Rich,
I certainly don't mean to be overly critical of other's work methods. The eighteenth century was the high point in HAND work, which is perhaps why flint lock rifles and Philadelphia carved furniture is so interesting to so many people. In the nineteenth cent, items became fixture made and volume became important. The most important bit of advice I give to students is to make the product secondary to the process. The process is where all of my time goes, so I concentrate of enjoying the act of making. The thrill, of course, is the reaction from customers when they receive the finished piece. When you build your shop, be sure to have a wood stove and a comfortable chair that is close to a carefully chosen stack of books. Clint
