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I used a band saw to cut the piece in half. The excelsior mini lathe will only set you back about 300 and will give you the option to expand your woodturning endeavors to include spindles bowls plates and a variety of small to medium sized turning projects. To begin you will need to get a pen set and a wood block. Step by step video on making a wooden box for a pen that i turned for my wife s grandfather for christmas.
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