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The 30 hobbies closest to electronics repair in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Fix punctures, adjust gears and brakes, and service or build your own bicycle.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: More physical.
Motorcycle maintenanceMore physical.
Small engine repairMore physical.
Watch repairSlower to reward you.
Furniture restorationMore creative.
Lock pickingMore competitive. Less about being useful.
Car restorationCosts more to start. Slower to reward you.
Home DIYMore physical. Less fiddly.
Cheese makingSlower to reward you.
Chocolate makingMore creative.
PatisserieSlower to reward you.
Soap & skincareLess hands-on.
BookbindingEasier to do alone.
HydroponicsLooking after living things. Slower to reward you.
LeathercraftEasier to do alone.
Mechanical keyboardsMore about collecting. Less about being useful.
PC buildingCosts more to start. More screen time.
Bread bakingCheaper to start. More physical.
Cake & cookie decoratingMore creative. More about performing.
Charcuterie & curingSlower to reward you.
CNC & laser cuttingCosts more to start. More creative.
Coffee brewingMore rhythmic and repetitive. Something different each time.
HomebrewingSlower to reward you.
Jewellery makingMore creative. Less to learn up front.
Lace makingLess about being useful. More rhythmic and repetitive.
SewingMore creative.
WoodturningCosts more to start. More creative.
Cricut & vinyl craftingCosts more to start. More creative.
Fermenting & preservingCheaper to start. Less fiddly.
Home automationMore screen time. Less hands-on.The closest are Bike maintenance, Motorcycle maintenance, Small engine repair, Watch repair and Furniture restoration. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Soap & skincare is close to electronics repair and quicker to pick up.
Furniture restoration is close to electronics repair and costs less to start.
