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Post by dom on Jan 13, 2008 14:33:27 GMT
Recently a client asked me to produce some bookcases to fill an alcove which is 8' square. "All in white no plinths or mouldings. It has to hold my cd's and National Geographics and a set of encyclopaedia's, a few other books and the odd knick knack. No bits of Aluminium or inlay" Difficult to produce a drawing which gives the impression of 'money well spent' So I resorted to Sketchup and even then it looked very dull. But if you use their 3D warehouse, something can be produced which gives a dull looking job some life. I am to say the least an amateur at Sketchup.  |
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Post by nickw on Jan 13, 2008 15:05:25 GMT
Mitred corners on the carcases eh, Dom. Is that how you'll build them?
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Post by engineerone on Jan 13, 2008 16:12:20 GMT
nice dom, but what happened to no plinths?  ? paul  who can't work with sketch up at all  mind you design cad works for me |
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Post by dom on Jan 13, 2008 17:00:55 GMT
Funny you should say that Nick, the customer noticed and said he didn't want them either.
Paul, I had to insist on the small plinth(25mm) set back about an inch or so, it'll help to hide the slightly uneven floor.
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Post by engineerone on Jan 13, 2008 17:36:44 GMT
didn't think you were wrong, just commenting in view of your statement, maybe it would be better to make one long low plinth and that way ensure the whole is on a level surface?? that way you know all the bottoms are in the same line. so mitre lock for corners then ;D paul |
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Post by nickw on Jan 13, 2008 20:53:47 GMT
Ah, no, Sir, you misconstrue my meaning. I think mitred corners are A Good Thing - so long as you're not using micro-veneered man-made board. For one thing it makes the cutting of the rebates for the back so much easier. For another I think it looks better.
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Post by dom on Jan 14, 2008 6:42:03 GMT
Good idea Paul will investigate as there is only a slight uneveness.
Nick, I don't follow, why would it make cutting the rebates easier, unless you're talking about tearout ?
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Post by nickw on Jan 14, 2008 9:23:45 GMT
'Cos you don't need to make them stopped on the overlapping boards (usually the sides). Unless that is you don't worry about that, and run them through anyway. |
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Post by tim on Jan 14, 2008 9:39:46 GMT
'Cos you don't need to make them stopped on the overlapping boards (usually the sides). Unless that is you don't worry about that, and run them through anyway. For built in case work, which is not going to be seen from the top or bottom, would you really stop the rebates? Cheers Tim |
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Post by nickw on Jan 14, 2008 10:30:37 GMT
Probably not for built-ins, but if the user can see the top of the case, even if they have to climb a ladder to do it, then I would.
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Post by dom on Jan 14, 2008 17:53:21 GMT
I thought about what you said today Nick and realised what you meant, but as has already been mentioned, there's no need as the cases are 8' tall.
Dom
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Post by afterglow on Jan 14, 2008 19:44:52 GMT
Hmm, ok boys, I've seen all this pretty stuff you've been doing in Sketchup. So how restricted is the free version - if I use it, will I be able to produce the kinds of work you guys do, or do I need to spend money?
Cheers,
Lee
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Post by mailee on Jan 14, 2008 20:08:17 GMT
No Lee, if you download the free version it is just as good as the pro one. Only limitation is that you can't save in as many file formats. Go for it, it is certainly one of the easiest design programs I have used. I now use it exclusively for my plans. |
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Post by thallow on Jan 14, 2008 20:33:50 GMT
Yep I agree with mailee - from scratch took me about an hour  to get to good grips with it - for free its great! |
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Post by dom on Jan 14, 2008 20:41:28 GMT
With DaveR's help I have come on leaps and bounds, don't judge by the above.
There are several good books which help but are a little pricey although Google Sketchup for dummies £15.99 is excellent.
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Post by thallow on Jan 14, 2008 20:53:33 GMT
With DaveR's help I have come on leaps and bounds, don't judge by the above. There are several good books which help but are a little pricey although Google Sketchup for dummies £15.99 is excellent. also this link is really useful groups.google.com/group/sketchup? |
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Post by cnc paul on Jan 14, 2008 20:58:57 GMT
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Post by afterglow on Jan 15, 2008 7:49:17 GMT
Great help, thanks guys.
Once the excitement of a new year at work calms down a bit, I'll spend some time experimenting with Sketchup. It looks exactly like the kind of tool I'd like to use to get the look and feel for a piece without actually building it.
Cheers,
Lee
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