mitcorb - It looks like its already scaled up by 1000, so that shouldn't be a problem, but that scaling tip is helpful.
Belaar - I think you may have the order in which you're doing the bending mixed up. Also the orientation before bending is critical, and perhaps confusing. Please see the attached SU file for a better explanation - use the scene tabs to view each part.
@solo said:
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I've had no problems with this one 
You can do that with the Shape Bender plugin. You'll need to scale up by 100 or 1000x, like Ogan suggested, then use Shape bender first on the short axis, then rotate the component and bend along the long axis. To make a complete circle, you'll need to make the long bend in 2 parts, because Shape bender doesn't work on a full circle...just split the model in half, then bend each part and put them back together.
Its a lot of messing around, but definitely doable. Congrats!
edit: Wyatt posted just before me...
@3ddetailer said:
...When I fillet a set of lines, a "tic" mark appears at the center of the chosen radius. I can erase each one, but it's time consuming. Is there a way of either hide them, or erase all at the same time...
I have the "Delete Guides" shortcut command set to "D" on my keyboard...takes a split sec to delete all of 'em when you're done
Window -> Soften/Smooth edges
or
Select geometry -> Right click -> Soften/Smooth edges
Does that help?
If you place the bar you want to bend a couple inches directly over the straight line, then the bent component will be the same length as the arc.
Does that help?
Great job guys! ...the poem really made me laugh 
A little surprise at the end 
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Where your cursor is placed when you start orbiting is the center of orbit. If you keep the cursor on some geometry while orbiting, it won't disappear.
Awesome concept, Mike.
It reminds me of the growing trend of maker spaces. These are fully equipped shops that operate on a subscription basis. I just learned of one opening in the Twin Cities at our last local Sketchup Meetup. You can read about the maker space here: http://www.mnmill.org
It seems the Men's Sheds takes it one step further, almost like a help forum as well as a shop. That's very appealing to me as someone who's not familiar with some methods like metalworking or electronics.
If you're asking about this plugin: http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl when you save the file, you need to type ".stl" at the end of the name. So "my stl export" --> "my stl export.stl"
But Chris, "Kung-fu Uromastyx aegyptia" doesn't sound sexy at all...and who cares for facts when sexiness is at stake?? 
I saw that but wasn't gonna comment...its been darn near 4 years 
Awesome. Welcome to the age of digital fabrication!
There are some here too: http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/bonuspacks6.html
...as well as many components. They are listed as Sketchup 6, but will work just fine in SU 7 and 8.
