Why Fusion 360 is Awesome for WOODWORKING!

[@vahpr]

Great introductory video. I got into Fusion for doing cnc milling but as a life long woodworker it became invaluable for all of the reasons you mention. If I may comment, you probably know that best practice is to use fewer dimensions and more constraints, for example, the lengths of the top and bottom didn't need dimensions, just a colinear constraint which Fusion does automatically. Pretty sure you are also aware that making components rather than bodies offers up more flexibility for moves, copies, assemblies, etc. Love seeing more woodworkers using Fusion, thanks for posting.

[@CasualBuilds]

I'm still learning myself!

[@JonAthan-ln2wn]

This blew my mind. Love this so much.

[@eointully8967]

Excellent video, thanks. I've watched quite a few youtube videos on fusion but this is the first one where I've seen the parameter tool being used!

[@JarodTaylor]

This was super helpful. I'm obviously on a newer version of F360 so it was a bit of a pain to figure out how to do exactly what you were doing when they've changed some of the interface, but once I figured those out, this was a great first step. Literally, my first time opening F360, too. I'll be using this for the same thing Woodworking/Cabinet stuff. Would love to see more F360 videos from you. Thank you for this!

[@jackson9413]

absolute newbie at drafting after about 10 years of carpentry/fabrication, this was incredibly helpful as I need to finally get my head wrapped around designing and drafting for myself and you provided a great primer.

[@rolling_marbles]

Constraints are your friend. Instead of doing the formula for the top and bottom you can constrain those prices the the inside of the sides, so things automatically adjust based on constraints. Also, extrude to object is very nice as well. Also, do components instead of bodies and you can copy components and create a nice cut list easily.

[@CisnerosShop]

Awesome video. Could you explain a bit more how the parameters for the drawers (faces and boxes) change and stay properly in the design? Or point to a video explaining this? Thanks

[@CasualBuilds]

i'm planning on doing another video that goes into more detail about the faces/boxes.

[@MrTmorton77]

Can you at least share the parameter equations? I could make out part of the drawer face parameter just not sure how you are duplicating the repeating drawers and faces. Thanks!

[@shadaytree217]

@@CasualBuilds this would be much appreciated and really helpful with a future project i have coming

[@paulstandiford5356]

I've been looking for a tutorial to design a 4 drawer cabinet I want to build. I've watched other tutorials that showed how to draw but this one was PERFECT for my needs. I really want to make a drawing like you created where everything is a parameter. Again, just PERFECT.

[@rem7751]

I just now disovered this. Man do I wish you were still providing content! Great video.

[@bhartissimo]

Thanks so much for this video! I download and installed Fusion360 last night, but was struggling to even get started. It would be an understatement to say that your tips about setting and using parameters will be helpful.

[@CasualBuilds]

It has a learning curve for sure - best of luck!

[@bhartissimo]

@@CasualBuilds Thanks.

[@JulioBatiz]

This is extremely helpful I go through all the pain of creating part by part and then an assembly. I normally use Creo and SolidWorks. I have had a 360 free license for a few years but never really used it till now.

[@mikeranger237]

Great video Bro!!! Really been helpful in designing cabinets. Would you mind making a video on how to do the drawers? i would love to be able to use the parametric functionality to add and subtract drawers.

[@woodcraftloop]

Its done by doing drawers in a pattern style and giving the dimensions with formulas instead of numbers (restrict to height and width of the available space inside the cabinet divided by the number of drawers).

[@mjscpr]

@@woodcraftloop thanks for the tip

[@michaelk1266]

This is the perfect video for someone coming over from Sketchup

[@objvst]

Do you have a video showing how to make a materials cutting list?

[@micahhughes9580]

Bro, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a detailed video of how you do the parameters for the number of drawers! That's the coolest part of this video and I can't find any videos on it. I've read through the comments and there are several comments about this. And you would be even cooler if you just made an entire video of the detailed parameters you use! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!

[@CasualBuilds]

Love this. I just may.

[@micahhughes9580]

NEVERMIND, I FOUND IT! but you should still do a detailed video on that. It would be cool. 33:00 mark kzbin.infoTGtBcI-nC34?feature=share

[@meanpaco]

I will definitely look into Fusion 360. Looks fairly simple to use, but I am betting you can make it as complicated as you want. I also read that it is setup to work with CNC without having to add any add-ons like Sketch-up requires. Thanks for the video!

