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SketchUp furniture modeling + technical docs in LayOut
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(19 ratings)
1,452 students
Created byValentin Dolgov
Last updated 12/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • We will explore basic SketchUp tools
  • We will create a model of a computer desk with a drawer from scratch
  • We will learn to create technical documentation for production
  • We will learn to apply material textures
  • We will learn how to edit an already finished project
  • After completing the course, you will be able to design any furniture made of wood and metal

Course content

2 sections18 lectures1h 13m total length
  • Determining the overall dimensions of the table and creating a table top3:15

    In this tutorial I'll show how to start modeling the table. First steps and necessary tools.

  • Modeling a metal underframe9:04

    In this tutorial I'll show how to make metal underframe, and how to resize the objects correctly.

  • How to use the Component tool3:44

    SketchUp has plenty of different tools and functions. In this tutorial I'll show basic advantages of Component function.

  • Shelving design4:30

    In this tutorial I also demonstrate how to use component function.

  • Modeling decorative inserts3:45

    The table has decorative elements and facade. In this tutorial we will model them.

  • Pullout drawer modeling3:24

    Pullout drawer modeling.

  • Groove mechanism modeling3:25
  • Drawer handle modeling5:28

Requirements

  • A basic knowledge of SketchUp drawing and editing tools are required.
  • A computer with either SketchUp Pro and SketchUp LayOut installed on it
  • SketchUp 2018 is still available on the Sketchup website

Description

Hey! My name is Valentin, I am engaged in the production of furniture. In my work, I use the SketchUp program. Sketchup is a simple furniture design tool.I have been using it for 3 years already, but at the beginning designing I encountered various problems and mistakes. This increased development time and corrections. Therefore, I created a video tutorial in which I collected my experience in furniture design. I hope the learning process will be easy and you will save time at work.

As an example, let's create a computer desk with a drawer. In this tutorial, I will show you where to start designing, what tools you need to use when designing, how to create working documentation.

After completing this course, you will be able to design furniture.


The course is divided into 2 parts: design and creation of working documentation.

1. The first block uses basic tools to design wood and metal parts. Separately, we will look at the correct use of tools: rectangle, movement, rotation, extrusion and many others. How to use texture fill to visually separate wood from plywood and metal.

2. In the second block, on the basis of the resulting model, we will carry out the detailing and prepare the drawings. With this documentation, the carpenter and welder will get it right. For this we will use the LayOut program and the Sketchup plugin.

I would be glad to receive feedback. What did you like and what did not like? All comments will be used to create additional materials.

Hope you find it useful.

Who this course is for:

  • Any designer
  • Any furniture manufacturer who wants to present a project to clients
  • Any furniture designer who wants to present a project to clients
  • Any DIY makers who wants to make a furniture
  • Any carpenter who wants to present a project to clients