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SketchUp Class March 18-19, 2023 – Not Too Late to Register

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 9, 2023 by Bob LangMarch 9, 2023

There are still a few seats available for my live, weekend SketchUp class to be held March 18-19, 2023 at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Adrian, Michigan. More details are available on this earlier post, or from the school. … Continue reading →

Posted in SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, Upcoming SketchUp Classes

SketchUp Makes Good Woodworkers Better Woodworkers

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 3, 2023 by Bob LangFebruary 2, 2023

The most important skill in woodworking isn’t what you might think it is. It isn’t the ability to master a specific tool or technique. The things that look impossible become approachable, and picking up new tools and methods isn’t a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Woodworking | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Woodworking

In Person SketchUp Class in March

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 2, 2023 by Bob LangFebruary 2, 2023

The weekend of March 18 & 19 I will be returning to the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Adrian, Michigan to teach a “SketchUp for Woodworkers” class. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to make 3D models of your … Continue reading →

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SketchUp Class Next Weekend-Nov 5-6, 2022

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 28, 2022 by Bob LangOctober 28, 2022

This time next week I’ll be heading to Adrian, Michigan to teach a weekend SketchUp class at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. As I write this there are a few spots still available, so sign up now! CLICK HERE TO … Continue reading →

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Free Help For SketchUp Beginners

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 17, 2022 by Bob LangSeptember 17, 2022

Learning how to make 3D models with SketchUp is well worth the effort, and there is a lot of information here on my website. As with most online information the good stuff tends to sink to the bottom of the … Continue reading →

Posted in SketchUp, SketchUp Blog | Tagged Learn SketchUp

Back to SketchUp Class-Nov. 5-6, 2022

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 5, 2022 by Bob LangSeptember 5, 2022

SketchUp Class November 5-6, 2022 at Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute, Adrian, Michigan Like everyone else I’ve made some adjustments to what I do in the last few years. One of the things I’ve missed is teaching SketchUp, but that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Classes, SketchUp Woodworking

SketchUp Make — All Things Must Pass

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 3, 2022 by Bob LangSeptember 3, 2022
Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp

When I first started 3D modeling with SketchUp, the software company that developed it, @Last had been recently acquired by Google. When my book “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp” was first published in 2010, Google was included in the name. I … Continue reading →

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Updated Links to “The Craftsman”

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 28, 2022 by Bob LangMay 28, 2022

As an author I don’t expect my readers to take my word as gospel. I believe I have a responsibility to point readers in the direction of my sources. Gustav Stickley’s “The Craftsman Magazine” has been an essential source (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Harvey Ellis Furniture

Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp — Updated Version Available

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 11, 2022 by Bob LangMay 11, 2022
Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp

After a good deal of trial and tribulation, an updated version of “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp” is now available with links to online videos. In the earlier versions of this work, the 51 videos embedded in the text played nicely … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, New Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books | Tagged Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp

If You Own “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp”

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 16, 2022 by Bob LangMay 11, 2022
Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp

UPDATE MAY 11, 2022: EDITS ARE NOW COMPLETE; THIS BOOK NOW CONTAINS ACTIVE LINKS TO THE ONLINE VIDEO CONTENT. IF YOU PURCHASED THIS BOOK PREVIOUSLY I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND YOU A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION. TO … Continue reading →

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Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp Videos-Work in Progress

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 14, 2022 by Bob LangMay 11, 2022

UPDATE: MAY 11, 2022: ONLINE VIDEOS ARE NOW LINKED IN THE PDF FILE. IF YOU PURCHASED THIS BOOK PREVIOUSLY, WE’RE HAPPY TO SEND YOU A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION FOR FREE. VISIT THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS. There are … Continue reading →

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Two Sensible Methods to Authentic Stickley Finish

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on July 13, 2021 by Bob LangJuly 13, 2021

In the comments on my post:  “Gustav Stickley Finishing Article” I was asked if I had a reasonable alternative to a fumed finish for quartersawn white oak. In that post I mention one, aniline dye followed by shellac. The other … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Stickley Finish

Who Designed Byrdcliffe Furniture?

