We are attempting to use Google SketchUp to design some of our future projects. We ran across this website Sketchup for Woodworkers by Rob Cameron and are following the video tutorials. We will post our progress as we go along. Please note that the tutorial videos are for SketchUp 7 and a Mac so it is a little different if you are using version 8 and Windows.
We are using Google SketchUp 8. You can download it here. For now, we will be using the free version. Here is a link to Cheat Sheet for SketchUp 7 for Windows and for Mac. Will post a link to SketchUp 8 when we can find it.
1) Getting Started, Part 1
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial we learn how to setup Sketchup from the beginning to work best for modeling furniture and cabinets. I introduce the rectangle, push/pull, orbit, pan, and zoom tools."
We have learned the basics now. Had a little trouble because of the version and operating systems differences but we were able to figure it out. The first video is very well put together and we learned all of the basic commands that we need. On to the next video.
2) Getting Started, Part 2
2) Getting Started, Part 2
Mr. Cameron posts: "The second half of our Getting Started tutorial. In this tutorial we build a bookshelf using the tools we already learned, plus the tape measure and move/copy tool. We also start grouping our object."
We made a bookshelf! We never knew how easy it was to use this software but that was because we attempted to learn on our own. One thing to note is that for Windows users in order to copy items you need to use Ctrl and not Alt like Mac users. On to the next video.
3) Dados, Rabbets, and Guides
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial we rebuild our bookshelf with the shelves dadoed into the sides. We also rabbet the back on. I introduce the ‘guides’ feature of the tape measure as well as several shortcuts for navigating around your model, more fun with groups and different ways to select exactly what you want."
Well we made a bookshelf with dadoes and a back with a rabbet. We also put a face on the bookshelf. It was not as easy as it looked in the video but we managed to figure it out. And it was a lot easier then figuring it out on our own! On to the next video.
4) Curves, Moulding, and the Outliner
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial I introduce the Outliner panel for keeping track of all these groups floating around. We also rebuild the bookshelf using Components. I use the Line, Arc and FollowMe tools for the first time to create moulding on our bookshelf."
We now know how to add mouldings to our bookshelf. It is all starting to come together. On to the next video.
5) Moulding Revisited
Mr. Cameron posts: "I wanted to show a couple more examples of moulding—adding base moulding and an example of cutting away from a larger piece to form a decorative edge."
We learned how to add a base moulding with compound curves as well as a solid top for the bookcase with a chamfered edge. On to the next video.
6) Joints, Joints, Joints
Mr. Cameron posts "In this tutorial I cover several of the most common woodworking joints—miter, half-lap, tongue and groove, splined, rabbet and groove, blind dado, sliding dovetail, mortise and tenon, and the good old-fashioned dovetail."
We learned how to make many common woodworking joints. This stuff is coming easier and easier. We can't wait to start designing projects.
7) Dimensions and Printing
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial we see how to add dimensions to our drawings, how to set them up to print and add scenes so we can save “views” of our model for later."
We learned how to add dimensions and to print a project. Still somewhat confusing but we think it will become clearer as we practice more.
These are all of the full tutorials at this time. There are 3 quickies that we will watch soon. We are going to use this to show all of the common woodworking joints and make a separate post detailing those joints with photos from SketchUp.
3) Dados, Rabbets, and Guides
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial we rebuild our bookshelf with the shelves dadoed into the sides. We also rabbet the back on. I introduce the ‘guides’ feature of the tape measure as well as several shortcuts for navigating around your model, more fun with groups and different ways to select exactly what you want."
Well we made a bookshelf with dadoes and a back with a rabbet. We also put a face on the bookshelf. It was not as easy as it looked in the video but we managed to figure it out. And it was a lot easier then figuring it out on our own! On to the next video.
4) Curves, Moulding, and the Outliner
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial I introduce the Outliner panel for keeping track of all these groups floating around. We also rebuild the bookshelf using Components. I use the Line, Arc and FollowMe tools for the first time to create moulding on our bookshelf."
We now know how to add mouldings to our bookshelf. It is all starting to come together. On to the next video.
5) Moulding Revisited
Mr. Cameron posts: "I wanted to show a couple more examples of moulding—adding base moulding and an example of cutting away from a larger piece to form a decorative edge."
We learned how to add a base moulding with compound curves as well as a solid top for the bookcase with a chamfered edge. On to the next video.
6) Joints, Joints, Joints
Mr. Cameron posts "In this tutorial I cover several of the most common woodworking joints—miter, half-lap, tongue and groove, splined, rabbet and groove, blind dado, sliding dovetail, mortise and tenon, and the good old-fashioned dovetail."
We learned how to make many common woodworking joints. This stuff is coming easier and easier. We can't wait to start designing projects.
7) Dimensions and Printing
Mr. Cameron posts: "In this tutorial we see how to add dimensions to our drawings, how to set them up to print and add scenes so we can save “views” of our model for later."
We learned how to add dimensions and to print a project. Still somewhat confusing but we think it will become clearer as we practice more.
These are all of the full tutorials at this time. There are 3 quickies that we will watch soon. We are going to use this to show all of the common woodworking joints and make a separate post detailing those joints with photos from SketchUp.
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