LarryEA Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Jan 30, 2009 12:22 PM, Travis posted a similar question. I thought it might be a good time to bring this up again. How do you describe what you do? Woodworker, woodcrafter or a woodhobiest? Woodworker - Makes things out of wood? Woodcrafter - A skillful woodworker? Woodhobiest - no such word. I'm a wood lover 'Hobiest' that does some crafting. Then I think I'm a woodworker that does some crafting. How about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Jan 30, 2009 12:22 PM, Travis posted a similar question. I thought it might be a good time to bring this up again. How do you describe what you do? Woodworker, woodcrafter or a woodhobiest? Woodworker - Makes things out of wood? Woodcrafter - A skillful woodworker? Woodhobiest - no such word. I'm a wood lover 'Hobiest' that does some crafting. Then I think I'm a woodworker that does some crafting. How about you? Partner , It is all in the eye of the beholder ,the viewer makes that determination ,based on his or her ability to make a sound reasonable evaluation ,ask ten different people their opinion of any project, they do not think is yours and your likely get a wide variety of answers ,The important thing is are you happy with your work and it's quality ,everything else is gravy , I'm proud to be multifasited ,I take pride in most everything I do from my shop ,home ,pond ,crafts ,art work paintings ,drawings , carvings ,wood burnings fret work ,intarsia ,model bridges ,etchings ,even my DIY 18 hole golf course ,pleaged ,by un-controled desires to do and TOO MANY INTERESTS ,I find it hard to dedicate my self to any one thing past my satisfaction of that pursuit ,and wanting to try something else to see (if) I can master that to my personal satisfaction ,It's been that way all my life . Sometimes ,I envy people who are able to find their thing and stay with it for a life time ,like Keven who is a content whirl wind of the scroll saw .GOD ,did not grant me that contentment ,So that is why I call my self Multifasited ,so I for one will never hold any of those titles ,thats my sorted story and I'M stuck with it ,and happy at that! And as you can plainly see I can also make the largest disconnected sentences you ever saw w/i a single paragraph ! OCtoolguy, Wilson's Woodworking, Doug and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I guess I am a wood hobbyist/crafter. I have no real wood working skills. I finally found something I was good at without getting a migraine and I love it. If I can do what I love and sell a few things along the way to keep me supplies with blades and wood then I am happy. Marg LarryEA and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I think we are all woodworkers. That is a very broad term that includes the professional cabinet maker, wood sculptors, and those that cut popcicle sticks to build a doll house. I think of a wood crafter as someone who takes wood an makes useful or decorative objects. I think that includes most of us scrollers. If you work with wood because you enjoy it but don't plan on making a living from it, I would call you a hobbyist. Therefore, I am all three. Edited September 21, 2014 by Dan Wilson's Woodworking, LarryEA, KurtP and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Wood working is my worst talent,Was a complete handyman-all trades tradesman for over 30 years ,but when it came to wood ,oops that's another story.No more handyman work came in when and after the recession so i had to do something and television was not in the picture!Although repairing t.v.'s was my self taught passion.As long as i had the schematics it would work again.I'm a wood and pattern monger.GOD took my worst talent and made lemonade . LarryEA, Fish and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I am a wood worker that only makes artsy/crafty stuff. No cabinets. I started as a wood carver thirty years ago, but no longer do that. OCtoolguy and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddy_tindell Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 i would probably call myself a woodworker since i can do pretty much anything when it comes to wood. im not artistic in any other way. but wood is my medium. scrolling, turning, furniture. LarryEA and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I think that I am just a woodcutter or maybe crafter. Just recently have been attempting woodcarving but haven't progressed very far yet. I no I don't qualify as a woodworker as I just tried to make a support for between the seats in my van so the dog can lay down. I will cover it with carpet and as long as noone looks under the carpet, I will be ok. Edited September 21, 2014 by Kepy OCtoolguy, Phantom Scroller and LarryEA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I carve wooden signs in relief as a side business (see below),but don't build too many other things because I really don't have the tools for it. Im getting back into scrolling after many years and I think I'm going to enjoy it but probably not be able to sell any of it. I dabble in woodburning but I'm not very good. So in one way I do commercial work and the rest is hobby. Edited September 23, 2014 by Kragax LarryEA and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I am an old man with bad eyes and shaky hands doing poor quality folk art with wood and a scroll saw - best viewed at a distance in a dimly lit room - but loving every minute of it. OCtoolguy, Phantom Scroller, LarryEA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I,m woodworker 40hrs a week (sawmill) wood-hobbiest when time permits whether scrolling or making stepstools and folding travel dollhouses for kids. Stu LarryEA and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I guess I'm a.........................................................................Scrollsaw woodworker/Woodturner/ Dogsbody carpenter and toy maker. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I am retired and this is my hobby. I do go to craft sales to pay for this hobby. I just enjoy it. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I,m woodworker 40hrs a week (sawmill) wood-hobbiest when time permits whether scrolling or making stepstools and folding travel dollhouses for kids. Stu Stu what do you make the flat pack dolls houses out of ? you have no shortage of wood where you work then. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I guess I just don't fit any of the categories as wood is just one of the many materials I use in my craft/ art/ hobby I also make things out of stone sea, shells I engrave egg shells glass plastic and even steel oh yes and wood so I just don't belong here. snif...snif... snif, I'll miss you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I guess I just don't fit any of the categories as wood is just one of the many materials I use in my craft/ art/ hobby I also make things out of stone sea, shells I engrave egg shells glass plastic and even steel oh yes and wood so I just don't belong here. snif...snif... snif, I'll miss you guys. Don't leave us, please don't. That would leave an unfillable abyss in too many places. Bendita 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I guess I just don't fit any of the categories as wood is just one of the many materials I use in my craft/ art/ hobby I also make things out of stone sea, shells I engrave egg shells glass plastic and even steel oh yes and wood so I just don't belong here. snif...snif... snif, I'll miss you guys. Get a grip on yourself Hans - your sharing is needed here. Heck, they even tolerate me. Fish, Rob Roy and Bendita 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Scrolling is my hobby, and has become my passion. I can sit there and cut for hours, Like Marg said, no migraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Stu what do you make the flat pack dolls houses out of ? you have no shortage of wood where you work then. RolyI I used 1/2" ply got free from a scaffolding place by work, can't get much from work anymore new boss would rather chip it before letting me have any scrap I'll post some pics on brag stu Phantom Scroller and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I used 1/2" ply got free from a scaffolding place by work, can't get much from work anymore new boss would rather chip it before letting me have any scrap I'll post some pics on brag stu Sounds like a tight ass boss to me, I would love to see the steps and houses Stu. thanks Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Scrolling is my hobby, and has become my passion. I can sit there and cut for hours, Like Marg said, no migraine Just being in my shop relaxes me. Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hey Roly boss is just a dumb ass I guess ii put him on the spot to many times in front of his boss. I posted pics on bragging rights Stu Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I think I would be considered a Jack of all trades and a master of none. I tinker with wood, leather, stone and wood. I will build cabinets all the way down to an ornament but am not perfected at anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I am not good at woodworking, designing, making one piece of wood adhere to another in a 'pleasing to the eye' form. but i love to get lost in my shop and make gifts for people I love. I have little to no talent, so I guess I must be a crafter of sort. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I am not good at woodworking, designing, making one piece of wood adhere to another in a 'pleasing to the eye' form. but i love to get lost in my shop and make gifts for people I love. I have little to no talent, so I guess I must be a crafter of sort. Dick heppnerguy I know you have talent...I've seen some of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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