Value Collection 383-8202 GR-8 Carbide Tool Bit 1/2 in Shank

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 383-8202 is a GR-style, offset end cutting single-point tool bit designed for metal turning and facing operations on manual and CNC lathes. The tool features a C2-grade solid carbide tip brazed to a steel shank, delivering the hardness and wear resistance required for production turning on steel, cast iron, and similar ferrous workpieces. The 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch square shank indexes directly into standard tool post holders, and the right-hand cutting direction suits the most common lathe setups. Overall length is 3-1/2 inches with a 1/32 inch nose radius. Installation and use require no special tooling beyond a qualified tool post and proper cutting parameters.

This tool bit is suited for turning and facing to a shoulder, as well as work performed close to the chuck jaw — operations that demand the offset end cutting geometry of the GR style. Machinists in job shops, maintenance departments, and production environments reach for this style when access to the workpiece is limited or when a shoulder cut must be completed cleanly. The C2 carbide grade handles general-purpose turning at moderate to high cutting speeds on steel and cast iron.

Key Features

• GR-8 offset end cutting geometry for turning and facing to a shoulder
• C2-grade solid carbide tip for hardness and wear resistance on ferrous materials
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard lathe setups
• 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch square shank fits common tool post holders
• 1/32 inch nose radius for controlled surface finish
• 3-1/2 inch overall length provides rigid reach in the tool post

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit tool bit for standard tool posts and holders accepting a 1/2 inch square shank, consistent with GR-8 industry standard geometry.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist. Secure the shank fully in the tool post holder and confirm proper tool height before engaging the workpiece. Always power down and lock out the lathe spindle before adjusting or removing the tool bit. Do not exceed the recommended cutting parameters for C2 carbide on the workpiece material being cut.