QOTD from Glowforge: Before Glowforge, what tools have you used for making things and how do you feel about them?

This is similar to the thread I started here: What OTHER digital fabrication tools do you have/use

CNC Control: see link

Software:
Sketchup
Fusion 360
Vcarve Pro (would like to upgrade to Aspire but
$$$$)
DeskProto
Cura
123 Make
several less used

Analog gear:
All or most standard hand tools
Table saw
Jigsaw
Belt sander
Hand sander
Router
Miter saw
several more not coming to me