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 13, 2021 by Bob LangJuly 14, 2021

In Celebration of Zulma Steele (& Edna Walker) Before I started writing about the American Arts & Crafts Period of the early 20th century (more than 20 years ago) I thought that the history would be the easy part. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Byrdcliffe | Tagged Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe, Byrdcliffe Furniture, Zulma Steele

Happy New Year, Goodby Flash, Acrobat Update Video Issues

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 3, 2021 by Bob LangMay 11, 2022

UPDATE MAY 11, 2022: VIDEOS WITHIN THE PDF OF THIS BOOK ARE NOW LINKED TO ONLINE VIDEOS. IF YOU PURCHASED THIS PREVIOUSLY, VISIT THIS PAGE FOR A FREE UPGRADE TO THE UPDATED BOOK. Sometimes I think I’m the only one … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog | Tagged technical support

Byrdcliffe Furniture In Woodworker West Magazine

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 30, 2020 by Bob LangJune 30, 2020

My new book “Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture” is featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Woodworker West magazine. Editor Ron Goldman got in touch with me recently and included a four-page essay about the book, and about my examination … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Shop Drawings Books, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe, Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture

Thanks for Byrdcliffe Photos

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 10, 2020 by Bob LangJune 10, 2020

The good thing about the internet is the access it provides to images and resources. Twenty years ago when I was working on my first book Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, finding good images to use as references was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture Pre-Orders

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 5, 2020 by Bob LangMay 5, 2020

Thank you for your interest in my new book “Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture” and your support of my work.This is the only book that provides detailed information about furniture originally produced at the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Byrdcliffe, Printed Books, Shop Drawings Books, Store, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Chasing the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk, Part 2

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 2, 2020 by Bob LangMay 2, 2020

Here is the second part on the article that I wrote in 2014, about my 2012 spur of the moment trip to see the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk. Part 1 is here.   The story of the Byrdcliffe colony and drawings for … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Chasing the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk, part 1

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 1, 2020 by Bob LangMay 2, 2020
Lang-Byrdcliffe Iris Desk

I like to say that behind every good piece of furniture is a good story. The same is true for books. My first book “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” took about 20 years to go from idea to completion. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Byrdcliffe Carving Patterns – Full size PDF

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 25, 2020 by Bob LangMay 8, 2020
Byrdcliffe Carving Patterns PDF

The signature feature of Byrdcliffe furniture is the colored carvings designed by Zulma Steele and Edna Walker. The image at right is the drop-front panel of the Iris Desk. In original pieces there are several variations of the iris, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Byrdcliffe | Tagged Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe, Byrdcliffe Carving Patterns, carving

Help me publish Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 15, 2020 by Bob LangApril 28, 2020

Nineteen years ago I was finishing up my first book “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture”. Along with the rest of the world the publishing business has changed significantly. Between then and now I’ve written several other books, spent ten years … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Byrdcliffe, Shop Drawings Books, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Video From Gwinnett Woodworkers

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 23, 2020 by Bob LangJanuary 23, 2020

Earlier today I stumbled on this video from 2013. It was filmed in November 2012 when I was a guest of the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association in Georgia. I spent a week teaching several people SketchUp and was asked to hang … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Gwinnett Woodworkers Association

Poppy Table Reproduction

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 17, 2019 by Bob LangSeptember 17, 2019

It’s been an interesting summer to say the least. For the first time in years my wife and I planned a vacation; a two week trip to the island of Ibiza, Spain for the marriage of my son and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Poppy Table Reproduction

On Vacation July 16-30, 2019-Summer Download Sale

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on July 15, 2019 by Bob LangJuly 15, 2019

I’m leaving Cincinnati tomorrow and won’t be back until July 30, 2019. It’s a long overdue vacation and we’re going to the island of Ibiza for my son’s wedding and meeting the family of his lovely, smart and charming bride. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Store | Tagged Bob Lang

Popular Woodworking Sold But Future Not Clear

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 22, 2019 by Bob LangJune 22, 2019

Two bankruptcy auctions were recently held by what remains of F+W Media. In the first sale, approved on June 10, 2019 by the court, Penguin/Random House purchased the F+W book division. In the second auction, held June 17, 2019 Active … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs | Tagged Bob Lang, Popular Woodworking Bankruptcy

A Different Kind of SketchUp Class

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 13, 2019 by Bob LangJune 13, 2019

This August 10 & 11 I will be returning to the Marc Adams School of Woodworking to teach a class called “Supercharge SketchUp”. Unlike most of my SketchUp classes this is intended for folks who already have some experience in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, SketchUp Classes, SketchUp Woodworking

Morris Chair Class at MASW

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 29, 2019 by Bob LangApril 29, 2019

