HGTV star J.Pickens on his unconventional approach to fabricating for interior designers
Join us as we learn about HGTV's star J.Pickens and his journey from handyman to fabricator and business owner.
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DIY Projects
You're doing that home renovation yourself, and we’ve got a few tricks to share.
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We promised more value with subscriptions, and we’ve done it again.
Take a look at all that SketchUp accomplished in 2020, from new features to upgrades, continuing to make subscriptions more valuable.
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Using Glowforge, 3D printing, and SketchUp to create custom keyboards
As a hobbyist maker and a general fan of technology, Kevin decided to build two split ortholinear keyboards to help with his tendinitis.
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Accelerate your woodworking workflow with Fabber
Have you been thinking about diving into the CNC world, but don’t know where to start? Well, we have a tool for you. Meet Fabber developed by SketchUp expert, Eric Schimelpfenig.
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Designing van interiors with 3D modeling & Fabber
Meet Dayton Kohler, a mechanical engineer turned custom van designer. He uses his engineering background, SketchUp, and Fabber to create out-of-the-box van conversions at VanBuilders.
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Six rules for success for SketchUp beginners
These rules embody basic principles to help beginners who find SketchUp frustrating. And although the rules are for woodworkers, they can benefit newcomers doing any kind of design work in SketchUp.
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Crafting woodworking projects with Johnny Brooke
Meet YouTube-extraordinaire and woodworking expert, Johnny Brooke. He runs his own website, called Crafted Workshop, focusing on creating how-to videos on woodworking, DIY and home improvement.
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Printables: Generate STL files in 3D Warehouse
Sharing 3D-printable models designed in SketchUp just got a whole lot easier thanks to a collaboration between 3D Warehouse and Materialise.
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From LayOut to Playhouse
Follow along in Aaron Dietzen's workflow as he designs a playhouse from scratch in SketchUp and LayOut for a builder who brings the project to life.
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Personal Fabrication with SketchUp: A Primer
Take a primer course on personal fabrication with Sketchup. This overview covers the basics of gettings started with modeling for PF. Click to learn more.
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A pedal-powered lathe in SketchUp
David Heim shares his talented woodworking skills by showing us unique pedal-powered lathe designs he created using SketchUp.
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Organic modeling made simple with Curviloft
Curviloft is a plugin that allows you to complete three different basic operations. Visit the tutorial page Extension Inspection: Curviloft to see how this plugin works.
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Building out The Escape Game piece by piece using SketchUp
You can get in, but you may not be able to get out of The Escape Game. We sit down with the team in Nashville to learn how they use SketchUp throughout their creative process.
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Modeling a laser-cut Halloween costume for my son
SketchUp isn't just a tool for architects and interior designers. Learn how Aidan Chopra used SketchUp to model a laser-cut Halloween costume!
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Message in a bottle: An exploration in truss automation
Cut down on those time consuming & daunting calculations for trusses with SketchUp's new truss automation. TrussFab a SketchUp extension is available for your use now!
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Finding, making, and using incredible SketchUp textures
Boost your 3D modeling skills by finding, making, and using incredible SketchUp textures. Follow our blog to learn more SketchUp tips to improve your modeling!
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CustomMade: A community design marketplace
Amazing designs do not always have to be your idea, that is where CustomMade: A community design marketplace can help. Check out their work using Sketchup on our site!
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Building a PVC geodesic dome with SketchUp
See how SketchUp ingeniously designed and built a pair of large geodesic domes out of PVC pipe for attendees of the World Maker Faire in New York to enjoy!
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Bob Lang, Woodworker
Woodworker Bob Land knows how costly mistakes can be and how important it is to perfect designs before construction. Find out how SketchUp can increase your project efficiency.
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A SketchUp Christmas story...
How to print a LED-lit star for your Christmas Tree this year.
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