![]() Which leads to my next ing a computer will not instantly make you a good designer if you are not already. I tried to show somebody a few things once that had no drafting experience but lots of computer experience.hard road. Editing is much quicker, things can be done very accurately, but you still have to be able to see it and follow it mentally to product complete drawings. You will still need to know how to draw or learn, which involves seeing. If you don't already know how to draw, a computer won't make it easier. I don't like doing anything on a PC, but I found it a bit more clumsy on the PC version, even after finding everything.Ī few thoughts. Ive used sketch up on both mac and pc.works great on the Macbook pro I'm on now. The FWW blog "Design, Click, Build" is also very helpful on more advanced topics, you can keep growing your knowledge of specific advanced techniques with that avenue, also lots of input there from Dave Richards. Really changed the way I use the tool, made a lot of things clear to me that were not from my hunt and peck experimentation and more general sketch up guides I had read. Don't know about "Sketchup for woodworkers" but I bought the Dave Richard's ebook "Sketchup guide for woodworkers".best $12 or so dollars I've spent on a book. I haven't built a project without it since I can remember. If anyone is interested to see my bench you could search on MFT-XL, since I believe I used that terminology. I have been sidelined with other projects and have not built the planer cart yet, but hope to build it before too long. I imported the library model into my design for the cart frame. Once I was done I discovered that there are LOTS of 3D models for SketchUp, and I found a highly detailed model of the planer! But, that design effort was well worth it for the added experience I got. The best learning experience for me was to model the DeWalt planer. My second design was a rolling cart for a DeWalt planer, and I planned to use my MFT-style workbench as the planer's outfeed table. It also doubles as the out-feed table for my table saw. Nothing fancy, but it is pretty robust and does the job. I designed the frame with 2X4 framework and 4X4 legs. ![]() I CNC'd the top from a full sheet of MDF, but reduced overall size to 36" X 84". I wanted a permanent workbench in my shop that had an MDF top with 20mm holes, similar to Festool's MFT/3 workbench. Initially I just picked a fairly simple project to design using SketchUp, and found it to be pretty intuitive. Those are the steps and sequence you’d use to build the project, so that’s the way you should model it.I really like SketchUp. Finish by adding knobs, pulls, and other hardware. After that, position whatever drawers, doors, and adjustable shelves you want. Fill in the fixed shelves, the bottom, the back panel, and ledger strips. Copy the side and do a Flip Along command to mirror it (this orients the copy correctly, without creating redundant geometry). ![]() Draw one side to size and add rabbets and dadoes for the bottom, back, fixed shelves, and toe-kick space. They’re the main structural element, holding the other parts in place. The best way to do that is to begin with the cabinet sides. Suppose, for example, that you’re designing kitchen cabinets. ![]() ![]() It’s the same in SketchUp, so work in SketchUp the way you would in the shop: define the steps and sequence you need before you begin modeling. In woodworking, there’s a sound, logical sequence of steps you need to take from start to finish. ![]()
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