In either case google 'Sketchup for woodworking' or 'Fusion 360 for woodworking' for available classes. Sketchup does have a pro version with a lot more features, but it will cost you $300/yr. If you desire is for simple 3-D drawings, Sketchup is still a great alternative. If your desire is to eventually get to CNC, I'd jump into Fusion. You can still get the older versions here. I still use Sketchup with an older downloaded version. I use both depending on the project.įusion is definitely a higher learning curve, but it is available for free. It's parametric driven, which is different than Sketchup. Fusion 360 from Autodesk is the standard for a lot of makers.
