Howard wrote:
My first career was playing my violin with the El Paso Symphony.
I would like my last career to be *making* violins. I have only the
rudiments of a shop, and some hand tools.
So, what could I do to move incrementally toward my goal of making
wooden acoustic musical instruments? I have a budget of maybe $1000
per year.

Start by making and selling violin bows. Minimal upfront costs
and good markup. It'll also teach you careful tool usage.
Dave in fairfax
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daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/