Here I will include links to websites that I frequent as well as media that inspires me.
Make Magazine is great place to find all kinds of great innovative projects! http://makezine.com/
The Smoking Tire is a great source for all things cars! Matt Farah operates the website and YouTube channel. Website: http://www.thesmokingtire.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingTire
The Drive network is a collection of YouTube channels one of which is all about automotive and motorcycle detailing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96D52AF54166C886
Mighty car mods continues to be a great source for automotive ingenuity. https://www.youtube.com/user/mightycarmods
Speed Academy is a Canadian group of automotive enthusiasts who produce great concise content exploring common and practical modifications done to common project cars. https://www.youtube.com/user/spdacademy
The YouTube Channel FineWoodworking is great resource for all wood working related skills. The channel showcases a great attention to detail in their finished product. https://www.youtube.com/user/FineWoodworking
Simone Giertz runs an amazing and inspiring YouTube channel centring on DIY robotics focusing mainly on Arduino controlled servo motors. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KEoMzNz8eYnwBC34RaKCQ
If you are dreaming big in regards to working in automotive field, copart.com always has a huge variety of written off cars some that are worthwhile repairing and enjoying! Try finding a car that is inexpensive but has damage that could easily be repaired. http://www.copart.com/
If you are interested on the philosophical aspect of working with your hands and fostering meaningful and quality work I suggest you read “Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work” by Matthew Crawford. In this book Mathew explores the societal perspective on manual work and the rewarding process of self-growth and understanding that is achieved through personally valuable and meaningful work. https://www.amazon.ca/Shop-Class-Soulcraft-Inquiry-Value/dp/0143117467
-Mr. McCormack