SWMBO was transfixed watching me lace and true a couple of wheels a few months back (she'd never comprehended on a practical level how the hub, spokes, nipples and rim were different things.)
I guess I built my first wheel in '79, and every bike I ride on a regular basis except the tandem has at least one wheel I built on it. I'm still using the truing stand I paid $7 for.
I swear I'm not a grumpy old guy, but sadly, I'm a better wheel builder than the kids down at my LBSs.