Value Collection 360-0201 Tool Bit Blank M2 Hss Square

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 360-0201 is a square tool bit blank ground from M2 high speed steel and intended for use by machinists who need to profile, grind, or regrind a custom cutting edge. At 1-1/4 inches wide by 1-1/4 inches high and 7 inches in overall length, this blank provides substantial material for a wide range of single-point turning, boring, or form-tool applications. M2 HSS offers a strong balance of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance, making it a reliable substrate for general-purpose tooling on manual lathes and milling machines.

This tool bit blank is suited to job shop environments, vocational training facilities, and maintenance machine shops where custom-ground tooling is preferred over indexable inserts. The square cross-section makes it compatible with standard square-bore tool holders and lantern-style tool posts commonly found on engine lathes. Typical users include machinists, toolmakers, and apprentice-level trainees learning to hand-grind single-point tools.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for reliable hardness and wear resistance
• Square cross-section at 1-1/4 inches x 1-1/4 inches fits standard square-bore tool holders
• 7-inch overall length provides ample stock for multiple regrinds over the tool life
• Unground blank format allows the user to profile any cutting geometry needed
• Consistent stock dimensions simplify setup in surface grinder fixtures

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool bit blank for use with standard square-bore lathe tool holders and lantern tool posts that accept 1-1/4-inch square shank tooling.

Installation Notes

Tool bit blanks are ground to final geometry on a bench or surface grinder before use; a machinists square and protractor are common layout tools for establishing rake and relief angles. Secure the blank firmly in a grinding fixture or tool holder during profiling to prevent slipping. Dress the grinding wheel before use to ensure a consistent grind surface. Follow applicable shop safety procedures including eye protection and proper wheel guarding when grinding HSS.