My new project need simple cad program advice

[Aaron Coffee]

I am in the planning stages of building a replica 1920 Briggs and Stratton Buckboard Flyer.. Using a combination of plans, and ideas from a youtube video and original blueprints, that I found online. The blueprints were cut off and are missing the Y dimensions. I am looking for a simple, cheap cad program that I can import the blueprints to, and insert the dimensions that are there and generate the missing dimensions. I wont be using an original motorwheel rather taking cues from the you tube video.
Thanks
Aaron

[tony.latham]

These?

http://horselesscarriagereplicas.com/SmithFlyerBlueprints.pdf

At least for the body, it would be fairly easy to reproduce on Sketchup. Do you need to do the whole nine yards?

Tony

[Aaron Coffee]

Yes that would be the blueprints. Just need a couple of dimensions, then can figure out the rest from them.

[eLink]

You won't be able to import a clean CAD file from a pixelated PDF file (as far as I know).
You could try downloading a free trial version of Bluebeam. It's a PDF editing program that can help find measurements based on known dimensions.

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[Aaron Coffee]

Cool. Thanks, I will give that a try.

[rjgimp]

The seats are only 15.5" wide. Does one cheek go in each...?

[tony.latham]

The seats are only 15.5" wide. Does one cheek go in each...?

I caught that too. That would be a squeeze.

Aaron:

Cool project. What engine are you planning on using?

Tony


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[Tom&Shelly]

The seats are only 15.5" wide. Does one cheek go in each...?

People came in different dimensions back then

Looking at the size of the engine, it may have been a subtle way to keep the payload weight under control.

Tom

[Aaron Coffee]

Using a 3 hp briggs and stratton. https://youtu.be/lPDv_33CV4o. Plan is to do something similar to this engine setup, currently debating between an econo spare and a rear motorcycle wheel for the drive wheel. Plan on doing some measuring before I make seats.

[Aaron Coffee]

Thanks, I downloaded free trail of Bluebeam and within 5 minutes I was able to generate the dimensions I needed. I always know that when I have odd requests/questions that someone can guide me in the right direction here. I plan on making a mockup of the seat to see if it will fit my girlfriend, although I will breach the questions carefully, or at least I will in my mind and it will come out of my mouth otherwise. Thanks again. I will post my progress, but it will be slow as finances allow.

[rjgimp]

I plan on making a mockup of the seat to see if it will fit my girlfriend, although I will breach the questions carefully, or at least I will in my mind and it will come out of my mouth otherwise.

I have never known such a scenario to transpire in any other way.

[tony.latham]

I will post my progress, but it will be slow as finances allow.

Good.

This will be a fun project to follow.

Tony

[Tom&Shelly]

I plan on making a mockup of the seat to see if it will fit my girlfriend, although I will breach the questions carefully, or at least I will in my mind and it will come out of my mouth otherwise. Thanks again. I will post my progress, but it will be slow as finances allow.

I agree with Rob and Tony!

Tom

[Aaron Coffee]

Making a little progress. Got the drivetrain mocked up. Waiting for 7 gauge plate to replace plywood, then welding.

[rjgimp]

Where did you find that awesome swingarm for the drive wheel?