Beginner SketchUp Tutorial for Woodworkers Video 2
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
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A real talent for teaching here April. Definitely the clearest tutorials I have seen so far on sketch up. Thx
I agree.
Agreed
I’ve watched probably 10 sketchup tutorials and this is my favorite by far. Thank you.
By far, the best SketchUp tutorial I've come across yet. I started from knowing nothing other than how to install the tool, to being able to model basic shapes and manipulate them. You're a fabulous instructore, definitely subscribing to your channel. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Great vid as usual. Two tips, if you are denoting inches, you don't need the Quote mark after the number such as 8". Just 8 is good since sketchup defaults to inches. But for feet, you do need to put the apostrophe after the number such as 8'. Also, once you have the model drawn, instead of using the tape measure, use the dimension tool which is similar to the tape measure, but it will actually put the correct dimension on the drawing so you can readily know what size to cut the piece to. Since I don't have a computer in my shop, I simply take a picture of the finished drawing with it's dimensions on my phone or ipad and then I have it for reference in my shop without having to print it on paper. Of course if you need to see a detail, just zoom in on your picture since phones and ipads are easily zoomed. Can't do that with a print out.
thanks for this dimension tool, good tip
If you've been thinking about teaching some more sketchup tutorials, please do! :)
I have learned more in these two videos then HOURS on others. Thank you April. Looking forward to the next!
I totally agree with you. I said the same while looking at the two videos .
Thank you April! Over the last several months, I've been trying to self learn SketchUp for a couple very simple projects I have planned, but I never have the free time to commit to reading lengthy tutorials or watching instructions that are overly complicated for my needs and beginner level. Your video taught me so much in a short amount of time! I needed this! :)
THE BEST SKETCHUP TUTORIAL I'VE SEEN TO DATE!!!!!
April, you are an inspiration. As I start to build a shop for myself up in Maine I plan to document everything on CZcams. I just recently found your channel and have seen how you have grown and sharpened your skills over the years. It is truly inspirational and you should be proud. Congratulations on the new shop and I look forward to the many amazing things I know you will build.
Thank you, April. I haven't used Sketchup for few years and needed a quick relearn. This was just what the doctor ordered. A great balance between being thorough and concise. I feel so much better. I was even able to correct some mistakes as I followed along, remembering the basics from Video 1. I concur with others who hope you will do some more Sketchup tutorials. You are an excellent teacher!
You are such a better instructor than ANY other SketchUp folks on CZcams. Thank you!
I was literally just struggling with a sketchup last night. This was much needed and I now feel a bit more confident to tackle designing upcoming projects! Thanks for taking the time to make these helpful vids!
I've watched many Sketchup tutorials on youtube and this is by far the easiest to understand! You're a great teacher, April. Thank you!!
I don't know how many "SketchUp Beginner" videos I watched and quickly got lost. You have actually given me some skills that I can remember and use. Thank you so much for your help!
Oh my, April, thank you so much for these 2 videos! I have been only dabbling with SketchUp for the last couple years because I couldn't really figure it out. I've watched videos but they didn't explain it the way you did. I'd get frustrated with it and leave it for a few months, or more. Now I have a more pressing need to design an L-shaped wall desk/workspace for electronic projects. I may even make a C-shaped desk to house a pull-out drawer for my 77 key electronic piano. (It is currently freestanding.) In any case, I am much further along than ever before and making true progress.
Your technique of over-exaggerating and typing in the distance is extremely useful. It is so much faster than trying to drag the exact distance.
I appreciate you a LOT!
I've watched several YT videos about this topic and your two videos, by far, have been the best. I now feel like I've gotten a much deeper understanding of SketchUp. Thank you so much April!!!
Wow - thank you April! I have been woodworking for 20 years and have probably tried to get started with 3D modeling at least that many times. In each case, I threw up my hands in frustration and shut down the software for another year. Now that we are all social distancing, I decided it was time to try again. Lo and behold, after following you step by step in your first video, I was able to make my first real model of a small project I am working on. Even my kids were impressed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you for making it so simple to understand! Please keep going with this Sketchup segments. I have learned more in the two 25 minute videos then any of the 100 or so videos I have watched from people like Sketchup themselves to Jay Bates. You explain it so well! THANK YOU!
