It's possible to do the other, more complicated design tasks, like shaping edges, holes, curves, dadoes, mortise and tenons (not complex to do but sometimes more so to design in a drawing). For basic board by board design nothing is faster.

It, unlike the older version of Sketchup, isn't free, but I think it is worth every penny. However, the newest version out, Version 5, has a very short learning curve and, I believe, is especially easy to learn for basic cabinet and furniture construction in fact, for any project you might be doing. It also has a learning curve, like any program would, of course. I gave up on Sketchup about 2 years ago when I found another 3D program called Sketchlist. I'm sure, given this thread's age, none of this may be relevant anymore but. You'll be shocked with how much you forgot. With a maximum of 2 hours a day an a single subject once you get used to studying properly again. Your brain can absorb only so much at a time.Īn advanced learning book strongly suggested the most efficient way of retaining information is 20 mins studying and 10 mins off. Stop the video and actually do what they say.ĭon't hesitate to watch those few steps again and have another go.īreaks between sessions are the most important. Work thru their project with them as they teach. This is NOT a cram session the night before a college exam covering things you will never use again.įorget your project while studying.

If I could be so bold as to remind us about learning. And to watch Jay Bates videos to learn and start producing quicker. I wish I had this heads up info when I started.

This post is for those just learning to use the computer for making projects.

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