Can anybody recomend a cheap design software. I would like to be able to do 3D shapes and surfaces.

Thanks

Sketchup... freeeeeee

2nd'd
http://sketchup.google.com/

Delcam
A proper cad system but free for home use, one of our toolmakers uses it for their tool design.

Solid Edge is very nice if you can aquire it. Now owned by Seimans PLM along side Unigraphics (NX).


Daniel

Solidworks is the dogs danglies

Have look at Alibre. Other mid-range mainstream packages as SolidWorks, SolidEdge and Inventor are a bit overkill for hobby usage.

Thanks Guys