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Woodworking with the occasional bit of electronics mixed in to sell on Etsy and locally. Buy a bad ass CNC router, laser engraver, and 3d printer. And a bunch of Festool power tools. And a small shop. The YouTubers make it look easy, which I know it’s not. But I already enjoy doing this for personal projects. If I had better tools and more time, I am sure I could make professional quality items and would love doing it.

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If you're actually interested in this, start hanging around Rockler or other such stores, get to know people, and I daresay you'll find someone who has all the equipment and none of the time who would love to collaborate.

Festool is amazing but ... honestly for many things there's better, unless you're particularly looking for dust containment on actual job sites (their drywall sander, and the domino joiner, are unparalleled).

Laser cutter, not just engraver. They make so many things so easy to make with intricate shapes or tab and slot construction (not just wood, acrylic etc. too).

I love this answer

I imagine you’re not the only one Is there a woodworking space you could rent? Not sure if those even exist.

Everyone I know who has woodworking tools doesn't want other people to use them because

A) The tools are dangerous and they don't want people to cut off their fingers

B) they don't want other people to fuck up their blades because they are expensive

Could there be a workshop where you have to have a certain level of experience or training in order to use the tools?

With high risk tools someone could be on staff to do that part of the project

The CNC versions are relatively safe, though fucking up the blade is still not impossible.

Professional CNC machines are pretty safe for the operator, but it's very easy for inexperienced operators to make a mistake that costs hundreds (thousands?) of Euros to fix. I'm a member of a makerspace, and they don't let you touch the CNC mills without supervision.

Homemade CNC machines are usually not safe.

All y’all need to be on the lookout for a local “Men’s Shed.” They typically have a well-kitted workshop, and aim to provide social/emotional support for men, while simultaneously engaging in charitable and personal project work.

There's 1 in my city. $115/month gets you access to the woodshop and plenty of tools.

I would split the cost and share the shop. You described my perfect setup.

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