SketchUp: Making Cabinets - 168

[@katzmosestools]

I just learned more in 33 minutes than I have in the last couple months. This program is daunting but you make it seem a lot easier. Thank you so much.

[@JayBates]

+DIY Guy Jonathan Katz-Moses Woodworking and more Glad to hear that :)

[@Gantzz321]

+DIY Guy Jonathan Katz-Moses Woodworking and more the program itself is really easy to use, just need to sit down with it, make a simple box with it to get use to how to works. It's really very simple once you have a plan in your head.

[@MellowMediaDesign]

I came here to say just that! Unreal! Your ability to say what you are doing with the keyboard is far more effective for me instead of showing key presses on the screen. Mainly because I do the same thing in my head when I'm editing photos or videos.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@Gantzz321 I've had the free version on my Windows 7 PC for three years and every few months I try to have another go understanding it, but it's just too complex and user-unfriendly.

[@dougggiereid]

I am about to design my first item in SketchUp. I have watched 6 or 7 videos but none of them showed some the great techniques you use. The most notable of which are: 1. The wire frame technique. 2. The offset feature. 3. Making a copy to work on when the original is obscured. All brilliant. The video was not too long. Many thanks for sharing this great video.

[@aaronacj]

Your explanation along with the verbal short cuts make this video awesome. I learned so much in 30 mins...

[@bernarddt]

I wanted to say exactly this!

[@privatechanneldonttellanyo6366]

Agreed!

[@gokblok]

The repetition is priceless. I will probably always be saying it to myself now. "M for Move, Ctrl brings up Copy..."

[@kennethleung7013]

Thank you for your video, Im just starting to try wood working as a hobby and learning sketchup. You constantly repeating what you are doing and what letters you are pushing is a god send. please don't change.

[@waynemiller6070]

Hi Jay, I watched this video again as a refresher before building some garage cabinets for my brother. I can't thank you enough for explaining how to save time and material by getting it right on paper first. Your cut list video is also a gem.

[@callindrill]

It's been over 2 years since you put this out, and I STILL come back here for reference whenever I start back into sketchup. Your videos on this are fantastic, and the verbal queues for the shortcuts really drive them in -- helping me "remember" them each time and making my own work more efficient. Thanks, Jay!

[@JayBates]

2 years! Holy crap time flies.

[@oilcitywoodworks]

Me too! I am refreshing my skills literally right now.

[@oilcitywoodworks]

...after having first watched this video over a couple of years ago and multiple times over the years.

[@ericcmcgraw]

Awesome video, a couple additions: 1. At 17:07, to quickly repeat a push/pull with the same measurement, you can just double-click. 2. For spacing out the pocket holes, instead of guessing the spacing&count, you can copy straight to the end, then type "/6" instead of going 10 inches and typing "x6". That cuts out the guess work when you know where the ends go, but don't know the exact spacing you'll need.

[@JayBates]

Eric McGraw Dude. I want to give you a hug. I didn't know your second tip. That's amazing. You just increased my productivity. Awesome....awesome.

[@shannonp4037]

Great to know. I will be using this too. Thanks

[@richfaraone]

"Spacebar, triple click, M for move..." Pure genius! After watching a million tutorials that confused the hell out of me, I learned everything I need to know in 30 minutes! Thank you so much for not complicating the lesson! Bravo!

[@valvelifter1951]

A friend has asked me to make a cat cupboard to store her kitty litter and somewhere for her cats to lie on. This tutorial is exactly what I need for the design. A very comprehensive tutorial and I'm a great fan of keyboard shortcuts as they make the workflow much more efficient. Very well produced with clear audio (no annoying background music). I will download it and watch it over and over. Many thanks. Much appreciated.

[@dennismcgrath3763]

I was unable to draw a face frame and stiles and rails for cabinet doors until I revisited this video. Thank you for solving the mystery and showing me how to draw those in the correct plane.

