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High-Speed Steel Cutting Kits For Lathes - 35/ Profile Kit - High-Speed Steel 35deg Profile Cutting Tool Kit
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SKU: 080000836
Overview
This kit is built for lathe work that calls for profiling, turning, threading, and cut-off operations, with included toolholders and inserts arranged for both right-hand and left-hand use. It is suited to slow-speed work and precision interrupted cuts, and the product description also notes use on stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, and plastics. The square-shank holders are black oxide coated, and the package includes three HSS inserts, one carbide insert, screws, and a wrench. For serious shop use, it offers a practical mix of tooling, though it is focused on specific lathe applications rather than general-purpose machining.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Includes Toolholders
Inserts for turning, threading, profiling,
Hss Inserts
Are hardened to Rc 65-67
Slow-speed Work,
Precision interrupted cuts, and a
Toolholders Boring
Bars are CNC machined from
Black Oxide
Coating on the holders helps
Key Features
- Includes one right-hand and one left-hand .375" square shank bar, each 6" overall length.
- Tooling kit supports turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work.
- Contains three HSS VCMW-221 inserts and one carbide VCMW-221 insert.
- Inserts are 7° positive with .250 IC, .125 thickness, and .015 radius.
- Toolholders and boring bars are CNC machined from 4140/4142 steel bar stock.
- Black oxide coating on toolholders and bars is intended to resist corrosion.
Best Used For
- Profiling, threading, and cut-off work on a lathe for serious shop users.
- Slow-speed turning projects where precision interrupted cuts are a priority.
- Working with stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, or plastics.
- Users who want a matched right-hand and left-hand toolholder set for lathe setups.
Specifications
| Applications | Turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work |
|---|---|
| Compatible Materials | Stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, and plastics |
| Included Screws | Three MS-1153 screws |
| Included Toolholders | One right-hand bar and one left-hand bar |
| Included Wrench | T-7 wrench |
| Insert Angle | 7Adeg positive |
| Insert Hardness | Rc 65-67 |
| Insert Hole Diameter | .110 hole |
| Insert Ic | .250 IC |
| Insert Material | T-15 High Speed Steel (HSS) |
| Insert Quantity | Three HSS inserts and one carbide insert |
| Insert Radius | .015 radius |
| Insert Thickness | .125 thick |
| Insert Top Opening | .146 top opening |
| Insert Type | VCMW-221 |
| Performance Notes | Excellent slow speed performance, precision interrupted cuts, and a smooth finish |
| Tool Type | Tool Holders & Inserts For Profiling |
| Toolholder Finish | Black oxide coated |
| Toolholder Hardness | Rc 48-50 |
| Toolholder Material | 4140/4142 steel bar stock |
| Toolholder Overall Length | 6" OAL |
| Toolholder Shank Size | .375" square shank |
Pros
- Includes toolholders and inserts for turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work.
- HSS inserts are hardened to Rc 65-67 and finish ground on all sides.
- Designed for slow-speed work, precision interrupted cuts, and a smooth finish.
- Toolholders and boring bars are CNC machined from 4140/4142 steel bar stock.
- Black oxide coating on the holders helps resist corrosion.
- Kit includes right-hand and left-hand bars, three HSS inserts, one carbide insert, screws, and wrench.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a profiling-focused kit, so it is not a general-purpose turning setup for every lathe task.
- The set includes both HSS and one carbide insert, but the product details do not specify how each insert is intended to be used in different materials or operations.
- The 3/8" square shank bars are 6" overall length, which may be a factor for setups that need different reach or clearance.
- The description emphasizes slow-speed performance and interrupted cuts, so it is best considered with that operating style in mind rather than high-speed use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Lathe turning tool kits
- Lathe threading tool kits
- Lathe boring bar kits
- Lathe cut-off tool kits
Suggested Accessories
- Tool holder storage case
- Replacement screws
- Lathe wrench set
- Cutting oil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 35° profile cutting kit?
The kit includes one right-hand bar and one left-hand bar, three HSS VCMW-221 inserts, one carbide VCMW-221 insert, three MS-1153 screws, and a T-7 wrench.
What jobs is this kit intended for?
According to the product description, the tooling kit is for turning, threading, profiling, and cut-off work.
What materials is the kit described as being used on?
The description says the inserts are suited for stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, exotic metals, and plastics.
What are the toolholders and bars made from?
The square shank toolholders and boring bars are CNC machined from 4140/4142 steel bar stock, hardened to Rc 48-50, and black oxide coated.
Are the inserts all the same type?
No. The kit includes three high-speed steel inserts and one carbide insert, all listed as VCMW-221.