I've been out of woodworking for about 30 year or so and I realized how much I've forgotten. Your video on modeling will help me greatly. I also see your excitement and passion while on camera. Not to mention you're a marvelous woodworking artist. My father was a cabinet maker while growing up in Italy so I have a little bit of the bug in me. My career path ended me up in corporate America for 40 years which I don't wish on anyone. Now that I retired it's time to get back and build my shop all over again. Still using a Craftsman 113.XX with the original fence and miter guide. UGH!!!! Anyway just wanted to thank you for getting me motivated again.
I am new to woodworking and found that SketchUp can definitely help in planning out my projects. I enjoyed the tutorials you have shared and found knowledgeable in simplifying the functions of each icon. I have viewed various sketchup video but find yours very user friendly. Thanks for publishing the videos and hope to view more in the future.
April, April, April :)
Love your work.
I haven't been following much these last few years as I've got too many of my own things to do.
I've been modeling a couple things lately for my work. I run a small mowing business as well as automotive repair, fabrication and carpentry.
My latest project has been a second floor inside of a 14' x 40' storage unit. I've built three of these in the past 4 or 5 months, and the latest one with folding stairs.
In college I used Autodesk Maya, but sketchup is very much the same.
It's been over 10 years since I've used it and I managed ok modeling my project (after I built the first one), but now I'm getting the urge to model more stuff... hence, I'm turning to you for instruction.
Like many other's have noted, you're a great, natural born instructor. I really love your style.
I miss your pink floyd t-shirt :) and I love your signature wave bye.
Cheers !
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April, I have been using SketchUp a long time. Currently I'm using Sketchup Make 2017. I have learned more in the time it took to watch these two videos than all the years I've used it! Pro2020 is different for sure, but most of the short cuts carried over. I really have been doing things the hard way until now! Thank you so much for your efforts to teach this.
Hi April. You are my 4th attempt at SketchUp "how to" videos. You Win! Thank you so much for your method of teaching. I built the table with you the first night, then I went back the next morning and built it without your video, made a few mistakes, but got there. That evening I rewatched again and built it with you for practice. You make it much less intimidating. Will definitely be looking to learn more about it's tools for use in my new venture as I turn this hobby into a business.
As other viewers have said, this is the best SketchUp tut I've seen. I have tried to learn from others, but could never quite get it. I learned more from you in two hours than I did watching other videos repeatedly and fumbling through the program. THANK YOU for this April, I hope you'll consider diving further into SketchUp for us.
HEY APRIL - GREAT TWO VIDEOS - I TAUGHT DRAFTING & CABINETMAKING FOR 45 YEARS AND I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO KNOW A CAD PROGRAM AND UNDERSTAND WHAT ENTRY LEVEL (OF THE STUDENT) IS RELATIVE TO THE LESSON - YOU PICKED THE CORRECT LEVEL FOR EACH OF YOUR TUTORIALS - I LIKED THE WAY YOU INTRODUCED THE VARIOUS TOOLS IN THE FIRST VIDEO AND THEN APPLIED THEM TO THE ACTUAL PROJECT EXAMPLE - YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF MY "TA'S" IN BOTH OF MY CLASSES, I KNOW FOR SURE - KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING - NICE JOB!
April, thank you so much for these tutorials, previously I would get fed up wit Sketchup and just begin making my project without modeling. You give the basics and the confidence I needed in these videos to give it another go!! Thank you keep up the great work.
April, I can't express just how much I appreciate you doing these videos on sketchup. I have learned more in your 20+ minute videos than I have trying to learn on my own. Your explanations were so clear and easy to understand that after seeing yur video I was already doing simple table projects..... WOO HOO!!!!!!!! Now the only problem that I am confronting is knowing (actually understanding) how to use the scenes/layers/layouts options (i think?) in order to be able to print on 1 page several angles of my project (ex.: front, side, back, top view, bottom view, etc.) Would you consider making a video on this topic to finally understand what others are talking about as it seems that I come out with more doubts than actual knowledge after seeing their videos. BUMMER!!! Please, consider this as I am quite sure than I am not the only one with this issue. Thanks again April.... YOU ROCK!
I saw when you first posted these, but just now had some time to get back around to it. I'm a hack with Sketchup, but it sure is a powerful tool. I finally got around to watching your tutorials today, and while I knew most of the functions already, you really helped it 'click'. You really do have a gift. Thank you for these.
