How do you get into machining???

[wobbles82]

Hey guys, I have a question that is killing me, ya see im 14 years old, and I really wanna start getting deeper into the paintball world. I was wondering how you get into milling and machining? Can you be an apprentice, has anybody done something like that or do you take classes or what? I just wanna learn to machine and build parts, thats all, its me Irish dream .

[Big'n slo]

Classes

Start taking design classes in high school. Learning autocad or any CAD program will give you a jump on machining. When I was in high school I went to vocational school for Cad/Cam, then earned an associates in the same field from college. It's now more of a hobby for me but I'm still in the design field and get to play around with machining programs while at work.

[Big'n slo]

Found this

Just saw this sitting on my desk. Freshman year manual class. Air powered single cylinder engine

[Big'n slo]

Apart

She ran on 3.5 psi!! Second lowest in class


Edit: You can still see the "A" !!!!
Big rode the small bus to school

[boggerman]

That would be my suggestion also. At your age you are in a perfect spot to start learning through your school. In my area, the Vo-Tec is run by the college, but high school students can take classes there as well. Check and see what is available in your area.

[BTAutoMag]

ha ha ha. i just pratice on scrape aluminum. if it turns out good i stick it on the beast thats why its call the beast