The Hunter Carbide Wood Turning tools works very well on side grain and end grain turning. It is often a “go to” for “freehand turning.” For outside diameter or open form turnings please see the Hercules Tools, Osprey Tool selection or the Mate Series of tool. For the stabilized hollowing systems, check out the Retrofit Tools. There are tools available to fit the popular hollowing systems. Tool shanks are available for 3/16” square shank, ¼” square shank an 3/16” round shank tools. For box hollowing, check out the Badger Series of tools both straight shank and swan neck tools available. For small hollow forms and Christmas ornaments, please take a look at the # 1 Taper set of tools.