You nailed that one. I had forgotten completely about "one of those" that did that very thing. Thanks.....I think!
With all these educated, talented machinist types in the club, could we get someone to reproduce some of the NLA saw parts?
Been years ago but did some on the job training at one job and learned to run a CNC lathe and a laser cutter. Unfortunately the place was poorly run and closed up on us. Did a couple other jobs and heard of a machining job. Went and did the pre employment job test, wasn't sure how I would do only being OTJ trained. Went back the next day and was told I scored one of the highest they ever tested for someone off the street without formal schooling. Not too bad for a redneck fool that went to college and got a bachelor's degree in education and was legislated out of my degree. Worked there as a machinist for a while and loved the work. Never have regretted what I learned machining and to this day use some of those skills occasionally even though I no longer work in machining. Great choice!
Great! I started college when I was 32. Since I was working full time (with plenty of overtime), and paying my own way (no loans), it took me 7 years to complete my 4 year degree. Graduated at 39. Although night school had mostly adults, there were still plenty of "kids". I found that even some of the "adults" were not as serious about it as I would have thought they would be. Those that had a military background, and were going to school as part of their GI benefits, were always serious though.
Just take a couple of classes before you commit. Then you'll have a better idea if it is for you or not.
OTJ learning can be a very good teacher. Those that go thru that special type training are often driven to learn it the best they can, so are very like an older person going back to school. And, practicals in OJT just can't be duplicated in a book or classroom.
