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[BlueChip]

good afternoon all.

I recently received approval from the wife to build a garage (step 1 is always the hardest)

I would like to draft something up to give to the town / builders so i can get some quotes and also potentially give an architect some of my ideas and thoughts.

Any good cheap/free products for drafting?

thanks

Chris

 

[mgmoreau1]

Hi Chris,

Try checking out Architectural Designs website. They have some nice detached garage plans.

Good luck with your new project and keep us all informed of your project status.

 

[Negen]

http://www.sweethome3d.com/

You could give this a try.

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[InsanePyro]

I believe good ol AutoCAD give a 30 day trial on everything...if you know a student you can get a year license

 

[dcg9381]

I believe good ol AutoCAD give a 30 day trial on everything...if you know a student you can get a year license

Trust me, unless you know autoCAD or at least are "recently proficient" in it, this is probably the SLOWEST way to draw something.

I don't know what the OP is building - if it's "commercial style" - like a steel framed building, lots of places have 3d tools that are super easy (Mueller, Inc).

If it's stick framed and more like a home, there are lots of places that have pre-made garage plans, but they do cost a bit...

GC's builder may have preferences for architects. Around here, I saw a neighbor build a 2,800 sqft home basically off "napkin plans" - doing things like figuring out the roof plan live... I don't recommend it, but it's possible.

 

[ez-duzit]

...Any good cheap/free products for drafting?...

2B pencil, draftsman's tri-corner scale, 45-degree triangle and quadrille tablet is all you need.

 

[InsanePyro]

Trust me, unless you know autoCAD or at least are "recently proficient" in it, this is probably the SLOWEST way to draw something.

Really? I haven't used it in years and still feel like I could rattle something off fairly quick

Then again I haven't really used anything else so its all I know "well"

 

[ducksface]

Really? I haven't used it in years and still feel like I could rattle something off fairly quick

Then again I haven't really used anything else so its all I know "well"

Here's your chance to do a solid favor for the op.
Input his pencil drawing for him.
He doesn't have to learn a new skill and you get to tune your old skill.

 

[BlueChip]

Here's your chance to do a solid favor for the op.
Input his pencil drawing for him.
He doesn't have to learn a new skill and you get to tune your old skill.

Hah thanks but not necessary. Just hired an architect to draw something up for me with these photos as inspirations