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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY: BACKLESS STOOL


How does the wood lathe make the leg?

Wooden Leg
The lathe turns the wood rapidly while a tool is held against it to shave the wood away.
The shape formed in the wood can be varied by changing the angle of the tool.
 
Look at all the different types of legs that
can be "turned" on a wood lathe!

Wooden Legs

Which of the turned pieces above is closest
in design to the leg of the stool below?
Backless Stool

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