I will say there is a learning curve, albeit slight. Because these are so easy to use. Once you hit the comfort level wow! I have been using them on small Christmas Ornaments to hollow them out. Currently testing on hollow vessel about 4 inches deep and the control is fantastic. With the straight cutter you can reverse the lathe and turn on opposite site which is better on the neck.

I am very happy with the tools. I’m new to hollowing so it took a few practice pieces to learn how to use them. Other brands of tools have flats on the shaft of the tool, Hope has a flat on the handle that allows you to judge the angle of the cutter. I would certainly recommend these tools for hollowing small turnings.
Shipping was very fast!!