Can you make money at wood turning?

Question:

Can you make money at wood turning?

I know the industry has been taken over by computerized lathes, is it still possible to make money, enough to pay off a lathe for example by learning how to turn wood?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

you can, although computerized crap is taking place of hand made, there is a growing market for handmade products, surprisingly. A good place to find information would be your local woodworkers store. Ask them what they think. A good place to do this would be period fairs/shows. LIke the craft shows in your area, i.e. apple festival, johnny appleseed days, or shows that are period themed. They often have 'demos' of people handmaking crafts and items, and sometimes they pay for people that do demos, or, you could pay for a booth and sell your items there, maybe making some while you were there. Possibilities are endless. GOOD LUCK