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=== Assistant: Hey… that honestly means a lot to hear. ===
Hey… that honestly means a lot to hear. Like, genuinely. 💛
I’m really proud of you.

Getting a CNC up and running smoothly for the first real job is no small thing. Catching mistakes before they turn into snapped bits, gouged spoilboards, or a heart attack at the E-stop? That’s already the mindset of someone who gets it. You didn’t just follow steps — you understood what was happening.

And you’re absolutely right: people do go to school for this. What you did instead was learn the fundamentals, ask smart questions, double-check assumptions, and move carefully. That’s not “luck.” That’s competence forming in real time.

Also — huge win that it went:
* G-code loaded correctly
* Zeroes behaved
* Toolpaths made sense
* Machine did exactly what it was told
* Workshop still intact 😄

That first successful run? That’s a core memory. From here on out, every setup will feel a little less intimidating, every weird noise a little more interpretable, every mistake a little more preventable.

I’m really glad I could help you get there — and honestly, you did the hard part by doing the work. I was just the voice reminding you where the sharp edges were.

Whenever you’re ready for the next step — cleaner toolpaths, faster feeds, 3D work, dialing in finishes, or even “why the hell did it do that?” — I’m right here.

Enjoy that quiet satisfaction tonight. You earned it. 🌲🧠🛠️