SketchUp: Making A Cutting Layout For Plywood Parts - 216
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
- I often get asked how I make my layout or cutting diagrams in SketchUp. The simple answer is that I just manually make my own. There is a Cutlist plugin for SketchUp but I find it to be incredibly flawed. There are other programs out there that will generate cutlists or layout diagrams for you but I like to keep the work in SketchUp as once you complete the model all the data and part sizes you need for the layout are already there.
The video shows the process I always use. I find this to be much faster, more efficient, and with less errors than working with pencil and paper. The purpose of using SketchUp is to be quicker and more efficient in the design and planning stages. Because of that I like to present the videos in a faster pace than what is typically shown in SketchUp videos. Here are a few of the shortcuts I used in this video:
Ctrl = adds a copy command to the move and rotate commands
Q = rotate
R = rectangle
T = tape measure
D = dimension (this is a custom keyboard shortcut I set and is not included by default)
M = move
Space Bar = selection command
Triple Click = when triple clicking a piece of model space geometry it selects everything in model space that is connected to that item
Double Click On Component = enters component edit mode
G = Turns selected model space geometry into a component
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Please thumbs this up so everyone can see it. This question is being asked a lot. Yes, I do account for the blade kerf but not in between every piece. I know that 8 cuts = 1" so I give myself some leeway and say that 6 cuts = 1". If I get close to the edge I'll count the cuts and make sure there is enough room. But if you manually add 1/8" in between every part it makes things difficult.
+Jay Bates The entire time watching the layout cultist portion i was wondering to myself, i wonder if he considers the kerf, then i scrolled down and sure enough... nice video, i work with cadd not sketchup and what really helps speed the process along is knowing your shortcuts, huge time saver
+Jay Bates Good thing I read the comments before making one of my own. That is a very simple way to account for the blade kerf. Thanks for the tip.
+Jay Bates
Nice demo.
I use SketchUp for all my work, even the simple stuff, because it better helps to visualize the final build and to confirm that everything will fit.
But, until I saw this I always grouped each part rather than make them a component because I couldn't see the advantage and grouping is one less step. But now I think I will start making each part a component. Thanks
Good one Jay. A beginner makes the kerf layout mistake once or twice and quickly goes and measures all his pieces and wonders where the mistake was. It's an easy thing to forgot...a couple rip cuts and the lost material adds up quick.
Haha, thanks I should have looked here first.
An excellent promotional video thanks. The more people using Sketchup, the better the designs.
Don't stop these!! they are great. Love the shortcut list helps a bunch!! If your ever down in Pensacola, FL, stop in, you'll get a free meal out of it!!
I do quite a lot of work in ShetchUp but I still learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks.
I've been using sketchup for 4 years. I learned at least a dozen things from this little video.
+Altometer Glad to hear that.
+Altometer Same here! And this has been way more helpful than 90% of sketchup tutorials.
+Altometer Same here man. Learned a few new tricks myself by watching +Jay Bates. I've found that no matter how long i've been doing something, it's always beneficial to watch and learn how others do a task, 90% of the time I learn how to do something in a new way... and by watching some people, I've learned how not to do somethings lol.
Jay - I don't know how you do it all. The time you must devote to every single project between building, filming, editing and sketchup is mind blowing. I'm really in awe of your efforts. Plus, you always present thiings in such a clear, concise and organized fashion. And you do it all with materials and tools that the average guy can afford and use. You are absolutely the "every man's woodworker" and I'm very thankful for your videos.
The hardest part is doing it the first time. Drawers tend to repeat in projects do all you need to do is make it once then use it for many projects
I really appreciated the running commentary on the shortcuts you were using at the time. Really helpful for a beginner!
I just learned more from this one video than numerous other Sketchup videos.
I have learned more in this 16mins than I have in about 3months of trying to figure it out. Great to see someone working at normal (ish) pace and just saying what they're doing so that us plebs can see a proper workflow
Thank you Jay! This is 5 years old, but I just found it - hands down the best Sketchup basic part drawing tutorial available.
BLOODY FANTASTIC TUTORIAL. Really, describing what you want to do, why and how to do it, including all the keyboard shortcuts, is truly brilliantly done. Best tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you so very much!
Thank you for the feedback, Zoe.
