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Happy New Year, Goodby Flash, Acrobat Update Video Issues

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 3, 2021 by Bob LangJanuary 3, 2021

Sometimes I think I’m the only one who produces PDF publications with embedded videos. When I first published “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp” 10 years ago I expected that the idea would catch on in the publishing world. The publishing company … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog | Tagged technical support | 7 Replies

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 →

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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 →

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Cincinnati Area SketchUp Class-Spring 2019

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 12, 2019 by Bob LangJanuary 12, 2019
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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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SketchUp Make, Free, Pro, or Shop-Which Version For Me

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 5, 2018 by Bob LangFebruary 10, 2019

When I first started using (and teaching and writing about) 3D modeling with SketchUp, the differences between the free and paid versions of the software were simple to understand (this 2015 post goes into detail about the differences between “SketchUp … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, SketchUp Free, SketchUp Make, SketchUp Shop | 6 Replies

Space Available in SketchUp Class April 26-27

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 17, 2018 by Bob LangApril 28, 2018

If learning how to make 3D models in SketchUp is on your “to-do” list, and you want to shorten the learning curve, there are still a few slots available in my upcoming class, April 26-27 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. … Continue reading →

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SketchUp Class – Spring 2018

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 24, 2018 by Bob LangApril 28, 2018

Several people have contacted me lately, wondering when I will host a SketchUp class here in the Cincinnati area. I’m thinking this March or April will work, if I can round up enough students. If you’re thinking that now is … Continue reading →

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Join Profiled Parts in SketchUp

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 14, 2018 by Bob LangJanuary 14, 2018

I don’t mind answering questions from readers, because good questions often become useful blog posts. In this instance, the question wasn’t quite clear so I’m showing two solutions. One way to solve problems in SketchUp is to consider how it … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia SketchUp Class — November 11-12

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 31, 2017 by Bob LangOctober 31, 2017

There are still seats available in my upcoming SketchUp class at the Philadelphia Furniture Workshop, November 11 & 12, 2017. This is the last live class I have scheduled for this year, and a rare appearance for me in the … Continue reading →

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SketchUp Makes Good Woodworkers Better Woodworkers

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 25, 2017 by Bob LangOctober 25, 2017

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 | 2 Replies

Why Every Woodworker Needs to Know SketchUp

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 27, 2017 by Bob LangApril 29, 2018

I’ve been making stuff from wood for more than 40 years and I do better work now than I used to. (If you’re curious about my woodworking, you can find photos going way back at this link.) I’m not one … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Woodworking, Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp | 1 Reply

SketchUp Class Philadelphia Furniture Workshop – Nov. 11-12, 2017

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 14, 2017 by Bob LangFebruary 24, 2018

I’m delighted to announce a SketchUp Class to be held the weekend of November 11-12, 2017 at the Philadelphia Furniture Workshop in Philadelphia, PA. You can get detailed information and register for this class at the PFW website. While this … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, SketchUp Classes Past | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, Philadelphia Furniture Workshop, SketchUp Classes, SketchUp Woodworking | 2 Replies

This Old Workshop Podcast

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 7, 2017 by Bob LangAugust 7, 2017

Last night I spent a pleasant hour chatting with Lance Granum and Dave Damsen of the “This Old Workshop” Podcast. We talked about how SketchUp makes woodworking better (and why I’m convinced every woodworker should learn it), the 21st Century … Continue reading →

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Marc Adams July 22-23 SketchUp Class

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on July 13, 2017 by Bob LangAugust 14, 2017

Space Available MASW July 22-23 SketchUp Class There are still a few seats available in the two-day SketchUp class I will be teaching on the weekend of July 22-23, 2017 at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Franklin, Indiana. … Continue reading →

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SketchUp Class At Marc Adams, July 22-23, 2017

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 17, 2017 by Bob LangAugust 14, 2017

One of my favorite weekends of the year is teaching SketchUp at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. There are still a few spots available in this years class on the weekend of July 22 & 23. Complete … Continue reading →

