SIZE | 1/4″ |
NO. OF FLUTES | 3 |
SHANK DIAMETER | 1/4″ |
TOOL MATERIAL | High Speed Steel |
FINISH COATING | Uncoated |
CENTER CUTTING | Yes |
SINGLE OR DOUBLE END | Single |
OVERALL LENGTH | 1-13/32″ |
APPLICATION | Ideal for CNC and conventional milling. Excellent for slot step and face milling. |
CUTTING DIRECTION | Right Hand |
END TYPE | Single End |
FLUTE SHAPE | 3 Flute |
FLUTE LENGTH | 3/8″ |
HARDNESS | 58 to 60 RC |
1/4″ Short End Mill
1/4″ mill diameter, 3/8″ cut, 1-13/32″ length
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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.