The video shows a person using a lathe to turn a piece of wood into a cylindrical shape. The person's hands are visible as they hold the wood in place while the lathe spins it at a high speed. The wood is being shaped by a cutting tool that is being moved along its surface, creating shavings and dust that fly off as the wood is carved. The person adjusts the cutting tool and the speed of the lathe to achieve the desired shape and smoothness of the wood. The video provides a close-up view of the woodworking process, highlighting the precision and skill required to create a smooth and even cylindrical shape.