— by Ron Bahm

Welcome to the New Mexico Woodturners website.  Our group now consists of almost 130 members and is growing. We meet the first Saturday of each month (unless that date is on a holiday).  Woodworkers Supply has been the host for our meetings for many years and we really appreciate that.  See the attached map for location.

Our experience level ranges from “interested with no lathe” to “matured” who have been turning for many years.  Some do it for fun; some sell a piece now and then just to keep things interesting.  We also have a few that regularly sell through various ways.  The common thread that runs through all of us is the love of creating a new object on the lathe; watching it change shape until it reveals what is in our mind.  We are constantly challenging ourselves with new techniques, methods, and tools.  After all there are more tools than lathes to use in woodturning.  Micro routers, wood burners, torches, texturing, carving tools can all be used.  Materials other than wood are also turned with inlays of a multitude of elements.

We have a mentoring program where you can get special training by an experienced turner in your area of interest.

We have a recent emphasis on beginning turning instruction so everyone should feel comfortable at the level of demonstration.

We invite any interested people, regardless of your skill level, to attend our meetings.  You will be welcome.