Many such extensions are available to others on the trimble extension warehouse and many other 3rd party websites as well. You will find some intermediate and advanced sketchup modeling tutorials as. I actively blog about, and provide tutorials for using sketchup on my website. Bob lang i have three books on using sketchup that are in pdf format with video content embedded in the text. I am sadly not surprised at trimble making su a subscription product, even though its really not the products history. Sketch up software sketchup for woodworkers heres why popular woodworking magazine. Oct 01, 2012 detailed information about bob langs sketchup classes can be found at this link. The new woodworkers guide to sketchup with bob lang. Like my other sketchup books, its in enhanced pdf format with. Sketchup has a ruby console, an environment which allows experimentation with ruby. It is available as a webbased application, sketchup free, a freeware version, sketchup make, and a paid version with additional functionality, sketchup pro. May 30, 2015 when i became adept at modeling in sketchup, i became a better woodworker, as have most people i know who have learned how to use this program. Bob lang sketchup make 2017 is still available for download, but the link is hard to find.
Bobs organized and calm approach to teaching what i view as a. Sketchup 4 and later support software extensions written in the ruby programming language, which add specialized functionality. Sketchup for woodworkers part 1 getting started by. Bob lang sent me a preproduction copy of his new 184page digital format book woo dworkers guide to sketchup.
Bobs organized and calm approach to teaching what i view as a complex software program is very much appreciated. Learn woodworking use a photo to make a sketchup model robert lang explains in detail how to create a sketchup model from a photo. Lang has years of experience as a professional woodworker and. Download sketchup make 2017 and burn it to a dvd plans and. On the flip side, your learning curve for sketchup could be offset by the rich amount of instructional material available. Norman reid delaplane, va sketchup is a threedimensional modeling program that has achieved wide use in a number of professions, such as architecture, urban planning andof particular interest to uswoodworking.
Ive seen forum posts on this subject about trimble not seeming to want to have its own rendering software within su. Sketchup pro sketchup woodworking woodworking software sketchup model woodworking school learn woodworking popular woodworking woodworking videos woodworking projects plans learn woodworking use a photo to make a sketchup model robert lang explains in detail how to create a sketchup model from a photo. Lang is executive editor of popular woodworking magazine and the author of several books including woodworkers guide to sketchup. Shopclass sketchup for woodworkers part 1 getting started. Using screensharing software we can see each others screens and i can answer questions and solve problems as we go. His digital book, the new woodworkers guide to sketchup integrates embedded video tutorials within the text.
Part one is now available for immediate download to your computer. Printing out full size patterns is but one example. Just a reminder that the newly announced and not yet released macos sierra is not officially supported by sketchup if youre a person who loves to install beta software versions, be aware that sketchup may exhibit all sorts of unwanted behavior. Bob lang has used sketchup extensively for designing woodworking projects, and as the basis for illustrations appearing in books and magazines. With it you can create 2d or 3d objects of any kind, and even change the used color schemes or materials of your models.
The list of 3d models of planes are enriched in future releases of this software. Bob s organized and calm approach to teaching what i view as a complex software program is very much appreciated. And of course its not too late to register for either of the woodworking in america conferences. At first launch, the software offers to download and install a free third party 3d visualization software sketchup viewer, necessary for izaeroplanes. More information is available from the authors website. Mar 22, 2010 if youve been wanting to learn how to use sketchup, or tried it but gave up in frustration, this is an exciting new way to master this design and planning software. In preparing this book, bob focused on the specific tasks that most woodworkers want. This collection features models to be used in conjunction with the book sketchup for kitchen design, by robert w. His blog is a very good resource for sketchup and woodworking in general. You will find some intermediate and advanced sketchup modeling tutorials as well, to drive your modeling skills to a new level. That and im a software developer by day and i expect to be compensated properly for the software i make so it would be wrong of me to cheat. This short video is a quick tour of my new book sketchup for kitchen design. The new woodworkers guide to sketchup with bob lang matt. Sketchup is a threedimensional modeling program that has achieved.
And since rob mentioned a cabinetry book, ill suggest another one ive found very useful in the past. Master 3d design with sketchup with bob langs books in enhanced pdf format with. Sketchup shop class now in session popular woodworking magazine. Readers will learn efficient and effective techniques for using this program to create detailed sketchup models of furniture, cabinets or any woodworking project. Lang is the executive editor of popular woodworking magazine, and the author of several books on furniture styles and design. It walks you through all of the major functionality in a step by step fashion and you can follow along in your own version of sketchup. Use sketchup for full size patterns popular woodworking. Designing kitchen cabinets with sketchup kitchen cabinet.
One of the great advantages of sketchup is bob lang who has written a great interactive ebook on using the program. This digital book in enhanced pdf format contains 49 video lessons within 195 pages of illustrated text. After a little discussion in the forum about sketchup and seeing bob langs post about said forum thread, i decided it was time to buckle down and get to know my trusty pal sketchup a little better. Bob lang is executive editor of popular woodworking. Bob has since updated his tutorials with a pdf that included imbedded videos. If you want to get a better understanding of the 3d modeling program we use here at popular woodworking magazine, this is your opportunity. Langs new book titled new woodworkers guide to sketchup. Sketchup is a 3d modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design. Bob lang is conducting two days sketchup class from sketchup3dconstru ction.
