Modeling Ideas
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I know many of you like to model furniture you see on line. I learned about 1stdibs here and enjoy the site a lot. This site is a very eclectic site, but every now and again there are some great classics that are shown. The Sam Maloof rocker is a treasure.
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Dear jtri,
You're too modest. The turned and carved work on that Facebook page is very nice indeed. Have you ever tried using SketchUp to plan a turning?
I use the 1stdibs.com site all the time. For me, it's an invaluable source for models of all kind--modern pieces, Deco pieces, Scandinavian furniture both modern and period, and all kinds of English and American 18th century furniture.
Several years ago, Tim Killen, one of the SketchUp bloggers on finewoodworking.com, began modeling a Maloof rocker. If you're patient, you can probably find his post in the blog's archives. However, he didn't carry the model to completion. He really did it for the joinery and left several parts only rough-shaped. He figured he'd be carving freehand on the real thing, and the SketchUp model wouldn't help him much.
Best,
dh -
David
One of my plans is to use SketchUp to draw some vessels, but I have not done that as of yet. I am thinking about various segmented and free from glued up designs. I have a few rough sketches done up, but have not started drawing in SketchUp yet. I have been collecting lots of nice cutoffs for future turning projects from work. I would like to see some models of turnings that people have made and have ended up on the lathe.
Thanks
Jeff -
This rosewood bowl is they type of segmented turning i hope to explore in SketchUp and to make.
http://www.doovi.com/video/segmented-woodturning-making-a-rosewood-bandsaw-bowl/1wJHqoO_UNM
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I have an article and companion video on how to use SketchUp to plan a segmented turning. It's scheduled to appear later this year in "American Woodturner," the journal of the American Association of Woodturners. If you aren't already a member, receiving the journal is an excellent reason to join.
Best,
dh
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