¹⁄₈" dia. shanks are larger than the standard ³⁄₃₂" tools most used by jewelers. These larger tools fit most adjustable chucks but will not fit most quick-change handpieces.

High Speed Steel (HSS) burs strike a balance between cost and durability. They maintain their hardness (temper) better than vanadium steel and cost less than carbide steel.

Round Burs are useful for de-burring or enlarging holes, carving recesses for sweat soldering, and refining stone settings. Because of their shape they can be used at any angle.