While CNC lathes are of limited use to the model and experimental engineer (though everyone can think of an excuse to own one) the computer-controlled milling machine is not only great fun to use, but can produce startlingly complex designs with great ease.
The Wabeco CNC millers, based on the manuals models, have 3-axis control and retain the ability to be used by hand, so giving the operator the best of both worlds.