Joel you did a very nice set of tools. I like them!

Any chance to have the same in the metric version for the european guys?

I tried this plugin, able also to resize boards. You create a board, a panel, whatever you like, you make it a component and then you resize it, if needed.

Check it here!
http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=17076

Luca

Actually I noticed that in a curved leg I made

I've always used the intercept with model to create mortises but now I tried the method suggested by Dave and I think that it's faster and cleaner. Thanks!

What's your approach in creating pins for dovetails? I still use the intercept model for that.

Dave, how do you change the default color for the reversed faces?

Good shot Gaeius! I normally use the projection mode to texture curved surfaces and I'm going to try your method.

Very nice desk. I like it!

Ok, I took al look to the model. Now I understand the drawers are single part even if with two handles. As Dave said one problem could be the joint strenght connecting the angled front of the drawer in the future. So, think about it. Next, it depends on the kind of wood you'd like to use, you could change the doors into sliding doors maybe with a white glass adding some elegance to the piece. Lights could be put into the wardrobe. I wouldn't let the top open, but this is my personal opinion, of course.

I'd like to give you my suggestion even if you've already thought about it. Drawers in the left corner seem to be in conflict each other, maybe you could round the corner just there with only a set of drawers. This rounding could also give a more elegant look to the piece.

I think that a really nice thing you can do with Layout is printing full size plans to bring into the shop. Just think about joints, particular curves to create jigs...

Wow Dave! An amazing presentation. I'm considering to switch to the pro version and I've already had the chance to try Layout. It's a formidable tool due to the strict interface with Sketchup. I was just wondering how you imported the cut list considering that it's not possible to import a file from excel.

@pkast said:

Very nice cabinet. Well done and it has nice interesting texture, almost looks like reclaimed pine.

Best,

This is the link where I found this texture http://www.cgtextures.com/

Anyway check this post to have many other ones

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cheers!

It's my pleasure

This is the texture I used.

@gaieus said:

One important note on layers however (even if it's a repeated note): layers do not separate geometry (i.e. ungrouped entities will keep "sticking" and interacting to each other) so always group (or make component of) your geometry prior to putting it onto separate layers. Also, keep all "raw" (or "primitive" or "basic" - ie not grouped) geometry on layer 0.

And now let's see those cabinets!

Yes, I saw it on the video.

This is the cabinet

I saw the video and now I think I'll start looking at my projects from another point of view. Until now I just created scenes using the hide function to show only the parts I wanted to. Now I'll try to focus on this layers tecnique, it seems more functional. Tks!

I never considered using layers in a single furniture project because I think that components and groups are enough for it. I'll consider it when I'll project my new shop in the future. I would like to know your impressions about this.

I installed it and read the tutorial. That's what I was looking for

@dave r said:

@jim57 said:

I have a lot of trouble designing furniture in Sketchup because there is so little control of curves. How about the SU equivalent of Beziers?

Already exists in several plugins.

I downloaded arcs.rb, do you mean this one or maybe another better one?

downloaded now!very nice job!!

Mission accomplished!