[@richardclarke9966]

"Edit a copy rather than the part". Oh my days! Genius! I've wasted hours NOT doing this, so bloody simple when you think about it! Cheers Jay.

[@perekegerd2952]

No wasted time here. Can't get more out of an half hour. Full packed with information and tricks. Can watch this one over an over again.

[@frisovandermeulen1613]

This video gave me a giant leap in practical Sketchup knowledge and cabinet construction. Thanks a lot!

[@TreeonahillworkshopMN]

Best cabinet tutorial for sketchup I've seen. I love the pace and the way Jay speaks the shortcut keystrokes.

[@stephanholland6181]

I have watched many of your woodworking videos and love them, but this is the first Sketchup video of yours that I have watched. I have to say NOBODY else says exactly what they are choosing and clicking in as much detail as you do in this video. My usual procedure with a Sketchup tutorial is to slow the speed way down and repeat the video numerous times to catch what's going on. With your narration that isn't necessary. Excellent tutorial!

[@Xanadu245]

Jay Bates I also found it extremely helpful that you clearly, yet quickly, stated the hot keys you used as you went along.

[@mattmartinez8490]

This is the best SketchUp crash course video out there. because of the guidance you give here and in some of your other videos, I've designed and been able to play with major design changes for 3 cabinets for my home in under a week. I never would have been able to do that so easily on paper. Thanks Jay

[@ErikPeterson1]

you are a great instructor. Im using your videos to get sketchup down and hearing your repetition solidifies each task in my mind. Thanks again!

[@GilMichelini]

Jay, when you are teaching SketchUp, NEVER apologize for long videos. You are a master at teaching this tool!!

[@adamgravelin3002]

i haven't used sketchup in years but i remember it was good for woodworking and i have to make a desk for a friend, i needed a quick workflow brush up and watching you was a great refresher. this video helped a ton, its old, but the knowledge still applies, thanks!

[@toddsennholtz7305]

Excellent tutorial! Learned some Sketchup AND got some ideas for a cabinet I'm building. Thank you!!

[@m3rdpwr]

Great video. I used CAD maybe 30 years ago. Time to start back up.

[@tonybostony9235]

SketchUp is a good program to. There is a KZbin tutorial by Google on it.

[@JoseAndrade-ic7er]

Amazing video. 4.5 years later I'm just now getting into woodworking and using sketch up to model my kitchen cabinets. Really easy to follow along as I modeled the cabinet on my computer at the same time. Thanks

[@teekaypew6538]

You are truly a god amongst men with your abilities of instruction. You flow through the software and articulate your actions and processes so accurately and easily.

[@justgonnastay]

As many have commented already, this video is SO much more useful than many of the "tutorial" videos on sketchup. Thanks to you and this video, I was able to learn enough skills with the program in four hours to make a virtual model of our closet-to-mudroom conversion. THANK YOU!!!

[@bundocom]

six years later and this is still an incredibly useful video and I learned more in 30 minutes than in several hours of other tutorials and trying to use Sketchup. awesome video, verbal tool tips are super helpful

[@ChadHaviland]

Excellent! I wasted weeks designing a large dog house in sketchup a couple of years ago. The dog house came out great but the hardest and most time-consuming part was not knowing what I was doing in sketchup. Now I feel like trying again. You repeating those key strokes really helps. ThankYOU!

[@jimaronson2323]

Great video. The repetition of making components, changes, etc. really helps in learning SketchUp. Thanks.

[@The_man_himself_67]

I'm just a few days into learning sketchup and managed to follow along with only a few snags. I like the way you always say which buttons you are pressing as you go, its so helpful. Keep up the good work Jay.

[@andrewflewelling4294]

I appreciate you thinking that it took too long, but it was one of the best SketchUp tutorials, for the interest that I have in that product, I've seen. Excellent job! I used SketchUp on a kitchen island that I'm very close to finishing. I realize now that I neglected to put the front to back stretchers, if that's what they're called, on the sides. I'm going to regret that when I try to attach the top.

