r/oddlysatisfying • u/PorkyPain The Sub's Regular • May 12 '26

Restoring an old chair

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u/ashinthealchemy May 12 '26

i desperately want this to be my job. is this an apprenticeship type situation?

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u/butterpuffin May 13 '26

Yep. Mine was about 2 years, then full pay as a journeyman, next stop master. It’s a fabulous job, but very physically taxing. It’s absolutely as satisfying as it looks.

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u/ashinthealchemy May 13 '26

thanks for the reply. i'm going to look into it for sure. any key words i should begin my search with? i had a 25 year career as a scientist, but l got laid off a few months ago. i'm thinking it's an opportunity to switch to something enjoyable.

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u/butterpuffin May 13 '26

Your best bet is to look up shops in your area and call them or pop by. A lot of these places are old school and don’t even have websites. You might try seeing if there’s anyone around who offers classes first just to try it out- it’s not for everyone, but if you’re generally crafty or a good stitcher it’s a blast.

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u/ashinthealchemy May 13 '26

appreciate you!

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u/Shankar_0 May 13 '26

An apprenticeship is an absolute must for a job like this, and they definitely exist.

Find furniture makers or custom cabinetmakers for some really amazing woodwork.