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The 30 hobbies closest to car restoration in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Service your own motorbike: change the oil, adjust the chain and keep it running.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: Cheaper to start. Quicker first wins.
Watch repairCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Bike maintenanceCheaper to start. Quicker first wins.
Small engine repairCheaper to start. Quicker first wins.
Furniture restorationCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
Electronics repairCheaper to start. Quicker first wins.
Home DIYCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
Lock pickingCheaper to start. More about the doing than the result.
Model engineeringGentler on the body.
Instrument makingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
WoodworkingCheaper to start. More useful day to day.
PatisserieCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Lace makingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Charcuterie & curingCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Chocolate makingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Glassblowing & lampworkCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
LapidaryCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Welding & metalworkCheaper to start. Livelier.
WoodturningCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
Synth DIYCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
BlacksmithingCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Bread bakingCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Cheese makingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
HomebrewingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Jewellery makingCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
Model railwaysCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
PotteryCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
SculptureCheaper to start. More creative.
SewingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Stained & fused glassCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.The closest are Motorcycle maintenance, Watch repair, Bike maintenance, Small engine repair and Furniture restoration. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Bike maintenance is close to car restoration and quicker to pick up.
Watch repair is close to car restoration and costs less to start.
