Great info everyone.

I wasn't wanting to spend a lot of money, just enough so I give my wift
(finicial advisor) an idea of what I am planning to build. I'm an
electrical engineer and I know that doing this 3D work first will be time
consuming and I am sure I will agree with you Lowell but like I said
earlier, this is just something I'm going to have to learn myself.

I am going to pick up a copy of Workbench Magazine. thanks Mike.

I've used IronCad but (years ago), I thought it was tailored for sheetmetal
work. What do I know, I might check it out again since I see a possible use
now.

Thanks again everyone

Steve
"J. Clarke" wrote in message
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Steve Blake wrote:


I am presently a New-be and I'm looking for a nice 3D software package
for
new projects. I know you seasoned chippers will just say "Just Do IT".
I
know but I have to learn for myself. Please advise.

Question--how much do you want to spend? You can get a fairly
well-equipped
shop for the price of a copy of a good 3D CAD program.

Thanks
Steve

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