How to Design Your Box in Google Sketchup!

[mklett33 32]

Here you go guys let me know what you think!

What is Google Sketchup?

Sketchup is a free 3d modeling program that is made by Google. It is used around the world for its ease of use and accurate function.

Where do I get it?

Right here: http://sketchup.google.com/download/ Download the basic version.

What is the advantage?

You can basically "build" your box before you make a single cut! Get an idea what it will look like, even lay out all the boards to make sure you get the most use out of a sheet!

How do I use it?

Watch my video below!

If there is any additional information or questions please let me know!

Edited October 16, 2012 by mklett33

[mklett33 32]

Here is a follow up video showing how to create more intricate Kerf geometry.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Pinned, as a number of people would benefit from some basic 3D modeling knowledge, especially when it comes to dealing with space constraints or obstacles.

[mklett33 32]

Pinned, as a number of people would benefit from some basic 3D modeling knowledge, especially when it comes to dealing with space constraints or obstacles.

THANK YOU SIR!

[ramteid 17]

This helped a lot. There was a few tools i couldnt find and i didnt realize there was another toolbar until i watched your video.

[reelfish92 54]

Very nice how-to video!

[Kangaroux 47]

Just skimmed through the vids so sorry if you mentioned it but it's a lot easier to do kerfs on just the bottom piece and then extrude everything up afterwards. At least for me it's more convenient to lay everything out on the bottom layer first and then raise it up when I'm done so the only thing left to do is add the top piece.

[mklett33 32]

Just skimmed through the vids so sorry if you mentioned it but it's a lot easier to do kerfs on just the bottom piece and then extrude everything up afterwards. At least for me it's more convenient to lay everything out on the bottom layer first and then raise it up when I'm done so the only thing left to do is add the top piece.

I did things this way at first but I like my method better as once the box is complete all the different pieces are "grouped" as their own entity. So what I will do is copy everything, or even copy the whole document itself and make a "cut sheet" with the pieces. Literally lay out everything in an 8' by 4' rectangle, then I know what pieces to cut from where in the piece and save wood.

[mklett33 32]

Is there a way this could be added to the first post?