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Question from Jack Townhill

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Jacktownhill:
Hi everyone - Thank you for your constructive responses- (Though forgive me, - A bit obvious !!) I guess I fall into the category of having retired & loving Wood. It turned into a quite serious Hobby for me.

I love Tools, Turning & my Workshop. I get great satisfaction on mastering a nicely finished  piece. There it kinda stop's !! We gave lots away to the Family & Friends - Then Friends of friends - Then Wedding presents & Xmas boxes.

Inevitably, quite a few go to the Club open days to help raise limited funds. My point here was raised after finding a lovely piece of Burr Oak (Cost £45) & sweating over a very difficult large & very satisfying Bowl (18" D x 7" High) It took about a week of leisure time to complete the drying process & polishing. - It then just stands amongst about 5 other items on the Table.

I have other great pieces of Wood that also cost a few £'s - The trouble is that I have absolutely no desire to commercialise my Hobby - Like Brian, the thought of creating a Craft Fair Display is just not for me??

Other suggestions from Andy, John (BHT) are perhaps the only way out of a stock of finished items. - I just wondered if anyone else finds themselves their own victim of their chosen Hobby?? This is the Pic that prompted the Question from Judy

John D Smith:
Hi Jack,All I can say is "Just Enjoy your Hobby" Regards John

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