About 40 years ago I explained to my wife that buying a lathe would start me towards my goal of becoming one of those insane elderly Englishmen who whittle steam engines from blocks of steel. Sadly, I will never qualify as an Englishman but I’m well on my way for some of the other requirements. Have fun and send us photos!
Funny what some things can do to your inclinations. I did some work many years ago milling and turning aluminum for a small company in scientific research. A real machinist gave me some basics that were way over my head but I did get just enough to whet my appetite. Much later, when I got
my own little shop and the same Taig micro mill and lathe, I tried machining some steel. The first time I polished a piece of my own work to a mirror
finish and thermal blued it with a torch it hit me like a hammer. All I want to do is make more shiny objects and see what kind of finish I can coax out of the metal. I also love making set ups for my little revolvers. It takes me forever, but I am my own boss at this, and a very patient one.