On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 04:06:07 GMT, Ecnerwal
wrote:

(Arch) wrote:
aggravates somebody, but I hope it isn't divisive. Anyway, why did
_you decide to take up woodturning, and why do you think our craft so
endures as a satisfying and sharing hobby, even for our full time
professionals? Arch

Opportunity - in 1976 or so my grandfather moved, and his Shopsmith
moved from his house to our house, since it was a bit much for his new
apartment.

Sheer magic - the enduring wonder of making something smooth and
symmetric from any old hunk of firewood (or a more intentional blank).
The grain patterns that come out. The "neato" factor.


I'ver been in lawn Maintenance for 15 years and rarely do I get a
"gee, everything looks great, sure am glad we hired you". Most of the
time it's "the weeds are too many, or shrubs need trimming or I just
got a quote for half etc...." I turn one thing on the 3520a and
everyone can't stop oohing and ahhing...music to my ears. Why do I
turn? I feel great doing things that make people feel good...

moyo