James: it's easy. I have to pay for the materials I use.
Jim: The mother of pearl inlays are more durable than they look.
Phil: I had to stop taking "custom" orders for a while to remodel my house this summer and to take a break. I am always messing with something saw related it seems. Just retired from my real job, so looking at making some additions and/ or changes to saw making and woodworking in general. Time will tell.