I've asked myself this question quite a few times lately......and, the answer is yes, and no.....!
During the process of finishing a roughed and seasoned bowl, which probably averages around 5-6 hours, boredom often visits. I'm doing things that I've done a thousand times before, and the process doesn't vary very much. This year, I've installed a stereo radio/cd player in the shop......this helps. For the first time in years, I'm visiting the music section often while I shop at the local Super Walmart! My music collection is growing.....I suppose that's a good thing!
The one big thing that really helps me to deal with repetitive things......is anticipation. You see, I never really have a very good concept of how well a bowl is going to turn out.....until that final moment when I apply Danish Oil.....then, the excitement I feel is incredible!
That whole excitement thing I feel is repeated again when I buff and wax, a few days later!
I usually have 3-4 bowls in process at any given time......but......of all things, there is a little disappointment when a bowl is done, and my input is finished......
Then it starts all over again.......
Hope you all are working off the calories you consumed yesterday.....and, got your football fix out of the way for awhile!
ko
During the process of finishing a roughed and seasoned bowl, which probably averages around 5-6 hours, boredom often visits. I'm doing things that I've done a thousand times before, and the process doesn't vary very much. This year, I've installed a stereo radio/cd player in the shop......this helps. For the first time in years, I'm visiting the music section often while I shop at the local Super Walmart! My music collection is growing.....I suppose that's a good thing!
The one big thing that really helps me to deal with repetitive things......is anticipation. You see, I never really have a very good concept of how well a bowl is going to turn out.....until that final moment when I apply Danish Oil.....then, the excitement I feel is incredible!
That whole excitement thing I feel is repeated again when I buff and wax, a few days later!
I usually have 3-4 bowls in process at any given time......but......of all things, there is a little disappointment when a bowl is done, and my input is finished......
Then it starts all over again.......
Hope you all are working off the calories you consumed yesterday.....and, got your football fix out of the way for awhile!
ko