@andyhoyland I'm self taught but I'm also son of a craftsman which helps a lot because the principles of building are always the same, doesn't matter what you're doing. Woodworking is particular satisfying because it's cheap and easy to start. I need only 7 manual tools: drill, router, circular saw, jag saw, belt sand machine, vibrating sand machine and a grinder. If you buy Einhell tools each of them costs between 50 and 100 euro. Then wood and lots of efforts :-D