Harvey Tool 986024 Dovetail Cutter 3/8 in Solid Carbide

Product Description

The HARVEY TOOL 986024 is a solid carbide dovetail cutter designed for milling dovetail slots and angled undercuts in a variety of workpiece materials. Built with a 20-degree included angle and a 3/8-inch cut diameter, this cutter produces clean, precise dovetail profiles in a single pass. The 3-flute geometry provides a balance of chip clearance and surface finish quality. With a 3/8-inch shank diameter and a bright, uncoated finish, this tool is suited for use on manual mills and CNC machining centers. Machinists and toolroom operators install it using a standard collet or end mill holder.

This dovetail cutter is appropriate for machining dovetail features in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composite materials where an uncoated carbide tool is preferred. The 20-degree angle is a commonly specified geometry for mechanical dovetail joints and T-slot adaptations in fixture plates, machine bases, and precision workholding components. The 3/8-inch cutting width matches the cut diameter, making it well suited for shallow to moderate-depth dovetail profiles in both prototype and production environments.

Key Features

• 20-degree included angle for standard dovetail slot geometry
• 3/8-inch cut diameter and 3/8-inch cutting width for consistent profile sizing
• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• 3-flute design balances chip evacuation and finish quality
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials
• 3/8-inch shank diameter compatible with standard collets and end mill holders

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or standard dovetail cutter for use in any CNC machining center or manual knee mill equipped with a 3/8-inch collet or end mill holder.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or toolroom technicians. Secure the 3/8-inch shank in a clean, undamaged collet or end mill holder and torque the retention system per the machine tool manufacturer's specifications. Power down and lock out the spindle before tool changes. Inspect the cutting edges for chips or damage before each use, and confirm runout is within acceptable limits prior to cutting.