I’m not exactly sure why, but I haven’t had very much shop time lately. Ok, none at all. I’ve been busy with stuff around the house and doing other things. I don’t know about you, but when I’ve been out of the shop for a while (more than 3-months) I start to feel a little guilty for neglecting my woodworking. I’m not exactly sure why the guilt is even there, after-all woodworking is only a hobby. Well, that’s not exactly how I look at woodworking or approach it; it is much more than just a hobby for me. It’s a great way for me to express my artistic side and a great stress reliever at the same time. Anyway, do you ever feel guilty from neglecting your woodshop? I’d love to hear any feedback from my fellow woodworking hobbyists.
Guilt and many other feelings. I left my shop unattended for something like 10 years at one point. It is a constant that I get pulled aawy from what I want to do for what I have to do.
After 44 years of woodworking I think a timeout on occasion helps your overall outlook for the craft. I started as a part time business (full time engineering job) and a major home remodel all at once. I finally got burned out and concentrated on my full time job until I needed another stress reliever outlet. Dam, I took up golf – what a disaster as a stress reliever but, I love it anyway. In the last few years my craving to use some of my extensive stockpile of hardwoods drew me back into the shop (read two car garage) and I have reached a happy compromise between shop time and the rest of my activities. I love your web site, keep up the good work!