WenCrew Carbide Tipped Wood Turning Tool Set, Carbide Lathe Tools for Woodturning, Lathe Rougher Finisher Swan Neck Hollowing Tools with Extendable Shafts

I am just getting into pen making, and with all the costs associated with setting up my shop from scratch to build and finish pens, I was looking for ways to conserve cash. The WenCrew carbide tools were a cost effective way to get into carbide turning tools. I was initially reluctant to buy these because of the low price, but I figured I could return them if I found them to be substandard. I have been impressed with the quality of these tools. They are keepers. The one thing that would have made these better (for my application) would have been inclusion of a square carbide insert with a 2 degree radius instead of flat. As is, these are very satisfactory, and I’ve found reasonably priced round and radiused inserts on Amazon that will fit the handle. I would not hesitate to recommend these tools. With Amazon Prime free shipping and return policy, you can order a set and take a look before deciding for yourself.You get two aluminum handles, and there is an included adapter that enables combining the two handles into one long handle. Personally, for making pens, I find the individual handles to be of the right size. Everything in my set is well machined and fits snuggly together. The tools come in a very nice padded aluminum case. I am very satisfied with the performance.

Great set of tools great tips and sharp cutters and in a convenient case and the perfect size and for an amazing price

I do not think these are a good choice for beginners because the technique for use are different. Traditional chisels you need to learn to "ride the bevel" and this takes practice! These chisels you will use a different technique, tool rest at center line or slightly below tool at about 90degrees to the work piece. These carbide chisels are more scraping then shaving. If you get "off line" just at little they catch very easily big gouge or chip out of work piece. I recommend starting with traditional tools then incorporating these into your repertoire.Sharpening lathe tools is something of a skill set on its own, replaceable carbide is easier for sure, but learning to sharpen your own tools is always a good idea.CONSTRUCTION: The shafts and carbide tips feel very solid, you can feel this as soon as pick them up! The handle is aluminum: very light, for cap and shaft holder, threads are coarse, does not screw together smoothly for shaft holder and end cap. The shaft holder came loose in a couple minutes of use. this happened a few times. Tried a pipe wrench with rubber jaws to tighten it, still came loose. Finally put some Teflon tape on the threads this seemed to work. then the cap fell off the other end, Teflon tape there too. The handle is a little too small for my hand, but that is purely a personal preference. Grip tape may fix that!Overall, a decent set of carbide lathe chisels. A good first set to try to see if you like carbide chisels. They come in a fitted case that looks like something from a spy movie for carrying computer chips or Bio weapons. At the cost if just one or two fit your needs I say you come out ahead.

Perfect gift for a real wood worker. I bought these for my boss for his 60th birthday. He absolutely loves them and uses them every weeked.

I have used these lathe chisels for almost 2 years now. I have made many bowls, cups, lazy susans with all the different chisels. They cut better than my other lathe chisels because they stay sharper longer.

I am a beginer in turning wood on a Lathe. With these tools I played around with a peice of stock. Was able to make nice cuts and designs. Like the square blades that are replaceable.

The handle vibrates loose and the cutters could be a little bigger

Love that these tools stay sharp really long. Some people throw the tips away when they get dull. You can get a diamond sharpening stone and some lapping fluid to sharpen them multiple times. I've done probably close to 10 small projects and still haven't needed to sharpen. Also found out that the extension can be turned into a second tool handle. I Keep the square and circle blade ready to go at all times.