[@CasualBuilds]

Yeah, I've only scratched the surface of what it can do. Would love to test it out with my CNC at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@cryogene]

Hi Tim, great video. Wanted to ask if you can do another video explaining more in detail how you created the formulas for the expanding & contracting the number of drawers. I’m new to Fusion and am trying to model a similar cabinet of drawers. Just can’t get my head around how to make this using parameters! 😂. Thanks!!

[@CasualBuilds]

been getting this a lot - i'll definitely consider an extended version of this to explain in greater detail.

[@reinhardtpienaar1316]

I second this idea. That is exactly what I want to know!

[@edkins1]

Also, it is not necessary to get in to parameters window for the first time. When you start sketching and write your dimensions make sure that you name them too. For instance you want 39" of width so type width=39. Next time when you sketch something and dimension need to be 39 again. just type your parameter name "With" . All of your naming you will find in parameters window later, when time comes for adjustments.

[@antlerking1]

Wow, I had no idea this program existed-- and for free too! I'm exited to download this and get started. Thanks for the video!

[@EZEvans1]

Great job! Very clear and excellent delivery style!

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@daveyJ213]

Very cool! I am still migrating from SketchUp to Fusion 360 for my wood work planning. Great idea about the use of parameters. Thanks for posting.

[@ibrahimsholeh5140]

Why do you remove sketchup

[@daveyJ213]

@@ibrahimsholeh5140 I still love SketchUp, but I am trying to see if I can use Fusion, because I am attracted to its ability to create detailed drawings from your model. SketchUp can only do that with a separate application, Layout. SketchUp is way easier to use in some instances. Maybe it's just a familiarity thing.

[@markbutler7205]

great video, way to explain it in a understandable way! I can use this as a system for quick prototyping rather than going back in history and changing things all the time

[@gregoryellis2600]

If you can find the hardware to import into fusion you can use them to cut out the reliefs or holes, then cut it on the cnc

[@guybowers9094]

Good video. Makes a guy like me who does not normally try programs like this as I'm not into computers that much want to give it a try.

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks Guy! Yeah, these programs can be a little intimidating at first, but they're somewhat easy to learn. Give it a shot!

[@snirmal2010]

Great tutorial. The best you can get on Fusion 360. How did you change the number of drawers using parameters? I can create one drawer but I am not sure how to change the number of drawers from 4 to 6 automatically

[@jeffreyromero9169]

I would like to know this also

[@micahhughes9580]

33:00 mark kzbin.infoTGtBcI-nC34?feature=share

[@TrollingMyLawn]

​ @jeffreyromero9169 Pretty simple actually! 1. Model the box he shows, how he shows it in the video. 2. Go into Parameters and add "Drawer Count" and set it to any number. Set the unit to NONE. 3. Make a Width_DrawerFace Parameter. Set it to total_width 4. Make a Height_DrawerFace Parameter. Set it to total_height / Drawer Count. ( I think you see where this is going.) Now you have a drawer face that will scale size as you update the drawer_count parameter. But how do we repeat it on the face of the box? RECTANGULAR PATTERN, BABY! 1. Extrude the face of the drawerface sketch away from the body by ply_thickness 2. Select the extruded face, and in the solids, select the Rectangular Pattern tool. 3. Select "axes" in the pattern tool window, and select the Z axis. 4. Set the quantity of the pattern (see where this is going?) to the Drawer_Count parameter. 5. Set the Distance to height_drawerfaces 6. Hit okay. That's it! Now that you know how you scale the drawer face, you can see how the rest of the back-end structure changes, based on how you make the object, etc. Basically it just hinges (heh) on the parameters you feed into Rectangular pattern. Be thoughtful about how you setup parameters, and you can create scalable projects pretty easily. Hope that helps!

[@TrollingMyLawn]

@@jeffreyromero9169 I don't know if my tag in the other comment I just left in this thread worked, but don't want ya to miss it, so here's a tag.

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Huge thumbs up. I'm using a different piece of software (Alibre) but I am going to look at what similar features I can use in it. Brilliant and thanks!

[@arayawoodworks]

Great video man. I learned on sketch up but i understand the power of this software!

[@dustindufault7880]

Nice brother! I'm trying to switch from Sketchup. I definitely see the benefits of parametric design!

[@daveed3816]

Why did you use new Body instead of new Component? Can you do a part list of the components using F360"

[@dustinhenderson8324]

How could i do miter corners without creating individual lines as bodies themselves.

