The handpiece is lightweight and comfortable to hold with cork insulation to keep fingertips cool while working. The detachanbl handpiece cord is also lightweight and extremely flexible, perfect for the controlled movements needed for fine detailing in wax. The compact control box has precision heat control dial for setting and maintaining temperatures from 95░F (35░C) up to 560░F (294░C). Keep it low for delicate work or turn it up for fast wax removal. Easy storage when not is use, and easy to clean and change brass tips. They're great for creating your own custom shapes. The Wax Carver comes with three tips: knife, small spoon, and striaght taper. Four optional tips are sold separately - curved taper, small flat, large flat, and large spoon. One year warranty on components except tips.