512 days ago
by daltxguy |
258 comments »
If you’re a fan of Sketchup for creating woodworking models, then the next obvious step is to use Sketchup to help you create cutlists and layouts. Sketchup plugin Cutlist 4.0 does just that. CutList 4.0 sketchup plugin helps you determine how much of each material you need to produce your design, taking into account nominal sized lumber with allowances for finishing to final size. Then it goes one further and lays out all of the pieces on boards or sheet good sizes of your choosing. Th...
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307 days ago
by DaveR |
52 comments »
...draw this?
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612 days ago
by Martin Sojka |
46 comments »
Ever wondered how to become published? How to see your unique creation on the pages of your favorite woodworking magazine? Well, now is your chance to achieve just that! We’ve partnered with Popular Woodworking magazine again to present a new, exciting challenge for all members of LumberJocks.com. (If you’re not a member, now is the time to join us!)
This time it’s all about the bookcases. Everyone needs them. Are you ready to design a bookcase that catches the eyes of Popu...
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289 days ago
by DaveR |
41 comments »
So is anyone up for a timed SketchUp challenge?
A friend of mine offered this although I’ve modified it slightly.
Draw a simple table like the one in the image above. Make it 24” tall (I forgot to add that to the drawing) and sized as shown. Use components or don’t. No need for dimensions, joinery or materials. Post an image of your drawing and the time it took you to draw it. The deadline is Wednesday, Feb 18 at 5:00 pm CST.
Edited to add: Don’t use any p...
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560 days ago
by Dick, & Barb Cain |
32 comments »
I’ve been really busy trying to learn SketchUp.
My Son needs a new front porch on his home.
I decided this would be a good way to learn SketchUp.
His old concrete steps have been gradually leaning, & it makes the whole house seem crooked.
He said if he sits on a step, he feels like he’s going to fall off.
This was quite an experience for me, because I’ve used a T-square, & triangles for so long.
This project took me an awfully long time, but I learn...
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815 days ago
by Martin Sojka |
32 comments »
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In order to continue challenging us to develop our creativity and woodworking skills let me present another challenge to you, with the support of Popular Woodworking.
Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software tool that is currently being discussed in each woodworking forum or group. Yes, it can save you costs during the designing phase and it will boost the creativity of your finished pieces when you master it.
And what’s the best ...
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314 days ago
by DaveR |
27 comments »
Well, I showed the table to my client.
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811 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
27 comments »
Here’s my version of a dining table.
My GoalsMy goal was to develop Sketchup Skills to build something more than a rectangular box!My plan was to put a Canadian twist on the end product.
My InspirationThe inspiration for the dining table was my beautiful maple tree that is in my front yard. The size is magnificent; the colours are glorious.
The Table
The pedestal base of the table, with the four “feet”, represents the trunk and roots of the tree. I added the...
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836 days ago
by Bob Babcock |
25 comments »
OK…I’m finally starting to produce some content for this. The first a simple tutorial on creating ellipses and another a simplified mortise and tenon joint.
I have a few tutorials on my to do list but I need some more suggestions. Any issues or concepts you would like illustrated?
Ellipses in Sketchup…..DOH! I forgot the CSS intro.
Mortise and Tenon from scratch
Oh well…can’t sleep…might as well do another.
Natural Edge Slab
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65 days ago
by spaids |
23 comments »
I was doing tapered legs with the follow me tool. It was quick to do tapers and chamfers like that but a light bulb went on in my head a couple minutes ago. With auto fold, tapered legs can be done in a single step as you draw the legs without extra work.
First: draw the leg down from the table to the point where the taper should start.
Second: draw a rectangle on the bottom of the leg that is the size and in the location of the finished tapered leg.
EDIT Then just pull it (oop...
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