Modeling a Complete Project in Sketchup for Beginners Pt.1 - Sketchup for Woodworkers

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[@bebsyrivera6500]

Rookie here. Great video so far but I am using the 2022 version and the /3 command is not working. Anyone know if the command still works?

[@bonnymutua]

@@bebsyrivera6500 /3 not working on online sketch up too

[@SonOfAsgard]

hey bro sending people to go look for free versions of software is a great way for people to unknowingly download malware or virus files that usually are either piggybacked to the actual software or the file that was just downloaded is malware and not the droids you are looking for . it would be far safer for your community to have a link to the software that you found to be malware free . I love your videos they are so laid back but also entertaining to watch then they are very well thought out and useful information

[@robertsamagalsky1617]

Fantastic explanation!

[@timothydarmstrong]

Finally, someone explains this in a way I can understand. Thank you so much!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Great to hear!

[@donnygrahambuilds]

Dude - this is absolute GOLD. The number of hours/attempts I've made at trying to successfully fumble my way through SketchUp listening to some random guy with a terribly difficult accent showing me every single facet of SketchUp...nightmare. Super thankful to have something well presented, easy to follow, and catered toward someone like me who is just trying to improve the building process. Well done m'man!

[@Bespokespaces]

Thanks, Chris I've been using Sketchup for three years now in my cabinet-making business and wish I'd seen your video back then! I get there in the end but the methods you use and in particular, the clear way you explain and demonstrate them is very helpful. This is a complicated subject for someone who is, in my situation, a cabinet maker but not very computer literate. I'm going to set aside time each week to study and practice the processes you demonstrate. So thank you.

[@Jopacob]

so have you worked out if you can transfer to a cutlist? plz

[@r3dsnapper]

So GOOD. Thank you. I have used sketchup for many larger, landscape scope projects. I thought it was enough to start modeling furniture, but I was wrong. Your video filled in the blanks. So grateful.

[@CastelliOnAir]

I'm using Sketchup from more then 10 years and you never stop learning. The / and * tools blows my mind! Thank you very much! 👍👍👍 (PS: I have sympathy for you who use the imperial system...there's a kind of masochism 🤣)

[@carterscustomrods]

I agree... I'll even catch myself using both on the same project and making a HUGE measurement error (especially since I'm a MM type, not a CM type.)

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

I feel the same way for those of you who use the metric system.

[@CastelliOnAir]

@@MrKen-wy5dk so the 95% of the world population XD

[@MatthewEncina]

I’ve been wanting to learn this, (coming from other 3D software). Thanks for sharing this. you’re a great teacher!

[@designnorms5946]

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[@pastywhiteboi]

Haha now I know where you went to create that killer remote workspace

[@reaganbryant4287]

I really appreciate you all for this video. I'm sure it doesn't perform well with the views and the clout, but it actually makes a HUGE difference. Thorough educational content like this is so beneficial, and though the metrics might not be favorable for you, it benefits those that are truly interested in the craft. Thank you again for your work and I'm excited for part 2.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...yeah. I know this will be my worst performing video whenever we are 1 month after launch...the hope is that in two years from now it will be a really good performing video. It should be fairly ever green...and I think the information is on par with things that people would frequently pay for...so hopefully over the long haul it's a win for everybody :)

[@PaulEaklor]

I have watch an embarrasing amount of SketchUp videos on KZbin and this one is BY A MILE the best quality and teaching I have seen yet. Nice work, hope you keep them coming, I have alerts turned on! You mentioned SketchUp Make 2017 as a free version, it does have a 30 day free trial, is there a desktop version that does not require a subscription or is using the free web version good enough?

[@timforgot]

This two part series is outstanding. Thanks for donating the considerable time and effort to make this available for folks.

[@wonderng]

From Africa, this tutorial is one of the easiest to understand and to apply. I watched it the last years and now that I need to relearn Sektcup to model somthing, your videos are gold to me

[@jmakes3745]

I'm not a beginner in Sketchup but if I was this is definitely the video I'd love to find; really clear, extremely well explained & I loved how each piece of knowledge built upon the last. Great job Chris!

