Wood ornaments like the one pictured are some of the items Merle Hardy said he's crafted the most of, along with bowls and pens, on his wood lathe in Moses Lake.
March 26, 2021
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March 26, 2021 1 a.m.
Turning point: Retired landscaper finds joy in woodwork
Merle Hardy of Moses Lake was used to cutting up trees for people while running a landscaping business for more than 20 years, but turning the wood into bowls, vases and ornaments he’s made in his garage the past 10 years took longer to master.