I used to do pretty well as a professional woodworker, up until about two years ago. Cabinets, kitchens, entertainment centers, paneling, that sort of thing. I made a few instruments on the side, but didn't have much time for it, so things went pretty slowly. It's hard to produce anything fast when all you have is nights and weekends, and I have two kids with all of their activities to deal with as well. Now, I am sorry to say, I have a lot more time for lutherie and a lot less money. It is better than doing nothing at all, and puts my skills to good use. I'm sure I make a tenth of what I used to, and thank God my wife works or we'd be in the soup line for sure by now.