This is by far the best sketchup tutorial I’ve seen, and I’ve seen way too many. They’re mostly done by frustrating, unclear, rambling, cringey nerds. I’m sorry, most of them just suck. April has a gift for teaching. I hope there are more in the offing.
I have struggled with SketchUp previously. Your clear videos have put me on the right path. Excellent videos.... Thanks for sharing. it will make my small garden shed building much more efficient.
April, great video. As a computer professional (retired) and old COREL Draw user, I appreciate the training you pur into this. Very helpful indeed.
Long time mega hospital builder exposed to very complex and detailed BIM modeling of structures, and complex mechanical and electric systems, but I can't model my own box until now. Very well taught and easy to follow! This will help me a ton! Thanks!
Best beginning sketchup video yet. I am a long way from getting where you are but the cabinets and things I build are practically exactly like your cabinet only I use drawers. I have looked at a lot of sketchup videos but yours is the first that really explained it well. Regards, Bill
Hi April, I'm new to using skitch up and I tried the program before taken lessons 1 & 2 and I was totally lost. Now what a great help your lessons have been. Thank you so much now I feel I can do this. Great job you are a great teacher.
Hi April, I'm just starting woodworking as a hobby and I really enjoy your videos as I think you are a good teacher. Been using sketchup (free version) to visualise the projects I want to build and this video has help with how to line up the end points of the various components I have created. Keep making woodworking videos to help newbies like me, all the best from Germany/Austria (work in DE, live in AT), LG.
Thank you April! Very helpful tutorial, the correct pace, the right amount of information and you got straight to the point. Some of these guys feel like they need to give us their entire woodworking resume, when really we just want the information. Good job and looking forward to more tutorials.
Thanks for posting this! I see all woodworkers use sketchup and I am helpless at at. This is such a huge help. I’ve been a fan of your videos for years.
Thanks April ! This is great !! My plans usually start off with scratching my head for 20 min in front of my table-saw and a bunch of lumber 😂
Thank you so much. This is a great material. In line with Ross's comment, if you ever get tired of woodworking, you are an excellent teacher. Please carry on.
I want to thank you April. While I had taught myself how to utilize SketchUp quite well, there were quite a few improvements I will now be able to use. Especially the copy while moving an object feature. Great video and speed by which you were teaching the subject.
Great job - with this info I can basically make any “basic” project and slowly add the more complex stuff as I go. Thanks April
Hi, April. Great tutorial for beginners.
Quick note, if you're using the inches templete, you don't need to type inches with the ' " ' symbol. SketchUp defaults to inches with any set of digits you type. 36 will give you 36" automatically. You are using a laptop, saves extra keystroke.
If you need ft, then you type the ' symbol.
just a simple tip for your viewers like me. I really enjoy your down to earth approach to all your projects.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for a great video, April. I have tried working with Sketchup before, and watched other videos on it, but never really got the hang of it. Your videos made it so simple, and teaching straight from the beginning with the shortcut keys really helped. I hope you will be making additional Sketchup videos covering making a cut list, marking dimensions, etc.
April, thats the best tutorial I've seen so far and Ive seen quite a few, its now given me the push to carry on learning and not to give up, thanks again from Jim across the pond! xx
thanks April. Your video was the easiest to follow to learn some of the weird nuances of Sketchup. Knowing when to click, and when not to, makes a big difference. The tape measure tool for offset guidelines and the tip to click on a corner with the move tool to have it find a reference point were massive time savers. This video may be old, but it still helped me out in 2024!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely love this 2-part (so far) series. Thanks for doing these!
I listened to several other tutorials on Sketchup and kept getting lost. Yours is very easy to follow and keep up with. Part 1 is what makes it so easy to keep up with. Thanks so much for all you do.
Glad it helped!
This is great, April! Hopefully more people will be able to get behind the wheel of some software because of this. Not enough people understand just how powerful this program can be, especially the pro version. I just printed architectural plans for a remodel at work with this. Everything is modeled, down to the sink, washer hookups and ejector pumps!
I watched both videos and this was by far the best tutorial of SketchUp that I have seen. I am new to woodworking but I have worked in IT for years and attended many training classes and online web classes. Your basic approach and attention very small details all the way through repeating what you already taught us was outstanding. Great job and thank you! I feel ready to start planning my shop workbench....yes I know you have plans, but I want it to be my own design for my space! ;) Be Safe!
