Comments on: Finding Balance

By: Ajax Alexandre

Ajax Alexandre — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:19:38 +0000

I find it interesting that both turning and riding are inherently dangerous, yet relaxing. The lathe is the woodworking tool that has the most deaths each year.

By: Steve Shanesy

Steve Shanesy — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:23:47 +0000

I’d have to agree with Clay. With both riding and turning you are in and of the moment. Both require focus and concentration and being aware of everything going on at once. And both are very relaxing. Of course, one difference, I don’t watch the front wheel spin while riding.

By: Steve Shanesy

Steve Shanesy — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:18:35 +0000

Or maybe “Zen and the Art of Woodturning and Motorcycle Maintenance.”

By: archae

archae — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:13:38 +0000

It seems to me that a there is a book possibility here: The Zen of Wood Turning and Motorcycle Trekking.

By: Clay Dowling

Clay Dowling — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:07:15 +0000

Honestly, I find riding to be not unlike turning. You’re much more connected to what you’re doing than we might be otherwise in our lives. It’s a very rewarding experience, and takes a fair bit of effort to really get into it. But then again, I don’t recommend turning to just everyone either.