I have a toolholder for VCGT 16 which is too sharp tipped for normal use. The inserts for it are so sharp tipped that I used them for drag engraving the new cross slide dial for the lathe. The toolholder is 20mm which might be too big for you, but there might be 16mm to fit that size of insert. I think the tip radius might be 0.25mm. There are several sizes of VCGT inserts on ebay.

Edited By old mart on 14/12/2020 20:38:05

Edited By old mart on 14/12/2020 20:44:10

JB Cutting Tools do 'em.. 10 or 12mm shank for 11mm insert

SVJCL 11 Indexable turning tool

..check which 'hand' you need..

Edited By DiogenesII on 14/12/2020 20:55:30

You would need a left hand tool that uses size 11 inserts. Those that I have, came with a job lot and have an insanely sharp tip, that is why they are more use for engraving lines than turning. I also have other variants with larger radius tips which are more useful for turning.

This site is worth bookmarking for understanding carbide inserts:

http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm

Edited By old mart on 15/12/2020 14:24:26