I need a hobby!

[lovemy686]

I am looking for something to do in my spare time. Something I can do at home, that doesn't cost much. I like to do little household projects, even things that a lot of people hate to do, like replace plumbing and such. I like to fix things up. But right now, the next home project I have to do is remodel my kitchen... and that's no small feat! That's going to wait for awhile. But I need something to do now! Last thing I got done doing was pulling apart this old Eastfield Model 916 that I inherited, cleaning and lubing it, replacing some missing parts, and putting it all back together. That was fun while it lasted, and now the gun is in working order. But I'm fresh out of ideas. I love to shoot, but don't get the chance ($) to do so very often. Can anyone give me some hobby/project suggestions? I have found the forum members to be a wealth of information!

 

[USAF385]

No project ideas for you, but my hobbies (non gun related) include:
-photography
-fitness (lifting, running)
-training in MMA (Shotokan Karate, Boxing, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
-camping and hiking
-making bird houses

 

[mod34]

Take a class or two at the local college or possibly on-line.

 

[bamabiker]

Reloading, that will help you shoot more. The only problem would be finding primers.

 

[DougE]

I love to shoot, but don't get the chance ($)

Get into reloading. It's rewarding hobby in itself and allows one to shoot more as a result.

 

[Farmer17]

Buy some old worn out, piece of junk gun and re-finish the stock and reblue it with Blue Wonder. You should be able to sell it and make money if you don't decide to keep it. Or maybe get into reloading if you are not already.

For home improvement you might learn how to glaze/faux finish and redoo some walls or cabinets. I bought some Behr neutral glaze and added different paints to it until I came up with the right color. It was then really easy(and pretty fun and rewarding) to glaze all my walls, which made the house look much better and increased the value a bit.

 

[1968hawkeye]

Hobby and doesn't cost much are mutually exclusive, in my opinion. Hobbies by their nature are expensive.

Hawkeye

 

[zercool]

Photography, especially with the digital revolution, is cheap and there's always something new to try.

Reloading is great.

Learn a (new) instrument? I've got a guitar that I pull out every so often and try to learn another chord... I still know three.

 

[pred]

Come and refinish my oak floors!
I pick up bikes from the trash and fix them up and put them out on the curb with a "FREE" sign on them one at a time,,,,
I usually do a few a year, And helps with good Karma too!
Peter

 

[Engineer1911]

Remove the kitchen sink, old counter tops, cupboard drawers and doors. Refinish the cupboard face frames, drawer fronts and cupboard doors. Install new hinges, door knobs, and drawer pulls. Install new faucet on old sink, replace old drain lines, and install new bull-nose counter tops.

When kitchen upgrade is finished, primers will be available, and you can begin casting lead bullets, and reloading your ammunition. You will be in constant poverty. If your present enhanced shooting ammo budget is $25 per week for loaded ammo, you will begin spending $50 per week on supplies: powder, primer, lead, melting post, more bullet molds, and stuff. You do not save a dime reloading ammunition -- you just shoot a lot more.

 

[canoesota]

I am restoring an old Honda motorcycle. It has been fun and gratifying. Much cheaper than restoring an old car. Lots of people are curious about it when I drive it around. Long winters in Minnesota. Music is also a good hobby, especially if you have friends or relatives to play with.

 

[cshoff]

How about fishing? You can get into it releatively cheap, and it's a very addicting and rewarding hobby.

 

[leswad]

Here is an idea.... You can come over to my house and fix stuff?

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I do leatherwork. You might try that. It ain't mechanical but it's gun related and you can sell them. Here's one I made for a friend so can wear his model 29 crossdraw while ATVing. That's my 25-5 in it here.

 

[Capt Steve]

If you find yourself with too much time and/or money on your hands I have two suggestions that will cure both: Get a boat or take up golf. God help you if you try both. Don 't ask me how I know this. (o;

 

[bigcatonhd]

Grow a garden...I picked squash, cucumbers and peppers tonight. Raised beds are easy to make and care for.

 

[USAF385]

Grow a garden...I picked squash, cucumbers and peppers tonight. Raised beds are easy to make and care for.

This is actually a good recommendation.

A) It's enjoyable IMO
B) It will end up saving you money!

 

[ArcticFox]

Go to yard sales looking for stuff to sell on eBay...

 

[Stubborn Dutchman]

Consider wet shaving. Check out Badger & Blade.com. It's fun to track down old Double Edge razors at flea markets and antique stores. Plus trying out all the different soaps and stuff while learning how to get BBS (baby butt soft) shaves is quite rewarding. Many members are even brave enough to take up straight razor shaving just like our great-great grandfathers used to do! Wet shaving turns a dreaded chore into something enjoyable every day. It's as addictive as gun collecting but a whole lot less expensive.

Google wet shaving and find out what I mean. It's amazing how many people are into it!

 

[DougE]

gardening

Grow a garden...I picked squash, cucumbers and peppers tonight. Raised beds are easy to make and care for.

Growing a garden is a way of life where I come from. I do enjoy it, but consider it more of a necessity than a hobby. Supermarket produce leaves much to be desired.