[@jdhurrell]

Jay, this is outstanding. I've been avoiding Sketch Up for a while because it seems intimidating but you made it accessible. I really appreciate how you not just SHOWED us what you were doing but voiced the commands and explained why. This has been a great tutorial!

[@thomasweber1397]

That’s the best Sketchup tutorial I’ve watched so far. A must-watch for everyone who wants to construct furniture

[@ericpuffer3359]

WOW, you are amazing, along with what Katz-Moses said I too learned more from your video vs. a lot of others I have watched. Thank You!

[@JerichoRally]

AWESOME! That 33 minutes seemed like 5. Even to see that cabinet come together in Sketchup helps to understand all the different parts that makeup a cabinet (not that it's rocket science) and how they all work. Thoroughly enjoyed the video! Thank you!

[@jeffm4161]

Best video for learning SketchUp fundamentals. I had an "idea" of what tools would achieve the desired results but without any confidence. After committing a whole 33 minutes, I am far more confident starting my project. This has saved me a ton of time on the design side. Great job Jay!

[@johntenhundfeld1529]

Thanks for this video. I made a Sketchup model of a night stand with shelf and drawer and doing the interior parts drove me crazy. I NEVER thought of making a copy to modify an interior part. Really slick. Lots of good explanation. Your work is allowing me to FINALLY use a really good tool in Sketchup.

[@JayBates]

John Tenhundfeld Thats good to hear John. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@stevefirst9521]

Jay, i really like your style of speaking out the clicks and colors for different components. great job!!

[@cw4608]

Thank you for calling out each keystroke as you performed the drawing. Well worth the time, you are a great instructor.

[@tfk3160]

If this isn't an indication how powerful and worthwhile this free program is than, well I don't know. Here you have a large base cabinet designed with a multitude of parts in roughly a half hour (OK sure 33 minutes). You can show a client (maybe a real customer or your spouse, friend, relative etc.) this plan and get consensus. Take this to your work shop and you'll save time and money by planning the work and working the plan. This is a fantastic video, thanks. !

[@tjtinner]

I wasn't convinced that I needed to learn Sketchup until I watched a few of your videos. 3D modeling doesn't waste expensive wood! After just watching these videos, I downloaded SU8 and was using it effectively immediately. Thanks for the lessons Jay, it's sincerely appreciated!

[@eraymundobmateo]

Thank you for sharing your workflow! Followed all the way through.

[@sintactic]

This was so helpful. I love that instead of wasting time with introductions or explanations, you just went through your process and narrated every little action you took. Thank you!

[@seanc215]

I've downloaded and deleted Sketchup no fewer than 5 times in the last few years. Each time I try to tackle it, I get overwhelmed, say "EFF this!", and give up. Your videos have been so damn useful. Please keep them coming! Thank you!

[@thehipheb]

I really appreciate how you explain your steps even though it must be repetitive as hell for you. It is really helpful. Thank you.

[@danaanderson5896]

This was the best Sketchup tutorial I have ever seen. I use Sketchup just for fun, and kinda know the basics so this tutorial was really easy to follow.

[@haroldt101]

Jay - I echo all of the other positive comments. I've watched you grow since your initial project post on LumberJOcks, to having your own web site and your Sketch up Videos. Your understanding of the program, coupled with your woodworking abilities (or visa versa) is remarkable!

[@rubenmolnes]

I keep coming back to this video each time I start on a new project. Mostly because of the time between, so this in an awesome refresher! Thanks Jay!

[@sledgehammer7998]

Thank you for these sketchup videos Jay. I can see all the mistakes I have been making in the past and why it would take me such a long time to draw anything.

