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Important Update Regarding Sherline Products
October 20, 2026
We would like to share an encouraging development regarding the future of Sherline Products.
We are currently in discussions with an American manufacturer regarding the potential purchase of Sherline’s intellectual property and remaining inventory. The goal of this proposed acquisition is to preserve and revitalize the Sherline brand while providing continued availability of replacement parts, accessories, and machines for our valued customers.
As these discussions progress, we have agreed to temporarily suspend accepting new orders, effective October 19, 2026. This will allow us to preserve our remaining inventory while negotiations are underway.
Although no final agreement has been reached, we are hopeful that this opportunity will provide a positive path forward for the Sherline name and the customers who have trusted our products for more than five decades.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty during this transition. We will share additional information as soon as it becomes available.
Our greatest hope is that the Sherline legacy of quality, precision, and American craftsmanship will continue for generations to come.

Karl Rohlin III and Charla Papp
Co-Owners, Sherline Products, Inc.
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3/8″ x 1/4″ Insert Holder Tool Post

SKU: 7601 Categories: , , ,

Product Description

Your present Sherline tool post may be modified to accept these special tool holders, but an easier solution is Sherline’s special tool post. It is designed to fit the larger 3/8″ square and 1/4″ round tool holders. It will also hold Sherline’s own right- and left-hand 55° inserted tip tool holders. The purchase of this tool post will allow you to keep your standard tool post available for use with 1/4″ high-speed steel tools for jobs where they are sufficient and/or a specially ground and shaped tip is required.

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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.

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Body Material Aluminum
Body Coating Black Anodized
Body Dimensions (H x W X D) 1.5″ x 1.25″ x 1.25″
Part No. Description Quantity
76011 3/8″ x 1/4″ Tool Post Body 1
40250 Tall T-Nut 1
40330 10-32 x 5/8″ SHCS 2
40340 10-32 x 1″ SHCS 1
40660 #10 Washer 3/16 1
40690 10-32 x 3/4″ SHCS 2

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