Al: All right, well, if you remember, I told you that we've already bent our wood. Now we're ready to make the legs and posts of our chair, using the Binford 6100 variable-speed wood lathe.
Tim: That's right. Now, we first use a rough gouge to take off the square edges. Then Al will use the half-inch round nose to start shaping our piece. Marv, bring the camera and let's take a look at this thing.
Al: There are various types of patterns to shape your legs. Or you can do it freehand. It's a very difficult skill to master. You might wanna practice on a spare piece of wood.
Tim: That's right. That's good advice. I'll give you more good advice. Always think safety when working with a spinning lathe. You'll notice I didn't wear a necktie. We get a lot of letters about this. You want nothing hanging down and no loose clothing. The possibility... [Tim's shirt is ripped off after getting caught in the lathe] Let me finish. Sometimes... if you get too close to a lathe, you can lose an article of clothing. Is it a little chilly in here?