Small projects on the lathe are fun. For a little time in the shop, I can have something started and completed. And it’s a bonus when they can be actually used as decorations or given away.

This year I tried my hand at a few snowmen – one small enough to be an ornament for the Christmas tree.

These all have maple bodies. Four have walnut hats and one cherry hat. Buttons and noses are unknown wood.

Here are a few photos of the process…