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Modeling a Ruhlmann-Influenced Leg in SketchUp
May 12, 2010

At first blush it might seem like a challenge to draw in SketchUp but it is actually quite simple
Overcoming a Quirk in SketchUp
May 11, 2010

In using the term "quirk" I'm not referring to an architectural term - a division of a molding. Rather I'm referring to a "peculiarity of action". A reader asked me…
A Maloof Chair Animation
May 4, 2010

I must confess not having made a SketchUp animation. So using the Maloof lowback chair, I created a series of scenes in my SketchUp file. The scenes were in a…
Easy Errors to Make
April 26, 2010

One of the most important byproducts of using SketchUp is the high quality of drawing integrity - something you can count on when in the shop. However, there are still…
The Scale Tool
April 19, 2010

The Scale Tool is quite powerful and useful in specific woodworking tasks. It is shown below in the middle of the large vertical toolset. It looks like a small baseball diamond…
Handcut Dovetails….in SketchUp
April 17, 2010

In a previous blog entry I demonstrated a very handy plugin for drawing dovetails. It works very well and is exceedingly fast. After seeing that demonstration, several readers asked me…
Making a Bevel-edged Panel
April 12, 2010

Last week I showed my method of modeling the frame for a small cupboard paneled door. The frame consisted of the stiles and rails fastened with through mortise and tenon…
Building a Paneled Door
April 4, 2010

Here is a small colonial cupboard that was presented in a Fine Woodworking article in issue #151. Although appearing simple, this little piece has some complex but classic features. One…
Printing Templates–Two Approaches
March 30, 2010

Recently I've fielded some questions about how to print templates that span several pages. Tim has written about this in past but here's another go at it. Since I have…
A Quick Look at Bezier.rb
March 28, 2010

In my previous blog post I used a plugin called Bezier.rb to draw some of the curves on the turned portions of the leg. I had several requests from readers…

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