Right on Hood. There are just so many stupid things that you can do and not realize it.
I always have the Estop switch in my hand. There is a different thinking when using the lathe.
The bigger the machine the worst damage that can occur. The closer you work to the chuck or tailstock,
the longer I just stop and take a look at things before hitting the start button. Even with a the kill switch in
you hand there is almost no time to react.
The best way to build up confidence is to just use the lathe. Go through each of the wizards. Hmm....been trying to do that for over a year!
RICH