tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post3356159201094988382..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Woodworking: The Perfect HobbyKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-90876691043467104122008-04-19T01:31:00.000-04:002008-04-19T01:31:00.000-04:00I agree. While I have the greatest respect for woo...I agree. While I have the greatest respect for woodworkers who do manage to make a living from it (which is far from easy - at least here in Australia) I see them working flat out on the "production" runs that bring in the money and only getting a few hours a week to do the creative work they enjoy. Of course if you can make money from doing what you really enjoy then good luck to you.<BR/><BR/>IWoodfired!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16458127054748872680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-64029237889134897742008-04-18T15:59:00.000-04:002008-04-18T15:59:00.000-04:00I know someone who would wholeheartedly agree with...I know someone who would wholeheartedly agree with you!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-23219361189743869162008-04-18T15:45:00.000-04:002008-04-18T15:45:00.000-04:00Sounds like you have woodworking ADD!Sounds like you have woodworking ADD!Shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196666013653201878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-69953402755374736322008-04-18T09:12:00.000-04:002008-04-18T09:12:00.000-04:00I didn't mean to sound like I was casting aspersio...I didn't mean to sound like I was casting aspersions on someone who prefers to "do the same thing day in and day out". That's an admirable quality to want to master a craft.<BR/>Whatever makes you happy. :o)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-67889203896558260552008-04-18T07:01:00.000-04:002008-04-18T07:01:00.000-04:00Anon, I would never make it in a ww business. Doi...Anon, I would never make it in a ww business. Doing the same thing day in and day out would be excruciating for me. Hobbyist's are definitely fortunate in having the opportunity (and no boss looking over our shoulders) to try everything, if that's their preference.<BR/><BR/>Of course, some of my ww friends, might call their wives "bosses".<BR/>; )Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-28585164995214736752008-04-18T00:27:00.000-04:002008-04-18T00:27:00.000-04:00A phrase that has some connection to woodworking, ...A phrase that has some connection to woodworking, "Jack of all trades, master of none" is something to keep in mind.<BR/><BR/>There are so many directions one can take in woodworking. As a hobbyist, take them all on. If you plan on WW as a career, narrow down the selection and learn them as well as you can.<BR/><BR/>Magazines and tool stores foster the generalist approach but that isn't always Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-52740050594809112672008-04-17T22:16:00.000-04:002008-04-17T22:16:00.000-04:00AwesomeAwesomeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376092948526809123noreply@blogger.com