Jewelry Box Model with Compound Curves - I like to make "concept" models with Sketchup. This is my latest, Jewelry Box, a rather complex project that required some "workarounds" to get the most out of the program. What do you think?   Is it okay to post these models that are not real world objects?

Please forgive me if this is a duplicate posting. I thought I had posted here, but can't find it on the site.

Dan

It's fine to post it here! If you want, you can also post them in the "Software and Plans" forum. I think the general woodworking forum will probably garner more attention.

Nice Sketchup work! Love the compound curves!

 

This is a humidor I made from walnut. Final design was lined with Spanish cedar and had 3 drawers in the bottom section

Thanks for sharing Dan. Your design concept may inspire someone else to build one or something similar.

 

Like we used to say in the 6 Sigma world, "steal shamelessly"

Looks like a great concept. shaping that top and curved side would definitely be a challenge

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for your feedback. My designs these days are mostly "conceptual." They have the advantage of not having to work out the joinery, though I could if necessary, but you guys can imagine it if you want! Also, really good humidor model. Good work on the legs.  Dan

i'm pretty sure i once visited HD and spotted some lumber that is the exact size and shape you'd need for a box like that, curved in all directions!!

 

very creative.

Post away Dan!!!! I love seeing conceptual Sketchup work! Like Lew stated regarding the forum, I'll move this to the appropriate forum at Plans and Software.

I know we have folks here who love using Sketchup, and I like seeing it used, specially when a project comes from it. Thanks for being here Dan and thanks for your topic contributions!

Hi Dab,

Not really a woodworker, but I imagine starting by laminating a dark wood to light wood in a block, at least for the bottom and then routing out the curves and inside. The top needs something similar but the wood in is a different orientation over the top. Dan

second draft.skp

Thanks, @John Morris! Works perfectly!!

I hate to be pedantic, but technically, those are not "compound curves."    https://mypdh.engineer/lessons/compound-curves/

 

Edited July 15, 20242 yr by kmealy

Hi Kmealy,

Ah, thanks for the link. Is there a name for what I did where I had curves that flow into each other?

Dan

2 hours ago, Dan Cooper said:

Hi Kmealy,

Ah, thanks for the link. Is there a name for what I did where I had curves that flow into each other?

Dan

 

Just curves

We call em reverse curves if they go the other direction, at least in my Land Survey world they do, but that would be a dumb title for your box, a Reverse Curve Box.

How about, "One Sexy Curvaceous Box". 

Whatever it's called it's a good looking box.

 

Now, what the heck is "pedantic"?!!!!!

I like curvaceous.

D

1 hour ago, Dan Cooper said:

I like curvaceous.

D

Hey Dan, good looking picture you got there, nice to put a face with the name! Happy to know ya now.

Thanks, John.

I'll be interested to see what you think about some of my "concept" models.

Dan

6 minutes ago, Dan Cooper said:

Thanks, John.

I'll be interested to see what you think about some of my "concept" models.

Dan

Bring em on in Dan!

Love your concepts, Dan.  Make the top bow down in the center and it'll be a compound (think saddle) curve. 

As for making it all the curved parts are trivial using a CNC, and I'd do the corner joints before bowing in the sides. Start with thicker boards that the curved sides could be cut from.  The "impossible" designs I spent the last 4 decade or so helping college furniture design students figure out how to make. I'll confess I enjoy such challenges. 

4D

On 7/10/2024 at 8:55 PM, Grandpadave52 said:

Thanks for sharing Dan. Your design concept may inspire someone else to build one or something similar.

 

Like we used to say in the 6 Sigma world, "steal shamelessly"

 

Not to mention that someone trying to design their own creation in Sketchup (or similar) may look to you for pointers or guidance in using the program if you've posted up a project similar.  I know we have other Sketchup artists on board, but no one is posting up "for the fun of it"...

 

And being late to the party, welcome aboard - glad to have you here!

Edited July 19, 20241 yr by Cal