Also, since you mention building tools when you didn’t have access to them, one of my personal interests is to build tools (both digital and physical, I’ve made a career out of the former). VHS is a cool place to not only build tools, but to see them used by others.
Check out my build log where I ended up making a thickness sander so that I could build my Ukulele. I figured that might resonate with you.
That thickness sander was used for awhile by several members, but we tore it down and recently got a professional one donated.
Beyond your initial request, I figured I’d show you how your inner tool maker is echoed here.