Value Collection 360-0010 Tool Bit Blank M2 Hss Square

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 360-0010 is a square-ground tool bit blank made from M2 high speed steel, designed for machinists and toolmakers who need to grind custom cutting tool profiles. Measuring 1/8 inch wide by 1/8 inch high with an overall length of 2.5 inches, this blank provides a solid starting point for fabricating single-point lathe tools, boring bars, form tools, and other precision cutting tools. The M2 high speed steel construction offers reliable hardness and wear resistance for general-purpose metal cutting applications. At 0.06 pounds, it is a compact blank suited for light-duty tooling setups.

This tool bit blank is used in machine shops, vocational training environments, and maintenance facilities where custom tooling is ground in-house. It is appropriate for use with bench grinders, surface grinders, and tool-and-cutter grinders. Typical users include machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians working with manual lathes, milling machines, or boring equipment that requires a ground-to-fit single-point cutting tool. The square cross-section allows flexible grinding to a variety of cutting geometries.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for general-purpose metal cutting durability
• Square cross-section at 1/8 inch x 1/8 inch for versatile grinding to custom profiles
• 2.5-inch overall length provides adequate stock for grinding and re-grinding
• Square ground finish ensures consistent starting geometry before custom profiling
• Compact and lightweight at 0.06 pounds, suitable for small toolpost setups

Compatibility

Designed as a standard blank for use in any toolholder or toolpost that accepts 1/8-inch square tool bits, including manual lathes and small boring setups requiring custom-ground single-point tools.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry by a qualified machinist or toolmaker using appropriate grinding equipment. Ensure the grinder is properly dressed and guards are in place before grinding operations begin. Secure the blank firmly in a tool rest or grinding fixture to maintain consistent angles. Always wear eye protection during grinding and allow the blank to cool periodically to avoid altering the steel temper.