10 PLP-KIT Lathe Tool Holder & Carbide Turning Set Box RARE. Extremely rare Italian metal lathe turning kit. 10 PLP-KIT Lathe Tool & Tool Holder Set – Italian Carbide Turning Kit in Original Box. Rare vintage set from Impero (Italy) – the T. 10, a professional lathe tooling system from the 1960s-1980s era. Features a unique modular holder with rotating/indexable carbide-tipped cutters for quick angle changes without repositioning – great for turning, facing, boring, chamfering, and more on metal lathes. Key Features & Included. Main tool holder bar: Marked PLP/T. 10 IMPERO – mounts in standard/quick-change post, with drawbar lock. Carbide-tipped cutters: 8-10 various shapes pointed, diamond, square, etc. Brazed carbide for long life on steel/cast iron. Accessories: Spanner/wrench, small hex key/pin (as shown). Original wooden hinged box with multilingual label (“Tool and Tool Holder Set” in 5 languages), brass hardware, and lid diagram showing usage. High-quality Italian engineering – Impero systems were premium and innovative (praised by machinists for efficiency). Perfect for vintage lathe restoration, shop use, or collectors of European tooling. Condition: Excellent vintage survivor! Tools clean with sharp carbide tips (light patina/use marks, no major damage/rust). Box has honest age (label wear/tear, but fully functional/intact). Untested in use but complete and ready for the shop – clean/oil if needed. Included: Full kit as pictured (holder, cutters, accessories, box). Functional classic for machinists – these don’t pop up often!
