I agree, the tools available now for tinkering are mind boggling! Of course, the other component is the time to spend on learning to use the tools, and for des

I agree, the tools available now for tinkering are mind boggling! Of course, the other component is the time to spend on learning to use the tools, and for designing stuff to make with them... With regards to chemistry - a staggering array of chemical supplies can be purchased from the hardware store, druggist, or supermarket; the trick is knowing what common name to look for, to get a particular chemical. Searching online for permutations of what you're looking for, and "household", "MSDS", or "common name" can yield some good results.