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Online SketchUp Individual Tutoring

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 16, 2017 by Bob LangApril 28, 2018

Teaching yourself how to use computer software is possible, (that’s how I learned to use SketchUp) but the drawback is you suffer for a while with an ignorant teacher (I know I did). The problem is you don’t know what … Continue reading →

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New Way to Grab SketchUp Wood Textures

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 9, 2017 by Bob LangJune 9, 2017

The good folks at SketchUp recently tweaked the features of the 3D Warehouse and it is now possible to “borrow” materials or components from a warehouse model without downloading the entire model. In this example I have a model of a … Continue reading →

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Your Thoughts on Online SketchUp Training (and mine)

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 20, 2017 by Bob LangMay 20, 2017
Bob Lang Online SketchUp Class

In the almost 10 years that I’ve been teaching people how to 3D model with SketchUp, I’ve learned a lot about the many ways different people learn. Each of us is a little different in the way our brains absorb … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, SketchUp Classes Online, SketchUp for STEM | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Classes | 6 Replies

SketchUp Class May 6 & 7, 2017 – Pittsburgh Area

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 13, 2017 by Bob LangMay 22, 2017

It’s now official! The class scheduled for May 6 & 7 in Pittsburgh, PA is set to go. There are still a limited number of spaces available, so if you’re ready to learn how to make 3D models with SketchUp, … Continue reading →

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Case Joints in SketchUp – Easy in 2017 Pro

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 14, 2017 by Bob LangMarch 14, 2017

How far do you go with details in a SketchUp model? That’s a common question and the answer depends on what you’re making the model for versus how much time it will take to add the details. In my work, … Continue reading →

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SketchUp Classes For 2017

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 28, 2017 by Bob LangFebruary 24, 2018

SCROLL DOWN FOR LIST OF AVAILABLE CLASSES Who needs to learn SketchUp? In my way of thinking everybody, or at least everybody who is involved with making things. I was trained to produce detailed drawings on a drafting board, then … Continue reading →

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SketchUp For Interior Design-Space Planning & Visualization

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 5, 2017 by Bob LangFebruary 5, 2017

Designers face two big challenges; the first is getting a client to visualize what is being proposed, and the second is achieving that without spending too much time working for free. SketchUp is the ideal solution to both of these … Continue reading →

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Spring 2017 Cincinnati Area SketchUp Class

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 18, 2017 by Bob LangMay 22, 2017

CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 18 & 19, 2017 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND SIGN UP TODAY I plan on hosting a SketchUp class this spring in the Cincinnati area. Where and when will depend on you! I’m leaning towards … Continue reading →

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Top Posts of 2016

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 4, 2017 by Bob LangJanuary 4, 2017

I realize that this website is a mixed bag, but it is a reflection of what I do. I’m interested in many different things and old enough to be pretty good at several of them. As it’s time to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp Blog, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, SketchUp Woodworking, Stickley Furniture Reproduction Plans | 2 Replies

Stumpy Nubs Video Review — “SketchUp For Kitchen Design”

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on December 8, 2016 by Bob LangDecember 8, 2016

James Hamilton (aka Stumpy Nubs) has included a video review of my latest book “SketchUp For Kitchen Design”. Jim is the host/author/publisher of the online “Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal”  and you can read the latest issue (and start your free … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob Lang's Books, Kitchen, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | Tagged Bob Lang, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | 3 Replies

2017 Classes At Marc Adams School of Woodworking

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 13, 2016 by Bob LangFebruary 19, 2017

Marc Adams School of Woodworking is a special place and I’ve been invited to teach a few classes at MASW in 2017. It is the largest woodworking school in the country with an incredibly well-equipped shop and an experienced staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Greene & Greene Furniture, Learn SketchUp, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class | 1 Reply

SketchUp 2017 – New Release Looks Great

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 10, 2016 by Bob LangNovember 10, 2016

