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I appreciate the encouragement but I realized long ago that the adage "love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life" doesn't hold out for me. I love coding, but hate doing it as a job.
I may enjoy woodworking but would hate doing it as a means to make money. The moment it becomes the sole way of making a living I get stressed and anxious.
For me, a steady and reliable paycheck would be better than a paycheck I have to chase, even if it means I get paid more and get to be my own boss. And I don't have the capital to do the fun stuff (eg just woodworking) while someone handles the boring and annoying stuff (ie customer engagement).
The most I'd consider is selling premade/stencil/templated wood stuff on Etsy but don't think it'd bring in enough money to make it worthwhile.
I see. You could start small and then see where it takes you from there. Hobbies does not always have to lead to full time business. If it happens, it happens. I think hobbies should always be, first and foremost, hobbies. Everything that comes out of it is secondary. I would do hobbies as enjoyment while being unemployed; to keep myself busy and sane. That's just my two cent :)