Rob Keeble
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I know we have our resident experts in this program however with new members joining all the time and often these new members are like i was once coming in from the cold so to speak, i thought it worthwhile we post a thread with a link to Google Sketchup the free version as well as goodies that exist to take advantage of it.
http://sketchup.google.com/download/
Then I discovered more by accident than design a host of models that exist created by users that one can download and play with or use as a starting point in your own needs either on a project or in the shop as a jig or fixture. So take a look here
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?tags=workshop
This is a goldmine of designs and you can download them if you log. Given that you will already have signed up to Google to get Sketchup its no biggie. The place is a virtual treasure chest of designs from benches to dust collection through to drill press tables you name it.
If you have a few Sketchup tips please add them to this thread. Dont ask me how to use it, 1 year of trying and i am still struggling. But then i was taught to draw with a drawing board, paper and pencil so my transistion to a mouse is gonna take about 10 years.
http://sketchup.google.com/download/
Then I discovered more by accident than design a host of models that exist created by users that one can download and play with or use as a starting point in your own needs either on a project or in the shop as a jig or fixture. So take a look here
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?tags=workshop
This is a goldmine of designs and you can download them if you log. Given that you will already have signed up to Google to get Sketchup its no biggie. The place is a virtual treasure chest of designs from benches to dust collection through to drill press tables you name it.
If you have a few Sketchup tips please add them to this thread. Dont ask me how to use it, 1 year of trying and i am still struggling. But then i was taught to draw with a drawing board, paper and pencil so my transistion to a mouse is gonna take about 10 years.