I thought that in the advanced field of information technology, where remote observation reigns supreme, I was the only DIY enthusiast still using manual tools such as lead melting (melted in the garden!), tuna cans, hand drills, etc.
This discussion excites me because it takes me back in time to the distant 1960s, when I was still a teenager and made mirrors from scrap glass from the glazier and frames from materials salvaged from scrap yards and scrap metal dealers in my town.
Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in this conversation.