Subscribed. Awesome video, you got me started in sketchup and I'm already building things I would have had never been able to plot out with a pen & paper!
The best description of the use of the Rotate tool. It finally makes sense. Thank you.
By far the clearest and most helpful video on Sketch Up. I've tried others but they were not as clear and concise as yours. Thank you for bringing me out of the fog.
Thank you April! This is exactly what I've been looking for. You made everything so easy to understand. Of course, I've used Visio for years and have bad habit (Click and drag). I've watched a few tutorials and yours is by far the best and easiest to understand. Even for this old dog.
Thanx April, I decided to learn SketchUp once COVID emerged and I have been struggling with the intricate operations of the program. I stumbled across your two videos and all of a sudden you show me the light. Thank you so much, you are a superstar, I really do appreciate you producing these two vids. SxB
April, many years ago I watched one of your videos that helped me build a barn door. I've built several since. As usual, your videos make building easy. Love this one. Watching over and over. thanks for your expertise and teaching skills.
That is awesome! I'm glad you found it useful and enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.
April, Many people say how intuitive certain software programmes are, nothing beats the human guide, particularly when it is specifically channeled to the end user I.e new starter ...... simply brilliant! Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for your time and your patient explanation. I tried learning this program when it first came out and I wasn't into woodworking back then. I now feel confident in returning to Sketchup for designing projects. Super helpful, many thanks.
This video comes at the perfect time since we all under COVID-19 quarantine. I’ve spent hours watching Skitch Up tutorials, but they were quickly taking me into more advanced applications. Your videos were just GREAT! They are perfect for the simple applications I want to use in woodworking. Thank you April.....you’re top shelf in my book. Keep em' coming!
Thanks so much!
What a brilliant set of tutorials. Thanks for this. Best I've seen to help those of us who've not a clue about Sketchup
I found your channel about a month ago, new shop tour. I watched a couple of your more recent project videos and really enjoyed your style and manner of presentation. That prompted me to do something I often do when I like a channel, I went back to the beginning of your channel and started watching your videos in order from start to finish (I'm in year 4 now). Wow! 7 years, that's it? I am so impressed with your woodworking skills, relatability, and teaching skills. I have been woodworking (hobby) for 40 years and teaching high school for 26, the last 3 years engineering and Industrial Tech. You do an amazing job! I have been using and teaching Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD and recently have been learning Fusion 360 for some X-Carve work....but as I want to redo my school MakerSpace and my personal home shop I thought there was a better tool out there (using them for layout and design is like using a supercomputer to do algebra). Struggled a bit with Sketch-up until I watched your videos...totally made sense, I see how this program works now and it is the right tool for creating a shop layout and my projects. Can't thank you enough, keep the videos coming.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you are enjoying my channel. :)
These videos are truly the best tutorials I have ever watched. Not just for Sketchup but probably anything!
Hey April, I have tried SOOOO many sketchup tutorials and yours is the first that has really made sense!! Thankyou, you’ve really made my (isolated) day here in the uk! Are there more to come?
This was excellent, April. Thank you so much! I have tried SketchUp and various tutorials in the past and never got past first base. I am now looking at my first simple table and cabinet and feel like I’ve hit a homerun! Chris
April, You are the GOAT. I was building storage in the garage and I just didn't like the way the space underneath looks with my current store bought shelving. So after staring at it what seemed hours I decided to go to the CZcamsS for inspirations and what do I stumble upon? Just your awesome tutorial. This will definitely help me create something unique. Thanks for all your hard work.
I have watched several tutorials on Sketchup, but these 2 videos by far are the best. Bravo on an excellent job!
Thanks for the tutorial April. Best SketchUp tutorial I've seen online to date. You definitely have a talent for teaching.
I have tried sketch-up before and got frustrated with it but your explanation gave me the desire to try it again and doing as you explained, i have started to get the hang of it on the easy stuff. I hope we see more of the design videos like this one in the future, i am sure it will help others as it did me.
A quick tip for modeling home woodworking projects: create a component for every piece of wood your local hardware shop sells. Then use those components for building your projects. This will help you design around the materials you actually have access to, allowing you to minimize cuts, minimize waste, and more easily plan out your shopping list.
Great couple of vids which were super helpful. If anyone who doesn't have a Mac was wondering about the "option" button, control does the same thing.
