Starting Out: Mentorship being sought

[ImagineDragons]

Hello AmateurCNC community
I have been dreaming about purchasing a 3 axis CNC 6040 router. I know that it sounds like a small deal, but it is a big deal to me. I have saved up some cash and will buy one by the end of 2015. However, I am yet to create a foolproof business plan - and I am in the process of designing it right now. I have hit something like a brick wall, though. Why? I have little knowledge about working with CNC machines.

When I buy it, I would like to begin straight away. That is why I have turned to this community for help and mentorship.
I want to start making some parts and other do other projects ASAP. What can I, as a starter, do to improve my chances? I have always dreamt of making cool stuff for a living - and I have come this far. I hope to get something out of this community. Thanks and sorry if this looks like too much.

[Niberzxt]

Hey man;
I just wanted to give you some motivational insights. Starting small is nice because there’s a potential of growing big step by step. In my view, I think a business depends largely on the individuality of the person and the attitude towards the biz.

[Jain756789]

Little know- how or none of it altogether on machines shouldn’t stop you from starting up something. Getting the concept of how to operate a cnc machine is not rocket science. For example, the mechanism behind a router machine that you want to purchase is easy to understand.

[concernedmachinist]

Welcome to the cnc world. I have a home based machine shop that I operate on with a 3D printing "press" per se. I have encountered few problems in business, but the good part of it is that the problems are manageable. It took me a short time to grasp essential things on how to operate my machine. As a hobbyist for machines, am looking forward to finding other advanced models and software.

[lorraine]

Hi, well, the challenges of a machine workshop are no different from other businesses. You do not need to be a machinist to operate a cnc machine. Little skill is required though, but the technique is straightforward and easy. One can learn to operate a program on a machine through a video demo or animations.

[Lucidlucia]

Hi, lack of knowledge shouldn't pull you down or stop you from going on with your plans. Whatever the type of machine you own you can learn the basics via a video tutorial. Cnc machines are automatic and that means little effort. The accuracy of your work entirely depends on the machine and not you.

[immortallove]

Thanks to you, I am intrigued to be part of this discussion now. I have spent most of my time working with cnc's since my early 20's. I have a great passion working with them, and I can assure anyone with an intention of starting a project or a series of projects to keep planning and executing their plans.

[ImagineDragons]

That is impressive. So you are saying that everyone should venture into the business?

[Lucidlucia]

Not really, if you have a little background in the field, then this is the career for you.
My shop has sustained its output on production and sales over the years. It is always running on a fresh project here and there. There’s also a room for great creativity and doing what you are passionate about. That is how I came to hire some of the most talented artists in the area - one coming from as far as Portland.

[ImagineDragons]

Wow that sounds really great! You have something neat going on there. I want in.