Woodturning is a great shared activity! If you haven't already joined one, find an AAW associated club in your area. In the Portland, Oregon area, I can recommend these clubs. The American Association of Woodturners is the national organization dedicated to the advancement of woodturning as an art form, as a craft, as something that is just fun to do. Membership has a variety of benefits. I recommend membership very highly.

Wood is easy to find, it grows on trees. For something more unusual:

Like most woodworkers, I am a tool junkie. Of course I have my favorite tools. Too many favorites, I am told. I don’t smoke, I don’t drink, I don’t gamble. What am I going to give up when things get tough? My absolute favorites:

Woodturning is a great shared activity! If you haven't already joined one, find an AAW associated club in your area. In the Portland, Oregon area, I can recommend these clubs.