Can we talk about sketching rough drafts by hand first

Honestly, I used to jump straight into CAD for everything. Watching a senior drafter fix a complex angle issue with a quick napkin sketch changed my mind. Now I always rough it out on paper before opening any software.

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hugo2387mo ago

Hearing that napkin sketch fix blew my mind, and @theahall nails why paper first works.

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finley8207mo ago

Seeing that everywhere now, from cooking to coding. Paper first cuts through the noise.

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theahall7mo ago

Totally, it forces you to slow down and actually think the steps through. I sketch out a rough plan for even simple repairs before I grab my tools. That clarity before you start is what really saves time.

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