[@somethingblend]

I know you posted this video like 6 months ago and the likelihood that you'll see this is incredibly low, but I've wanted to learn this software for quite some time and it's been so daunting and intimidating to the point that I just kept putting it off and telling myself 'I'll do it later' and whatever else excuse came to mind. I just wanted to say thank you (which I don't feel does any justice) so insanely much. I've been a subscriber of yours for years now and I watch every single video you post. I've learned frankly an unfathomable amount from you and still am today. You've inspired me to take on projects that I absolutely never ever would have, and I'm still hoping to chase my own dream of building stuff for people for a living. I genuinely can't convey how much I appreciate all of your content and kindness and how thankful I am for how much you've helped me learn and grow. Also, I'm proud to say that I've followed along with the entire part 1 video and my/your/our console looks amazing. I'm really pumped for part 2 (which has probably also been up for like 6 months. don't judge me.)

[@niemakurwataklatwo]

Dude, you dont know how long we wait for IT, thanks from Poland ;)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hope you like it!

[@niemakurwataklatwo]

@@Foureyes.Furniture like always, what you make :)

[@BLWoodworking]

Thanks so much for putting this tutorial together Foureyes! It’s extremely helpful, especially for someone that has struggled with Sketchup. Even better, so nice that you’ve geared this towards woodworkers. So many tutorials are for complex parts for machining, so it’s hard to apply to woodworking if you get lost at all in the process.

[@mistaben59]

I'm a science teacher who left the building craft 25 years ago. Of course, I have a small shop and build furniture and sculptural things a lot. I can't tell you how many "how to" vids on SketchUp I've watched. And they never do what you did first thing: set up units and make something a set dimension! SketchUp for building furniture. YES! I've needed this tutorial for a long time and I'm so grateful for your content. Nice job Chris.

[@_tim]

OK wow. So way back in high school I learned how to model on a computer using AutoSketch, and back then being a 2D software package I had to draw absolutely every single line in my 3D models individually. There was no extrusion, no push pull button none of that, and I have been trying to model an entertainment unit in Sketchup by doing just that same method and taking forever while learning a new software. Drawing a box the total size and then forming a basic frame of the finished product has just blown my mind and sped my workflow up significantly. Amazing.

[@lylestavast7652]

Thanks Squarespace for supporting the whole creator movement and guys with glasses who make these great videos !

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Squarespace is Legit :)

[@stephendixon8575]

Hey Chris, this has got to be one of the absolute BEST video tutorials I’ve come across on Sketchup basics in years. I’m one of those woodworkers who’s tried to learn Sketchup off and on for so many years now, and I guess because of the lack of regular usage and continuity it’s a real pain in the @ss every time I try to dive back in and pick up where I’m going wrong and all the bits I’ve forgotten or have been doing badly since the beginning. Hats off to you Sir for putting this together. Much appreciated. Looking forward to the next one. The bit about comparing design ideas is an absolute game changer! Can’t believe I’ve never heard of or thought of that before - Genius 🤯

[@randomfocus1549]

Funnily enough this was a better Sketchup tutorial than most dedicated Sketchup tutorials ive seen and more relevant to what i want to use it for! Cheers!

[@hoganmaughan3273]

dude....I have been using sketchup 2017 free for a couple years now with my woodworking, but i just never took the approach you teach in this video. And i'm literally kicking myself because of it! you created a beautiful cabinet model in literally less than a half hour and i have been like drawing out each side the exact dimension it would be if it was cut out of wood, making each a component, and then piecing it all together like i would out in the shop. never thought to just draw the overall box out first and just recess it to give the finished carcass size and stuff! plus all of the little shortcuts i didn't know about! Mind = blown thank you kind sir!

[@stillxan]

From Maldives: Al'hamdhu LILLAH. Thank you so much Foureyes Furniture! This tutorial really help me extremely. This tutorial is simple and also the way he guide us is really easy for the beginners. This two part series is outstanding. Thank yo so much for donating the considerable time and effort to make this. Great job! Thank you so much Chris!

[@tephros19]

It's hard to overstate how unbelievably helpful this is for novice woodworkers who aren't confident in 3d modeling. This has helped me immensely with laying out my own small side table build. Thank you!

[@JDBoelter]

This looks like the series I need to follow. Appreciate that you actually put the camera on your hands to show the mouse work - that's a nice touch.

[@gorkemorhon5600]

Best video about Sketchup ever! Thank You! God Bless You!

[@lestermatos2989]

Im an Architect and love furniture design! So happy you are back to posting videos! This will be my afternoon fun project

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lestermatos2989]

@@Foureyes.Furniture omg you answered hehehe yup I am firing up sketch up right now!

