About 2016 I decided that I was mostly a stable enough adult that I could justify spending money on making props and costumes that I’ve always loved. In 2015 I had started a new job where I had access to a lathe and Bridgeport style mill so I made some aluminum lightsabers with rebel star leds and li-ion batteries. From there I just haven’t stopped. I mostly machine things since I have a small lathe at home now as well but I am pretty much a generalist from my point of view.