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Vintage Soviet Elbor (Albor) Round Shank Lathe Turning Tool • Superhard CBN Insert USSR

Rare Soviet Round Shank Turning Tool with Elbor (Эльбор / Альбор) Insert

Original high-quality USSR lathe cutting tool equipped with Elbor (cubic boron nitride - CBN) superhard insert.

Material: Elbor (Альбор/Эльбор) — premium Soviet superhard composite material based on cubic boron nitride. Extremely hard, excellent for precision machining of hardened steels (up to 65+ HRC), cast iron, and exotic alloys.
Shank: Round, diameter ≈ 8 mm
Overall length: ≈ 55-60 mm (exact measurements shown in photos)
Type: Right-hand (правого вращения) brazed tool
Condition: New old stock. Cutting edge is sharp. Light surface rust typical for vintage tool.

This is a compact precision tool, likely used for fine turning or internal work. Elbor inserts were among the best Soviet superhard materials, comparable to modern CBN tools but with classic USSR quality and durability.

Ideal for collectors of rare Soviet tooling, watchmakers, hobby machinists, or professionals looking for high-performance miniature carbide tools.

You will receive the exact item pictured.

Features:

Superhard Elbor (CBN) cutting insert
Round shank for versatile clamping
High-quality brazed construction

Shipping: Carefully packaged and shipped worldwide with tracking.

✅ Combined Shipping Available!

I offer combined shipping discounts for multiple items.

If you want to buy several different tools (drill bits, taps, reamers, etc.), simply add them to your Shopping Cart and click "Request total from seller".

I will then send you a combined invoice with one single shipping cost calculated by the total weight of all items. This usually saves you a lot of money compared to paying full shipping for each item separately.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions — I'm happy to help calculate the best shipping price for your order.

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