Then I copy and drag each piece lets say 2 or 3 meters from the original. When my project is complete with all parts made as components I create my cutting list with the script "CutListAndMaterials.rb". Except if you want to animate a bit your models like Dave Richards did in one of his video animating a door. Maybe for huge architectural projects but for woodworking I doubt. My projects are not so complex to have this need. Joe, to answer your question concerning the use of layers, I don't. I already posted some few things you can see there:
Before using SUp I've never used any CAD software. I'm really not a specialist but I'm selfsufficient for my needs. Then I asked question on some forums and Dave Richards helped me to understand a method of drawing with SketchUp for woodworking. Could you believe me, I've never used the documentation ? But I ran a lot the videos with some personal trials on my computer. Really great.Īs you know each person is different from another and the way you learn things could be very, very different. It's just a matter of balancing text and images. You can group a sequence of SUp actions on one image to confirm the text description. I just wanted to encourage you to integrate some tuts like Gidon did.
Joe don't missunderstand me, the route you did is OK for me too. I just felt it important to explain why I went the route I did. I hope this explanation didn't sound too defensive because I really value people's feedback. I am also finding that the hook of a single project (a bedside table) from beginning to end, tends to keep people interested and wanting the next installment. Having gotten beyond the beginner stage myself I like Gidon's method and the tutorials you find on the Fine Woodworking Blog. As I proceed beyond the beginner tutorial I will use more abstracted and graphical methods, especially like that Gidon uses. So far I have gotten significant interests. I conscientiously decided to fill a void I felt was there for beginners who need detailed instructions.
#SKETCHUP TUTORIAL FOR WOODWORKERS WINDOWS#
Similarly, the videos help for some people, but to many they are too quick - and it is frustrating to stop and start them and relocate windows on the screen to keep up.
#SKETCHUP TUTORIAL FOR WOODWORKERS HOW TO#
But if you don't know how to use the Push/Pull tool yet, that instruction isn't very helpful. If you already understand the basics you can follow an instruction like "Use the Intersect With Model tool to form the tenon". I went the route of detailed instructions for beginners because it filled a void I found when I was trying to learn (still am) SketchUp.
I will certainly give you the appropriate attribution as well. Also, with your permission, I will put up your tutorials on my blog for people who have been following my tutorials. I almost always use 'intersect with model' for this procedure when I do my own drawing, and I will take your advice and introduce it to my students at the beginning of the next class. people who have never used SketchUp before, I am introducing the basic tools first and the more advanced tools later. However, I developed this material to teach a live class in my neighborhood and because this is a course for beginners i.e. On using 'intersect with model' I agree 100%. But I agree that if they are difficult to calculate I would do it as you suggested. The taper dimensions I usually use are never a problem calculating in my head. On drawing the tapered leg I find it faster to start at the bottom and work up, though as you say, not the way we would build it in the shop. Thanks for reviewing the tutorials and providing feedback, especially so well animated.
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