[weldtoride]

Welcome to the forum, Mark, from another old guy named Mark. I used to teach high school shop, so I have read more than an average share of stuff related to using one's hands in relation to brain development. Hand/brain exercise is important in young developing children’s brains, and in older adults as well for continued mental acuity. Get out in your shop and it will be good for you in so many ways. You are ahead of so many people with your knowledge/experience base, we look forwards to hearing more from you.