I'm just curious, since I was doing some net searching, and you can buy a miniature lathe, great for small projects, for well under $1000, and for non-CNC miniature lathes, you can get one for less ...

Watch how ordinary wood is transformed into incredible art with the power of a mini CNC machine. Using the Two Trees TTC450 Pro, this project shows just how satisfying and creative woodworking can be.