American Made Set of 3 Full Size Carbide Lathe Turning Tools with Color Coded Handles: Hollower, Detailer & Rougher 17" long solid aluminum foam grip tool handles are color coded for easy tool identification. Overall tool & handle length is 26.5". This set of carbide lathe tools is ideal for turners at any skill level. With carbide it's all turning and no sharpening so you can begin turning immediately. Each lathe tool is 1/2" square CNC machined by Harrison Specialties in Ramsey, Minnesota. These tools are designed to be kept flat on the tool rest and parallel with the floor. Each lathe tool features a carbide tip with multiple sharp edges that can be rotated several times. A Torx star wrench is included. USA Made Set of 3 Simple Woodturning Tools with Beautiful Color-Coded Foam Grip Solid Aluminum Handles. The introduction of carbide lathe tools has greatly simplified wood turning. Gone forever is the long learning curve where precise angles and special tool presentation techniques must be mastered. Also gone is the need to master many sharpening techniques before you can even begin to turn, not to mention the expense of all that sharpening equipment. With Simple Woodturning Tools it’s all turning and no sharpening so you can start turning as soon as your box arrives.