Actually, Marx spoke highly of the cottage industries of Britain, which is exactly what you're describing.
That isn't the same as urban industrialization. Of course, you know that.
You asked if i owned the means of production. Apparently in my case i do, because you came back with a yeah but. . .
Fact is lots of working stiffs in the blue collar trades own the means of production, Plane gave an example, i gave an example, pending further clarification of what you actually mean by that.
You did not give an example! You gave a hobby.
Plane did not give an example, he said that in some cases some contractors own some of their tools. Do they own the shop? Do they own the company?
Do you see the difference now?
Almost all mechanics own thousands of dollars in tools , I as a civil servant am the exeption, the government wants to controll my tools so I am not allowed to use my own.
It is not uncommon at all for a plumber , auto mechanic , welder or even an Aircraft mechanic to own his own business. Check the yellow pages.
Some people prefer working for a large concern , less hassle in insurance and retiremant planning , but how many are really trapped thereby? An employer needs to offer a deal to an employee that keeps him from running off on his own , if he can do better for himself ,he will run off.