License to Hobby

What happens here

Three kinds of videos. Zero finished projects. (kidding… mostly)

REVIEWS

Is it worth it?

Brand-new gear straight out of the box, and stuff I've been using for years. What works, what doesn't, and who it's actually for.

BUILDS

Projects, start to "done"

Machines, shop builds, printed parts and upgrades, all of which took way longer than the instructions said.

HOW-TOS

Figured out the hard way

The stuff I had to dig through forums and three wrong YouTube videos to solve, so you don't have to.

Tools, 3D printing, smart home, vehicles… and whatever else followed me home this week.

How the scores work

Every review gets two scores.

Gear Rating

5 gears	I'd buy it again tomorrow.
4 gears	Great, with a small catch.
3 gears	Does the job.
2 gears	Only for a specific use.
1 gear	Wasn't for me.

Assembly Required

ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: SOME

NONE	Works right out of the box.
SOME	An evening and a few choice words.
BRING SNACKS	Clear your weekend.

Ratings are mine, every time. Brands can send products, but they can't buy a score.

Parts included

Frequently asked questions

A. Do you really need another hobby?: No.
B. Are you getting one anyway?: Probably. One more project won't hurt.
C. Do you read the instructions?: Eventually. Usually around step 9, when there are parts left over.
D. Where's your face?: Behind the camera, where it belongs. The gear is the star.
E. I have leftover screws. Is that normal?: Completely normal 🔩

Brands, collabs & "you should review this"

Say hello.

hello@licensetohobby.com

Product suggestions, brand partnerships, or a project you think I should take on. Honest ratings only, so if you send it, I'll tell people exactly what I think.