[@rbproductions78]

Dude! This video BLEW. MY. MIND!!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯I learned to use a few of the basics from Steve Ramsey's video (no discredit to Steve) but this is on another level. The divide by or multiply by is a game changer as are many of the other functions I wasn't aware of. Thank you so much for this. I will definitely be watching Pt.2

[@perucabana]

I like the way you teach how to draw furniture. I just discovered your channel in you tube. The more I see your videos the more I learn. Thank you for your time and effort that you put into it.

[@goldendogwoodworks6675]

this was the best sketchup video I have come across, I picked up so may pointers from this. Please continue this style of video. As as soon as my business picks back up after the pandemic is over you will have a new patreon supoorter

[@jarrodbunk4221]

Stoked to find this, I think the way you narrate videos and teach is extremely helpful. I have a lot of trouble finding things that can hold my attention long enough to learn.

[@jds604]

This is seriously the best sketchup video instructional I've ever seen here on the tube. No disrespect to anyone else, but the presentation was so well done. Thanks Chris.

[@Kemal_Hazar]

The video is very successful in terms of explanation and instruction. I will now be able to finish tasks that previously took me hours in a short time. Thanks so much Chris. 😊

[@desmus71]

At last simple explanatory of SketchUp. From a carpenter's point of view. Super Thanks. :)

[@SisiraSomaratne]

Short and sweet! Most basic for time saving but not on most of other tutorials.

[@timdoyon1964]

I’ve been trying to use Sketchup for quite some time now, with no success at all. This helped me tremendously! You’re such a good teacher, and I thank you for sharing your knowledge, (and your humor), with us. I really enjoy your channel! 👍🤓

[@Kapitantero]

can’t wait to get to the level of designing my own furniture awesome build!

[@andrewstacey315]

Thank you - This is what I have been looking for and even signed up to Skill Share - but no real how-to for woodworking projects. Appreciate the time in building this. Will help me out a lot.

[@armazi2983]

followed for 7 minutes and already fell in love with sketchup later i was working in pro100, a goody as hell program for furniture modeling and i can tell that sketchup is way interesting and easier to work with

[@benjaminstrobel3622]

Watching your sketchup series from a few years has helped me be a better woodworker. Almost more than any of the tools I've purchased. Having a mock up to scale helps with everything from cut lists but especially design. Thanks!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

It's been an invaluable tool for me. I'm hoping I can turn some others onto it and it can have the same kind of impact on their lives.

[@igbatious]

i've been using sketchup for YEARS the wrong way, this video just made my world so much better. thank you.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Excellent work, Chris! You did a great job breaking this down

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man :)

[@Ch1oeW]

Cannot thank you enough. This has changed my life

[@sbrega]

By far, the most useful SketchUp tutorial I've watched! Thanks Chris.

[@SansP3ur]

I wish you were my instructor 25-years ago when I first got into CAD & DCC modelling. Btw, one small FYI is that when an object is duplicated and it's still connected to the original object (reflecting any mods from/to the master object) is called an 'instance'. It's a small detail in vernacular but the reason why is that a 'duplicate' can also be a 'copy' which is a unique component that doesn't reflect the object it was duplicated from. Makes more sense when you're in a conversation with another modeller and describing steps and such... Anyway, awesome channel.

[@GyWO10]

Wow, this is the level of detail I’ve been wanting to learn how to do in SketchUp. Thanks for making these videos

[@designnorms5946]

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[@dexterzdex5098]

...i liked how you teach on how you personally use the software the most convenient/efficient way.

[@danielrisberg2112]

This is a blessing! I come from parametric solid modelers like SolidWorks, TopSolid and Fusion 360. Sketchup had me really confused to the point that I basically was ready to give up. I use CAD mostly for woodworking projects so this was very interesting and I might actually start using Sketchup. Thank you so much for this!

[@DominikPaszkiewicz]

Love you, bro, it's one of the best tutorials of any software I've been using (I was teaching software to people for many years)❣Clear and effective! Thank you.

[@alexrood7617]

i work with sketchup almost daily but i learned a lot! i've never had lesson from a mac user. i use mac myself too and it helped me much! thnx, looking forward to part 2

[@mohedaicebear]

woah chris you guys are at 610k subs didn't even notice how big yall are getting. content is matching the subs now yaya

[@木兎光太郎の母]

とても分かりやすいビデオです！初心者として色々なコツ持たなって、操作苦手ですが、一時に無料版のせいとおもいますwww　今はちょっと上手になってほんとにありがとうございます😀

[@mrki412]

I just discovered you, in late 30's started with sketchup, I like your work so will buckle up and watch.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Welcome aboard!

