Is SketchUp the Right Tool for Woodworkers?

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@Adam-ui8iy]

Sketchup was amazing when it was free and the extensions was open source and free. Anytime I dive back into the Sketchup world it seems that every damn extension is like $20-$150, and you need like 30 extensions for it to do all the things you need it to do. Add to that $350 a year "rental" fee. Fuck these companies man, everyone is just squeezing people fucking dry for a dollar. I miss the 2010's.

[@youtubuzr]

Sketchup is a great tool, but they've priced hobbyist makers completely out of the market. The Free version is far to kludgy and limited, and the pro version costs as much or more than the projects a typical home-shop woodworker would make. It really bums me out.

[@20woody11]

Right? I swear, every market is pulling these stupid tricks. They've got us by the you-know-whats

[@sportsman1824]

I use SU Go, and your remarks about learning are spot on. Your video about 7 essentials for beginning SU has saved me a lot of frustration. I appreciate your honest evaluation of SU for beginners. Thanks Engineer, Woodwork, part time metal hobbiest...

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@MiamiHeat872]

I appreciate your focus on learning the fundamentals and not just following a blueprint to make one thing.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hi John - glad you appreciate our approach! Happy that you noticed!

[@Part_121]

At more than 3X the price of an Office 365 subscription, the Pro version is just too expensive for hobbyist woodworkers and the Go version just doesn't offer the key features, like dimensioning and a cutlist, to make learning this thing worthwhile in 2023.

[@brucewelty7684]

Drop back to 2017 Make. Never trust Trimble with your data.

[@Yeetapple]

blender is free and way better

[@antonior.thomas6336]

about to give this a shot, have a closet remodel to do on a fairly small walk in ......so im hoping this helps me build before i build

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hope you find it helpful, and best of luck with your closet remodel!

[@alfredboateng1189]

Please how create multiple of house and street model in sketchup

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the request - we'll add it to our list for possible future topics!

[@nikhitam7810]

Hi , I have 1 query . Like in interior modeling I'm trying to use glossy laminate , super glossy laminate texture but after rendering in v ray it still looks in matte finish only . If I increase reflection value to maximum also . I don't know where it's going wrong . Please help me with this

[@SketchUpSchool]

Please send this question to [e-mail] and an instructor will see if they can help

[@asoriano6575]

What about to download the project I made in SU Free or Go? May i dowload it?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, you can download the SketchUp file that you make using either SketchUp Free or SketchUp for iPad

[@BorisBEAULANT]

Thanks for mentioning our OpenCutList extension in your video 😊

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! It's a great extension!

[@BorisBEAULANT]

@@SketchUpSchool thank you Alex 😊

[@technoman6954]

Good day sir how can i get the software of this Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You can get SketchUp from www.sketchup.com

[@mohammedqadir6187]

very important thank

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@christineburkhardt8533]

Having trouble accessing the notes download. The link sends me to a web page with a bot that sends me in a circular loop.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for letting us know! We just fixed the link on the landing page for the notes: sketchup.school/bt7

[@faresjawad3096]

Great video as usual , but I wonder why there is no promotion about sketchup 2023 everyone is silent .

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, the SketchUp 2023 rollout was a bit quiet, but I suspect more and more will be said about it in the coming days and weeks.

[@MilenNedev-je5xk]

Because there is nothing to "promote" as usual! Just pay the subscription and be happy

[@ascazrael]

you can't make "round" circles in the free version if you are using it for 3D printing. In the Free version you can't increase the number of "segments" in a circle to smooth it out.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, you can change the number of segments in the web-based SketchUp Free version. To do so, draw a Circle, then on your keyboard type 8s (for 8 segments) and press Enter/Return and your Circle will become 8-sided. Of course, you will probably want a smoother looking circle, but this will more visually show you that it is working.

[@Chocoboranger]

I'm not renting software. Fuck that shit. 🏴‍☠

[@sportsman1824]

I have tried to download your notes with no success. Read comment from other user. Your cards would be a great help...

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for letting us know! We just fixed the link on the landing page for the notes: sketchup.school/bt7

[@jamesstephenson2]

So basically you are telling we, woodworkers, that the free version is total crap. Nice one.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Quite the contrary: The free version is really great for visually planning out your ideas. We just wanted to point out that - like other tools in your shop where you might start with cheaper options and then upgrade to higher quality ones as you value what they can do for you - most woodworkers eventually decide to invest in the paid version of SketchUp to get more out of it.