Value Collection 383-8206 GR-8 Single-point Tool Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 383-8206 is a GR-style single-point tool bit designed for lathe turning and facing operations. It features a C6 solid carbide tip brazed onto a 1/2-inch by 1/2-inch shank, with an overall length of 3.5 inches and a 1/32-inch nose radius. The offset end-cutting geometry allows the tool to work close to chuck jaws and turn or face right up to a shoulder. This is a right-hand cutting tool. Machinists and tool-room professionals use it in production and job-shop lathe work where carbide grade C6 is the standard choice for steel and cast iron cutting applications.

This tool bit is suited for turning and facing-to-shoulder operations on manual and CNC lathes in both job-shop and light production environments. The GR-8 industry standard designation ensures it fits standard tool holders designed for that geometry. The right-hand cutting direction means the tool feeds from right to left along the workpiece, which is the conventional orientation for most engine lathe and turret lathe setups. Its compact 3.5-inch overall length keeps overhang minimal when seated in a standard tool post or block holder.

Key Features

• GR-8 industry standard offset end-cutting geometry for turning and facing to shoulder
• C6 solid carbide tip for hardness and wear resistance in steel and cast iron applications
• 1/2-inch shank height by 1/2-inch shank width fits standard GR-series tool holders
• 1/32-inch nose radius balances surface finish quality with edge strength
• Right-hand cutting direction for conventional left-to-right feed lathe setups
• 3.5-inch overall length minimizes overhang and chatter in standard tool posts

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement for GR-8 style single-point tool holders accepting a 1/2-inch by 1/2-inch shank. Compatible with standard tool posts and block holders dimensioned to the GR-8 industry standard geometry.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist. Power down and lock out the lathe spindle before seating or adjusting the tool bit in the holder. Ensure the tool bit is clamped securely at the correct center height before starting a cut. Inspect the carbide tip for chips or cracks before each use, as a damaged tip can cause unpredictable tool failure during the cut.