[Empedocles99]

If you are in the bay area, check out http://www.techshop.ws

They have woodworking tools and machines. The most awesome of which are: 2 CNC Routers, and a lathe

Also: chop saw, table saw, jigsaw, and some other stuff I don't know about.

I use the metal stuff there, it's a wonderful place to make stuff, plenty of people making interesting projects too.

I'm a member there, and don't benefit (other than getting to see other peoples crafts) from recommending this to you :)

[joshu]

Techshop isn't strong for wood. However, there's Sawdust in Santa Clara.

http://www.sawdustshop.com/

[pilom]

Does anyone know anything like techshop in the DC area? I've been looking for a long time and the best I can find is hacdc.org.