Model engineering vs Wood carving
Model engineering and wood carving have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Model engineering | Wood carving |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $800 | $30 |
Choose model engineering if
- Costs more to start
- More to learn
- Less repetitive
About $800 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose wood carving if
- Cheaper to start
- Less to learn up front
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Model engineering: About $800 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Wood carving: About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown