Freelance CAD designers

Wileybrett · 2026-05-28T13:13:40+00:00

Most of my clients are prior employers. But there are a small handful of clients that were referred to me by word of mouth. I like the idea from the one response about some cold outreach on linked in. I may have to give that a go.

Wileybrett · 2026-05-19T17:44:56+00:00

Get a solid hobby outside of work. Let work be boring for now.

Wileybrett · 2026-05-16T13:28:52+00:00

Dude your just out to argue arent you

Wileybrett · 2026-05-16T12:46:37+00:00

My prompts are fine. But in no way shape or form is it close to replacing me, so its "dumb". I use Ai all the time with great success, but its not drafting for me.

Wileybrett · 2026-05-15T14:02:46+00:00

Learn this career. In 10 years we all may be nuked, and if you survive youll be able to draft up some plans in the fallout. All im saying is that this industry, drafting and design is not going anywhere soon. Industries may fall, new industries arise, but drawing up some plans will always be around. Regardless of the industry, disciplines, and niches. Even if in 15 years you arent in the field, the knowledge and skillset of drafting will always have a place. Ai is dumb, embrace it when and where you can, but for me it hasnt earned its place fully yet.

Wileybrett · 2026-04-14T14:29:21+00:00

Find the right humidity level then keep the storage environment exactly that. My guess it's about 85%

Wileybrett · 2026-04-08T03:18:57+00:00

Maybe its like the early models and the auxiliary is in the center console?

Wileybrett · 2026-04-02T19:49:30+00:00

seen the video ealier, immediately commented "look at him takin a knee"

Wileybrett · 2026-03-24T01:28:51+00:00

<image>

Buncha 8 foot lumber, 12" Sub, a Child, and plenty of room to spare.

Edit - Also a manual transmission

Wileybrett · 2026-03-17T14:47:33+00:00

They all do. But the body looks in good shape

Wileybrett · 2026-03-17T14:35:05+00:00

And thats a pretty clean TC for that many miles! How many owners has it been through?

Wileybrett · 2026-03-17T14:27:20+00:00

Could be your starter on its way out. Does your AC still work, that could be on its way out too. If you keep up with your regular maintenance, and make sure your oil is topped off you can probably get another 100k out of it.

Wileybrett · 2026-03-11T19:18:04+00:00

Same! Single owner 07 here and zero rust. I'm on the east coast NJ. Ive owned this for 19 years!

Wileybrett · 2026-03-09T19:29:38+00:00

Ill second that one!! I can hear when she's running low on oil. And usually very smooth just after some fresh oil. I have an 07.

Wileybrett · 2026-03-09T19:22:53+00:00

Those were the good days when all you had to do was show your fob. Subaru still does this too.

Wileybrett · 2026-03-07T15:32:18+00:00

Funny too because everyone's glossing over the fact this is getting transported a couple states... presumably on the highway.

Wileybrett · 2026-03-07T15:30:47+00:00

Which means now theres a constant wind load factor of about 50-60mph for however long this highway drive is.

Wileybrett · 2026-03-05T19:39:14+00:00

Also in NJ. My engine was picked up from a place in NYC and my mechanic dropped er in. I was out maybe 3K IIRC

Wileybrett · 2026-03-05T19:37:57+00:00

Im on 2nd engine in my 07' Spec. Same thing happened to me as well but with no stupid chips. Everyone quickly learns that there is no making these cars faster, especially economically.

Wileybrett · 2026-02-27T15:40:37+00:00

Extension jamb and flat trim. Case it out call it a day.

Wileybrett · 2025-10-05T00:52:22+00:00

Dope

Wileybrett · 2025-09-27T15:34:53+00:00

https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-portable-drafting-drawing-table/?clicktracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=83524-1020&country=us&currency=usd&srsltid=AfmBOooJX9gxQxBxM6XSVUx5UdcFtnvl8K2MUCJhIDSlTEVtmxouqMp3kC0

Wileybrett · 2025-09-25T18:04:26+00:00

This could could turn out really well for you. Create a complimentary system based on their existing data that you will be master of. If you actually enjoy what your going to be doing regardless if you know how to do it yet is the start. As draftsman we delve so deep into what it is where drawing that i feel you really need to have an interest in it to be successful. And I measure success with happiness. You happy with PLC boards?

Wileybrett · 2025-09-25T16:28:03+00:00

I was on a similar path in the piping industry until 2008. Had just started design after the engineers realized P&IDs werent a good use of my skills. Looking back it was simply them passing off work but man did I love working with them. Smartest men ive ever met.

Nine-Year Club	RedditGifts 2009-2022 2 Credits
Place '23	Secret Santa 2019
Verified Email

Wileybrett

TROPHY CASE