Log to Foot Roller

After months of watching YouTube videos I broke down and got a used mini lathe on Craigslist. In an effort to save on lumber I got a cord of firewood at the gas station to practice on. Here I turned a birch log into a foot roller.

Mostly this was an exercise in roughing down lumber, turning a symmetrical shape, and rolling beads. I still need lots of practice but I am loving the process.

Tools used: wood lathe