SketchUp 2017 has just been released and the new version is definitely a change for the better. Almost all of the changes are “under the hood”. Much like rebuilding the engine of a car, SketchUp has reworked their “graphics pipeline”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp for STEM | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp 2017 | Leave a reply

Review of SketchUp For Kitchen Design

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 7, 2016 by Bob LangJuly 4, 2017
Bob Lang's "SketchUp For Kitchen Design"

Woodworking is an interesting blend of the practical and the romantic. Like most woodworkers I swing back and forth; I love the artistic side but I also need to pay the bills or put something nice in my house that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Kitchen, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | 1 Reply

Look Inside “SketchUp For Kitchen Design”

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 12, 2016 by Bob LangFebruary 2, 2021

To give you a better idea of what my new book “SketchUp For Kitchen Design” is like, I recorded a short video. Watch the video below to take a four-minute tour of this book. If a kitchen remodel is in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob Lang's Books, Books-Enhanced PDF, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books, SketchUp For Kitchen Design, SketchUp Videos | Tagged Bob Lang, Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | 1 Reply

SketchUp For Kitchen Design Model Collection

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 11, 2016 by Bob LangOctober 11, 2016

As an independent author/publisher I enjoy being free of corporate policies and rigamarole, so I can give stuff away if I think it makes a product better. While I was working on my new book “SketchUp For Kitchen Design” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob Lang's Books, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp For Kitchen Design | Leave a reply

Mining Information From SketchUp

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 14, 2016 by Bob LangAugust 14, 2016

I readily admit to being lazy, and that’s one of the reasons SketchUp is my favorite design software. I never have to model something a second time if I’m careful about where I put it. The Components window has some … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Tutorials | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Woodworking | Leave a reply

New Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp Above the Arctic Circle

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on July 14, 2016 by Bob LangJuly 14, 2016

The good thing about running an online business is extended reach; folks from the other side of the world purchase and download my book the “New Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp” all the time, usually without a hitch. Once in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, New Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books, SketchUp Woodworking | Tagged Learn SketchUp, New Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp, Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp | Leave a reply

The SketchUp Book Name Game

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 19, 2016 by Bob LangSeptember 5, 2017

Here is a question I get asked relatively often: I purchased “SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers”. Is this the same as your book? Here’s my answer, and a quick look at recent history. They are not the same, in spite of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Books, SketchUp Woodworking | Tagged Bob Lang, Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp | 7 Replies

SketchUp Class June 2-3, 2016 – Cincinnati Area

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 9, 2016 by Bob LangFebruary 9, 2017

I will be teaching a two-day SketchUp class on June 2 & 3, 2016, at the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon, Ohio. This two-day class (Thursday and Friday) will cover how to use SketchUp to design, plan and problem solve … Continue reading →

Posted in SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes Past, SketchUp for STEM | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Classes | 1 Reply

Move Parts From One SketchUp Model to Another

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 27, 2016 by Bob LangApril 27, 2016

In a good SketchUp model anything that is a distinct piece of wood in real life is a component. (Click here to read about why components are so important). With components, you rarely need to draw anything more than once; … Continue reading →

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Recognize What SketchUp Is Telling You

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 24, 2016 by Bob LangApril 24, 2016

If you’re learning how to use SketchUp you have a lot on your plate. As it is with any new software you need to remember what happens when you click on this or that, but SketchUp is more complex because … Continue reading →

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Precise Placement of Panels in SketchUp

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 29, 2016 by Bob LangMarch 29, 2016

Question from a reader: I’m trying to do a simple paneled door; 2 rails, 2 stiles, and a panel in a groove all the way around. I made stiles no problem, the rails have a groove and a little tenon, … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 21, 2016 by Bob LangMarch 21, 2016

I spent a little time this morning making a SketchUp model of one of the pieces from Gustav Stickley’s “The Craftsman” magazine. This table has always intrigued me, it was designed by Ernest Gimson in the early 1900s. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, The Craftsman Magazine | 1 Reply

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