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The 30 hobbies closest to welding & metalwork in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Cut and join timber into furniture, boxes, inlaid marquetry and even boats.
Alike: Both hands-on and brainy.
Different: Cheaper to start. More relaxing.
BlacksmithingCheaper to start. More physical.
Instrument makingMore relaxing. Less about being useful.
Model engineeringLess about being useful. More relaxing.
WoodturningMore relaxing.
PyrographyCheaper to start. More relaxing.
Wood carvingCheaper to start. More relaxing.
Home DIYCheaper to start. More time outside.
Charcuterie & curingCheaper to start. More relaxing.
Glassblowing & lampworkCheaper to start. More social.
PatisserieCheaper to start. More relaxing.
LeathercraftCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Motorcycle maintenanceCheaper to start. More relaxing.
Small engine repairCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Bread bakingCheaper to start. More relaxing.
Car restorationCosts more to start. More relaxing.
SewingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Bike maintenanceCheaper to start. More relaxing.
BookbindingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Watch repairCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Cheese makingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Chocolate makingCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Furniture restorationCheaper to start. More relaxing.
HomebrewingCheaper to start. More social.
Lace makingCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
LapidaryCheaper to start. More about collecting.
SculptureCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Stained & fused glassCheaper to start. Less about being useful.
Electronics repairCheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
CNC & laser cuttingMore screen time. Quicker first wins.The closest are Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Instrument making, Model engineering and Woodturning. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Woodturning is close to welding & metalwork and quicker to pick up.
Blacksmithing is close to welding & metalwork and costs less to start.
