Instrument making vs Woodturning
Instrument making and woodturning have 96% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Instrument making | Woodturning |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $200 | $500 |
Choose instrument making if
- More to learn
About $200 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose woodturning if
- Less to learn up front
About $500 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Instrument making: About $200 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Woodturning: Turning Chisels, Wood Lathe, Taster class Full cost breakdown