HHIP 2000-7035 1/8 x 11/16 x 5 Inch 5% Cobalt P3 Parallel Type Cut-Off Blade

I bought one of these a while back and it has been performing very well. It did need a little touch up on the cutting edge, but that is to be expected since people use different set ups. I use this in a BXA 250-207 holder so the angle it pretty close to what I need.When set up right this blade cuts through steel like butter. I have used it on Aluminum, Mild Steel, 12L14, and a couple types of Stainless.I am buying a new one because I made a mistake while parting. I was using tail support on a part with a large hang out (planning on removing when I got close to finished) and screwed up when I went to remove the tail support resulting in a broken blade. I was able to fix the blade (which is shorter now) by grinding it again but I wanted to have the full length.

I was sick of dealing with the cheap insert parting tool giving me issues. This cobalt HSS cutter works awesome on both mild steel and aluminum. A little love on the leading edge to clean up burrs produced a clean cut in no time. Highly recommended cutter for anyone with a lathe!

I can't say anything bad about this parting tool, It gets the job done and does it really well

if you have anything heavier than a 7x16/8x14, then it'll work, but it will absolutely not cut anything with a small machine. i'm trying to part aluminium and copper but no matter the feed, speed, sharpness, upside down cutting, and normal cutting, it will not part anything.EDIT: came back after modifying the cutting edge geometry and it cuts everything, even steel on my mini lathe. it seems the cutting edge out the box is very very dull and puts a lot of strain on the spindle. i've modified my cutting edge to be aggressive and razor sharp, cuts like a champ.

This works very well for cutout tool on the lathe. I’m still using it today. Very nice.

I had to re-sharpen the cutter, The angle was off just enough so that it would not cut center line, works great now on aluminum bar stock, HHIP 2000-7035 1/8 x 11/16 x 5 Inch 8% Cobalt P3 Parallel Type Cut-Off Blade, I have not had a chance to try on Steel as of yet, When I do I will come back and edit review.02-18-2021 > OK been using for over a year now, Has proven to work great on any thing I have had to part, I have made several brass bushings and steel spacers, I use plenty of lube and have not had to re-sharpen so far well worth the price.

Edge rolled when trying to part a small .2" dia 41L40 part. Speeds were proper and feed was by hand due to possible part deflection. Edge rolled almost immediately. Have not tried to sharpen or grind any new Edge on it yet and that may adjust my review. Have not tired it on aluminum or softer metals and it may work fantastic for that.

Easy to change out and sharpen. Works well