With the sudden enthusiasm of a brainstorm I've been doing a LOT of research
on woodturning in the past two weeks. My thought was that I would do
one-of-a-kind bowls; get to travel in my 29' fifth wheel toybox with our
Harleys to attend crafts shows; and pick up some cash to supplement my
Social Security while doing work with wood (one of God's wonders).

So my wife and I attended a very large and impressive local association
meeting (and joined). Their exhibit gallery had work that was just
heartwarming to a woodloving person and intimidating to a newbie. They had a
renowned husband/wife team doing demonstrations and that was encouraging.
The folks were warm, friendly and the meeting was handled very well.

Here's where I'm politically incorrect without intent to hurt anyone's
feelings. I noticed that that maybe 95% had as much gray hair as I which is
all.

Why would that be?
The cost of equipment?
The labor time?
The work made me feel my idea of making some money might never even recover
the cost of investment (maybe $10,000 for all) much less the costs of
selling at craft fairs.
Is this just retiree hobby territory for 98% of us? Sorta like golf, with
just a rare few making money?

Tom Nie
PS This is my first post - ever! I feel like a virgin.