Sketchup and CutlistPro

[Jeff Hein]

I just started using Google Sketchup and Cutlist Pro... and the are both awesome. Looking back, I can't believe how much time I wasted manually laying out my cut sheets... I wish I would have known about these programs years ago!

Anyway, for those of you that have not used Sketchup yet, there are some very good video tutorials on the following web site:
http://www.srww.com/google-sketchup.htm

Anyone else have good Sketchup resources to recommend?

 

[GPowers]

Thanks for the tip [big grin]

 

[mouppe]

Tons of resources here:-

http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/design-click-build

 

[joraft]

I've attended some classes by Robert W. Lang (of Popular Woodworking Magazine) and they were very helpful in getting me started.

Robert also has a DVD that I purchased, and I highly recommend that: Woodworker's Guide to Google Sketchup

Popular Woodworking has a bunch of sample models here: Sketchup Models

 

[Kevin Stricker]

I saw this DVD while browsing Amazon:  Sketchup for Woodworkers

Haven't purchased yet but it looks promising.

 

[tiralie]

Tons of resources here:-

http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/design-click-build

Richard
Thanks for the reminder. I always forget about FWW's blog on Sketchup.
There are some good tips but make sure you are using the same version of sketchup they are using.
Also if you are using the free version of V8, Google has changed the import file capabilities. If you are using V7.x keep it on your computer as you can import CAD DWG and DXF files to use in your drawing.
As an example, all Windsor one profiles are in these file types and it's easier to import them than have to redraw them.
If you have the pro (paid) version you are good to go.
Tim
I have also included a list of resources I have found useful here: http://festoolownersgroup.com/member-projects/built-in-bookcasedesk-wmantle/

 

[joraft]

I saw this DVD while browsing Amazon:  Sketchup for Woodworkers

Haven't purchased yet but it looks promising.

Also by Robert W. Lang, so I'm sure it is promising. Robert knows so much about Sketchup as it applies to woodworkers, and he's very good at teaching what he knows.