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Milling Cutters Price Analysis

Analysis of 27,243 eBay listings for milling cutters to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$64.5 typical price
Most are between$18โ€“$275
Brand new$49.99
Used$64.95
On sale now27,243

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 30% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Woodruff/Keyseat cutters and High Speed Steel materials, both showing significant negative deltas of -51% and -39% respectively. Conversely, Shell End Mills command a premium with a +65% delta over the market median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Woodruff/Keyseat Cutter 1,831 on sale$31.44 ยท 51% cheaper
3/8 in 1,016 on sale$36.94 ยท 43% cheaper
1/2 in 2,354 on sale$37.42 ยท 42% cheaper
High Speed Steel 4,033 on sale$39.32 ยท 39% cheaper
1/2 in 1,045 on sale$39.98 ยท 38% cheaper

Price by cutting/head diameter

1/2 in
$39.98-38%
1 in
$60.38-6%
3/4 in
$64.47
1-3/8 in
$70+9%
1-1/2 in
$74.97+16%
3 in
$74.95+16%

Why? Prices scale with size, ranging from 39.98 for 1/2 in to 74.97 for 1-1/2 in.

Price by shank diameter

3/8 in
$36.94-43%
1/2 in
$37.42-42%
1/4 in
$47.59-26%
5/8 in
$60.98-5%
1 in
$64.97+1%
3/4 in
$88.71+38%

Why? Pricing varies by shank size, with 3/8 in at 36.94 and 3/4 in reaching 88.71.

Price by material

High Speed Steel
$39.32-39%
Cobalt
$49.5-23%
Solid Carbide
$49.95-23%
Not Specified
$59.99-7%
Carbide-Tipped
$60.4-6%

Why? Material costs differ significantly, from High Speed Steel at 39.32 to Carbide-Tipped at 60.4.

Price by mill cutter type

Woodruff/Keyseat Cutter
$31.44-51%
Dovetail Cutter
$40.47-37%
T-Slot Cutter
$40.66-37%
Side Milling Cutter
$43.99-32%
Fly Cutter
$47.61-26%
Shell End Mill
$106+65%

Why? Specialization drives cost, with Woodruff/Keyseat cutters at 31.44 and Shell End Mills at 106.23.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new milling cutter?

The median price for new milling cutters is 49.99.

Which cutter type is the most expensive on average?

Shell End Mills are the most expensive with a median price of 106.23.

How does High Speed Steel compare to Solid Carbide in price?

High Speed Steel has a median price of 39.32, while Solid Carbide is higher at 49.95.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $18โ€“$275, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 29, 2026.