Importance of 3D Modeling in Woodwork & Furniture Design

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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1:35:32

Fireside Chat Series - Episode 6: SketchUp for Woodworking

This week, Aaron and Guz welcome Live Edge Design’s Katie McIlveen to the campfire. A new face in the world of SketchUp presentations, Katie is going to share stories of her experience using SketchUp

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SketchUp 2021: Building a Foundation for Success

The SketchUp 2021 brings new tools and features to your workflow so you can design delightfully on an informed foundation.

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Putting SketchUp to Work: Building a Deck

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10:40

[Skill Builder] Modeling a Live Edge Slab

See how we bring a live edge piece of wood to life in SketchUp, manipulating it in the product and using a few extensions to add realistic touches. Watch this video for some quick and easy tips on how

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11:20

[Skill Builder] Cabinet Doors

Learn how to use different commands to add all the details you want to your cabinets, cabinet door fronts, and your cabinet drawers. See how to make the simple to the ornate for all your design needs.

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How to get the most from 3D Warehouse manufacturers

Learn about the thousands of real-world products offered in SketchUp 3D Warehouse that make it easier to create accurate designs and specs to speed up your workflow immediately.

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11:01

[Skill Builder] Getting Around in SketchUp for Web

Have you heard of SketchUp for Web? Today, we give you a light introduction to the product. In this video, we will go through the differences between the web interface and the standard desktop interfa

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[Season 3, Episode 7] SketchUp Talk: Woodworking in the digital age with Tyson Kartchner

What does the woodworking industry look like in the digital age? We sit down with Tyson Kartchner to answer that question!

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10:03

Built in SketchUp: Kit&Co

You bring the wood. We got the rest. Meet Kit&Co., a design and fabrication company that makes furniture kits, but not just your regular furniture kits, really unique ones.

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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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Hammerstone: Carpentry for Women

After realizing the lack of women in woodworking, Maria Klemperer-Johnson founded the Hammerstone School of Carpentry for Women.

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A SketchUp-made woodworker

Learn more about SketchUp-made woodworker, Anderson Heagy. He uses Sketchup to combine design his high-end furniture for his own line, TRIM.

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2:41:34

Modeling a Modern Adirondack Chair Live in SketchUp

In this live session, we model an Adirondack chair. You're sure to pick up some woodworking workflow tips and tricks.

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Talking woodworking, design, and YouTube with Chris Salomone

In our interview with Chris Salomone, we are given a full walkthrough on woodworking, design, and his popular YouTube channel.

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10:50

Let's Talk Layout: Introduction to LayOut

Introducing our series on LayOut! Don't worry you don't have to watch them all to understand LayOut and use it: pick and choose what you want to learn. In this video, we show you how LayOut is set up

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Taking a ride with Connor Wood Bicycles

Chris Connor's ridable wooden bikes share the functional beauty of a well-designed building.

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[Season 1, Episode 5] SketchUp Talk: SketchUp for Woodworkers with Dave Richards

Learn how to use SketchUp for woodworkers in this SketchUp Talk with Dave Richards, a "forum sage" that's willing to answer most (if not all) questions about SketchUp.

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In the shop with the Woodbrew Crew

Meet Dylan and Molly from the Woodbrew Crew. This dynamic (maker) duo specializes in woodworking, metalworking, other DIY projects.

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The woodworking wisdom of Dave Richards

Dave Richards uses SketchUp for his woodworking projects as a hobby. Read our blog The Woodworking Wisdom of Dave Richards to hear more how he utilizes SketchUp!

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