[@MickelMart]

I’ve been using the web version of SketchUp for awhile now, but you explained quite a few shortcuts I didn’t know, as well as more efficient ways to design, so thank you!

[@TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Great starter tutorial! Love me some Skechup

[@floatintoadstudios]

I know I'm a little late to the game here, but I love this video SO MUCH that I'm going to say it anyway. Thank you for making what, in my opinion, is the best Sketchup tutorial I have ever seen! (I've seen a lot...)

[@SaddamHusain-qo8cl]

Dear Chris, thank you very much for sharing knowledge and experience specially modelling in sketchup, I was searching for the same lecture but did not know you use this software and will share it with us too. Its amazing and supportive. Again thanks brother

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jrh2064]

Thanks so much Chris, this has been the best sketch up tutorial I I have used so far! Your fast flow is not a negative as your perfectly describe each step and have a perfect balance of WHY and how of each step! I did use the pause and rewind, but I followed along on my sketch well. I look forward to Part2!

[@hectoralfi6100]

Finally I understand how the tools works, thanks Chris

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Happy to help

[@cwyland1]

I know lots of other people have said this but, This is so incredibly helpful!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@jeffjaekel2558]

Thanks this is excellent! Great for woodworking. I have been overwhelmed by other tutorials but you are excellent at explaining clearly the different things that SketchUp can do that make it a valuable tool to use as an amateur woodworker. I will use this as I reference to help me with Sketchup in the future.

[@martinkorinek5489]

Not the most entertaining video, but definitely MOST USEFULL for me. Thank!!!

[@cristianemanuelherlein6462]

Really nice and clear. I had already been using SketchUp for a wile but learned some really useful tricks. Nice job!!

[@richarddavies-scourfield8413]

I've been using Solidworks and Autocad at work for years. This is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Well done and thanks as I no longer have access to the CAD programs and am starting with Sketchup.

[@Hyperblade24]

This is my new favourite KZbin Channel, keep it up!

[@AndrePrudhomme]

Amazing tutorial! I really appreciated you walking through how to create something rather than just explaining the tools.

[@Hiksan5]

Have been trying for a while to get started implementing Sketchup in my workflow and have watched a lot of tutorials. This was by far the best and most usefull. Not too much talking and a lot of tricks without being hard to follow along. Good work! I design and make a lot of chairs and struggle drawing rounded parts, transitions between parts and things that are angled in two directions. Perhaps a bit more advanced but a tutorial that touches on these subjects would be much apreciated!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

The next once definitely gets into curves, but not so much compound joints. We'll see...

[@oVisionaire]

AMAZING video. I really appreciate how you took the time to set the basics up, but then speed up the pace to really pack a lot of information into a reasonable video. Only disappointment for me now is that I found this before part 2 is up and ready!

[@oVisionaire]

Also, I've always loved your work... but it's this video that pushed me over the edge. Joined Patreon just to support the channel more officially. Your content is well worth it.

[@ronaldvaessen9826]

Great video Chris....as always. I like the way you explain things, it's simple and straight forward and with great sense of humor. I'm just starting out with Sketchup myself and this video helpen me a lot, thanks. Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@SpecRaceM5]

This is so great! I dabbled in Sketch Up a few times and could kind of build things but there was a lot of frustration and from watching your video it already makes so much more sense. Looking forward to getting back into it. Thank you!!!

[@tonynarducci2968]

Chris, thanks so much for the great tutorial. I’m glad somebody is trying to help us out with SketchUp.

[@rolandschoenauen]

Great video. I use Sketchup for some of my projetcs but it's always nice to see how others are using it. It's all about the process dude. Many thanks Chris!

[@ChromeDrone.]

This is such a great tutorial - concise, practical, and very easy to get through

[@sim-sam]

Without beeing paid to write this or be here at all: Thanks, straight forward, getting it. Thanks!

[@teedawg2112]

Even though I have been using Sketchup for while - this video just made my life so much easier! Thanks for the series!

[@andriy_moskalyk]

Can’t thank u enough, u did a great job explaining. I’m a newbie in designing and it’s really helping me to learn, the way u teach.

[@mshedd8809]

I've played with Sketchup a bit, learned some from Jay Bates. I don't remember learning the offset or the division tool. Those are both huge. Thanks Chris, I look forward to part 2

[@ronyneo6330]

Thank you, Chris! Really appreciate your time and effort to bring us high quality content in a free platform. Much love from your friend in Brazil. Tamo junto 🇧🇷

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

My pleasure!

