CAD Software Resources

Draftsight

A free program from the makers of Solidworks.  Video tutorials are available.  PC and Mac versions.

http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight

Tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/user/DraftSight

 

TurboCAD

An inexpensive program that preforms well.   You can purchase older versions on amonzon.com cheaper than the current version.  $20-$125.  PC and Mac versions.

http://www.turbocad.com/

 

AutoCad

A fully featured industry standard.  Expensive to purchase but student versions are available.

http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all