Woodworking classes at Marc Adams School of Woodworking are supposed to be a challenge. That applies to the instructor as well as the students. One of the challenges this year was the passing of Zane Powell  who kept students safe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Morris Chairs

Popular Woodworking Corporate Owner Files for Bankruptcy

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 17, 2019 by Bob LangJune 22, 2019

Click Here for an Update to This Story F+W Publications, Media, A Content & E-commerce Company, Community filed for bankruptcy protection on March 10, 2019. I would rather not be writing this post, but one of my pet peeves as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, Popular Woodworking

Why Woodworkers Should Write About Furniture History

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 24, 2019 by Bob LangApril 15, 2020

I’m working on a new book project, but because I’ve been at this one for several years now it doesn’t feel so new. In any case I’m approaching the finish line (excerpt for figuring out how to publish it). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang

The Toughest Question a Student Can Ask

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 23, 2019 by Bob LangFebruary 23, 2019
Bob Lang Morris Chair Reproduction Class

A few times a year I teach woodworking classes. It’s good to spend time out in the real world with new people and with those who have been in earlier classes with me. I’m told I do a good job, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

SketchUp Free-Woodworker’s Guide

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 21, 2019 by Bob LangFebruary 21, 2019
Tool Tips in SketchUp Free

Software updates and changes to business models by software companies are something we should all be used to, but for a lot of us (including me) news of something different fills us with dread. I depend on software to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, Uncategorized | Tagged Learn SketchUp, SketchUp

Cincinnati Area SketchUp Class-Spring 2019

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 12, 2019 by Bob LangJanuary 12, 2019
SketchUp Class Bob Lang

I’ve had several emails lately asking about upcoming SketchUp classes. I will be teaching a weekend advanced class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking August 10 & 11, 2019. Click here to visit MASW website for details. For the past … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, Upcoming SketchUp Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp

Morris Chair Class at Marc Adams-Apr. 15-19, 2019

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 2, 2019 by Bob LangJanuary 2, 2019
Bob Lang Morris Chair

This spring I will be returning to the Marc Adams School of Woodworking for a week-long class on building a reproduction of the Gustav Stickley No. 369 bent arm Morris Chair. Of all the chairs of this type this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Morris Chairs

Are Woodworkers Abnormally Fearful?

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on December 26, 2018 by Bob LangApril 15, 2020

And should editors of woodworking magazines practice psychology?   Way back in 2006 I built a reproduction of the Byrdcliffe Sassafras Linen Press. The original lives in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and there are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Byrdcliffe

Table Saw Tenon Jig

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 2, 2018 by Bob LangSeptember 2, 2018

A recent discussion on WoodCentral led me to dig through some old photos to find an example of a great jig for cutting tenon cheeks on the table saw. If you’ve ever fiddled forever with a jig that rides in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, tenon jig

American Period Furniture: A Deliberately Different Magazine

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 21, 2018 by Bob LangAugust 21, 2018

I haven’t posted much in the last few months. Excuse number 1 is we bought a new house and that house needed a new kitchen (note to self: don’t ever say “it’s a nice place, except the kitchen needs to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SAPFM, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged American Period Furniture

SketchUp Class October 13-14, 2018, Pittsburgh

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 15, 2018 by Bob LangSeptember 15, 2018

On October 13-14, 2018 I will be conducting a two-day SketchUp class, in Pittsburgh, PA thanks to the Western Pennsylvania Woodworkers club. I will also be giving a presentation of my work to the club (guests are welcome) on Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, Upcoming SketchUp Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Classes

Transition From Rectangle to Circle In SketchUp

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bob LangMay 19, 2018

Way back when I was in design school (board drafting with T-square and pencil) one of my teachers mentioned that people who work with sheet metal duct work know more about practical geometry than anyone in the world. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, SketchUp Classes Online, SketchUp Tutorials, SketchUp Videos | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Classes

Router Jig for Through Tenons Video

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bob LangMay 17, 2018

Note: This is another older post (from about 5 years ago) that sank to the bottom of this site’s feed. I’ve brought it back to the top because it’s a good (and easy and fool-resistant) way to make these joints. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang

Bamboo Glue Brush – Cheap and Pretty Good

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 18, 2018 by Bob LangMay 17, 2018

Note: This post originally appeared a few years ago. One of the problems with online content is that good stuff drifts to the bottom. This is a good tip, so I’ve pushed it back to the top of the feed. … Continue reading →

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