I am 65 years old. Been woodworking for 24 years. (give or take) I got my first CNC machine about 4 years ago. Just sold my orig. Shapoko XXL and got the 1F about 6 mo ago. I love the larger size but there are some things that i really miss that i guess can’ be done with the controller on the 1F. All n all I really like the 1F. I am a HVAC building automation Tech by trade and run my own company.