Pyrography vs Woodturning
Pyrography and woodturning have 94% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Pyrography | Woodturning |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 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 | $40 | $500 |
Choose pyrography if
- Cheaper to start
- Gentler on the body
About $40 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose woodturning if
- Costs more to start
- More physical
About $500 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Pyrography: Safety Gear, Burning Tips Full cost breakdown
- Woodturning: Turning Chisels, Wood Lathe, Taster class Full cost breakdown