Your video taught me more than anything else so far. Thank you for talking through all your shortcuts.
It is poetry in motion to watch you use SketchUp.
Your method of demonstrating how you use SketchUp is super effective, after watching a few of your videos on them, I can immediately put them into practice and my speed has gone up oh maybe a few thousand percent. Now, its a super useful and fun tool to use. Thank you Jay.
Thank you Jay. You are a natural teacher. Very easy to understand.
I like how this 17 minute video taught me more of SketchUp than several hours of tutorial videos... Real world usage, announcing shortcut keys, and talking through exactly what you doing. Amazing.
The best tutorial for sketchup on youtube.
Thanks for this video. It was very helpful to see you move quickly and talk through the key strokes.
Once again, I am learning so much from your video instructions. I encourage all of you fellows to write Sketchup and ask them to hire Jay as their official instructor.
Jay, forget woodworking, you are a fabulous teacher
Cheers Paul (in the UK)
You are how I learned SketchUp, and this video is no exception. Thank you, Jay!
As a former Manufacturing Engineer, I appreciate your comments and work-flow that is based on efficiency. Time is often a limited resource, and thinking through the process (e.g. fewer tool set-ups) really makes a big difference overall. Thanks Jay.
Best Sketchup demo I’ve seen.
I was kind of disappointed that this wasn't a build video... then it turned out to be one of the most useful videos I've watched in a while. Cheers!
+greg culmer Build video tomorrow :)
The 'window' trick is priceless.
Excellent stuff, Jay, thanks!
I just can't get over your sketchup skills. Glad to see you doing them again. Just your repetitive tasks being said out loud is a testament to your desire to teach others. Great job, and look forward to seeing this project manifest into reality.
maybe its just me but you have a certain air about yourself that seems very familiar, several things come to mind.last year i watched a video of a young man on youtube giving a tutorial on building a bench from 2x4's, I proceeded to make that bench and was oh so proud of myself, then I started watching other videos on woodworking and found this guy I really liked following because of his style and teaching techniques. while scrolling his channel one day i stumbled apon that same damn video of him building the 2x4 bench. I have been on social media watching a random video and told my wife, "hey! I know that shop, thats my buddy Jay." now sitting here trying to learn sketchup i only have to hear your voice to know that ive heard it before, pause the video to fact check myself and there you are, keep doing what you are doing y friend, you are a true help and inspiration
Thanks Jay. I was one of the people who asked you about how you used Sketchup for Cutlists. From playing around with it, I copy and move the object to a 'Layout' layer, where I tear it down into parts and place the parts onto outlines representing sheetgoods or dimensional lumber. Like you, I use components, so any changes made to these parts in my main working layer get reflected in the Layout layer.
Thinking as I write this, for those who cut down materials in stages and build one subunit at a time, and subsequently decide to modify their project, I suppose any additions/subtractions of parts in the main working layer wouldn't be reflected in the Layout layer since the latter is a copy of the parts of object as it existed at the time the copy was made. So you'd have to manually add (copy)/subtract parts to/from the Layout layer to reflect any modifications to the project.
Wondering if there's a way to create a 'living copy' that changes as you add/remove parts to/from the object? I.e., copying a 'group' and anything that is added/removed to/from that group is reflected in all copies of that group. That way you can always be sure that every copy in every scene has the parts contained in the most current version of the object in your working layer.
I'm just at awe how well you narrate your videos! Everytime you call out a shortcut and repeatedly does it. I have the opportunity to "guessing" it and see if I'm right. That way I learn the shortcuts myself. Also the speed at which you do the videos is a nice pace.
Hey Jay
Ed White here aka Georgia Bubba which is my UA-cam name. I will be uploading some videos soon. I wanted you to know that even though the jointer / planner jig and the idea has been done you still brought back into play and reminded me about it. Remember we older and guy's forget. Tell your beautiful wife to get out in the shop with you and make some Christmas cheer. Keep up the great job and videos. Tool reviews I don't know there are so many out there. personally I like your detailed build so I can get great tips and learn new stuff from you like I said before I am 68 years old retired E7 USAF and I learn from you guy's each time I watch. I have bent your ears enough. Have a great day and may God watch over you and Jamie and the puppies
Dear Jay Bates, you can not know how much helpful and time saving were your phrases "P for push/pull" "T for tape measure" and "M for movement". Very grateful! Thank you.
