Hi Robin,
I have to confess, my Latin is virtually non-existent!, although it is something I would like to know.
I had to look up your phrase, it is the motto of a school in Oxford and means “no one becomes knowledgeable over-night “.
My phrase (I think) means “ the machine is like a child, all I do is feed it and clean it”

Have not cut much metal, as I am trying to plan my attack (so that I don’t make too many mistakes and have to re-make it), but hope to get more progress this weekend.

Regards

Tweaky