On occasion I’ve wanted to create 3D models for mechanical drawings and 3D printing. However when the time came to produce, I’d end up sketching something on paper because I’m always in a hurry. I convince myself it would take too long to learn CAD software. With the release of FreeCAD 0.18, I’ve decided to bite the bullet and learn 3D modeling. Come hear about my trials and tribulations as I get started in the world of 3D parametric modeling with FreeCAD.