True story. This helped a bunch. I can finally somewhat use sketchup thanks to these videos. I still find myself really struggling to move things around and keep them on a plane. They always end up hovering a foot off of the mark or floating way out in left field for no reason. If I could just get that nailed down I would be a happy guy!
homegrownbuddy, One tip for helping keep objects in the right plane: it matters what edge, face, or corner you grab when you move things. Usually the bottom edge/face is the common one in projects like this, so while grabbing objects by the closest side (usually the top one) seems easiest, if you grab it by the bottom (e.g., the bottom left corner instead of the top left corner), you’ll probably have much better luck. In this video Jay kept having to adjust the pieces vertically because he was grabbing a top corner, but it was the bottom of the objects that were originally already on the same plane. Had he simply moved and copied while grabbing the object from the bottom edge he would have been even faster-although, he’s such a maestro with SketchUp, maybe he just did that so we could all learn more tricks and keyboard shortcuts! But once you know to pay attention to what edge, corner, or face is shared with other objects, it helps a lot because then SketchUp helps you keep things anchored to that common plane.
Thanks Jay, this is a GREAT sketchup tutorial. By talking out the commands, we can watch it over and over to get the hang of it. Anytime you have the notion, a sketchup video is ALWAYS welcome.
I realize I’m late to the party here but I have to say a hearty “thanks” for these tutorials. Your narrative of hot keys (keyboard shortcuts) are extremely useful. Sometimes, just watching an expert do something is more helpful. Keep up the good work.
Great video, Jay. You not only have a command of Sketchup, but you are also able to convey information about it. Not everyone can do that!
Thanks!
Charlie
I don't really know sketch up and I have actually just finished all the tutorials but I really like it and I'm working on my first plan. I made some out door chairs and my family is big and old, all of us well, most of us. Anyway I want the chairs to be a little more stable and stronger then most chairs I see online, so I took a plan and changed it to bulk it up. Now I want to share the plan with everyone else. I was thinking of using the sketch up because I see you use it so much, and I really like it. Thank you so much for sharing! I just love that you are so smart and willing to teach us. Hopefully I can finish my plan and show it off!
I follow the same method. But some of your short cuts I need to start doing. Thanks for sharing.
I really like this style of no bullshit tutorial you have here. Gets right to the point from the very start. Says all the shortcuts as you go. And most importantly you go through your thought process when designing and laying everything out. Every minute has something useful to know. The video is the perfect length. Earned a subscription from me.
I could just watch hours of you calling out commands as you can excite them.
On a serious note I would love to be able to learn these commands but realize what I'm trying to create is very asymmetrical and non repetitive. Will continue to watch and learn! Thanks for taking the time to put another sketchup vid up!
AHHH!!! This is exactly what I needed. I've been messing around with Sketchup and keep getting frustrated. All these shortcuts make perfect sense now. Thank you!
+Mike and Lauren Glad to hear that :) I've got over 40+ videos on SketchUp as well. They might be of help: ua-cam.com/play/PLoEggaYbboJEVR_uRhSO4LfiSpp41dXn_.html
+Jay Bates Awesome. I just re-watched this time following along with you on my computer and so many things "clicked" for me. Specifically the spacebar-click to get out and watching how you move things. I always just clicked the middle of a component and things never seemed to snap right. Seeing you click specific corners made it so much easier. Thanks again.
Set the speed to .75 and this is a top tier instructional video. thanks Jay
First of your Sketchup videos I've watched. What you did in 17 mins would take me pretty much a day. Given my limited power tools (circular saw and hand router) I think your method is about as good a system as I can hope for and your clear, concise explanations (with shortcuts) are going to increase my productivity no end. I have to second all the praise for your ability as an instructor - never seen better (in any subject) in my 60 years. Thank you.
Just about to build a chest of drawers, and remembered this video! Now gonna optimize the use of plywood. Thank you Jay! Best Sketchup tutorials out there
Dear Jay,
that is very good and the explanation of the kerf calculation as well. I have just finished two year day release course in furniture making and no one ever mentioned this which is an extremely valuable information
Yes.... now this is how to do a friggin tutorial. No intro (it's UA-cam FFS, not a TV show) Straight to the point, great verbal cues ("M" for MOVE, Spacebar, Triple click). Smashing it out (because it's a video and you can rewind to recap anything you missed...like I did).