[@designnorms5946]

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[@MattQrillz]

Used for the first time last night, well, technically this morning aswell. Because i didn't sleep. Super addictive.

[@loft-schoolofblackjack525]

Lets go Chris, never let any Sketchup haters bring you down!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I won't

[@oh.ok_woodwork]

This is really good, thanks. I spent a while trying to understand the finger placement on command, control and shift until I realised on the UK/EU Macs, the left-shift is very short! :D

[@StandswithafistPiper]

Very helpful and great teaching , thankyou .

[@k0sashi]

Wow, this is a fantastic tutorial! I love how you mix the essentials with small quality-of-life tips like the directions of box selection.

[@daviddejulio863]

Thank you. Most useful ad engaging tutorial I've come across yet.

[@johnzbeats]

Chris, thank-you so much for this video. I've watched at least a dozen other Sketchup tutorial videos but they all left me confused. It might be that those previous lessons finally fell into place with this video or that you did a much better job of explaining but regardless, I really appreciate your time taken to do this.

[@coryvannote]

I really like this, can't wait for part 2!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

working on the edit as we speak :)

[@PhillipQuarmby]

So.. This seems like a great piece of software. I take it you can then layout all the individual pieces with dimensions included so you can work through cutting all your pieces individually. Ive never been one for working from plans. Tend to make things from scratch with a few basic sizes to start with,

[@shanelson1]

Thank you! I’ve been a subscriber for awhile now, but decided to support you on patreon after watching this.

[@tesrobinson]

Loved this! I knew about the basic tools, but had no idea how quickly and efficiently they could be used. Plus the use of components is a game changer! I never realised how useful they could be!

[@pietervheerden]

Excellent tutorial with just the stuff I needed to know. I've been playing in Fusion 360 because I thought Sketchup was too limited... but this has made me realize that I was just missing some crucial basic knowledge. Thanks so much.

[@jag376]

Hey man, I must disagree with your statement, There are a lot of people out there teaching that are a whole lot better than me (paraphrasing) You are easy to follow and your style of teaching I found extremely helpful. I just heard about sketch up and I enjoy building but I’m not good at designing anything. Learning about this program was cool but I became a bit overwhelmed because I’m not that computer literate. I watched your video and you covered everything with such detail and thoroughness that I believe an elementary aged kid easily can follow along and learn this. I enjoy being a diy’er but designing any idea I’ve had doesn’t always work out the way it did in my mind. I’m hoping learning this program will move me up to the JV squad. I’m reaching out to thank you for your great video. With a lot of practice and more watching of your videos I hope to one day be in your ear saying, “coach im ready, put me in the game.” Hopefully the Varsity Squad. Thanks again man. Great job I wish you continued success. Jaime

[@jimmitch923]

Great tutorial. Made is sooooo accessible. Thanks

[@Berthelsen1]

Thank you so much. This is the best tutorial I have come across.

[@hurlah]

This is a great video. I prefer Fusion360 mainly because making any changes in dimensions to SketchUp is a very laborious process, sometimes involving redoing the whole thing. This is because SketchUp forces you to choose the dimension before the shape is made and has no concept of relationships. Also, as a maker, Fusion360 is a way more versatile tool to know, since it can do everything that SketchUp can do, plus a lot of other techniques/tools that are better fitted for 3D printing and CNC.

[@IncroyableHULK]

About the DIVIDE /3 (19:07), I DO NOT click again to release the object and that works for me in more recent versions of SketchUp. Amazing Tutorial !!!

[@tfwoodcraft]

incredible tutorial. I wish you would have taught my college classes. probably would have learned something!

[@編織小圈圈]

Thanks so much for making this video. Please make more Sketchup tutorials for woodworkers! :)

[@vagautohaus4492]

great vid, worth noting that this is for apple/mac hardware, which uses combinations of the command and option buttons, rather than a windows based platform where it uses the ctrl and alt buttons with a regular 2 button + wheel mouse - you can find windows alternatives on sketchup help

[@NelsonYYZ]

This video is extremely well done! I have been struggling to learn SketchUp for a couple of years and this really helped. Thank you. You're awesome!

[@thewestmountgroup4257]

Hi Chris, I draw by hand and I have others who draw with mice. I really enjoyed this simple video. I believe that I got more in the short time than I have in days of other videos. Keep up the great work!

[@soyythomas]

All I wanted. Thank you Chris. Waiting for the next part.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

More to come!