I think the potential of desktop cncs is huge, with proper work holding, apropriate feeds and speeds and sharp tools you can get a really long way. But it takes a lot of practice.
I wish I had gone to trade school for machining, welding or carpentry instead of doing 2,5 years of photography before realizing the work environment was highly toxic. Would've accounted for a lot of craft practice.
Dad life and craft life are difficult to merge, when you have a day job as well.
I think the potential of desktop cncs is huge, with proper work holding, apropriate feeds and speeds and sharp tools you can get a really long way. But it takes a lot of practice.