Importance of 3D Modeling in Woodwork & Furniture Design

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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. Even cooler? They do all of

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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. Even cooler? They do all of

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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.

Hammerstone: Carpentry for Women

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

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.

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.

Taking a ride with Connor Wood Bicycles

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

[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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

We've enhanced SketchUp & LayOut: See what's new in 2019.2!

We're excited to announce we've enhanced SketchUp & LayOut for 2019. We've worked hard to update our top features, so see what's new for our 2019 update.

New book: SketchUp to LayOut

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SketchUp Talk: Mastering SketchUp with Matt Donley

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Simplify your workflow with component mirroring!

The use of components to maintain symmetry is one technique that remains the same throughout the design process. See how this technique can help you model smarter, not harder.

SketchUp LayOut

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Strumming the chords of creativity

Ready to push your limits and "strum the chords" of creativity? Join us as Steve Guzman guides us through his creative process designing a Ukulele with SketchUp.

Who are makers?

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