[@cooper67]

Great video! Very new to CNC and woodworking. Seems like steep learning curve. Hope that you continue to walk through how to go from idea to sketch in fusion 360 to using in CNC machine. do you save favorites of parameters to jump start new projects? Thanks

[@Mr_Gadge]

Really good thanks, I've messed around in fusion for 3d printing, but never really got hold of parameters, 'ace' video as we say in UK lol. Mooooooore please. Liked and subbed! :)

[@CasualBuilds]

I appreciate that, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Kebekwoodcraft7375]

Very interesting 🧐 but we know 3/4” plywood it’s not 3/4” probably if someone doesn’t fix that it will have problems thanks 😊

[@ZediZero]

Neat ! :) Thanks !

[@fisher-of-men1547]

Thanks so much for the software tip. I've used Autocad throughout my career (engineering) & I am still using it for my new woodworking venture since I retired. I also viewed one of your other videos which you used your jointer jig & I'll be building one of those very soon. Thank you & keep the videos coming !! David - Woodworking Made Simpler Ada, Michigan

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you David!

[@fredman1956]

Thank you.

[@drewdawson44]

Good stuff, very helpful. More parametric modeling tips! Do a “full” design walkthrough or something on future project

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks! I have a few other video ideas on Fusion, stay tuned!

[@gregmeehan2195]

To see exactly how you've managed to parametrically add in drawers would be so helpful for where I am at with my studying for fusion 360, there just isn't enough information on these kind of things, this video is one of the best on KZbin, would Love to see more content 😊 @Casual Builds

[@jaysager8335]

Great explanation. how do you change the drawing to a cut list?

[@CasualBuilds]

thanks - ill be sure to make another video on that one!

[@fraserharvey3053]

I am glad I watched your video before I delved into the F360's tutorials. But I do have a question; Your example has but joints. How do you do a rabbeted or dado joint?

[@CasualBuilds]

Yea, it's just a matter of taking the extrude component and adding/subtracting material for dados and rabbets.

[@creativecityis]

would be cool to see how you break down parts into a cut list... I will subscribe just in case you do this. (im a wood worker who just bought a cnc machine)

[@Harry-kh1pv]

Subbed! Commenting for the algorithm.

[@CasualBuilds]

This guy gets it! Thank you!

[@TruthDefender]

something between a qcad and blender :)

[@davidbranco855]

Can you please make a video in depth about the drawers/drawer parameter?

[@CasualBuilds]

Yes, I may do that in the future!

[@modellingskill7549]

Really good video, wish I could learn to do the drawer qty parameter

[@migueldewachtere959]

Hey, could you made a video how u use the parameters with the drawers and number of drawers…

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@smackenzie1340]

The parameters are very cool, but it would only seem to make sense if you are going to mass produce an item, or you run a cabinet shop. Seems overkill for one off woodworking projects.

[@CasualBuilds]

Disagree.

[@angieangie21]

Do you have any tutorial on how to make finger joints for the draws please? thanks

[@CasualBuilds]

I do not

[@ScottDube1]

any chance of a screenshot of the drawer parameters? Thanks! Great content!

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@zivgruber2864]

Would love to inspect your parameters for my understanding if you can share a download link for your drawers file. See how you did the number of drawers calculations

[@CasualBuilds]

Common request. May do another video on this.

[@fietjesoemantri5678]

how do you put the drawer parameter?

[@CasualBuilds]

I have new videos that go into this in more detail

[@Grumpyoldtwit]

It’s a pity you didn’t follow through with more Fusion tutorials. It showed real promise.

[@CasualBuilds]

I plan to now!

[@brozu93]

@@CasualBuilds im waiting for it.😊

[@wgustavus]

@@CasualBuilds hope it's soon! i'm pretty good w/ Fusion360 and parameters (do all my furniture builds in it) but have not figured out how to do the dynamic drawer creation yet. Even after screenshotting your parameter table in the video! lol

[@kimraoul444]

I'm trying to something similar to ur multiple drawers cabinet. Do u mind showing how u went about it or can u share the file? Thx

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@alexm1841]

I’m trying to find a software that is user-friendly, mostly for people who are a little slow like myself lol I watched a sketchup tutorial and was lost within the first 10 minutes

[@CasualBuilds]

Lol, try watching the sketch up one I made recently.

[@dprojects.woodworking]

+1, Fusion 360 has many nice features, it is better designed than FreeCAD, I mean auto-dimensions, re-scaling, but it is not released for Linux at all and has little higher hardware requirements than FreeCAD. Also FreeCAD require more knowledge to start.

[@SimpleWoodShop]

How does fusion know that the parts are for drawers and not walls? Do you combine bodies together and call them drawers?

[@CasualBuilds]

Yes, that's exactly what I did. You group up certain components and set the parameters when building out the drawing for them.

