Make somebody a nice start in CNC, but jumping into running a CNC lathe and or mill is not like climbing on a tractor and learning how to operate the FEL. However it can be just as rewarding as leveling a garage floor or clearing a wooded lot. Making parts with CNC can also be as frustrating as trying to trace down an electrical problem or a hydraulic problem that only happens sometimes, with no pattern to it. Basically, not for the faint at heart unless you already have a little experience or are a fast learner.
David from jax