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SketchUp 7 Released

November 17, 2008

A few of the new features in SketchUp 7
Starting a Ladder Back Chair

November 17, 2008

Here is the method I use to start the SketchUp modeling of an 18th C Ladder Back Armchair.
Free Plans: Arts and Crafts Storage Bench

November 15, 2008

Sneaky storage is always great for boots, blankets, and other items that tend to pile up next to the door or at the foot of your bed. With a couple…
Converting a Follow Me Molding to Separate Components

November 15, 2008

A demonstration showing how to convert moldings drawn with Follow Me into separate components.
James E. Forrest, 1928-2008

November 14, 2008

Jim Forrest, president of Forrest Manufacturing Company, Inc., makers of premium saw blades for the woodworking industry, died Nov. 5 in Pompton Plains, N.J. He was 80.
Silas Kopf: On the Record with the Furnitologist

November 13, 2008

If you know anything about marquetry then you probably also know about Silas Kopf, the premier marquetry artist of our time. Neil Lamens of Furnitology.com takes you into Kopf's workshop…
More on Ladder Back Chair Back Slats

November 12, 2008

Recently I have been modeling an 18th C. Ladder Back Arm Chair (Connecticut, Circa 1740). Here is a picture of the modeling status so far. Again I faced the creation of Back…
Video: Quick and Easy Angled Chair Rail

November 12, 2008

How to draw a quick and easy angled chair rail in SketchUp
Finishing 101

November 11, 2008

A trip to the Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishing Show helped me realize the importance of a quality finish.
Japan Society Displays the New Bamboo

November 11, 2008

The Japan Society's New Bamboo: Contemporary Japanese Masters Exhibit

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