this post was submitted on 20 Dec 2023
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Don't have kids. One might be okay, but with two or more they will fight anytime you think you might go to the shop and thus you can't get to your tools. Even if the shop is in the house, sharp tools and fighting kids should not be near each other.
Seriously, nothing is better than time in the shop. Tricks can be helpful, but most are things you could think of yourself.
Hey, this first trick is valid no matter what hobby you've got! Don't have kids so you're actually able to have hobbies!
Kids end up being my hobby
Have either of the kids shown a passing interest in learning to woodwork? Obviously tons of safety precautions need to be taken (including potentially changing the nature of projects to do them more safely for kids), but maybe that's a way to at least get in the shop a bit, even if it's to make some simple hand-tool boxes out of scrap with a kiddo.
Edit to add: it's definitely tough to make as much time for hobbies as a parent, and I hope you're able to find some good shop time in the New Year!