[@josieg219]

I am brand new to Sketchup. But for many years, I've been using Corel Paint and Corel Draw, and Photoshop, so some of the elements are similar, but some are totally new. Thanks for this tutorial. I've learned a lot and plan on viewing some more of your videos.

[@lukakoprivica]

Quick, clean, loud and clear! Keep making more of these, you are great at this. Thanks! I am looking this video for days, as a guide to at least dozen of little tricks that I need! You actually showed that this program could be used for just about anything... I hope that Google knows how much you contribute to popularity of their application!

[@johnduffy7502]

Great to watch someone who really knows what they are doing. Many thanks!

[@rdstov]

I have become quite skilled with sketchup over the years, but you have increased those skills 3 times over in just the first few minutes of your video! I have been trying to learn the quick methods and you just call them out as you go! Love it! You are absolute genius Jay!

[@daveclements4201]

Hi Jay I have watched all of your videos on sketchup, and just wanted to say a big thank you, you would make a great teacher also enjoy all you build videos to, once again many thanks. Dave UK

[@dennisjeske3629]

People still learning off this Jay. Like many have said, I knew a little, now I know a lot more. The way you talk your way through the whole process is great. Repetition is critical to making learning stick and the way you repeat the commands really helps. Going to look for more Jay videos. Thanks!

[@gooeytarballs]

Very good video lesson. I appreciate your taking the time to color your grouped items.

[@timfoster5043]

Lengthy video, but well worth it! I like your style of commentary: quick, precise and no fluff.

[@Pete.G]

Just sat and watched the whole thing. Always pick up some more tips when watching your sketchup videos. Starting to think it might not be as difficult as I thought to re-do my kitchen instead of getting a guy in. Time to do some more research!

[@JayBates]

Pete G Very cool Pete. Save some money!

[@tomdenny8507]

Jay, Outstanding tutorial. I enjoy the longer videos because it seems to tie things together better for me than a series of shorter ones. It is possible that if I keep watching your excellent demonstrations that someday I might be able to successfully operate Sketchup. Thank you so much for your sketchup mini-classes. Keep them coming.

[@JayBates]

Tom Denny Very cool Tom. Hope you can find SketchUp useful.

[@MadWilly66]

Jay - thanks for this tutorial. I am no where near as good at sketch up as you are. But, some of the tips you gave (making changes to copies) are superb and I appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate it! I very much enjoy your channel and the projects you build. Keep 'em comin'!!

[@JayBates]

Chris Williams Awesome. Thanks Chris. I appreciate the feedback.

[@allencapp8960]

I'm new to sketchup and thought I would give it a try for some cabinets , and I must say , your video is a BIG help. Well done !!!

[@jkiron2563]

I really like having this much information in one video instead of having to try to remember what video has the information I'm after. I've been struggling with SketchUp for a little while now and your commentary and repetition really helped me a lot. Thank you very very much for taking the time to put this together! I'm really looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@rickcook5335]

Jay, you are great. Just learning SketchUp and your narration really helps learn the key strokes and techniques. Thanks again.

[@mattschorr8321]

Thanks Jay. I've been on the struggle bus all day drawing a tv console. This video was a huge help.

[@billhiney6925]

I know you kept saying this video is really long, but it needed to be that long in order to get everything in. I'm just starting in SketchUp and learning to build cabinets. I think I learned more from you in two videos (How to make a cut list) than I have from the beginners SketchUp class I took. Thanks for taking the time to help others, it is greatly appreciated. Bill

[@frontier884]

I have seen many sketchup videos tutorial videos.... but I have to say all of yours are the best! Thanks for taking the time to show us how to use this program.

[@phooesnax]

Powerful demonstration of using the extended features in sketchup... Well done

[@JayBates]

phooesnax Just basic features really :)

[@phooesnax]

But you are leveraging them in a way that most folks' would not. Tried to train some folks recently and many of your videos were added to each modules as resources and examples of good practice!

[@jacobframe8769]

Maybe the most helpful SketchUp tutorial for me. Thank you for posting!

