1/4 Inch Shank Burrs Tool Bit, 6 mm Double Cut Carving Grinder Bit

6 mm double-cut carbide carving bit on a 1/4 inch shank – the standard bench burr for steel, cast iron and hardwood.

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Design and Construction

A single 6 mm double-cut carbide head on a 1/4 inch shank – the general-purpose bench burr. YG-series integral carbide, ground with crossed flutes that stay sharp through daily shop work.

How It Works

The crossed flutes cut in both directions of sweep, so left- and right-handed operators get the same controlled bite at 6,000-50,000 RPM.

Applications

General deburring, weld dressing, carving and shaping on metal and hardwood, fabrication touch-up.

Field Cases

  • Welding bench: knocks down arc-start craters on plate edges before painting.
  • Woodworking shop: shapes hardened jig components that HSS bits burn.
  • Art studio: carves detail into corten-steel sculpture panels.

Performance Data

Metric Value / Observation
Head diameter 6 mm
Shank 6 mm (1/4″)
Edge hardness 1,300-1,500 HV
Life vs HSS About 5-10x on steel (typical)

Suitable Materials

Steel, cast iron, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals and hardwood.

Material Comparison: Same 6 mm Job, Three Tools: Carbide vs HSS vs Mounted Stone

Typical industry data for a 6 mm blending job on steel:

Factor Carbide Burr (this bit) HSS Burr Mounted Stone
Edge hardness 1,300-1,500 HV 240-300 HV Abrasive bond
Life vs HSS 5-10x on steel above 35 HRC Baseline Glazes in minutes
Speed, 6 mm in steel About 50,000 RPM starting Lower – flutes roll over Glaze-limited
Corner capability Sharp internal corners Rounds quickly Radius only
Cost per part Lowest over tool life Higher – short life Consumable adds up

Delivery Scope

Burr in a plastic tube; quantity packing available for production benches.

Why Choose VPOINT

The everyday workhorse geometry, ground and checked in-house for repeatable quality.

Precision & Quality Control

Edge sharpness and shank runout checked per piece; production batches traceable.

Specifications

Standard specifications:

Item Specification
Head diameter 6 mm
Shank 6 mm (1/4″)
Cut type Double cut
Head material Tungsten carbide, YG series

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a double-cut burr?

Yes, crossed flutes for fast removal and a good finish.

Will it cut hardened steel?

Yes, up to about 50 HRC comfortably.

Can I use it on wood?

Yes, hardwood and bamboo cut cleanly; softwood may load the flutes.

What speed?

6,000-50,000 RPM; about 25,000 RPM suits most bench work at 6 mm.

Is regrinding available?

Yes, VPOINT offers a regrinding service.

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