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Montecarlo

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Woodworking Design
« on: April 01, 2019, 07:14:24 PM »
Can anyone recommend software to design carpentry projects?  Nothing crazy like fancy chairs.  But basic framing, trusses and rafters, work benches, firewood sheds, etc.

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2019, 09:41:41 AM »
Sketchup.  I've used it for years. It's free, easy to pick up, and very fast if you're dealing with basic shapes.  Spend the extra time to learn the keyboard shortcuts.

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2019, 09:53:38 AM »
Yes, Sketchup is pretty good and I also would like to recommend that.

lthenderson

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2019, 10:44:06 AM »
I use sketchup as well.

A more sophisticated "free" software is Fusion360 made by AutoCAD. Students get free access to it.

Montecarlo

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2019, 11:14:08 AM »
Thanks!

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2019, 02:18:31 AM »
And if you’re like me and just can’t get into sketchup, try tinkercad.

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2019, 05:43:00 AM »
Another vote for Sketchup.

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Re: Woodworking Design
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2019, 07:24:29 AM »
I know you asked for software, but I still like graph paper and a pencil.


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