Value Collection 361-0130 M2 Hss Tool Bit Blank 7 Inch

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 361-0130 is a ground rectangle tool bit blank made from M2 high speed steel, intended for use by machinists and tool-and-die professionals who grind their own cutting tools to a specific profile. At 0.5 inches wide, 1.25 inches high, and 7 inches in overall length, this blank provides a solid, pre-ground starting stock that accepts standard lathe, shaper, or planer tool geometries. The M2 grade high speed steel offers a well-established balance of hardness, toughness, and heat resistance suited to general-purpose metal cutting operations. The ground finish ensures dimensional accuracy and a consistent surface from which to work.

This tool bit blank is used in toolroom, job shop, and production machining environments where operators grind custom cutting geometries directly from raw stock. It is appropriate for use in metal lathes, shapers, and similar machine tools that accept rectangular tool holders. Machinists select blanks of this size to fabricate turning, facing, boring, and threading tools to exact angles and clearances required by a given operation or workpiece material.

Key Features

• M2 high speed steel construction for reliable hardness and heat resistance during cutting operations
• Rectangle ground profile provides dimensional consistency as a starting point for custom tool grinding
• 0.5 inch width and 1.25 inch height suit standard rectangular tool holder configurations
• 7 inch overall length allows multiple regrinds over the working life of the blank
• Ground finish reduces stock removal time when shaping final cutting geometry

Compatibility

Designed as a standard rectangular tool bit blank for use in machine tool holders and toolroom applications that accept 0.5 inch by 1.25 inch cross-section stock.

Installation Notes

Grinding of tool bit blanks should be performed by a qualified machinist using appropriate bench or tool-and-cutter grinders with suitable wheel grades for high speed steel. Eye protection and proper ventilation are required during grinding operations. Ensure the machine tool is fully powered down and the tool holder is secure before installing any ground tool bit. Follow applicable shop safety standards and machine tool manufacturer guidelines for tool holder clamping and overhang limits.