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In this video, I craft “The Stars” bowls on the lathe, turning raw wood into elegant, hand-turned pieces of art. Watch the ...

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Wood turning can be a lot of fun, and there are some pretty amazing things that you can make once you have the proper tools. But you're going to need access to a lathe before you can get started.