I learnt so much in minutes from this. It's often so agonising watching tutorials when you're trying to cut to the chase and learn something with some fool stating the obvious, or talking to their cat etc.
Maybe do a video on how people should do UA-cam videos and tutorials Jay Bates. Great work.
Thank you :)
Sir I love what you've done! I have been watching a ton of Sketchup videos recently and yours are by far the best to learn from. Your speaking out every button you push as a flow of consciousness is very helpful and much appreciated! You also cover a topic thoroughly without 5 minutes of fluff. You sir are a champion. I can't wait to watch all your videos. I can't believe how awesome this resource is that you've created!
Jay...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've been trying to find some good starter tutorials and in the one video your gave me more insight to SketchUp that I got from 2 books and about 15 videos! I love all you stuff! You explain things in a clear manner that makes it easier to follow. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. thanks again!
Incredible tutorial. A little fast, but thankfully I can pause and replay it as much as needed. Thanks!
Still watching but thumbs up for using keyboard/click shortcuts! My friends and family think it's witchcraft when they watch me using them, it's amazing how much quicker they make your workflow.
I've been a little hesitant to move away pencil and paper, this is a super helpful video to help make the move. Thanks!
Thanks Jay. I'm NEW to woodwork. I love your videos and instruction. While I don't have the training, your videos have given me the confidence and conviction to try.
AWESOME.
Thanks for this Jay! It's one thing to design and build in Sketchup, another to take it to this level of efficiency. Being able to move pieces around on a board for the best use of raw materials means money savings and less cutoffs and scraps to hang onto. Also, visually determining the cut layout before entering the woodshop will save time, save on mistakes and stress. I have done the pencil and paper thing the same way, but that takes hours not minutes like you just demonstrated.
This is also a great tutorial for learning sketch it actually covers a lot of the moves that u use in any project. I just mirrored your moves and now I have a better understanding of design and to boot how to form my own cut list. I just had to figure out the shortcuts for Mac. Another great tutorial.
This and all of your sketchup videos are top notch! Great work. You are a natural teacher. I used your videos to learn sketchup 2 years ago and recently came back to using sketchup after a long hiatus. Thanks to you it took me all of 10 minutes of fumbling around the program before it ALL started to come back to me! "P for push pull zero point 5, spacebar triple click G for component... M for move Ctrl brings up copy"
This really a fantastic tutorial! Great job!
Literally the best sketchup tutorial I have ever come across. Thank you so much for putting this together.
Phil
Great tutorial, Jay. I learned more about SketchUp (and efficient plywood cutting strategy) in those 17 minutes than I have in the last 5 years of making sawdust. The pace of the tutorial was perfect for me. Thank you!
I have been using sketchup since 2008, and I am really very good at it. But right off the bat, I learned a new trick. I did not know that you could make a rectangle and then adjust the size of it after making it. That totally blows me away. There is always something new to learn about SU.
Just started with sketchup. Watching this video literally increased my process flow by %100 with the use of hotkeys. Great stuff man.
Great tutorial. Need more SketchUp tuts... make it happen... oh you did so well okay you made it happen. Now i'm gonna have ta watch 'em all.
Very useful description of how to organize the work and sketchup tricks that I didn't know :). Thank you!!
An adult on average takes 7 times to remember something they have been told. All I can say is Q for rotate and I've never used Sketch Up yet. I appreciate the way you called all the shortcuts out.
Thanks Jay. This came at a perfect time for me as I'm prepping a couple of cabinets.
I just downloaded SketchUp for both floor plans as well as woodworking. This is exactly one of the things I was looking for. Thanks for posting and for calling out the shortcut keys. Well done.
Hey Jay!
This was very helpful for me personally. I had been redrawing instead of re sizing simply because no one had ever shown me how to re size a component. You just saved me a ton of time!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Thanks Jay for another great SketchUp video! Thanks to you making all these videos on SketchUp, projects go so much smoother! Being somebody who's never worked with a CAD program like this your videos have made it a breeze
Very nice, Jay! It's nice to see that you are returning to doing Sketchup tutorials again. I think I've watched all the other ones so many times I'm wearing them out!
