The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It, Centennial Edition
Description: The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It, Centennial Edition provides detailed instructions for various outdoor activities and crafts, including making kites, fishing poles, and boats, as well as guidance on camping and animal care
ISBN: 0879234490
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- screwdrivers - hammer - clamps / workbench with vice - hand saw - rulers / measuring tape - hand drill (w/ bits) - random assortment of screws, nails, bolts & nuts, glue, wood pieces, dowels, string, wheels, whatever. encourage dumpster diving.
Also, some inspiring literature, like: https://www.amazon.com/American-Boys-Handy-Book-Centennial/d... and/or https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Book-Boys-Conn-Iggulden/dp/...
Oh, and it helps to have a partner in crime for encouragement, troubleshooting, etc. (siblings/friends/parents)
These days I'm an engineer, but that's how the passion starts, no doubt about it.