Benefits of Carbide Lathe Tools: Simple to use for all skill levels making woodturning fast and more enjoyable. You can focus on your project and not on techniques or sharpening. No long learning curve or expensive sharpening equipment. You can begin turning as soon as your box arrives because each tool comes with a very sharp, rotatable carbide cutter. Just rotate the cutter head ¼ turn for a clean, sharp edge and you are back to turning wood. Handle Details: The most beautiful, solid aluminum lathe tool handle on the market, 100% USA made by American craftsman. CNC machined from solid aircraft aluminum for balance & durability. Beautifully powdercoated to a brilliant finish to last for years. Overall length is 12"; outside diameter is 1 1/8"; tool opening is 3/8" diameter. Tools can be easily changed by loosening the two stainless steel set screws Mid Size Tool Details: CNC machined from 3/8” square stainless steel, making them stronger, stiffer and less likely to roll than round shaft tools. Every tool is stainless steel so they will never rust. These mid size tools feature an overall length of 9", with a handle tang of 3/8" diameter x 2" length. Tool Use: The mid size Simple Turner & Hollower is ideal for turning small bowls, handles, bottle stoppers, etc. The mid size Simple Rougher carbide tool makes roughing much simpler & less physical as most of the shock created by interrupted cuts is absorbed in the tool rest instead of your hands & arms. The mid size Simple 55 Detailer carbide tool is perfect for cutting small details or a dovetail tennon. It can also be used as a parting tool. Tool Engraving: Each Simple Woodturning Tool is engraved so you know exactly what tool you have. That makes finding replacement cutters very simple! Look for authentic mid size Simple Woodturning Tool replacement cutters. MSTH = Mid-Size Simple Turner and Hollower. MSR = Mid-Size Simple Rougher. MS55D = Mid-Size Simple 55° Detailer All tools in this set feature a square shaft that is designed to be kept flat on the tool rest and level with the floor. Here are the tools included in this package: Mid Simple Turner & Hollower - Ideal for turning small bowls, handles, bottle stoppers, etc. Mid Simple 55° Detailer - Perfect for cutting small details like those shown on the pictured bird house ornament. Also ideal for cutting a dovetail tenon for mounting turnings in a 4-jaw chuck. Can be used as a parting tool. Mid Simple Rougher - square cutter with 2" radius. This tool is suited for small and mid size projects such as pens, Christmas ornaments, cheese slicer handles, etc. Tools are made from 3/8" solid stainless steel and will never rust. Overall tool length: 9". Torx wrenches are included. Handle tang: 3/8" diameter x 2" length. Interchangeable Handle details: These beautiful solid aluminum handles are CNC machined here in Ramsey Minnesota. Handle is powder coated a beautiful sapphire blue giving it a very durable finish. Features include: Overall length: 12". Outside diameter: 1-1/8". Opening for tool: 3/8". Tools are easily changed by loosening the two stainless Allen set screws. Allen wrench is included. Replacement cutters are available in our Amazon store.