John BS @johnabs@qoto.org

I just ordered a 4'x4' (1.2192m x 1.2192m) CNC router with a variable speed spindle for my woodworking/making hobby. I got a deal and didn't have to pay taxes on it (err...I paid taxes, but the discount covered that), and I'M SO EXCITED!

IT CAN MACHINE METALS, WOOD, PLASTIC, STONE and more! I'm so excited to design and make super neat stuff :D

...Now I just need a decent CAD program. I use FreeCAD which is, well, meh, but the rest cost an arm and a leg to use, which sucks. I like Shapr3d, but the vestigial parametric features aren't powerful enough (though it's great on my iPad for super quick mock-ups), blender may be better for art stuff maybe? Anyways, any recommendations anyone has will be greatly appreciated <3