I cannot thank you enough for both of these videos! I went from nothing to being able to build furniture designs in a matter of two hours!!
Thank you. I am a frustrated self-taught web-based SketchUp Shop user. This video is helpful!
April, those videos were OUTSTANDING. Thank you very much.
I have been meaning to learn SketchUp for some time. Prior to this, I used graph paper and a pencil. There is a great deal of information covered . I am especially happy to see an "example" project. I have always learned best when starting with an example . This will lead to a real project and I'm off and running. Thank you.
Another great instructional video. I am just starting SketchUp and these are very helpful efficiently done.
Wow! Soooo helpful April! Like previous comments, yours, for me, was by far the clearest. Really helped me understand the basics.
Thank you so much! Extremely easy to follow, I watched both videos, twice and in only 2 hours I’m creating amazing 3D plans and designs for my fledgling youtube channel! The best Sketchup tutorial on CZcams!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed them. :)
April, this has gotten me excited about using computer modeling for my designs. Thank you so much! A note for PC users: when moving and coping highlight the component you want to move/copy, then type "M" and then Ctrl + C, then grab a corner and move the copy to the new location. Apple must have a different key stroke. Again, Thank you so much for making this exciting again.
Thanks Tom. I've been looking for my option key for 2 hours.
Wow, Thank you again, You are an excellent Teacher. I am self teaching right now and pulling my hair out moving and copying and getting things right where I want them. Keep up the great videos...
I found these videos to be well done, very good pace and explanation. Very clear and straightforward. Thanks for doing this.
April, After watching this video, I feel confident I could model successfully. I like and get the way you instruct! Great job!
about a year ago I gave up on sketchup due to poor instructions on CZcams. within the past 2 days I am addicted due to your period of instruction. you keep it simple and slow paced. easy to follow. thank you.
Thanks! Glad I could help.
Finally. A Sketchup tutorial I learned from. Thanks. I want more!
I enjoy watching how you approach teaching April. As usual, you rock!
Thank you April for shariing this, you made it all look so easy which as I found after following your tutorial, it is, I have watched so many video's before I found yours, all they did was confuse me (easily done done some days), now I can use SketchUp so much better than before.
Very Good. You are to the point without all the not needed fluff but not too quick and very informative. Thank You
Very well done April. You've given me a much better understanding of Sketchup. Now I must go and practice them...
April- This is the 2nd time I have watched these videos; SketchUp should sponsor you for more tutorials. As a SolidWorks expert, with your expert instruction, I feel I could create anything using SketchUp using what you have taught me. There a still operations I probably could not figure out like revolves or sweeps; perhaps you could do an advanced version of these tutorials since it is a year later. I tried several times on my own to learn SU, but your step by step made it SO logical: cake. Thank you!
I had learned from you, then I didn't use it for some time and I forgot a lot, so I came back to your two videos and now I'm back!...
Thanks for your help.
If your new business doesn't work out (which I'm pretty sure you'll be very successful), you could definitely go into teaching. After trying to learn sketchup several times, this is the best I've understood the basics, and feel I have a solid foundation to build on. Thanks.
Nicely done. Concepts well explained versus other tutorials that I have watched. I appreciate the fact that you repeat the commands during each and every move. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I like that fact that you bring it to some concrete examples...keep up the great work!
Great tutorial. I’m a long time graphic designer and that whole “click and drag” thing was killing me in sketch up every time I’d try my hand at it. 😂 Your tutorial was awesome. Gave me the basics I needed. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for making this video. Not many people show how or what they use to model their work and I have been looking for an easy to use modeling or cad software.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Your tutorials were so perfect. So easy and clear that know I actually think I can put SketchUp to use and not just be stumbling through every time. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Thanks April. This was the best explanation of basic SketchUp.
Fantastic Tutorial! I finally have a better grasp of components and workflow processes. Thanks April - Hope to see more!
Thank you for your excellent videos on Sketchup. I've tried using it several times before, and always got frustrated. But your approach clicked, and made it all so much easier, just like your other videos I've watched. Keep up the good work.
Really great couple of videos April, ive struggled with Sketchup for some time and this has demystified a lot of the issues i had. thanks.
Best sketch up tutorials on the web by far!! Thank you!!!!!!
You know when you have learned something when you can teach someone else how to use it. Well done, Keep broadcasting!!