Need free 2D CAD program.

I have stumbled on a person with a laser cutter who can make parts for me if I can provide him with digital files. The problem is that now that I am retired, I no longer have Solidworks or AutoCad at my disposal.

Is there any non-scam tool that the hobbyst can access on line to do this stuff?  So far two of the ones I tried to register with promised free package, but also asked for CC info. That has to be sketchy. (pardon pun)

Not that I need 3d for brackets and stuff, but tried sketchup, but am guessing it wont work in Canada since the e-mail confirmation does not show up.

Pete

Draftsight should be free and is basically freeware Autocad, so it will look familiar if you have used that.

^I've used this, it's very easy but only available as a trial version last I checked.

I've been using NanoCad, very similar to AutoCad, same basic interface.

The cutter should take SVG files, which you can generate with a vector illustration program. Inkscape is one free option that works pretty well. 

RX8driver said:

I've been using NanoCad, very similar to AutoCad, same basic interface.

Another vote for NanoCAD:

https://nanocad.com/products/nanoCAD/

Since DraftSight dropped their free version, I've found NanoCAD to be the best alternative. 

Fusion 360 is also free for personal use, don't know about Canada vs US.