We asked him to tell us a little bit about his process and why he uses sketchup pro. These models are simple to keep the file size as small as possible. There is also a bunch of free information on using sketchup on my website. Sketchup make vs pro digital design wood talk online. One of the best ways to enhance your final images is to apply some post processing work with the help of image manipulation software like photoshop and basic rendering applications. This is a new, revised and updated version of woodworkers guide to sketchup by woodworker, author and illustrator robert w. Sketchup and macos sierra sketchup sketchup community. This book offers many great things, one of which is that its completely geared toward woodworkers. Bob lang, our inhouse sketchup expert, shows you 6 illustrated steps to draw mouldings. Lang is executive editor of popular woodworking magazine, and the author of several books including woodworkers guide to sketchup.
Sketchup provides news and blogs to help customers learn more. Sketchup cabinet design best software woodworkers journal. These days, i think its safe to say that sketchup has become the woodworking choice for a cad program. Mar 14, 2017 these days, i think its safe to say that sketchup has become the woodworking choice for a cad program. When i became adept at modeling in sketchup, i became a better woodworker, as have most people i know who have learned how to use this program. By applying trimbles advanced positioning solutions, productivity increases and safety improvements are being realized. A new book in digital format bob langs woodworkers guide to sketchup click here for more information. If i become faster and more efficient, i can start modeling more details and perhaps even entire. Positioningcentric information is changing the way people, businesses and governments work throughout the world. Author of interactive pdf books building blocks of sketchup and woodworkers guide to sketchup. With more than 30 years experience designing and building furniture and in cad and computer illustration, bob brings a practical. Bob lang his quote is from the opening pages of robert w.
Sketchup for woodworkers advanced techniques lang, bob on. Sketchup is the ideal tool for planning any woodworking project, and bob s innovative book the new woodworkers guide to sketchup, is the ideal way for anyone to learn this program. I am a fan and i appreciate the amount of time and effort that goes into products that are free to use. Bob langs sketchup for kitchen design collection 3d. Sketchup is a great free program for planning your work. While i write about 3d modeling with sketchup and teach people how to use the software, i do not have any official or financial relationship with the company. Rendering software never stands still with respect to technology, but ive also seen pricing getting a little too heady as well. Bob lang is executive editor of popular woodworking magazine.
But there is a tremendous amount of value to it even if you never draw a line. Master 3d design with sketchup with bob langs books in enhanced pdf format with embedded videos. Like the original, this book is in enhanced adobe pdf format, delivered on disc. Bob is a nononsense guy and an excellent woodworker with a background in cabinetry. Sketchup is an excellent tool for designing kitchen cabinets. Video is good, and it is even better when a respected sketchup instructor is guiding the video instruction. In this way bob was able to take the technique or tool he was discussing in the chapter and then support the lesson with a quick demonstrational video where he brings it all together and shows just how easy it is to do. We have released sketchup 2016m2 to address the worst of the issues on sierra. I will only be using sketchup for my own use for the time being, so that means ill stick with make. In woodworkers guide to sketchup bob lang combines thorough instruction via text with tons of video. Also, there are free online libraries where you can grab other peoples drawings of hinges, doors, drawer slide hardware and so forth, and use them in your own designs. Anyone can download and use any of these models absolutely free. New woodworkers guide to sketchup, by bob lang by j. Both of these classes are limited to small groups, and at there moment there are still a few openings in both atlanta and cincinnati.
Once run, no need for internet connection to use this software. Bob lang sketchup sketchup training courses sketchup classes. Welcome to, the personal website for woodworker, illustrator and author robert w. Bob langs better sketchup guide jeff branch woodworking. Sketchup make, free, pro, or shopwhich version for. Learn to design kitchen cabinets with sketchup woodworking. Sketchup is a premier 3d design software that truly makes 3d modeling for everyone, with a simple to learn yet robust toolset that empowers you to create whatever you can imagine. I havent used the plugins never bought pro too expensive for a hobbyist, but i have been enjoying getting to grips with sketchup make 2017, which ill continue to use. Im thinking about offering sketchup classes online.
We asked him to tell us a little bit about his process and why he uses sketchup pro building furniture is a rewarding process. Lang s new book titled new woodworkers guide to sketchup. From the basics of setting up the program to the fine points of making detailed. I got my start watching bob langs videos on the popular woodworking video site. Bob lang sketchup sketchup training courses sketchup. Part two, advanced techniques is on its way, as is a cd version of part one. Download sketchup make 2017 and burn it to a dvd plans. Aug 01, 2017 rendering software never stands still with respect to technology, but ive also seen pricing getting a little too heady as well. I am pretty much a hack with the program, but i only use it for proportions and joinery details. May 30, 2015 the woodworkers guide to sketchup is an enhanced pdf book with embedded videos that help to reinforce what the user just read.
Bob blogs about woodworking and sketchup at his website. Readwatchdo website of bob lang, woodworker, illustrator, expert sketchup trainer, author and editor. Also, you might find some more discussion of cad programs in the digital design section. These would be live classes with no more than 10 participants.