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Turning and Facing Tool (LEFT), 1/2" Indexable, SCLCL-08-3A, Tormach

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$48.27 $69.95 In stock

The Tormach SCLCL-08-3A is a left-hand turning and facing tool with a 1/2" indexable shank. It is intended for turning and facing operations on a lathe.

  • Left-hand turning and facing tool
  • 1/2" indexable shank
  • Model: SCLCL-08-3A
  • Brand: Tormach LLC
  • Includes wrenches and one insert
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ella J. ★★★★★

Was setting up a new tool holder and this left-handed SCLCL slipped right in with no fuss. The 1/2" shank fits my holder perfectly and the indexable inserts cut through mild steel like butter.

Sebastian A. ★★★★★

Finally got around to swapping out my old boring bar and this left-hand SCLCL-08-3A made facing cuts on my lathe feel almost effortless—the inserts seat snugly with zero chatter even on interrupted cuts. The 1/2" indexable shank is rigid enough that I've stopped double-checking my tool heights.

Sofia I. ★★★★★

The left-hand geometry works perfectly for facing the back side of a shoulder, and the 1/2" shank fits my quick-change tool post without any shimming. It cuts smooth and true right out of the box, exactly what I was hoping for.