Hunter Carbide Tool Replacement Cutters and Screws
Many woodturners like to make their own tools. For reference, this chart includes cutter sizes, specific screws, torx wrenches, and thread specifications for the screw thread.
It is recommended that the specific torx screws are used with the cutters. The cutter inside diameter has a taper which matches the taper on the screw. This helps with secure lock up of the cutter.
Many woodturners like to make their own tools. For reference, this chart includes cutter sizes, specific screws, torx wrenches, and thread specifications for the screw thread.
It is recommended that the specific torx screws are used with the cutters. The cutter inside diameter has a taper which matches the taper on the screw. This helps with secure lock up of the cutter.
Cutter Number |
Cutter Diameter Metric |
Cutter Diameter Inch |
Cutter Diameter Fraction |
Hunter Screw Number |
Screw Threads or Tap Size |
Torx Wrench |
#1 |
6 mm |
0.236" |
15/64" |
#1 |
M2.5-0.45 |
T-9 |
#2 |
8 mm |
0.315" |
5/16" |
#2 |
M3-.5 |
T-9 |
#3/#5 |
10 mm |
0.394" |
3/8" |
#3/#4/#5 |
M4-.7 |
T-15 |
#4 |
12 mm |
0.472" |
1/2" |
#3/#4/#5 |
M4-.7 |
T-15 |