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[noonespecial]

I even have my own Laser cutter!

Me too. I was under the impression that a lot of geeks have such things. I've got a lathe, a mill and a box and pan brake as well. I'm working on my own RepRap.

I honestly don't know. Is this as common as I think or something actually worth bragging about?

I'd be curious to know how many other HN'ers have such things and just think its normal.

[sliverstorm → noonespecial]

I think he was more trying to use it as evidence he really does do what he claims he does, rather than bragging.

[defen → noonespecial]

I have friends who own those things for their business and let me use them. As for how common that is, I'm going to guess it's a) more common amongst hardware geeks than software geeks and b) more common outside of major cities where real estate is expensive.