Which CAD program

[TAftonomos]

I need some bits machined for my monster to finish it up, and don't speak machinist.

Which CAD program should I get/borrow to draw these up.  Last CAD class I had was Bently auto-cad about 10 years ago lol.

If anyone is curious or needs work, the first thing I need made is a clamp to mount the remote reservoir for my shock to the frame.

[El Matador]

I need some bits machined for my monster to finish it up, and don't speak machinist.

Which CAD program should I get/borrow to draw these up.  Last CAD class I had was Bently auto-cad about 10 years ago lol.

If anyone is curious or needs work, the first thing I need made is a clamp to mount the remote reservoir for my shock to the frame.

Either solidworks or ProEngineer. Both are ridiculously easy and intuitive to use.

I remember that you said that you're going to school? if that's the case, you can download Autocad Inventor for free from their webpage.  Inventor is also pretty easy to use, but not as intuitive.

[herm]

google sketchup.

[Speedbag]

I prefer Inventor over SolidWorks, have used both for years...

[ArcDeDucati]

Google Sketchup.  I designed my whole office with it with absolutely no skill whatsoever.  Solidworks, autocad were a little intimidating for me.

[Drjones]

eMachineShop's free CAD software unless you can get your hands on a free or student cost version of a premium package.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I use ProEngineer, but I would imagine it's excessive for your use.


Get some graph paper and a ruler-give three views, with dimensions, and if you're fancy an isometric. It should be enough for a competent machinist.

[teddy037.2]

NX!


is crazy overkill... we use it, and it provides me w/a touch of job security

[MonsterMan1036]

I can draw it up for you, but I'm off for the next week.

Alex has made a couple of cool ones in the past, hit him up.

[corndog67]

Send me a drawing and we're off!!!

[He Man]

Get some graph paper and a ruler-give three views, with dimensions, and if you're fancy an isometric. It should be enough for a competent machinist.

THE HORROR. THE HORROR!!!!!!

[Popeye the Sailor]

THE HORROR. THE HORROR!!!!!!

I'm guessing they no longer teach that method in school. 

[teddy037.2]

THE HORROR. THE HORROR!!!!!!

I would LOVE it if the wrench monkeys could provide us w/proper drawings for stuff.

and realistic tolerances



oh, in a perfect world...

[Speedbag]

Get some graph paper and a ruler-give three views, with dimensions, and if you're fancy an isometric. It should be enough for a competent machinist.

+1

I've handed over plenty of napkin sketches over the years.

[Langanobob]

I use ProEngineer, but I would imagine it's excessive for your use.


Get some graph paper and a ruler-give three views, with dimensions, and if you're fancy an isometric. It should be enough for a competent machinist.

I have an enjunear friend who always carries a small old school drafting kit when he's on the road.  His drawings are art and I'd like to frame some of his back-of-the-napkin sketches.