Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to turn simple ash bud vases with Shopsmith’s Lead Design Engineer, Jim McCann!

In this step-by-step tutorial, Jim walks you through the full process of turning these elegant vases using the Shopsmith lathe. Learn how to turn, sand, and horizontal bore all on the MARK 7. Whether you’re new to turning or just looking for your next project, this is a great one to try with minimal material and maximum impact.

👉 Tools used:
- Shopsmith MARK 7 in the lathe position: shopsmith.com/mark-7
- Lathe Screw Center: shopsmith.com/product-page/lathe-screw-center
- Lathe Live Center: shopsmith.com/product-page/tailstock-live-center
- Lathe Solid Cup Center
- Lathe Tool Rest: shopsmith.com/product-page/universal-lathe-tool-rest-system
- 1” Gouge: shopsmith.com/product-page/high-speed-steel-8-piece-chisel-set-with-wooden-box
- 3/4” Brad Point Drill Bit: shopsmith.com/product-page/3-4-inch-brad-point-premium-doweling-bit
- Chuck Arbor: shopsmith.com/product-page/1-2-inch-drill-chuck-with-key
- Tailstock Chuck Arbor: shopsmith.com/product-page/tailstock-arbor-for-all-marks
- Round Nose Scraping Chisel: shopsmith.com/product-page/high-speed-steel-8-piece-chisel-set-with-wooden-box

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