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Vortex Shim - Spare Part For Turning Tool Holders/Boring Bars - R16BS
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Description
The Vortex Shim is a purpose-built spare part designed for turning tool holders and boring bars (R16BS). It helps keep essential tool setups accurate and ready for action, making it a practical addition for professional shops, maintenance teams, and hobbyists who rely on dependable tooling.
Vortex Tools is a Protool own-brand. We source products from market-leading manufacturers around the world in large quantities to bring you all the latest, innovative tooling. This shim embodies that approach, offering a reliable component to support your existing turning and boring operations.
- Spare-part solution for turning tools: Keeps your essential tooling components on hand and ready, reducing downtime when you need a quick swap or adjustment during setup or maintenance.
- Precise fit for R16BS tool holders/boring bars: Designed to align with R16BS configurations for stable, accurate cuts and repeatable results across jobs.
- Quality from leading manufacturers: Sourced from market-leading suppliers worldwide to deliver consistent dimensions and dependable performance in everyday use.
With the Vortex Shim, you gain a dependable accessory that supports precise alignment, speeds up setup and changeovers, and helps maintain consistent results across your turning and boring workflows.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- PRO1700079
- Brand
- Vortex
- Category
- Spares
Need cutting data? Call 01732 887334 or email sales@protool-ltd.co.uk.
Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.
Returns
14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.
Technical Support
Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.
Trade Accounts
Credit accounts, contract pricing and scheduled call-off orders available for trade customers. Apply for an account.
What time are Protool open?
We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.
Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?
Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.
We also offer the following:
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
- DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
- DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.
For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.
*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.
