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dusty
03-29-2010, 09:07 AM
A few of us have become wannabe Sketchup users. I have been toying with it ever since it was highlighted here on the forum. However, I seldom refer to the manual or instructions. I'm sort of a "do it myself" sort.
Because I was unable to do some things that I know can be done, I went back to where I began and was favorably impressed. The instructions have been greatly improved (expanded upon).
If you are a Sketchup Wantabe, it might be time to revisit here (http://www.aidanchopra.com/tableofcontents).
PG-Zac
03-29-2010, 10:24 AM
I have found it to be an invaluable tool.
tenbears
03-29-2010, 11:35 AM
A great learning experience is the "Design, Click, Build" blog on the FWW website. Both Dave Richards and Tim Killen have great tutorials using "Sketchup"
lv2wdwrk
03-29-2010, 02:12 PM
Tom_k/Mo has a tutorial in this thread:
http://shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3916&highlight=sketchup
Good thread with lots of comments.
heathicus
03-29-2010, 02:25 PM
Tom_k/Mo has a tutorial in this thread:
http://shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3916&highlight=sketchup
Good thread with lots of comments.
And I'm still waiting on the "CutList" lesson. :D
tom_k/mo
04-01-2010, 03:51 PM
And I'm still waiting on the "CutList" lesson. :D
OK, I'll get started on it...
shipwright
04-01-2010, 06:46 PM
I'm afraid I'm way too adicted to design-as-you-go. It would be a collossal waste of time for me to draw up plans in any detail until after the varnish was dry. My idea of (small "s") "sketch up" is of the paper napkin variety, subject to change without notice.
Paul M
fjimp
04-01-2010, 07:42 PM
I'm afraid I'm way too adicted to design-as-you-go. It would be a collossal waste of time for me to draw up plans in any detail until after the varnish was dry. My idea of (small "s") "sketch up" is of the paper napkin variety, subject to change without notice.
Paul M
Well now Paul M I am pleased to hear a man who mirrors my planning mode. I remember a fellow early in life who pointed out that a real woodworker never discloses what he is building as the final product may not even begin to resemble the original intent. I have given up on napkins, a good friend gave me a couple of graph paper pads. Truth be known I have the same problem Farmer does. No matter how many times I cut the board tis still too short:D Jim