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  1. Buyer beware: Shars Tool - Practical Machinist

    Feb 13, 2016 · Short version: drills junk, chucks junk. extreme runout, slips. usa carbide burr bit good. arbor one good one potentially bad Normally i wouldn't right a review but I've got a bone to pick with …

  2. What about Shars Tools? | The Hobby-Machinist

    Jun 23, 2021 · Anyone know anything about Shars tools? If you are looking for a lathe chuck or dividing head, forget about it. Some of the more popular items on this forum has been their lathe chucks, …

  3. shars lathe chucks? - The Hobby-Machinist

    Jul 4, 2012 · Does anybody know anything about shars tools. I saw them on ebay and I was wondering what the quality was like. The info write up seemed good and the price is reasonable, but I don't …

  4. Buyer beware: Shars Tool | Page 2 - Practical Machinist

    Feb 15, 2016 · Normally i wouldn't right a review but I've got a bone to pick with Shars tool for there service and tool quality. From what i researched and heard, Shars sold decent quality china tools. …

  5. Shars Carbide Tipped Tools Bits - Comments & Reviews

    Nov 10, 2018 · Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some comments and reviews on the Shars carbide tipped lathe tools. I searched the forum but didn't find much that's recent. The maker space where I …

  6. Shars Tool Holder with one great improvement! - Practical Machinist

    Jan 5, 2009 · I just got a Shars tool holder and they are now marking the shank with all the parts. This is great in that I don't have to root around for numbers when I need inserts or replacement clamps, …

  7. What about Shars Tools? | Page 2 | The Hobby-Machinist

    Jun 23, 2021 · I had a lousy experience with Shars when I bought my 4-jaw. I bought their 1.5-8 threaded backplate chuck package. The backplate mounting holes were too far outboard and the …

  8. Shars quality - The Hobby-Machinist

    Feb 25, 2013 · Why is that? Shars does list data, and not just for chucks, but for a lot of merchandise. Is it meaningful data or mysterious Chinese numbers? Also, Shars is not the lowest price for what …

  9. I got a Shars OXA tool post for my Atlas 618 - hobby-machinist.com

    Jun 25, 2024 · A while back when I was looking for something to do, I decided to purchase a Shars OXA-000 Quick Change Tool Post (QCTP). My Atlas 618 didn't come with a tool post. This one is …

  10. Shars Micrometer Opinions - Practical Machinist

    Nov 17, 2005 · If this is a one-time need, "accurate to about .001" is acceptable to you, and $$$ is a factor, then Shars should be okay. Or, follow Gordon's advice, and factor in how much your calipers …