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Excellent video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you considered - Proutklarton Money plant Plan (search on google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to make a massive income by launching your own internet business without the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my best friend Jordan got astronomical success with it.
I designed aircraft parts in 3D for 40 years until my recent retirement...working for Boeing, Cessna, McDonnel-Douglas, Bell Helicopter among others...you’ve done a great job/service in this vid...a word about equipment and costs would be a nice extra...been a fan of your site from its inception...it’s only gotten better...very, very impressive...Bravo!...
Your plans are absolutely the best on the Internet. That wasn't the chipmunk running around behind you it was your dog. I have used your plans on many projects and they are absolutely the best. I've recently built A3 box chest for my wife's craft ring and it was from your plans primarily just modified some
Appreciate Video clip! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Money plant Plan (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to make a massive income by launching your own internet business minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my good mate called Gray at last got excellent success with it.
Thank you for this video, 2 years later and this video has still filled the gap of knowledge for people like myself trying to find resources and advice on how to do this
I purchased your Jobsite Table Saw Workbench plans and found them very easy to use (I am building my second one now with some modifications for a miter saw and spindle sander versus the router lift and table saw). I somewhat disagree with your comment on getting rid of words altogether. While it works for Legos; I think there is one major distinction to be made. All of the Lego pieces are already in their final shape; you just need to match them up. In the case of woodworking, you need to transform the wood into its final shape and THEN assemble it. Some written direction is required to understand the key points you call-out throughout your plans (e.g., "make sure you use straight 2x4's or you will have difficulty later"). I really enjoy your videos, plans, and products. Keep up the great work. You have certainly helped me transform my workshop.
One of the most concise, well-explained videos I have EVER seen! Your editing style makes your videos that much more enjoyable. I love how you cut the crap and get down to it!
Thank you! Your transparency and clear languge is second to none my friend! Congratulations! I'm a 20 yo aspiring to be a woodworker and this is so inspiring it hurts hahah
Dude, you're awesome, willing to share everything you're doing, how you're doing it, and the financials behind it all. When it comes time to buy plans for a project, I will be starting with yours on Etsy, no question. I appreciate ya'. Keep up the good work.
I took some of your ideas and tried them out. I am getting where I can make plane in printed format to take out in the shop. I worked on a current project (overland/camp box) and got something printed out which I can use. However, I am using Sketchup. In Sketchup, you have to download the extension "Open Cut Lists". I think it does a good job. I broke everything down by sub assemblies and by individual components. Long story short...I used PowerPoint to create my plans. Thank you for your insight. Looking forward to similar type of videos.
Sketchup was owned by google before and I use for making cabinet design too but that's like almost 10 years ago. Google sold it. I'm also using Fusion 360 and OnShape. They are almost identical in workflow and tooling. I like OnShape because it's web-based and I don't need to install anything and I can open multiple windows. Once you learned the proper 3D modeling I think you don't want to go back to SketchUp. My profession is software developer, for me, Fusion360 is more like object-oriented programming. You can easily modify things without much effort.
I really like this video. I've made blog entries for years about how I build things. Mostly just pictures with me typing (or talking if it is a video) explain what I'm doing. Then I always get the comments about if I have plans, cut lists, parts list. I've just never been that organized. About to start working on a Dual Dog Kennel / Entertainment center. I've already done my pencil sketch. I guess maybe I need to look at Fusion360 and see if I can make some basic plans. Thanks, your video got me headed down the right path.
Thanks for the video! This is just what I needed! This is the next step for my channel and I appreciate you showing us your process! Your plans are awesome and Fusion 360 is the bomb!!!
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
OMG, the universe is on my side today. I am in the process of starting a DIY / Woodworking UA-cam channel and was literally sitting at my desk trying to make plans for my latest projects (a desk and a shop cart) and was really starting to get discouraged. I took a break and flipped over to UA-cam and your video popped up...insane how this happens. I've been using sketchup for a dozen years to design homes that I flip and using it for woodworking projects was working ok until I got to the plans. I think I need to look into Fusion but I'm a little nervous about the learning curve since i want to get my channel and website live ASAP to share some of my content. Thank you for this video and the almost "The Secret" timing of this (i also watched the movie The Secret last night)...time to go buy a lotto ticket.
Great info. I have been a lic. contractor/welder/fabricator nut job for years. Finally starting to shoot vids and produce content. Your info. is great and the sharing is appreciated. KP
Just bought your plans for the "perfect garage workbench" and they are fantastic. After studying them for one evening I was able to really understand the whole build and make some decisions on customizations I want to make... and some customizations I had considered but discarded as too complicated. Can't wait to get started building. The plans actually got me excited, lol!
