Teach him to weld....I can't weld.....its a huge hole in my skills and makes me less manly
Can you really learn from a book scouse?
Got a neighbour who will teach me when we can clear our schedules.....really must make the time....my metal work is awful
Still - at least I framed in a couple of barn windows today ready for scratch coat render on Monday....the plastic type you can see behind the mixer...all nice mitred joints too .
I do wish I had a Dad who was into practical stuff....its so much harder learning later in life!
The basics yes, you couldn't make a living doing it by learning from books alone but it's good enough for household / amateur projects.