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I have admired the many toy/blanket chests I’ve seen posted here, but could never find the plans I was looking for, so I thoought I’d try my hand at designing one (not my strong suit).
I started designing this blanket/toy chest with 2 panels, then decided 3 panels looked better. – Am building this for friends, I know there are some other Sketchup geeks here, so I thought I’d share the model. Sketchup is such a cool tool, I sat down Sat, designed in Sketchup, printed out a parts list and had the legs & framework complete Sunday night!
Sketchup Link:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=2e366ec72eaff79cf506bb81dc47184b
Hopefully, someone will find useful!
Schroeder
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6 comments so far
Scott Bryan
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posted 117 days ago
Schroeder,
Thanks for the post. It does look like you have done a good job with the design and Sketchup modeling. I have been considering making something for the grandkids toys and this looks pretty good.
I think that it is wonderful for you to be willing to share this model as well. For those of us on the steep side of the Sketchup learning curve it is most appreciated.
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Canexican
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posted 117 days ago
Google Sketchup Rocks, I think everyone should give it a try, IT’S FREE. You did a great job on your design.
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Bob Babcock
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posted 117 days ago
Very cool Schroeder. Looks to me like you’re hooked….:)
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GaryK
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posted 117 days ago
Looks very cool. I’m trying to get up to speed with sketchup myself.
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schroeder
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posted 117 days ago
Thanks all! – If someone can use it or if it inspires them to try Sketchup, then I’m glad to post it!
Bob – uh, ya! – hooked is the word for it. I pretty much draw out EVERYTHING! Its nice just to see the proportions and saves me TONS of time and lumber! – You’ve been a great help, Thanks Bob!
(Gary – you’ll love it when you see what it can do).
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 115 days ago
Schroeder;
Great design and drawing.
I’m still at the beginning stages of learning sketchup.
Lee
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