In the video, a person is seen using a machine to sand a piece of wood. The machine is labeled as a "19-38 DRUM SANDER" and is placed on a table. The person takes a piece of wood and runs it through the machine, sanding it down. After the wood is sanded, the person picks up the piece of wood and shows it to the camera, displaying the smooth and even surface. The video is a demonstration of how to use the machine to sand wood and the results it produces.