This was a greatly considered purchase and a fair chunk of my tool budget for making one type of item (bangles), so I was petty nervous when ordering it. I've had this set for a week, tried every stake and made 23 bangles in total. If you watch the Bill Fretz DVD's first you can get a good idea of how it all works. I love the way that all of the stakes are pretty much interchangeable giving a very large range of possibilities (even if some are mistakes as I forgot which stake I was using the day before). I did find that they can bind in the holder a little, but a slight smear of oil first does the trick. I'm just really hoping I sell enough bangles soon to be able to justify the expense and afford to add to the collection and possibilities. All in all, a nicely put together selection that works well.