Drawing Program

[calharkins]

I use Cadstd. It is free 2d cad program. I really like it.
View attachment Freedom Drop Point.cad- CadStd.pdf

 

[DrThunder88]

I would love to see a how to I tried this program a while back and didn't like it. I currently use photo shop cs, the Google program looks like it definitely has benefits to it.

MG

I too would like to see how to use SketchUp for designing knives. I tried a few times but kept creating bizarre 3D aberrations. Currently I just use vector drawings in PaintShop Pro. It also makes it easy to trace elements of other designs I want to incorporate.

 

[loneronin]

i love google sketch-up. really easy to use.
usually I import in google sketch-up a pic of a knife I like, I copy it and add my variations. it works great, I promise!

 

[indian george]

http://www.emachineshop.com/machine-shop/
Free CAD

 

[Bill Burke]

it is in "view" then toolbars then drawing for the word things.

 

[childzplay]

Thanks everyone, I'm trying out Sketchup Pro and downloaded the eMachineShop CAD software. I have a feeling the eMachineShop may offer some nice follow on services like waterjet cutting, that is if they do very small jobs.

 

[bigern26]

it is in "view" then toolbars then drawing for the word things.

I must have a retarded WORD,

 

[childzplay]

A sketchup knifemaking tutorial would be very helpful. If someone is willing to write it, I have a site that could host it and offer free downloads.

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Anybody here uses Linux?
If so what drawing program do you use?

Patrice

 

[P.Brewster]

QCad has a linux version, I believe.

Graphite is a great program that works on Macs.

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Thanks Patrick. I will take a look.
I found LinuxCad, a paying version that is suppose to be close to Acad on window$. Might give it a try depending on price.

Patrice

PS: By the way, I love Linux. And it's free so it means more money for tools. Probably won't go back to window$ ever again. If someone wants to try, there is a good distribution (Ubuntu) that can be tried out without installing anything first to see if you like it, from a DVD. Anyone interested and wants help don't hesitate to email me. I am not a pro but I'll do my best to help.