June 11, 201214 yr Just received the Chiefwoodworker's newsletter. Near the end of the newsletter is a Cutlist Plugin for Sketchup. It looks like it has some nice features.If you haven't seen Joe Zeh's tutorials on Sketchup, he has them available on his siteLew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
June 12, 201214 yr I downloaded it a couple years ago and have messed around with it a time or two, but never really have spent the time to learn anything about it. I'll put it on my to do list, that gets longer everyday . Thanks for sharing this Lew GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
June 12, 201214 yr Author This particular plugin is designed to work with Cutlist Pro- which has to be purchased. Sketchup is not my go to design method, either. I'm more of a pencil and paper user. I do like the ability to wad up a piece of paper and start over!Greg Aksdal said: I downloaded it a couple years ago and have messed around with it a time or two, but never really have spent the time to learn anything about it. I'll put it on my to do list, that gets longer everyday . Thanks for sharing this Lew GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
June 12, 201214 yr I guess I am still a pencil and paper person also. It pains me a bit as I sit at a computer all day long and just can't find the time at home to spend with Sketchup. I have drawn a few things in it but in no way am I very good. I keep telling myself I need to spend some quality time and learn the program.I have Cutlist Pro and use it for some projects. Mostly to help out with estimating and pricing as much as trying to figure out how to cut the pieces.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
June 12, 201214 yr Turbocad here.I ran their trial version for a couple years before I was able to know it well enough to spend the money and make the commitment.
June 12, 201214 yr Author The school where I used to work used AutoCad in their Drafting department and the Precision Machining. The Pre-Engineering kids learned to use Inventor Pro- which is really powerful designing/drafting software.Cliff said:Turbocad here.I ran their trial version for a couple years before I was able to know it well enough to spend the money and make the commitment.
June 12, 201214 yr Joe is probably by far one of the best Sketchup gurus for woodworkers I have ever seen, his site is great and full of great stuff, thanks for the heads up Lew! Did you all know he is a member on TPW? We also have his site linked at the right hand side lower under "Blogs You'll Love".John Morris The Patriot Woodworker Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
June 12, 201214 yr For most of what I need Corel draw works great, or Corel photo paint. I just need to dedicate the time to learning them both real well.GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
June 12, 201214 yr Author When we first got a network, at our school, the network administrator was sold on Novel and Corel products (WordPerfect, Paradox and Draw). Then the new administrator went with Microsoft products. I don't think I ever learned any of them very well.Greg Aksdal said:For most of what I need Corel draw works great, or Corel photo paint. I just need to dedicate the time to learning them both real well.GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
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