He enjoyed it, he was having fun. There are those of us that love to work with our hands and really get into it. But like you said, people that just want to consume and buy new things won't get it.

You’ll never understand the bond between man and machine.

Is it possible he was would rather listen to a grinder and be under a car for two days than be in the living room, listening to you screech like a banshee?

him being frugal is the reason you have money and it sounds like you have always been spoiled and have never been poor so you won't understand.

Given most new cars now require you to go to certified dealers/mechanics to fix/change parts and components you used to be able to do yourself in your own driveway, I don't blame him.

God forbid a man has a hobby.