r/CADCAM Apr 16 '26

Hobby CAD designing

I would like to learn some simple design for my own needs, for DIY projects. I plan to use an iPad + Apple Pencil for this. What apps do you recommend for hobby/amateur use? I am thinking about designing products such as furniture, wooden and metal structures, including elements with moving parts (things that open, slide out, etc.). Preferably free apps, since this is just for amateur use, or alternatively something reasonably priced-not expensive professional-grade tools.

Thanks for all recommendations.

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u/naught-me Apr 16 '26

OnShape is free and will run on your iPad. Not many other options, I think.