[@xavpil2]

Am I looking at the wrong software online because it is hundreds of $ a year

[@diverhose]

Thank you for the video. Are you using the free or paid version of Fusion 360? I am asking because of the Fusion 360 changes in 2020.

[@CasualBuilds]

I was using the free version here.

[@jdmeadows7174]

how do you add the drawers?

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@alsrmurad]

can you share cabinet fusion 360 file?thanks

[@alexbowlds3942]

I too would like a copy of your file with the drawer cabinet and associated parameters. Your explanation was very good, but too short. Please do another, more in depth, video soon for us new F360 learners.

[@MhLiMz]

3:29 "gonna go with *inches* here" - time to switch off this video...

[@DanielLicata]

I'd love to see how you transfer this to a cut list. I have some limited experience with F360 and haven't figured out how to do that.

[@CasualBuilds]

Definitely on my list for a future video.

[@chadcleary7931]

@@CasualBuilds I’m really excited for that video. I can’t seem to wrap my head around how to build a cut list.

[@majormalor4577]

the future is now! Today no vid in your Playlist! @@CasualBuilds

[@donpotbury2220]

Nice video and very clear. I curious, I noticed you used an expression for the width of the shelves. Is there an advantage to using expressions over using constraints? Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@mektaratashaiba]

Verry helpful i have one question wqhen i change the parameters for my cabinets width the dors dimensions arent changing

[@yousefr433]

Can I manually add the standard size of plywood in the program database and then somehow get fusion to tell me how many full size plywood boards I will need ? And how much waste would I have ?

[@paramtrx9558]

Total # of drawers is genius level bro! How did you do that? Subbed.. watch my Fusion videos too!

[@CasualBuilds]

A lot of trial and error!

[@MsFadyorg]

@@CasualBuilds please i need video for drawers

[@barefootlyrooted]

Great video and explanation! I've never sketched and extruded a box that way and it makes so much sense.

[@dlmm2645]

Amazing!

[@Kirril84]

I had no idea about parameters. Man I wish I saw this before I modelled up a work bench in sketchup and then needed to change the thickness of every single piece of material! Great video

[@CasualBuilds]

Oh no! That's the exact reason why I love fusion!

[@ZeNex74]

maybe will help. all i want is a basic app that i can lay out several 2by4 etc and build a 3d cage so i can work out best dimensions and layout for a fruit cage in garden... any help?

[@CasualBuilds]

try sketchup!

[@islamic31399]

Great brother ❤️❤️❤️ thanks 👍👍👍 informative 🌹

[@bennieschmith3397]

I would really like to know how to use the parameter for qty of drawers

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@soltesznagytamas]

❤

[@bageerss]

Great video, finally figured out how to make total_drawers to work 🎉

[@beating2]

Are thos formulas shared somewhere?

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@roncooper6302]

Wish list. Keep the parameters dialog box open. Click on the parameter when assigning the measurement instead of typing in the name.

[@davidw1324]

Very very helpful. Starting with Fusion 360 in a few months. You did Good. I subscribed. thank you

[@stinkleaf]

Parameters are a powerful dynamic feature!

[@ChinJazz]

Nice, thanks for the instruction on parametric modeling for woodworking!

[@ferenchermann417]

Very very helpful. Thank you!

[@onkarkitekt]

Amazing tutorial 🥇

[@GaryWilsonDigital]

Nice work. 🙂

[@davidbender5998]

great value

[@MuRaT_C]

Awsome, exactely what I searcher for... a step by step for this project with drawer would be great. Thanks for sharing!

[@CasualBuilds]

thanks! yeah, i'm definitely going to do another video on that.

[@kenburnette1121]

Good explanation, thanks!

[@Darkus777]

Great video. Thanks for posting this. Please do more! Quick question, can you include hardware in this program?

[@CasualBuilds]

Yes, you can, but I haven't played around with it yet.

[@loosejuice4668]

Excellent stuff straight to the point, super easy to follow just the right pace. Learnt a lot now off to make a box, many thanks....

[@CasualBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@salvadorgonzalezjr9948]

It’s been awhile any plans on how to change the amount of drawers?

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@jeffrudolph1802]

Awesome, more videos on this topic please!

[@CasualBuilds]

yeah! just launched a new video that goes deeper into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3uyeHibf95nabc

[@JoeyMoieYW]

Awsome! Really good "getting started with parametrics" tutorial! Would love to see more like this :)

[@CasualBuilds]

Thank you!

[@fabianramirez9118]

Do a video on how and where you get your material! And the difference in material and when to use which wood for different things