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Making a french curve
April 27, 2023

Mary Tsai crafts a classic drafting tool using a laser cutter and traditional woodworking techniques.
Layers in SketchUp: The Basics
March 20, 2019

While working with some new online students over the last several weeks, the discussion has turned to layers. New users often find layers in SketchUp to be a little confusing…
Bending a Component in SketchUp
October 17, 2018

This is the SketchUp model I drew when I created the plans for Michael Robbins's Contemporary Desk which is featured in the current issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine. In the…
SketchUp Video: A Few Tricks
August 22, 2018

The latest issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine showed up in my mailbox the other day and during a bit of downtime, I took a few minutes to model Nancy Hiller's…
SketchUp: Modeling Table and Stool Legs with Rake and Splay
July 18, 2018

Correctly modeling angled legs in SketchUp requires the right technique
Video: An Easy Way to Draw Joinery in SketchUp
June 20, 2018

If you've been using SketchUp to create detailed furniture models including joinery such as dovetails, mortises, and dadoes, you probably know that adding those details can be some of the…
Drawing Stopped Flutes on a Table Leg in SketchUp
May 2, 2018

Recently I was involved in a discussion with some other SketchUp users regarding a method for drawing stopped flutes for table legs and columns. I thought I'd hunt up a…
SketchUp Details: Transitioning from Square to Round
December 20, 2017

In spindle turning it's common to have transitions from square to turned sections. This is frequently seen on table legs that have a square pommel at the top for the…
Modeling a Ruhlmann-Influenced Leg in SketchUp
May 12, 2010

At first blush it might seem like a challenge to draw in SketchUp but it is actually quite simple
A Quick Course in SketchUp
March 8, 2008

This powerful 3D drawing program is easy to use-and it's free

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