March 22, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
10 Things CADFaber Does That TinkerCAD Can't
A practical tinkercad alternative comparison with concrete workflow differences for makers and 3D printing users.
CADFaber Blog
Guides for browser-based 3D modeling, STL export, 3D printing, privacy-first CAD workflows, and practical tool comparisons.
March 21, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
How to Design Your First 3D Print (Beginner Guide)
A beginner-friendly 3d print design beginner guide from blank canvas to first successful STL export and slicer-ready result.
March 20, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
Free vs Paid CAD Software in 2026: Honest Comparison
An honest free cad software 2026 comparison explaining where free tools are enough and where paid CAD starts to matter.
March 19, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
Export STL, 3MF, OBJ: Which Format for Your 3D Printer?
A practical stl vs 3mf vs obj guide for choosing the right format in common home and prosumer printing workflows.
March 18, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
Why Your CAD Tool Should Work Offline
Why an offline cad tool is not a niche feature but a reliability and privacy requirement for serious maker workflows.
March 17, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
JSCAD Tutorial: Parametric 3D Design with Code
A hands-on jscad tutorial for building reusable parametric models with variables, functions, and simple controls.
March 16, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
Cookie Cutter Design: Free Online Tool
Design a cookie cutter designer free workflow with browser tools, from 2D shape idea to printable cutter in minutes.
March 15, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
Phone Stand 3D Print: Design in 5 Minutes
A fast phone stand 3d print design walkthrough you can finish quickly and improve through short iteration loops.
March 14, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
CADFaber vs FreeCAD vs TinkerCAD: Which One for You?
A practical cad comparison 2026 guide to choosing between CADFaber, FreeCAD, and TinkerCAD based on workflow and constraints.
March 13, 2026•Tom Silas Helmke
Privacy-First 3D Design: No Cloud, No Account, No Tracking
A privacy 3d cad perspective on how local-first browser workflows reduce unnecessary data exposure in everyday design work.
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