The video shows a close-up of a wooden lathe in action. The lathe is spinning a piece of wood at a high speed, and a person is using a tool to shape the wood. The person's hand is visible, and they are wearing a purple shirt. The wood is being shaped into a cylindrical form, and the person is carefully carving and smoothing the surface. The lathe is made of wood and has a metal chuck that holds the wood in place. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a workshop or garage.