Lapidary vs Model rocketry
Lapidary and model rocketry have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Lapidary | Model rocketry |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $80 | $60 |
Choose lapidary if
- More of an indoor thing
- More about collecting
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose model rocketry if
- More time outside
- Less about collecting
- Less repetitive
About $60 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Lapidary: About $80 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Model rocketry: Hobby Knife and Cutting Tools Full cost breakdown