design software

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I am not interested in building cues. But very interested in designing cues. My question is - Is there any software out there for designing without going there cad route? Anything for windows? Thanks.
 
I am not interested in building cues. But very interested in designing cues. My question is - Is there any software out there for designing without going there cad route? Anything for windows? Thanks.
i use microsoft image composer
for a "computerly challenged" guy like me, it's actually easy to learn
it's certainly not the best depiction of a cue,
but it's good enough to convey the design to my customer

last one i designed on it
first pic was just a rough drawing
second pic, after i detailed everything out more for him

what i like about this program i, i can insert pictures of the actual pieces of woods i intend to use , or i can show other woods that have finish on them, etc.
you may notice the mahogany linen butt & joint are from a previously finished cue


hach1.jpg



hach13a.jpg


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just a rough sketch after he told me what he wanted
this one is for chad aka 06Busa on here
chad62.jpg


1.jpg

2.jpg

3.jpg

4.jpg
 
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thanks

Thanks, I will look into that program. I got real frustrated looking through google.
 
Thanks, I will look into that program. I got real frustrated looking through google.
if you need help with it, just get back to me
i can possibly save you all the hassle of learning it without any instruction, as i did
 
There was a guy posting rendered pics of cues - "which design should I choose" type of thread. His "pics" looked like the real thing - very very nicely done in Photoshop. I'm EDIT: "posting on" my phone so it's not to easy to search but the guy was from Denmark and asked about feedbacks on different desinges..

Photoshop is a awsome program but it's made by Adobe which $ucks when it comes to pricing and lisencing. Paying a hugh amount of money and not being able to install it on your laptop AND desktop without a online re-registration process is pure $hit.

A alternative is the open source program GIMP.

K
 
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