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How to Use basic wood pen lathe tools

Woodworking tools arranged on a table, including four chisels with wooden handles and a hand carving tool.

The great thing about woodworking is the ability to do whatever you want to something using various styles and tools. Whether you're making a bird house or a table, there are plenty of ways that this can be done.

One tool that is handy when making legs for a table a lathe. Now just having a lathe by itself won't get anything done. You need some basic pen tools to help shape and carve different grooves or patterns into your wood. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to use some basic woode pen lathe tools. Enjoy!

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