[@datadev1]

Great Sketch up lesson for those of us who need it.

[@JayBates]

WoodRodent Awesome. Glad you found it useful.

[@Selandry1]

Jay, Just wanted to let you and others that this is without a doubt the best sketchup video for woodworkers that I have ever seen and I have watched tons. Most of which are crap. I consider myself an advanced user and I am watching this video again for probably the 4th time because it is so good and I want to make all your shortcuts second nature like you did. You make it look so easy. Thanks again and please post more of your design in sketchup videos.

[@1982900F]

Jay, Thanks to you, I have become very proficient at using sketchup! I really enjoy your teaching style! Also, it was really nice chatting with you at the 2016 Atlanta woodworking show.

[@JayBates]

+David Moncada thank you, David.

[@s4n714g000]

If you designed this in 33 minutes then I'd say that makes you pretty damn effective. I now aspire to be this good/fast when using this program or any others I may be required to use in the future. I favorited this video, it's too much for a newbie like me to assimilate in such a short period of time, I thank you for the upload and the clarity in the way you talk and work.

[@henrya5126]

Im grateful, that you took your time and made a lengthier video, than just speedracing through the build. Learned alot! Keep up the good work! If you havent created a video about it, it would be nice to hear your thoughts+implementation+tips&tricks about using a pocket hole jigg. What tools you use, easy mistakes you've done in the past, and what ancilliares you use, working with a pocket hole jigg. Cheers from Sweden //Henry

[@rdotson159]

Excellent job on the video and description throughout the video. That was exactly what I wanted to see and hear. New to sketchup, but with this kind of help, it will be much easier now to do what i want to do.

[@Sebastopolmark]

NICE job Jay. These are SO helpful. The repetition for me is the key. Thanks again.

[@JayBates]

Sebastopolmark thanks for the feedback!

[@14machine]

+Sebastopolmark. Yes. I'm extremely impressed with how he continued to explain each key command he was using throughout the entire video. This was so helpful for someone trying to learn this software.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

You're a sketchup animal. I learned quite a few tricks/shortcuts that I didn't know from watching this. Many thanks for the content!

[@melhurlbut4918]

Such an awesome video, so informative thank you for taking the time. I was struggling to read through guide books, but you walking through every step and speaking the short cuts has been a lifesaver for my patience. Thank you also to Eric below for the extra tip on multiplying pocket holes.

[@bobward2322]

"you walking through every step and speaking the short cuts has been a lifesaver for my patience." Yes, exactly. You're the best of teachers, Jay. Most of the Sketchup "teachers" fly through each step. Before we find their little arrow before they've moved on for the next step. They seem to be showing how fast they can go. Not you!

[@TyMoser]

I've been using SketchUp for years and now I know how to do it that much better. Love the multiple copy!

[@bperkins]

I've watched this one a few times.. Whenever my Sketchup gets rusty.. I come here and get the refresher.. thanks for a great video

[@marklongchamps6741]

Thank you so much. I have learned a lot of software in my day and watching someone who explains it like you do really helps.

[@PhilReynolds]

Great video. Don't worry about the length of the video. You teach me something new every time.

[@JayBates]

Phil Reynolds Very cool Phil. Thanks again.

[@tonythomas951]

I'm the old man who would draw with a pencil and still does because he couldn't understand SketchUp. I've come close to beating the hell out of my computer but I know if I watch this enough times I'll be able to learn something that been very frustrating. I want to draw plans on the computer. No more pencil sharpening and eraser mess. Less paper if not no paper. Thank you! I might even learn this before I die.

[@miked-uk7006]

I've just started using SketchUp and your video is just brilliant - not too long at all, just what I needed. Great stuff and thanks a bunch.

