I'd say try wood-lathe work. make a box and it's easy for it to end up wonky is the measurements are off. But make a goblet and the curves are what you make it

I'd say try wood-lathe work. make a box and it's easy for it to end up wonky is the measurements are off. But make a goblet and the curves are what you make it - not necessarily what you plan.. But it feels good to shave off that wood.