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Politically incorrect but honest
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. |
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