Carbide Woodturning Tool Mini Size (3 Piece Set) Includes Diamond, Round and Square Turning Tools With Comfort Grip Handles Perfect For Small to Mid-Size Projects

It took a few times getting comfortable using this tool. Any pause sliding on the rest will leave a mark on your work. I would like it better if bottom was rounded like other chisels.

Worked great, just used in turning class.Carbide is the way to go.

I was experiencing a lot of catches, trying to use them like traditional lathe tools (on a full size lathe) - These are really somewhat on the smaller side for bit lathes, probably best suited to a mini-lathe.. All that aside, after some trial and error (and then some research) Ive learned that these work best and most accurately on a SMOOTH tool rest surface, and you must hold them FLAT to the tool rest, and straight on to centerline of work piece - can't tilt them to one side or another, or up into the wood, or you get some nasty catches.. (I had a small bowl literally explode on me!) the cutters are very sharp , and cut well, and once you learn to control them, they give a nice smooth cut... So, with a little practice and understanding that they have to be held flat and level on the tool rest for best results, they make a very nice and usable set of lathe tools. I have not yet needed to replace or even rotate a cutter, even after that huge catch I mentioned, so I am pretty happy with them so far. I'm considering making some new (longer) tool handles for more control standing at a full size (12x36) lathe, as extended use of them gets uncomfortable after a while.

The media could not be loaded. Bought these do to one of my $$ blanks has flakes of Silver and Diamond in it and knew HSS tools would probably dull pretty quick.Im very happy with these, I was just hoping that the square tool had the slight bowed cutter than the perfectly squared cutter heads. But they are still good.

I make pens and small boxes.This set works well. To finish the inside and bottom of a 4" box I have to use a diffeerent tool because these are too short to reach the bottom.

This is the first carbide set of lathe tools I have used. My first project was turning hard Maple and they worked perfectly for me. The finish cuts were so smooth I only sanded with 600 grit once for a no-tool mark finish using beeswax and mineral oil. I am now on my third project and the edges all seem to cut like new.

I make pipes which involve turning small pieces of briar or morta. While the chisels got the job done, these tools are far superior for the fine work I do. The size and sharpness of the is great. The finish on the blocks superior. The blades last a pretty good while and the joy of not having to sharpen is nice. For work on small blocks, I highly recommend picking up this set.

I like the length, good weight and sharpness. They are the essential tools. It is perfect to make 1/2 inch wide groove cut. They are good quality and the price is great which includes a second set of cutting blades. It complementmy regular size cutters. The plastic container is not convience to use. Assume it is mainly used to protect the tools during shipping.