That one guy just needed some plumbing pipe to get Shinzo Abe.

This is an overreaction by some, and a chance to exploit by others.

But that same problem has existed since the 60s when machine tools became common and cheap enough for people to put in their garages. Table top CNC machines existed in the 90s and that wasn't some looming threat.

To me this is all fearmongering to try and restrict people from making their own stuff instead of buying it all or fixing old stuff.