When creating drawing views, I would like to set a view orientation different then what is set with the defaults.  I have learned how to use the Current Model view orientation and the Normal To functionality.  My questions arises out of trying to orient a cylindrical object with no planar surfaces.  When using the Normal To, you have to pick planar surfaces.  If I try this with work planes, the view does not orient correctly, yet I don't have a planar surface to select.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.