/diy/ - Do It Yourself

So do any of you model your parts here?
if so what do you use?
I just started learning both autoCAD and solidworks, and i've got to say, i like autoCAD waaaaayyyyyy more than solidworks. but according to "industry" solidworks is the way to go. which makes me sad :c, luckily solidworks can import autoCAD drawings so I might just do that. Is solidworks used more in industry? what is better out of the two? is there a way to show a grid like autocad has when you're drawing?

anyway, what do you guys use, experiences, preferences, tips, etc. 3d modeling general.

I know i could've taken this to /3/ but this is more in the engineering sense rather than the model/artistic sense.

pic related, a bunch of shit i made in autocad.