Originally Posted by
handlewanker
Hi, I deeply sympathise with your experience.....I'm familiar with your problem and take time to explain deeply to someone who cannot see the light as I see it when they need help.
A lot depends on your future ambitions and job type likes.........being interested in working with metals is a rewarding experience, but it won't put the bread on your table if you approach it with a hobby mind attitude.
It take a broad basic skill level learning curve approach, but if you stick to it you will eventually learn the do's and don'ts that keep all your fingers on each hand etc and not on the floor from inadvertent arguments with fast moving machinery.......don't give up your daytime job while you're learning etc.
You really do need to get into a training program, despite your off putting experience previously, and if the instructor is somewhat slack in your needs, do it again.....the second time around is like going in with your mind already geared to the job......some of us are slower to pick up the fundamentals......I spent 5 years doing an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner back in the 50's (last century)......but I had a drive for metal work that has never been quenched.
BTW.....just reading up on the aspects of metal work is going to confuse you more than anything....you need to get hands on experience and develop muscle memory to eventually handle machinery like the pros...... the longest journey starts with the first step.....it won't happen today, and it won't happen tomorrow, BUT IT WILL HAPPEN....trust me, I've been down that path many times.
Ian.