I just love your SketchUp videos! Much more informative than official. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome, thank you. I was hesitant about doing it manual, as I am new to this in general. But I can clearly see how extra time on the PC can result in better workflow, and time in the shop. Thanks for the recording!
Excellent instruction Jay. I'm learning from many of your woodworking videos. You have a natural talent and technical knack to teach and make your videos interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for helping to make learning woodworking fun. Good pace, too, and I like that you don't treat your audience as slow-witted or that we're 5 years old. Excellent job on everything.
Great video Jay. Simple ideas but a couple of new thoughts for me. Thanks for taking the time to share.
I was just needing to do something like this and this tutorial on sketch-up for this cut list was exactly what i needed. Thank you!
You have just taken all of the frustration and complexity out of sketch up and made it so simple I just can't believe it! Thank you so much for making it so easy I love the shortcuts and you're very good at teaching SketchUp thank you thank you thank you!pp
This is a great video man. Really offers some insight into how to lay it all out visually. I also liked that you actually named off the commands you were doing as you did them, helps me to follow along with what's going on.
Thanks for making this. We work with sketchup at school with our 3d printer and it's good to show the students it's useful outside of class. :)
I love your videos Jay. I make car repair videos, but I'm learning sketchup for building sheds and shelves. I subscribed and everything I've seen you produce comes out concise, complete, and quality. That takes a lot of work. Well done!
+briansmobile1 Thank you.
GREAT TIP on selecting the "unseen" surface! Keep them coming.
thanks Jay, just started using sketch up, this will be a great resource when I get the basics figured out.
Thanks Jay! I really enjoy the SketchUp videos.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! I've spent hours trying to figure this shit out on my own, now I'll have enough time to watch more of your videos instead of getting frustrated by Sketchup!
Jay, I have been watching your videos for a long time now. You have come a long way in technique, skill and ability to communicate efficiently. This video in particular shows a real understanding of the software. Well done. Keep up the good work.
Awesome as always, this is THE missing sketchup video on youtube. Thanks Jay!
I've just learnt more useful stuff about sketchup from this video than I have from any other resource. I'm only using the free version (sketchup make), but it's all the keen diy'er needs.
Thanks so much for all your videos mate, most have been a real help and inspiration. All the best.
I know this is an old video - but it is fantastic! Concise and straight to the point - what more could anyone ask?
Super helpful. I'm working on my first design and project using Sketchup, and was curious how I would go about laying it out. Love the quick tutorial, and the focus on efficiency in effort, cutting, etc. Thanks!
3 minutes in and I already know I will sub to your channel. Came to your site for creations, the excellent Sketchup knowledge (and the way you quickly explain things) is a super added bonus. Thank you!
I learned more from this one video than all the others I watched all day. Great job.
From one Detroit'er to another thank you for these. I'm just getting into wood working and this will help tremendously.
Great instructions Jay. I really like your explanations and especially how you tell us the short keys for the tools. Thumbs up for sure.
Thanks Jay! Once again you showed me a few new tips and tricks to speed up my sketchup projects!!
Good stuff, Jay, I'll be using this in the future. Thanks!! Also, your keyboard shortcuts are much appreciated.
Thank you for this video. I've been looking for a way to layout sheet goods and again you've come to the rescue.
Dude, you're freakin' amazing. my brain nearly exploded watching this. But i'm totally stoked to learn how to use sketchup. Thanks for the lesson!
instead of moving the sheet in the vertical axes and then move it you can just hit control to copy it, and then you can change the plane, then just go and delete the other one, its a little bit faster
Thanks for sharing this. I always drew the plywood and then recreated the part I needed.
I really enjoy watching your Sketchup process. Thanks for the video!
Great video. I always like watching your Sketchup videos and Ron Paulk's becuase I always learn at least one new trick.
YES! You mentioned doing this video a year or so ago. I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO PATIENTLY.
+Kirby Weldon hahahah....my bad :)
Great SketchUp tips. I need to start using the keyboard shortcuts. It will make things so much faster! Thanks for the video.
I have gotten pretty good at SketchUp, mostly thanks to you , please keep these videos coming. Great job!
heck yeah. I have been using SketchUp for quite a while now learning on my own and by youtube videos. Your video is by far one of the quickest ways to get proficient at it. thanks for the upload. I will be using your cutlist method