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Modeling an oval Shaker box in SketchUp

September 23, 2020

Dave Richards's model starts out with flat bands for the box and lid, so they could be used to create the patterns for cutting them in the shop.
Basic SketchUp exercise – Designing a handy miter box

September 2, 2020

Tim Killen creates a beginner-friendly SketchUp model with only two components. Nevertheless, it is surprising how many basic SketchUp skills and tools are practiced in making this simple piece.
A couple of Follow Me tricks for SketchUp

August 19, 2020

Dave Richards demonstrates some functions of the follow-me tool that many SketchUp users might not be aware of.
The hard work of starting a new project

August 5, 2020

Even though there is no space in his house for one, Tim Killen begins the planning process for his newest project, a Seymour secretary bookcase.
Leveraging the power of SketchUp components

July 15, 2020

Dave Richards demonstrates how he not only uses components to create his models more efficiently, but how they inform his order of operations in the shop as well.
Creating complex curved faces in SketchUp

July 1, 2020

Tim Killen uses a SketchUp plug-in, Fredo Curvaloft Skin Contours, to help him model a complex shape on a challenging Queen Anne leg.
Using SketchUp to create patterns

June 17, 2020

Using SketchUp and Layout, Dave Richards demonstrates how to create full-size printed patterns to use for router templates or bending forms.
Adding phantom lines in SketchUp

June 4, 2020

SketchUp makes it easy to explain technical details, including a way to show phantom lines demonstrating how pieces connect
3 great tools for SketchUp

May 20, 2020

Dave Richards is doing a lot of teaching these days. In this blog, he shares some tools his students have found extremely valuable.
SketchUp of a mock-up

May 7, 2020

When inventing a new design, Tim Killen doesn't see a need for a cardboard mock-up. He jumps right into SketchUp, guided by rough handmade pencil sketches.