Matt Estlea
The SketchUp Series
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An Introduction to SketchUp
Ever wanted to start designing your own woodworking projects? It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, SketchUp is often regarded as the most user friendly option for 3D modelling beginners.
An Introduction to SketchUp
You will learn:
- What SketchUp Is
- When to use SketchUp
- Why to use SketchUp
- Who uses SketchUp
#2 How to Use SketchUp Tools
In Part 2 of the SketchUp Series, I show you the uses of the various tools at your disposal, as well as give my input on their uses and where I often find myself using them.
#2 How to Use SketchUp Tools
You will learn:
- What tools are available
- How the tools are used
- Shortcuts for tools
- Things to watch out for when modelling
#3 How to Make a Table
In Part 3 of the SketchUp Series, I build on what was discussed in the previous tutorials and start constructing the carcass of the table.
#3 How to Make a Table
You will learn:
- How to draw and extrude shapes
- How to create components
- How to align components
- How to prepare for joinery
#4 How to Make Joints
In Part 4 of the SketchUp Series, I build on what was discussed in the previous tutorials and start constructing the joints within the table. Specifically the mortice and tenons and dovetails.
#4 How to Make Joints
You will learn:
- How to layout joinery
- How to avoid common pitfalls
- When to use the Solid Tools
- Aligning and sizing joints
#5 How to Make Drawers
In Part 5 of the SketchUp Series, I build on what was discussed in the previous tutorials and start constructing the drawer within the table.
#5 How to Make Drawers
You will learn:
- How to layout dovetails
- How to nest components
- How to use the revolve tool
- How to design a traditional drawer
#6 Applying Materials
In Part 6 of the SketchUp Series, I show you how to apply material and details to the shaker table.
#6 Applying Materials
You will learn:
- How to apply textures
- How to size textures
- Where to load your own textures
- How to imply endgrain
#7 Dimensioning & Exporting
In Part 7 of the SketchUp Series, I show you how to start applying dimensions to your piece, as well as how to correctly export them.
#7 Dimensioning & Exporting
You will learn:
- How to export a PDF
- How to export a DWG
- How to export a DXF
- How to export a 3DS