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12th January 2006, 03:16 PM #1
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closest thing to woodworking
Hello everybody,
As I made a crash-landing while trying to fix the ceiling fan in our livingroom, I am not in the position to do some serious woodworking for the time beiing.
The flying part was not bad but while landing I broke my right heelbone. :mad:
While recovering I tried my skills on designing/drawing in 3D.
The software I use is Sketchup 5.0. The learning curve is not as steep as other "Cad" software. Lucky me.
Since I know from previous threads that there are many Rietveld "afficionado's"
, attached are some Rietveld designs.
The Red and Blue Chair I already build together with the Adirondack chair.
Using the computer and designing/drawing is for the moment the closest thing to woodworking for me right now.
Since I already am inmobile for six weeks, my skills are improving.
Cheers, John
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12th January 2006, 03:47 PM #2
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Hi John
Much better than the sketch pad and pencil I use for new designs!
I usually rough up a drawing from an idea, but a few dimensions here and there and start working on it. The end result is often an "evolution". Sometimes dimensions evolve because I don't have the heart to cut a slab in half (ie: the wine rack recently was meant to be a 20 bottle capacity not 60).
If Tom doesn't quite get my drift from my scratchy drawing, I use the nib of the pen to point again and again at the picture (at least three times for good effect). By the look on his face, I don't think this often helps.
Cheers
Dan
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12th January 2006, 04:32 PM #3
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I fractured my right calcaneus (heel bone) about 10 years ago - fell down a cliff. I was off it for 8 weeks. Never got full movement back and it aches when I'm on my feet for a long time. There's a plate in there and I'm sure one of the screws has come loose! Still, the doc said it was one of the best repairs he'd done so I guess I'm lucky.
Happy drawing
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12th January 2006, 06:01 PM #4
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Kayu, lovely drawings. Does the software give you dimensioned pieces?
Tex
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12th January 2006, 06:25 PM #5
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closest thing to woodworking .
Sex.
So Im told.
Al :confused:
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12th January 2006, 06:29 PM #6
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I'll take your word for it, my memorys not that good.
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12th January 2006, 06:42 PM #7
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Always said you had a screw loose. Originally Posted by silentC
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12th January 2006, 06:55 PM #8
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yes tex it gives dimensioned pieces, and you have full control on the looks of the style Originally Posted by Tex B
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14th January 2006, 09:58 AM #9
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Nice big, high-quality, clear drawings of some interesting designs. Thanks for posting. Look forward to seeing more.
I tried the sketchup demo for an hour or two, but I'd need way more practice to get close to your level of skill.
Have a greenie.Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have others.
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14th January 2006, 10:44 AM #10
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Hi John,
Sory to hear about the fall. Problem with getting older is we don't mend as quick
I too am learning to use a CAD software and am now using turbocad. 2D is fine but the 3D is still very much in it's infant stages for me. I was using autocad light but found the input effort far outweighed the output gain. Turbo cad seems much better for getting worthwhile results with the least effort. IMHO anyway.
Keeps us posted on your progress.
Cheers,
Buz.
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14th January 2006, 11:36 AM #11
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Originally Posted by silentC
Originally Posted by ozwinner
Cliff remains suspiciously, silent.
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14th January 2006, 01:59 PM #12
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Nice looking Drawings.
I use Paint brush what comes with windowz and Adules Photostyler 2 for my plains. I have to see if I can get that demo and look at it
JunkBoy999
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15th January 2006, 08:14 AM #13
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G'Day John.
Hope you get better real soon, downloaded sketchup demo, excellent program.....used up half of the free 8 hrs on the first day.now need to talk to swmbo and get a licence.
nessie
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