injury. Before using this tool, thoroughly read the instructions and make sure you understand its proper and safe use.

Always wear safety glasses when operating machine tools.

Download PDF Instructions

Related products

1/4″ Brazed Tip Carbide Tool Set

$35.00 Add to cart

1/4″ HSS Tool Blank Set

Lathe tools—also known as tool bits—are the cutting tools used for turning, facing, and other operations on a lathe. The most commonly used are high-speed steel (HSS) tools, which are suitable for machining a wide range of materials including wood, plastic, aluminum, brass, and steel. HSS tools maintain their hardness at temperatures up to 1000°F (588°C), making proper depth of cut, cutting speed, and feed rate essential for optimal performance.

One of the key advantages of HSS tools is how easily they can be resharpened using a standard aluminum oxide grinding wheel. Once sharpened, they retain a keen cutting edge through extended use.

Each Sherline lathe comes with a pre-sharpened 1/4" HSS cutting tool. Pre-ground tool sets—featuring right-hand, left-hand, and boring tools—are also available. However, for long-term savings and flexibility, learning to grind your own tools from blanks is recommended. Custom-shaped tools can be saved for repeat jobs or re-ground for new applications.

$16.78 Add to cart

NIKX-STIKX Metal-Cutting Compound

NIKX-STIKX is a 2.2-ounce solid metal-cutting compound designed to enhance cutting performance. Unlike traditional lubricants, it is a wax-based compound applied directly to cutting tools and saw blades to reduce friction and promote smoother cuts. Its solid form eliminates the mess and spillage associated with liquid coolants.

Ideal for use on drills, end mills, parting tools, and more, NIKX-STIKX helps extend tool life and improve cutting efficiency. It is also a trusted solution used daily in the Sherline manufacturing shop.

View Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

$9.95 Add to cart x