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Components Make Quick Work
3 commentsAn example of using components in multiple models
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Joint Push/Pull
5 commentsI'm working on another Windsor - this time a fan back arm chair. This style, as shown below in a rough model, includes a curved crest rail which captures the top of the spindles and turned...
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The Effectiveness of Imported Scanned Images
7 commentsThis week my scanner malfunctioned and I was faced with creating a turning without the benefit of the scanned-imported image. I was on a tight schedule, so there was pressure to get the turning...
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More Quick Dimensioning Tips
4 commentsMore ways to improve the appearance of dimensions in your SketchUp models.
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Style Settings for Woodworking
8 commentsI'm often asked to have a look at SketchUp files for suggestions on getting around a problem. Most often the files have default settings based on the template Product Design and Woodworking. (To see...
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Pattern Making - Unfolding A 3D Shape to Make A Template
4 commentsA short demonstration of the Unfold plugin
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Dimensioning Your Drawings - A Couple Quick Tips
A couple of methods for improving the appearance of dimensions in your SketchUp model.
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Rules for Dimensions
Dimensioning in SketchUp can be tricky, so I find it important to stick to some basic rules as follows:1. Don't place dimensions within a component with one exception - dimensions for circles, arcs...
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Federal or Hepplewhite Legs with Inlay
As mentioned in my last post, I attended the recent Williamsburg Conference on "Working Wood in the 18th Century". One of the show pieces was a Federal Dressing Table presented by Steve Latta. He...
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"Align View" - a Little Known, but Handy Function
I don't use it that often, but when I do the "Align View" function is very helpful. It comes in handy when I'm making a full-size template of a component's details. In the case of the 18th C Childs...
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An 18th C Child's Cradle - Handling Difficult Shapes and Angles
1 commentLast week I attended the Colonial Williamsburg Conference, "Working Wood in the 18th Century. Covering the subject - Bedroom Furniture - I found this conference very educational and valuable...
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Creating Templates for a Complex Shape
11 commentsGenerate templates for sections along the length of the piece to make profile gauges in the shop.
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Key Subjects Indexed to Archived Posts
I've not done an analysis of questions received over the last couple years. However, it seems that some of the most frequent questions involve subjects or issues listed below. These issues have...
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Jig Design in SketchUp - A Little Reverse Engineering
4 commentsUse your model to determine the jigs or templates you need to build it in the shop.
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Making a Window Sash or Breakfront Cabinet Door
8 commentsClassic window sash and breakfront glass doors with molded muntins are challenging woodworking projects. However, I find that working through the detail design in SketchUp clears up any...
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Making a Bail for a Shaker Chip Box
8 commentsIn starting the design for a Shaker Chip Box, I thought how easy it looked - but soon was surprised by the complexity of the bent handle or Bail. This component is not so simple with its right...
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Plywood Edge - Creating a New Material in SketchUp
11 commentsPutting a new feature of SketchUp 7 to work.
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Adjusting or Tweaking Your Model - A Loft Bed Example
Often I find myself fairly complete with a model design, yet have second thoughts about the overall size or configuration. Or following a presentation to a customer, adjustments and...
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