Excel Spreadsheet as a Design Tool

I’d definitely be interested to see how you use Excel. Nice cabinet.

Regards, JM

-- Jarrod, Eagle Nest, NM http://anthologyfinefurniture.wordpress.com

Hi Tim,

You will need some place on the internet to store the file and then provide a link to let others download it. Here is microsofts file storage solution

There are many others to choose from. Let me know if you need any help. Consulting fees come in at just ~$120/hr (125 Canadian)

Just kidding.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

You could use Google Documents. Store the spreadsheet there and share it. Post the link here.

Lew

You could also use http://www.box.net

It does the same. Giving you a link so others can download the file. It’s free.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Tim, count me as one interested in seeing how you use excel in this way. Thanks.

-- Martin, Kansas

To save a copy of a graph spreadsheet go to my website at www.newcalshop.com and click the ‘Click Here to Download Excel Graph Paper File’ on the right side above Tim’s Favorite Links.

There’s not much to it but you can get an idea of the possibilities.

-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com

Tim, I like that! I can even see me using it for my next major undertaking.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Just downloaded your spreadsheet. Now that is a creative use of Excel!!

Lew

Thanks for the download, Tim. Now you’ve got my full respect not only as a woodworker, but as an Excel geek!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Great idea, Tim. It’s very obvious when you see it, that Excel is perfect for making a 2D scale drawing. Thanks for the post and the download.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

I have always used MS Paint program for my drawings… I have a Starting file that has a Ruler at the top, bottom, & both sides to make it easier to draw lines, etc. Using Copy/Paste also makes it easier.

I have never tried Excel for doing this…

Sounds interesting… will let you know how I do with it…

Oh, I’ve also tried the FREE Google Sketchup program… have never had a more FRUSTRATING time in my life! Once you get to know some of the Tricks of the program, it can be very useful too… It’s really a COOL program… BUT, so powerful that it’s NOT the easiest program to learn.

Thank you.

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1389"

I didn’t know you could do that with excel, thats cool

I’ll have to give it a try

Thanks for the info

-- Ed Collinge- Edmonds, WA.

Excel works well if you have a bunch of smaller parts that have to fit together. Like a cabinet with drawers. You can ‘program’ excel so that every dimension is automatically updated when a single dimension is changed. You can also create a rough and finished cutlist that will also automatically update.

You can also use it to figure out a cutting plan for sheet goods. It works real well if you want to match up grain as in drawers or cabinet doors.

You can get through the planning very quickly which is what I need as I don’t have enough time to devote to highly detailed planning, but, like all of us, still need to plan before getting into the shop to mess things up.

-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com

I’m somewhat of an “excel Geek” myself….this is very cool. Thanks for sharing

-- Brad,--"The way to eat an eliphant is one bite at a time"