The Dangerous Book for Boys
Description: The Dangerous Book for Boys provides practical instructions and information on traditional boyhood skills, such as building tree houses, fishing, and navigating, alongside stories of courage and activities. It covers a range of hands-on topics for boys of various ages
ISBN: 0062208977
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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.