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High-Speed Steel Cutting Kits For Lathes - 1/4'''' Turning Kits - High-Speed Steel Cutting 1/4'''' Turning Kit
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SKU: 080000834
Overview
This turning kit is built for lathe work that calls for toolholders and inserts suited to turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off operations. It includes five 1/4" square toolholders and six T-15 high speed steel inserts, with one extra insert included. The kit is intended for use on stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, and plastics, and the description notes strong slow-speed performance, precision interrupted cuts, and a smooth finish. For users setting up a compact square-shank tooling system, it offers a complete, purpose-driven package without unnecessary extras.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Includes Five
1/4-inch square toolholders and six
Supports Turning,
Threading, profiling, and cut-off work
T-15 Hss
Inserts are hardened to Rc
Toolholders Boring
Black oxide finish
Slow-speed Work,
Precision interrupted cuts, and smooth
Key Features
- Includes hardened steel toolholders and high-speed steel inserts for turning tasks.
- Supports turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work.
- Six T-15 HSS inserts are included, with one spare.
- Toolholders are CNC machined from 4140/4142 steel bar stock.
- Black oxide finish is specified to help resist corrosion.
- Designed for slow-speed performance and precision interrupted cuts.
Best Used For
- Hunters and machinists needing turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off capability in one kit
- Users working with stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, or plastics at slow speeds
- Shop setups that benefit from five 1/4-inch square toolholders and six inserts, including a spare
- Operators who want hardened toolholders and finish-ground inserts for precision interrupted cuts
- Buyers seeking a compact Brownells tooling kit for lathe work and boring-bar applications
Specifications
| Applications | turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work |
|---|---|
| Included Inserts Count | six |
| Included Toolholders Count | five |
| Insert Angle | 11Adeg positive |
| Insert Hole | .100 |
| Insert Ic | 218 IC |
| Insert Model | TPMW-1.8-1.5-1 |
| Insert Radius | .015 radius |
| Insert Thickness | .093 |
| Insert Top Opening | 130 top opening @ 60Adeg |
| Inserts Finish | finish ground on all surfaces |
| Inserts Hardness | Rc 65-67 |
| Inserts Material | T-15 High Speed Steel (HSS) |
| Performance Notes | excellent slow speed performance, precision interrupted cuts, and a smooth finish on stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, and plastics |
| Spare Insert Included | one spare |
| Toolholders Finish | black oxide |
| Toolholders Hardness | Rc 48-50 |
| Toolholders Material | 4140/4142 steel |
| Toolholders Oal | 3.5" |
| Toolholders Shank Size | .250" square |
Pros
- Includes five 1/4-inch square toolholders and six inserts, with one spare.
- Supports turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work in one kit.
- T-15 HSS inserts are hardened to Rc 65-67 and finish ground on all sides.
- Toolholders and boring bars use 4140/4142 steel bar stock with black oxide finish.
- Designed for slow-speed work, precision interrupted cuts, and smooth finishes on select materials.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Includes five 1/4" square toolholders and six inserts, so it is a compact kit rather than a full shop-wide turning system.
- The inserts are T-15 HSS and the kit is described for slow-speed work, precision interrupted cuts, and finishing on specific materials; it is not presented as a general-purpose high-speed solution.
- Toolholders are black oxide coated for corrosion resistance, but the coating is a finish rather than a substitute for regular care and storage.
- The set is configured for turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work, so users needing broader tooling coverage may need additional holders or insert styles.
Suggested Comparisons
- Lathe toolholder sets
- High-speed steel turning inserts
- Threading tool kits
- Boring bar kits
Suggested Accessories
- Tool holders and inserts
- Lathe tooling
- Turning accessories
- Threading and profiling inserts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this turning kit?
The kit includes five 1/4" square toolholders and six inserts, including one spare.
What operations is this kit intended for?
According to the product description, the tooling kit is for turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work.
What materials are the inserts made from?
The inserts are T-15 High Speed Steel (HSS), hardened to Rc 65-67 and finish ground on all sides.
What are the toolholders made from?
The square shank toolholders and boring bars are CNC machined from 4140/4142 steel bar stock, hardened to Rc 48-50, and finished with black oxide.
Are there any limitations or trade-offs to be aware of?
The description emphasizes slow-speed performance and precision interrupted cuts, so this kit is presented for those uses rather than as a general-purpose high-speed cutting setup. No other limitations are stated in the source data.