It will make something nicd to play with but as had been said, get something shave ready and learn to shave. Pick up something a little closer to good shape and restore it. This one is a bit much for a new guy to try and fix or shave with. I think you would be better off with something else. Its a keeper but not something you want to tackle fixing up just yet. Polish it up and practice holding it and learning the shabe angle till something else comes around. Buy from the forum and you will be getting something really ready to learn on.