Precise Placement of Panels in SketchUp
Question from a reader: I’m trying to do a simple paneled door; 2 rails, 2 stiles, and a panel in […]
SketchUp Woodworking
SketchUp Points of View, Old & New
Knowing a traditional way of doing something is certainly valuable, but it’s easy to get trapped in thinking that the
Manage Moldings With SketchUp
One of the features of SketchUp that isn’t immediately obvious is the value of storing and retrieving complex objects. A
Pythagoras and SketchUp, Model a Wacky Room
Most good builders know and use the Pythagorean Theorem, even if they never heard of Pythagoras or slept through high
Models From “New Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp”
Note: This post refers to an earlier version of “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp”. The embedded videos mentioned are no longer
The Value of Details in SketchUp
If you build furniture, there are a bunch of steps that have to take place, whether you like it or
Organize a SketchUp Model With Components
SketchUp is a great tool to quickly draw parts for furniture and cabinet projects. Even better is the fact that
Organize a SketchUp Model with Scenes & Layers
I think of a SketchUp model as a resource for building the real thing. Making the model is like a
Cabinet Doors and Drawers in SketchUp-What Size Should They Be?
Are you better off making doors and drawers the size of the openings, or should you include the gaps in
Guest Appearance on the “Official SketchUp Blog”
My friends at SketchUp were kind enough to ask me to contribute a post about how I use the software