> I like my metal working tools, my woodworking tools, my 3D printer, and all of the stuff in my workshop because I like making things. I enjoy buying things to

> I like my metal working tools, my woodworking tools, my 3D printer, and all of the stuff in my workshop because I like making things. I enjoy buying things to make my hobbies more enjoyable. All the other makers here will understand that sentiment. Tools take up space, but having the ability to actually make and repair things without having to rely on some shared makerspace or workshop is mentally so fulfilling, not to mention economical if you consider not having to rely on contractors and handymen so much for the basic upkeep of your house. This year I used my amateur woodworking skills to build a wall-to-wall (390cm/12'9"), floor-to-ceiling (270cm/8'10") bookcase in our home. It is filled with books my girlfriend and I have read, still have to read, want to reread at some point, or want to share with others. Collecting and reading books is our material vice. Some people love it, most people wonder why we don't just buy two e-readers (philistines…).