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The Society of Ornamental Turners

The mothership of ornamental turning, the Society of Ornamental Turners was formed in 1948. Over the years they have promoted the study and practice of ornamental turning, and the result is more than 300 members worldwide. How to join the SOT.

Ornamental Turners International

Ornamental Turners International is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). Currently around 175 members from all the U.S. and overseas, members all share a passion for Ornamental Turning. How to join the OTI.

Lynn Historical Woodworking Trust

The Lynn Historical Woodworking Trust is a museum of woodworking and ornamental turning lathes and tools. Located in Ashburton, New Zealand, it houses eleven lathes dating from 1804. including six Holtzapffel, two Gill, one Evans, one Davies, and a Bower rose engine. More about the Lynn Museum

Early American Industries Association

Whether you are a tool collector, a tool dealer, a scholar, a user of tools, or just like finding out about tools, the EAIA will be of interest to you. How to join the EAIA.

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Ornamental Turning Community

Organizations for ornamental turning

OT meetings and enthusiast get-togethers

Forums on ornamental turning

Woodturning organizations & forums

Metalworking organizations & forums

Organizations for ornamental turning

One of the best and quickest ways to learn about ornamental turning is from other enthusiasts. These organizations, associations, and clubs will connect you to a wealth of knowledgable and friendly people:

OT meetings & enthusiast get-togethers

Informal photos from past meetings:

Forums on ornamental turning

Forums offer the immediacy of interactive discussions and result in a fantastic reference for those who join at a later date.

All of the following forums are available for the public to view. To participate, some forums require membership in the sponsoring organization while others are available simply by creating a user account.