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Tool Bit, 5/16" x 2-1/2", M2 HSS 

Tool Bit, 5/16" x 2-1/2", M2 HSS
  • 5/16" x 2-1/2" Tool Bit
  • Made of high speed steel (M2) for maximum durability and performance
  • Heat-treated for added toughness and wear resistance
  • Ideal for a variety of lathe applications, from roughing to finishing
  • Fits most mini lathe tool posts
Part Number: 1152
Weight: 0.08 lb

Price: $1.95

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Our 5/16" x 2-1/2" lathe cutting tool bit blank is made of high speed steel (M2) for maximum durability and performance. It is perfect for a variety of lathe applications, from roughing to finishing, and can be easily shaped to fit your specific cutting needs.

The M2 steel is heat-treated for added toughness and wear resistance, making it ideal for heavy duty cutting operations. this tool bit is capable of withstanding high temperatures and stress during use, ensuring a long lifespan.

The 5/16" size and 2.5" length of the tool bit make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including turning and shaping. The 5/16" size is a perfect fit for most mini lathe tool posts. Its blank shape allows you to customize it to fit your specific needs by grinding or sharpening it to the desired shape and angle. Its sharp edge and fine tip allow for precise and accurate cuts, making it an ideal choice for precision machining and prototyping tasks.

Whether you're working with aluminum, steel, or other metals, this tool bit is up to the task. It is a versatile and essential tool for any metal lathe operator looking to achieve high-quality results. Add it to your tool collection today and experience the convenience and efficiency it brings to your projects.

Chris Chris' Tips
These tool bits are accurately ground on four sides and can be used as inexpensive parallels to support work on the mini mill or surface plate.

We carry both imported tool bits made of M2 high speed steel and American-made tool bits made of T-15 high speed steel from the A. R. Warner Co.

AISI M-2 is an all-purpose grade with notable toughness. Good wear resistance and hot hardness qualities.

Typical Chemistry
Carbon 0.85%
Manganese 0.30%
Silicon 0.30%
Chromium 4.15%
Vanadium 1.95%
Tungsten 6.40%
Molybdenum 5.00%
Sulfur 0.03% max

Typical Hardness
Rc 62-65

Compatibility

This product works with these LittleMachineShop.com products:

This product works with lathes with a 0.313 to 0.5 inch tool bit size including:

  •   Grizzly G0745 4x6 Micro Metal Lathe
  •   Harbor Freight 95012 Central Machinery 4x5 Micro Lathe
  •   SIEG C0 4x5 Lathe
  •   Proxxon PD 230/E 4.4x9 Lathe
  •   Grizzly M1015 Shop Fox 6x10 Micro Lathe
  •   Micro-Mark 85181 MicroLux 6x10 Micro Lathe
  •   SIEG C1 6x10 Micro Lathe
  •   Woodstock International M1015 Shop Fox 6x10 Micro Lathe
  •   Enco 110-0803 Enco 7x10 Mini Lathe
  •   Harbor Freight 93212 Central Machinery 7x10 Mini Lathe
  •   Harbor Freight 33684 Central Machinery 7x10 Mini Lathe
  •   MSC 0192857 Enco 7x10 Mini Lathe
  •   Bolton CQ9318 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Busy Bee Tools CX704 Craftex 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Cummins (Tools Now) 5278 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Eastwood 32497 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Grizzly G8688 7x12 Mini Metal Lathe
  •   Harbor Freight 93799 Central Machinery 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Homier 03911 Speedway 7x12 Mini Bench Metal Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 1012 LittleMachineShop.com 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 1014 LittleMachineShop.com 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   Northern Tool 49656 KLUTCH 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Princess Auto 8507659 Powerfist 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   SIEG C2 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Tormach 30689 7x12 Duality Lathe
  •   Travers Tools OT222300 OTMT 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Warco 3004 7x12 Mini Lathe (Metric)
  •   Warco 3005 7x12 Mini Lathe (Imperial)
  •   WEN 3455 WEN 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Micro-Mark 82500 MicroLux 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 4100 HiTorque 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 4200 HiTorque 7x12 Deluxe Mini Lathe
  •   SIEG SC2 7x12 Mini Lathe
  •   Micro-Mark 82710 MicroLux 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 4959 SIEG 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   SIEG C3 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   Big Dog BD-0618Ax300 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   Big Dog BD-0618x300 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   Warco 4800-350 7x14 Mini Lathe (Imperial)
  •   Warco 4820-350 7x14 Mini Lathe (Metric)
  •   Grizzly G0765 7x14 Mini Lathe
  •   Micro-Mark 84631 MicroLux 7x16 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 7450 HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 5200 HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 7350 HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 5100 HiTorque 7x16 Mini Lathe
  •   MX-8x14 Preenex (and others) 8x14 Lathe
  •   Harbor Freight 44859 Central Machinery 8x12 Precision Mini Lathe
  •   Grizzly G0768 8x16 Benchtop Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 3536 HiTorque 8.5x16 Bench Lathe
  •   SIEG C4 8.5x16 Bench Lathe
  •   SIEG SC4 8.5x16 Bench Lathe
  •   Travers Tools OT218410 OTMT 8x16 Bench Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 3595 HiTorque 8.5x20 Deluxe Bench Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 7550 HiTorque 8.5x20 Deluxe Bench Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 7500 HiTorque 8.5x20 Bench Lathe
  •   LittleMachineShop.com 3540 HiTorque 8.5x20 Bench Lathe
  •   BD-920N Jet 9x20 Lathe
  •   Grizzly G4000 9x19 Bench Lathe
  •   Harbor Freight 45861 Central Machinery 9x20 Bench Lathe
  •   Busy Bee Tools CX705 Craftex 10x21 Lathe Mill Combo
  •   Grizzly G0516 10x21 Lathe Mill Combo
  •   SIEG M6 10x21 Lathe Mill Combo