Constructed of a carbide tip brazed onto a ground steel shank, these tools are more wear resistant than high-speed steel tools. Right-handed tools cut from right to left, left-handed tools cut from left to right, and neutral tools can cut in either direction.

Lathe tool styles AR and AL perform along the length turning, facing, boring, and chamfering. They allow for a sharp 90° square shoulder. Lathe tool styles BR and BL perform along the length turning, facing, boring, and chamfering. They are suitable for roughing cuts, interrupted cuts, and cuts where a square shoulder is not required. Lathe tool style C perform along the length turning, facing, chamfering, and external grooving. Lathe tool style D perform along the length turning, facing, boring, chamfering, external grooving, and undercutting. Lathe tool style E are for external threading.

Keep a variety of tools on hand to cut and shape workpieces. The tools in these sets come with carbide inserts installed. When one edge of the insert dulls, rotate to a fresh one. When all the edges are dull, you can replace the insert rather than the entire tool. Right-handed tools cut from right to left, left-handed tools cut from left to right, and neutral tools can cut in either direction. All sets come with uncoated C5 inserts.

A carbide insert comes installed on these tools. When one point of the insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp point. When all points dull, replace the insert rather than the whole tool. A neutral cut direction means these tools can cut from either right to left or left to right.

Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment. Inserts sold in packs come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.