Woodturning vs Woodworking
Woodturning and woodworking have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Woodturning | Woodworking |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 4 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 | $500 | $120 |
Choose woodturning if
- Costs more to start
- Gentler on the body
About $500 to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose woodworking if
- Cheaper to start
- More physical
About $120 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Woodturning: Turning Chisels, Wood Lathe, Taster class Full cost breakdown
- Woodworking: Circular Saw, Cordless Drill, Hand Saw, Chisels, Mallet, Marking & Squaring Tools, Measuring Tape Full cost breakdown