Started By
Message

What hobby interests you but you haven't tried?

Posted on 6/12/18 at 5:52 am
Posted by KSGamecock
The Woodlands, TX
Member since May 2012
22982 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 5:52 am
...either because it's too costly, too difficult for beginners, not available in your area, or because there's too much stigma attached to it.

Mine:

- Model trains, miniatures, and shite



- Warhammer 40k



- Civil War reenactments

This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 5:56 am
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
66534 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 6:05 am to
Snow Skiing . Always wanted to try. Probably too old now but I would probably still give it a try.

Posted by momentoftruth87
Your mom
Member since Oct 2013
84276 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 6:14 am to


Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
130243 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 6:23 am to
I would like to try making/forging knives.
Posted by LewDawg
Member since May 2009
76556 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 7:02 am to
That's what I would like to try. Metalworking. I have enough shite in my garage as it stands now though.
Posted by DownSouthJukin
1x tRant Poster of the Millennium
Member since Jan 2014
29884 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 7:12 am to
Restoring and modifying Jeeps and other classic 4x4’s (Broncos, Scouts, etc.).

Gunsmithing, as well. Not just building AR's, but modifying and repairing all manner of shotguns, rifles and handguns.

I just don’t have the time or tools. Maybe that’s what I’ll do when I retire.

This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 9:54 am
Posted by KSGamecock
The Woodlands, TX
Member since May 2012
22982 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 7:17 am to
Still can't see your posts my dude.
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
20921 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:06 am to
I've always wanted to try my hand at building a guitar. Even if it sounded like shite...it would still be a guitar I built.
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19351 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:26 am to
Drone photography. I should really just buy a cheap drone with a camera to see if I’d really enjoy it but I know me. I have to go full hog. My fear is that I’ll buy an expensive kit, play with it a couple of times and then add it to my collection of “I’ll surely get back to this later” toys. Just can’t pull the trigger yet.
Posted by LewDawg
Member since May 2009
76556 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:28 am to
Ah frick, that's another good one. It seems like a fun thing to do that I would enjoy for a few weeks and then get bored with it. Now I'm out $1k
Posted by AllbyMyRelf
Virginia
Member since Nov 2014
3728 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 9:51 am to
Wood working, engine building, and miniatures (airplanes, trains, battle scenes)
Posted by CarolinaGamecock99
Member since Apr 2015
23689 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 10:48 am to
I recommend it. I own an expensive one and it's one of the coolest things I've ever owned
Posted by moloz
The North Shore
Member since Oct 2013
383 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 10:49 am to
I'd like to get my pilots license, but just don't have the time at this point in life.
Posted by KSGamecock
The Woodlands, TX
Member since May 2012
22982 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 10:50 am to
quote:

miniatures (airplanes


Model airplanes, not the actual kind you can fly, just the plastic models, are pretty accessible. I put one or two together every winter and it's not terribly expensive. Maybe $60 your first time. 20-30 for the model, and another 20-30 for all the paints, glues, and brushes. After that it's not bad. You should try it.

I'd also like to get in to wood working...more specifically I'd like to make furniture.
This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 10:51 am
Posted by LouisvilleKat
Member since Oct 2016
19056 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 10:56 am to
3d Printing. Sadly after my Photography hobby I lack the funds.
Posted by PurpleandGeauld
Florence, TX
Member since Oct 2013
5323 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 10:58 am to
I have always wanted to learn how to cut gemstones from rough. Always been fascinated with that, but expensive a hobby that would be.
Posted by KSGamecock
The Woodlands, TX
Member since May 2012
22982 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 11:00 am to
That sounds insanely expensive, both the equipment and material.


...and now I'm curious.
Posted by KSGamecock
The Woodlands, TX
Member since May 2012
22982 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 11:03 am to


Gem Cutting Machine Recommendations


So the machine I found recommended in the first google search is pricey but I guess not insane for a hobby if you really decide you're going to commit to it.

No idea where you'd get a hold of uncut gemstones, I'm sure there's some easy answer I'm just not acquainted.

Interesting. I expected it to be more expensive.
This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 11:05 am
Posted by PurpleandGeauld
Florence, TX
Member since Oct 2013
5323 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 11:39 am to
I know you can take a class at a place called The Gem Mine in Pigeon Forge, and actually cut a gemstone. At least that used to be the case. It is a fun place to visit if you are going through there. In North Carolina, you can actually sign up for serious classes (a week or two worth iirc). I researched it awhile back, but my schedule never lined up with the classes.

You can get gemstone rough easily on a number of websites. Even Ebay has thousands of pages of that. But yeah pricey depending on the type of stones your want. Lower tier ones like amethyst/garnet can be had for fairly reasonable cost until you are ready for the big stuff.
Posted by bigDgator
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2008
46296 posts
Posted on 6/12/18 at 1:38 pm to
quote:

I'd also like to get in to wood working...more specifically I'd like to make furniture.


This

I had a visited a friend of a friend who is a doctor and he showed us his workshop. WOW! He made all the furniture in his house. He had a space as big as a 4 car garage.
This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 1:41 pm
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow SECRant for SEC Football News
Follow us on X and Facebook to get the latest updates on SEC Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitter