hello Martin :from central part of Missouri: Great to hear your going for it, just start simple and get your self dusty, thats what I'm doing, loving it, Id rather do this than watch TV which there is not much to learn from anyway. This is actually more relaxing and enjoyable and it keeps all your motor skills turning, plus I can do mine in the comfort of my basement where I have a 10 x 10 area just for my scrolling and other woodwork and fixing things. Don't forget to keep those honey to do lists handy next to your work bench, so when the wife comes to your work area, she thinks your right on it. Ha1 Ha! Gary