With that foundation in place, SketchUp can be used to model almost anything. After several years of hands-on teaching, Bob has developed methods to get new users up and running, with a thorough understanding of what is happening in the model. Bob has studied the common things that new users to SketchUp struggle with, including those who are completely new to computer design, and those who need to recover from experience with other programs. Also on the board of the American Woodturner's Association, David used his SketchUp acumen in publishing his first book with Spring House Press, Woodturning Patterns , in July 2017.Bob Lang teaches a variety of classes on 3D Modeling with SketchUp, and is available to teach classes tailored to the needs of your group or organization. David currently lives in Connecticut with his wife and son. And he has posted more than 400 models of traditional and contemporary furniture to a SketchUp database known as the 3D Warehouse. He regularly teaches an introductory SketchUp class at his local Woodcraft store, at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, and at the Brookfield Craft Center of Connecticut. Since then, he has used SketchUp in one activity or another nearly every day. There, he edited an article by a retired engineer about a certain 3-D design and modeling program known as SketchUp and his curiosity bloomed. After leaving Consumer Reports, his love of woodworking landed him at Fine Woodworking magazine. This led to a 28-year editorial career at Consumer Reports magazine. He managed to graduate and go on to earn a master’s degree from the Columbia Journalism School. Meyers,Flying Circus Studiosĭavid Heim grew up in Colorado and moved to New York City to attend college at Columbia University. David Heim’s book is the first place to go if you want this powerful tool in your tool bag…Buy this book and use it to learn SketchUp! ” - Kurt J. “David Heim is one of the country’s leading experts on the use of SketchUp as applicable to furniture making, cabinetry, and all the other lovely objects made from wood. Whether you are just getting started with SketchUp or you have been at it for years, there's a treasure of useful information packed inside that will surely help you get the most out of the program.” - Dave Richards,SketchUp instructor/guru & contributor to Fine / “The cover of David Heim's new book, SketchUp Success for Woodworkers, says it contains ‘Four Simple Rules.’ but WOW! It contains much more than those four simple rules. It's amazing how much material is covered in 120 pages.” - Tim Killen,author of SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers and contributor to Fine / Reading SketchUp Success for Woodworkers opened my eyes to several basic techniques and new methods of work that will undoubtedly improve my skills and abilities. "I've used SketchUp for work for more than a decade and considered myself proficient. Tips and techniques to guide you through the drawing process so that you can construct woodworking projects faster and with fewer costly mistakesĪ helpful guide to plugins to generate cut lists, clean up models, and much more Handy reference guides to SketchUp’s prompts, tool sets, and vocabulary that will have you comfortable in no time Inside SketchUp Success for Woodworkers, you’ll discover:Įxpert advice geared specifically for woodworkersįour reliable rules that allow you to create measured drawings, full-size patterns, and templates for any woodworking project you can dream up With a simple set of rules for success, easy-to-understand instructions, helpful screenshots, and step-by-step examples, SketchUp Success for Woodworkers will have you downloading SketchUp after breakfast and drawing detailed and useful plans by the time the dinner bell rings. From woodworking and SketchUp expert David Heim, SketchUp Success for Woodworkers is the distilled, essential guide you need to master this potent program. Once mastered, SketchUp has the power and versatility to transform your design and woodworking process. Four Simple Rules to Unleash Your Most Powerful Woodworking Tool.Ī simple and affordable 3-D design program, SketchUp can be used to draft anything your mind can imagine-from quick and simple drawings to elaborate woodworking project plans.
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