Sketchup for Woodworkers Tutorial

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randyrls

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I know some of the members here don't make just pens, but other things as well.


I came across this set of video tutorials some time ago. It explains how Google Sketchup can be used to design woodworking objects.
Sketchup for Woodworkers - Home

Google Sketchup can be downloaded free from Google.

Enjoy!!!
 
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markgum

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thanks for sharing. Sketchup was suggested as a nice tool to have for segmented bowls. I down loaded it but that is as far as I have gotten.
 

its_virgil

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I've tried using sketchup and although I see some great projects done with it I found it terribly difficult to learn. I plodded through a couple of tutorials and gave up. Maybe my motivation was not motivated.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
 

keithkarl2007

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I downloaded it a while back but now when I try to use it, the reference lines don't come up and I can't draw on it. It won't even display previous plans I drew and saved. I uninstalled it and downloaded it again but I'm still having those same problems.
 

Dick Mahany

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Video tutorials made the difference between failure and success for me. I was about to give up when I found an EXCELLENT set of beginners videos. I followed the 7 basic tutorials and am now using Sketchup all the time. Google " Chief woodworker's blog" and you'll find them. The author is an accomplished craftsman and also teaches Shetchup at local colleges.......definitely worth a look.
 
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