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.

Nice Dave - have seen similar pieces by a company in UK called Chalon - looks very similar to an island unit they produce. [image: 0Zjx_ChalonIsland.jpg]

I have nowhere near your mastery in woodworking, but I second what you've said. I use SU the same way in my intermediate hobby shop, and it has revolutionized how I work in much the same way. It's just part of my workflow now.

Quick check of your model shows about 2871 cubic inches for the desk top alone . Oak density is in the range 37-56 lbs/cubic foot. You can do the math. ust that part of the desk will be very heavy( 60 => ~100 lbs). I am a big fan of torsion panels. They are strong, cheap, and light weight. I would recommend you consider that in your design.

Indeed, Charly, that is quick and easy. Bruce, as you can see, there are often several ways to get most things done in SketchUp. Charly's method is quick and easy. Although the methods Peter and I show are a little more involved, they would be useful in other situations as well. Miters on complex moldings would be one example. Charly's method only works if there's a face perpendicular to the miter cut. I can think of at least one more way to do it but I don't want to confuse you.

Nice work, Dermot. Keep up the great work.

Nice looking model. Thanks for sharing. dh

Thank you sir. That will probably work nicely.

Inspired. [image: UpMH_CaliforniaRisingHouse.JPG]

@pbacot said: @outland86 said: as do most CAD programs Export into CAD then do it? i love lateral thinkers you may be right but i have never been able to export 3d models to my CAD as it uses parmetric modeling and does not allow for manipulation of models from other programs it is Autodesk inventor. a great drawing and assembly program but it does not have the simple roof and house making features that sketchup does other wise i would do the designs using that .. but i am not a math based person and trying to calculate gables and angles would be way too hard for me which is where sketchup comes in i coud draw the house and make the roof pitches etc and then if i can get the faces out into 2d DXFs i can cut the roof parts out on my CNC and they will all fit together fine...i wish someone would make the Dollhouse plugin

Bobby, it was used in a post for Design. Click. Build.

Thank you all for your feedback. I'll need some time to digest and research each idea, but I'll be back with more questions. Thanks again!

Thank you, David. Well, it is probably mostly drawing practice but I would like to replace the old cherry sideboard we have now. The curent one is a piece made in the Amana furniture factory in 1961. It a beautiful piece. Solid cherry throughout and hand carved drawer pulls. There a gate leg table and four chairs, too. This was a dining room set my grandmother ordered from the factory and although it is beautiful furniture, it doesn't really suit us. Before we can get rid of the sideboard, though, we have to a place to put the contents.

@dave r said: @rich o brien said: Nice Dave, though I don't know what Jeff is talking about? Thanks. I think he's had a little too much sun. who.. me? nah.. [image: xn1k_photo.PNG]

I had try little things with the Sketchyphysics : that is a little nightmare headache! (here a try with groups of groups)not yet working as wanted gauge.skp

@zero said: Try with the plugin "join pushpull" you will have the two face of each pannel, just join the corner with lines to create the edges faces. @zero: see here. Simon, I was experimenting with JPP and found that not only do you have to connect the corners but you may often have to triangulate the edges of the "plywood" to get faces to fill in. If you make your request for a plugin on the Plugins forum, you may want to describe the desired results to include skinning the edges between the inner and outer faces. [image: 73J0_Triangles.png]

Thanx

Seizeneufrato and Micione, Lovely construction, with nice detailing on the arms, and a very interesting abstract. Thanks for sharing. Best, dh

@pbacot said: @unknownuser said: n my instructions for assembly to customers I note this to insure proper placement. You offer this as a kit? Cool. In terms of instruction what I usually have problems is not where and when to put in screws. How the heck do you hold things in place--like the lid--while you screw them? (occasional garage "woodworker") Good work on the video. Thanks,Yes I offer it as kit.Easier to ship and I leave it up the the customer to figure out how to hold things in place but my instructions do offer clues. The lid is the most tricky but I haven't had any complaints as of yet.

@unknownuser said: Its working great for me thanks for all Dave's help! +1