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When I was a youngster in Junior High School I was interested in and did good in shop. I haven't touched a hammer or a drill press since. I took the electronics repair path.Now CNC Operator feels like an interesting second career. Are my chances better with more shop type background, that I don't have.

My path to CNC was self-taught and on-the-job training. I started out as a Waterjet operator/programmer/repairman. I had no previous experience. I did know about X, Y, and Z axis. Little by little, I learned the G-Codes.

Then I added the CNC Laser which was much the same as the Waterjet, but a few more G-Codes.

Now, I'm in the CNC lathe shop and I like it much better. Mainly because the machines don't need much maintenence. A little way-lube now and then and some grease to the chuck. It started out with just X and Z axis. Pretty simple, really.

Now, I'm in the process of learning how to use the sub-spindle and the C axis.

It appears to be endless, what one can do with these machines.