I came up in a time before CNC, when a well-rounded machinist learned how to use every tool on the floor. Sadly today's machinists tend to get pushed into specialties early and only learn how to push the buttons on a mill. Because I bring such a wide range of skills, it's easy for me to hop from tool to tool and prototype complex parts and assemblies on the fly while the kids are still pulling their shoes on. Along the way I've picked up Solidworks so I can design all the parts too and don't have to wait on anybody.