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Jantz Nail Nick Cutter
Product SKU:
JS744
$29.95 - $89.95
Usually ships within 48 hours
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Usually Ships in 24 to 48 hours
Arrives by 3-8 business days
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Usually ready within 24 hours
Product Specification
Used to cut the nail nick in your blade prior to heat treat.
Designed for use in milling machines.
Blade must be soft when nail nick is cut. Heat treating will then color your nail nick.
Shaft is 3/4” diameter. Use cutting oil to aid the cut and run at a slow speed of 80 to 135 RPM. Advance into the blade .001 per rev. Allow free cut on final cut. Depth of cut should be 1/2 thickness of your blade. + .010.
Right hand cutter cuts with the cutter edge up and the sharp edge of your blade down.
Left hand cutter cuts with cutter edge down and the sharp edge of your blade up.
See illustration in pictures for help in choosing the correct cutter.
Shown with the LH cutter.
Jantz Work Holder Fixture available for purchase here.
Made in USA.
Shipping & Returns
U.S. Shipping:
- $12.95 flat rate (no steel)
- $17.95 flat rate (with steel)
- Large/machinery items: actual carrier rate
- Orders ship same-day if placed by 12PM CT (Mon–Fri)
- Delivery: 3–8 business days
International:
- Rates shown at checkout (excludes duties/taxes unless noted)
- Duties/VAT are your responsibility
- USPS First Class: no tracking or insurance, may take 2+ months
- Delivery times vary and are not guaranteed
Insurance:
- Automatically added: $1 per $100 product value
- Covers loss/damage in transit
Damage or Missing Items:
- Take photos, keep packaging, contact carrier + Jantz
- Report any issues within 10 days of delivery
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