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Anyone ever use Google SketchUp to build a cabinet?
hoffy84:
Guys, thanks for the input. I downloaded Google SketchUp 8 and started playing with Gozer's Punch-Out drawing. One of the things I can't seem to figure out, is how to separate all the panels so that I can get them to lay out on a 4x8 space to get cuts ready (like OND shows on his website).
Oh well. With anything new comes a learning curve. I'll dig in a little deeper!
Thanks again to all of you for your help and advice!
SavannahLion:
IIRC there was a plug in to assist with that but you have to pay for it. I think it's generally marketed towards furniture builders.This was a while ago version 5 or something was the last time I checked. Things may have changed now that Google got rid of Sketchup.
When I create a cab in Sketchup I make extensive use of Component and Group facilities. This allows me to separate the cab into its basic pieces which I can then use to lay out a cut pattern on my boards. Don't forget to count for your kerf when you do this though.
The only draw back is that dimensional changes on one component or group that effects a different mating component don't automagically carry over.
hoffy84:
I searched the web, and found a plug-in called BOMB, which explodes all the groups and components. It's a free DL. Maybe I'll try that. Here is the link: http://www.smustard.com/script/Bomb
michelevit:
That plug in just explodes all groups and components, not what you are looking for.
Just build your cabinet and be sure to group as you go. Once your happy with the design
move all the groups onto sheet goods to layout your cuts.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy.
If you haven't used sketchup, just start building cubes. Practice modifying those cubes and even practice stacking them or reorienting them.
Once your good with that start building other shapes. Sketchup is a great tool, but you do need some time overcoming the learning curve.
DaveMMR:
I am terrible at Sketch-Up but I am trying to keep with it as it's useful for a lot besides cabinet building.
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