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Bench Lathe Starter Kit, 3/8" Tool Bits

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$46.87 $69.95 In stock

Lathe starter kit with 3/8" tool bits provides the basics to get started with a Bench lathe. Designed for 8x - 9x bench lathes and includes all the basics you need to get started.

  • 3/8" square by 2-1/2" long HSS mini lathe tool bits (6288) made of M2 high speed steel. The standard turret tool post on most bench lathes is sized to use 3/8" tool bits. Set includes: No.1 Right-Hand Turning Tool (80°), No.2 Left-Hand Turning Tool (80°), No.3 Straight Turning Tool (60°), No.4 Corner (45°) Tool, No.5 Parting Tool, No.6 Boring Tool, No.7 Threading (60°) Tool, No.8 Corner (60°) Tool.
  • Standard 2MT to 33JT arbor. This starter kit is appropriate for lathes with a standard 2MT tailstock taper (2955).
  • Drill Chuck: 0-1/2" Capacity.  The rated capacity of the drill chuck is 1 mm (0.039") to 13 mm (0.512"). Runout of this chuck is 0.008" (0.20 mm) or less. All working parts are hardened. Chuck key is included. Number 33 Jacobs taper mount (1212).
  • Center Drills: Four sizes combined drills and countersinks made of high-speed steel. Sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4 with 60-degree countersinks (2990).
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Madison ★★★★★

The set covered all the basics I needed for my 8x lathe, and the 3/8" bits are holding up well through my first few projects. No complaints for the price.

Sofia R. ★★★★★

The 3/8" square bits seat firmly in my tool rest without any wobble, which makes roughing a blank feel much more controlled. I especially like that the kit covers the basic cuts right out of the box, so I didn't have to hunt for separate tools to start turning.

Ellie Q. ★★★★★

Finally, a kit that fits my 8x lathe right out of the box—those 3/8" bits are square and snug, no wobble when I’m cutting. Spent the whole afternoon turning a few practice rods, and it’s got everything I needed to start. Exactly what a beginner like me was after.