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

I would say don't worry if your video is getting a bit long. I knew what I clicked on when I decided to view it, and I saw the video length, but still clicked. I know longer videos don't get as many views, but for those of us who do want to watch, it's no problem if it's 30 minutes long. That's just now knowledge to soak up. I am just now getting into replacing paper drawings with sketchup, and it's overwhelming, so in depth videos are great for me to learn through. A very sincere thank you for all of your sketchup videos. They have been helping tremendously.

[@ltwoodproducts3265]

Thanks for this video, we can pretty much follow along for practice, and the key strokes make switching between modes very easy and fast.

[@johnandlou]

Excellent demonstration. You taught me more here than I've learned for months. Thank you very much

[@mrmartymac]

Great video Jay. You really do a nice job sharing shortcuts and concepts. Thank you.

[@Mr2at]

He made it look so easy, sob!. Thanks Jay, fantastic vid. Got to agree with Sebastopol, its the repetition that really helps.

[@TheCarlTuckerson]

You are extremely good at this and your videos are far more instructive than any others I've watched. Thank you for making them.

[@agapitoserrato9126]

I wholeheartedly agree with @katz-moses woodworking shop I've had this program sitting on my computer for almost a year and I haven't opened because I had no idea where to start. Thanks for making this a relatively - I had to pause and rewind a lot- painless experience. This was a great help!

[@mjb1964]

Thanks for another great Sketch Up tutorial, Jay! I've never seen the thought process of laying out cabinets done quite like this. As for the length of the video, I'd rather watch it all at once than in little pieces. The continuity of the whole process is lost when its broken up. Thanks again!

[@JayBates]

Mike Barlow Thank you for the feedback Mike. I appreciate it.

[@pinchemark]

Thanks for the vid. I was about to give up on SketchUp and do everything on a 2D CAD program I'm familiar with. This vid made everything simple and like all the short cuts.

[@carlkristensen8398]

Been drawing same thing along with your video. Never worked in Sketshup before, but your videos made it understandable for me, so now I look forward to benefit from all the advantages in Sketchup. thanks to you. Great job! Thumbs up!

[@johngrubbs9494]

Outstanding video, Jay! I've used a popular 2D drafting package for decades, so I have some habits to unlearn! Been learning SketchUp on and off for a while now, and your video is starting to solidify what I've been learning. Thanks for taking the time. I'm so glad that you're teaching from a cabinetmaking perspective. Thanks again!

[@richardleslie410]

Thank you for this video, every time I watch your videos I learn something new. This time it was your explanation of the use of the bounding box, I had seen it before but your use of it put things into context. This makes a starting point much easier. Thank you again.

[@clickster1883]

An incredibly useful video! Thanks for producing it.

[@SpencerPetersen]

This was great! It did take me almost two hours to get through, but I was pausing a lot to learn the keyboard shortcuts, and sometimes my peices wouldn't snap to the spots I wanted them to, so there was a lot of rewinding. But I learned a lot, both about SketchUp and about the cabinet design itself. I'm a new subscriber to your channel, but I really like your meticulous work, and my wife is giving me crap for all the time I'm spending "watching people cutting wood." A video like this is a nice change of pace, and I can show her that I'm actually learning something instead of wasting time. Keep up the good work.

[@GotCamel]

"R for rectangle, P for Push/Pull, Enter, Spacebar, triple click, G for Component, enter, M for move, control brings up copy, lets drop this off right there, click to get out." LMAO! I love it man! I learned so much from this video and it's almost 4 years old! Would love to see a full tutorial on the updated version from you one of these days.

[@priayief]

Excellent video and exceptionally helpful for this new (but quite aged) cabinet maker/sketchup user. Thank gawd for pause/reply! Thank you.

[@donaldogara1289]

33:33, I stuck around that far, and it was well worth it. I'm an experienced SketchUp user and I learned, or relearned, enough to more than cover the cost of admission. Thanks Jay.

[@joestafford6255]

Great video Jay. I picked up some really good tips on speeding up my Sketchup work.