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Locking Lever, M5 Heavy Duty

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$10.46 $13.95 In stock

This handle locks the Z-axis on the micro mill.
This handle, which is made in Germany, is vastly superior to the standard handle that tends to strip out.
The M5 stud is 15 mm long and the handle is 45 mm long from center of screw to handle tip.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander B. ★★★★★

Finally, a lever that doesn't feel like it will strip after a few uses. The 45mm handle gives great grip for tightening down the Z-axis, and the German engineering is obvious in its smooth action.

Joseph ★★★★★

The 15mm M5 stud was the perfect length for my setup—no more struggling with stripped handles. The machining on this locking lever feels precision-ground, and it grips the Z-axis solidly without any wobble. Glad I finally upgraded to a proper German-made part.

Natalie F. ★★★★★

Installed this on my micro mill and the M5 threads grabbed perfectly first time — no wobble like the old one had. The 45mm handle gives just enough leverage without being in the way.