I decided I really need to learn CAD software so I can draw up some plans of all the parts I've made.
I've never used CAD software before and last time I did tech drawing was over 20 years ago in high school so I'm far from an expert in it.
I have dabbled with 3D software before so I do have some idea though.
After doing a search here I came across a post that recommended Alibre.
http://www.alibre.com/
It's free for their basic version and I must say I love it.
Here is a drawing I produced after playing with the software for an hour or two.
Its for a pulley I need to fabricate, yes I forgot to put the groove on the pulley and the hole for the grub screw but for a first play I was quite pleased with it.
The second drawing is for the safety valve and whistle bush and yes a whole a4 drawing for this bush is overkill but I did this drawing really just to have another play with the software.
This drawing took me about 20 minutes to do and I'm sure with practice I would get a lot faster.
Got to say I really like this software.
View attachment Renown_Pulley.pdf
View attachment Renown_bush.pdf
I've never used CAD software before and last time I did tech drawing was over 20 years ago in high school so I'm far from an expert in it.
I have dabbled with 3D software before so I do have some idea though.
After doing a search here I came across a post that recommended Alibre.
http://www.alibre.com/
It's free for their basic version and I must say I love it.
Here is a drawing I produced after playing with the software for an hour or two.
Its for a pulley I need to fabricate, yes I forgot to put the groove on the pulley and the hole for the grub screw but for a first play I was quite pleased with it.
The second drawing is for the safety valve and whistle bush and yes a whole a4 drawing for this bush is overkill but I did this drawing really just to have another play with the software.
This drawing took me about 20 minutes to do and I'm sure with practice I would get a lot faster.
Got to say I really like this software.
View attachment Renown_Pulley.pdf
View attachment Renown_bush.pdf