I've done SketchUp models and full construction plans for about half a dozen of Chris Becksvoort's pieces. He definitely has a way with the Shaker style.

Hi Peter,

You're creating SU stuff and being paid for it??!! Go you!! I'm taking on work for others just for the experience and I'm doing it for nothing!! Bah humbug! But you're right, the more you do, the more you learn (hence my 45 degree mitre!!). I'd still like to see your efforts whether they are earth shattering or not!!

Anita

Everything for all the right reasons.Excellent.http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=437371#p437371

Things have been a little hectic, so not a whole lot of progress. Here is an updated, yet still in progress 'for construction' model. I have altered a few things, removed the false bottom below the projector, added speakers (thanks to CaljuCotcas on 3D Warehouse for already drawing them) and some airflow management for the HTPC rear fans. I still need to think about airflow for the projector and more cabling holes.

I'm not all that happy with my method of supporting the front panel when it is in its closed position. All I have is two small triangular stops, but I am struggling to come up with a better method that isn't in the way of the projector rotation.

I will keep plodding along and continue to update as I go.

Barker Mediagram - For Construction V4.skp

Peter, Dave is right just a rendered image and a hidden line image overlaid in Photoshop. Dave I'm thinking blue also because its going to be a toy box for my 3 1/2 month old son. Thanks for the kind words all!

Wow! That is a really nice thing you did there, grandpa. 👍 👍 👍

Oh, I agree, the text and arrows are not drawn by hand. That sort of thing can be done in LayOut easily enough.

Looks a little better I think

Table-1.jpg

now that's funny.

Hi Dave R,
Thank you for asking why the file is so BIG...
I think it could be linked to Intersect faces with Selection ❓
This is what I did to find the section line between two selected objects.
It could be some hidden geometry added.
I have to inspect the model... ❗

Hello, Woodarc. I know how to do this joint (= I have worked out how to do it) the way that Japanese design house does it. Since I am brand-new to this forum, and don't know how to post photos, best you go to this link where I tell the whole story (for one sample joint):

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=woodbutcher&nav=messages&msg=5596.18&prettyurl=%2Fwoodbutcher%2Fmessages%3Fmsg%3D5596%2E18

It is a lot easier to make than the replies on this thread suggest - and easiest of all if you have a radial arm saw.

Love this crazy forum. I will be back.

Cheers
Mark

Thanks. As I said, for my use, what I do works just fine. If I want more realism than I get now I'll make the thing out of real wood. 😉

You might find something useful here.

Darn it, Pilou! 😡 😆

Now I'll never get anything else done. 😆

Thanks for the compliment and the link.

Hey Dave
I'm sitting at a trestle table right now. I love the versatility they offer.
This is a really nice design, quite light on its feet.
As usual, great work.

Olivier, the curves get broken or exploded into the segments durning the Follow Me operation. In a case like this leg, that's not really a problem. Just make sure you copy the original arc before you run the Follow Me operation.

Thanks for your assistance, I appreciate the help

Can you give me a hint as to what those questions will be so I can start making up some lies? 😆

I look forward to chatting with you. 👍

Probably has to do with periodic server backups or something equally mystical. 😄

Hi folks.

Maybe using a threaded rod of 3/16 or 1/4 inch would do.

Use nuts and washers at the ends. Maybe these could be in recesses so as not to protrude from the pieces of wood.

Testing to ascertain that the rod can flex a little without breaking is recommended.

Cut exceeding length with a hacksaw when the tightening is completed. File the burrs to avoid people from scratching themselves on sharp edges.

Just an idea.