I've wanted to learn more about wood carving for a long time and thought this set would be a good tool kit for beginners. Also, I wanted to make small adjustments to some of the doors that had shifted a bit over time, and rather than outweigh them, thinning out the edge seemed like the best option. BINGO! This set is ideal for both! Really well made and sturdy, and quickly made the doors I was working on. As far as art projects go, I won't be selling them to a gallery any time soon, but this set made things REALLY easy and I really enjoy trying them out, being creative and just getting inspired. For anyone interested in wood carving or DIY projects, this is a great set!