 Shop's Log #18: First lathe bowlHi everyone, somehow I managed to carve over a dozen bowls prior to purchasing a lathe, but none since in a year and a half. Thought I’d change that… Started with a walnut blank from kneeBay I bought in 2011… Turned it round between centers, and added a spigot to the base… Then, grabbed the blank by the spigot using bowl jaws, and turned the outer shape. Sorta bland since I didn’t have a plan before starting, but not ugly. I also burned a...  Floating Magic WandAnother quick little project kids will have fun with. A friend of my son’s had a $20 store-bought version that intrigued me. After examining it, I thought, “Hell, I can make that! It’s just a weighted stick!” After a few minutes of practice, any kid will master the floating wand and amaze their friends!  
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