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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.

Fly Cutter with Straight Shaft

Includes left-hand cutting tool

SKU: 3052S Category:

Product Description

The 3052S Fly Cutting tool was designed for those who are using an ER-16 or 3C headstock. Our standard fly cutter holder (P/N 3052) has a #1 Morse tapered shaft and is held in the 3/4 x 16 headstock spindle with a drawbolt. The 3052S holder has a straight shaft and is held in the spindle using a 3/8″ collet.*

*NOTE: Sherline Products does not sell 3/8″ collets used with the ER-16 or 3C headstock spindles. Those are available through Hardinge Inc. or other tool supply sources.

Fly cutters are used primarily on a milling machine for machining large, flat surface areas. The fly cutter is a single-point cutting tool similar to a lathe tool mounted in a special holder. The cutter can be adjusted to cut up to a 2.00″ (51 mm) diameter and is easily capable of taking a .010″ (.25 mm) deep cut in aluminum at this diameter.

The Sherline fly cutter with straight shaft comes complete with the holder and a left-hand brazed 1/4″ carbide cutting tool.

Sherline also offers a boring head with a straight shaft (P/N 3054S) for use in an ER-16 or 3C headstock spindles.

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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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Always wear safety glasses when operating machine tools.


Download PDF 3052 Instructions

Instructions PDF Download

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