You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 3/16" DIAMETER by 18" LONG RODS of CLEAR EXTRUDED ACRYLIC. (Three Sixteenth inch x Eighteen inch) To assure that you get the finest quality, the protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. All rods have saw cut edges on both ends. Saw cutting might cause some micro chips at the end of the rods as seen in the pictures. Please allow a tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all pieces. Distributed by Best Acrylics