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Ed in Tampa
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Guys take a look at this guy. Notice his lathe, his tools and how he engages the drive on his lathe. Notice his precise measurements. :D
https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yWmqbltB-c

Fantastic what this guy does!
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Yep, that is not (just) woodworking, it's art.

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I never cease to be amazed at what humans can create.
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That's awesome and really inspiring!
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Pretty cool.
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Truly art. I could not come up with that idea.
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Post by sawmill »

WOW he makes it look so easy. His tools have to be razor sharp
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Post by davebodner »

That's a helluva lot of work just to make a piece of kindling. :p
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Post by robinson46176 »

davebodner wrote:That's a helluva lot of work just to make a piece of kindling. :p

Yeah, but it should light easy and look cool burning. :)


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