I just bought my first set of your plans, for the Shmedium Workbench, and my first reaction was, "HOLY SH!*!!!!! 95 pages! What the?!". But I looked through them, and found them extremely detailed. Great job! Very impressive.
Ha, can’t believe I haven’t seen this one sooner. Also recommended Kevin K in a vid (his free playlist). Fusion 360 is soo good and once learned is like riding a bike. Please don’t quit UA-cam bro. Cheers!
Thanks for the intro to Fusion 360. I was learning Sketch Up as a newbie woodwork hobbyist, and it's a pain!; even with some help from videos from the Pros. And your plans includes everything for someone trying it out the first time; unlike some others that left me guessing. Thanks.
Dude, once again a timely, well put together, concise, informative video. Can't tell you how much others like myself appreciate the info you're putting out. I've been moving away from the pencil/paper plans that I've used forever and trying to teach myself sketchup for a couple of months. Now I think I'll look at fusion 360 to see the benefits. I'll also be ordering your miter saw staion/cabinets plans. Really diggin the channel, keep up the great work!
Great video, great information, but one major omission: it wouldn't hurt to tell folks that Fusion 360 costs $60/month of $495/year, right from the get-go. This will make it easier and quicker for your audience to choose what is best for their individual needs and budget.
Thanks and the link to a class on Fusion is priceless, I have access to a no cost use of Fusion related to my job, but without some direction it’s daunting at best.
I've been using FreeCad and OpenSCAD for my work to do 3D Modelling for my printer. I took Mechanical CAD back in College (20+ years ago now) and I still consider myself extremely rusty (pun intended -- mechanical..rust... oh never mind) but I've been successful with making some models. My next task is to make a storage unit for my printer I can stuff in a corner. I see that there is a free version of Fusion360, so I'm going to give that a whirl. I saw how easily you made the rabbit ears, so thought I'd give it a shot.
This is a great video! As a draftsperson, I tend to make shop drawings like I was sending them to the fabrication floor. Way to much detail and way too complicated. This was a great reminder to keep it simple, but have everything explained. Thanks again!
Great tutorial. When you spoke about how much money do you make on etsy, it would be easy to think that this is done exclusively from your digital plans. You do have a pretty healthy collection of tools and other items. I don't think that it's necessarily wrong but I am a supporter about being transparent and upfront when money is involved. You can spend a lot of time creating plans and nothing is certain but having realistic expectations can actually spur you on rather than suck the enthusiasm right out of you.
Thanks for your videos. I used your shop miter saw plans but learned that I have to adapt, improvise and overcome when putting others plans in my shop. My space was shorter and needed to shorten things. I would like to get into the Fusion 3D but HOLY COY, $495 A YEAR!!! Can you imagine how many clamps that would buy :-)
Autodesk recently changed the license for what is now the personal/hobbyist free version. If you plan to use it to make money, you need to get the paid version @ $500/year. The developer is a questionable criteria for selecting a CAD tool. Instead, there are technical reasons for Fusion 360 (or FreeCAD). One is parametric modeling. Another is articulating parts. Fusion has them. Sketchup doesn't.
Killer video man. Having purchased a few of your plans, I can attest to them being top notch. Yours are my favorite because of the detail, color, and cut list/supplies. Keep it up 👍🏻
I've never used Fusion 360, but I'm guessing it can do what Creo does as far as parametric tables within the drawing. set single level or multi level style BOM, enter parameter(s) for the table to look for and it auto populates each column. No mistakes with leaving stuff off or getting QTY incorrect. Example: you have an assembly and drawing. the feature tree in the assembly could take the quantity of each component in your assembly file and then, if the drawing is pointing at that assembly, when you enter a parameter at the top of a column and refresh, it would automatically update the quantity. Rinse and repeat for part number, descriptions, material, or whatever. When in the drawing, you can then export that table as a .csv file in order to import an excel table into your powerpoint. If you wanted to get real fancy, you could link the ppt table to the excel file location and use excel vba to link those for revisions to the plans. Also, for views on project plans, maybe fusion has something similar to Creo's "combined states." If you're not sure what that is, take a look at David Martin's YT channel. he explains it better than I ever could. Combined states would be a great tool for your plans and you only have to manipulate a single file.
I came across your videos over the Thanksgiving holidays. Great videos. Thanks for sharing and I have a shop cabinet plan I am working on because of these videos. I am NOT repeat NOT a wood worker. Looking forward to my build.
Awesome video man! Thanks for taking the time to lay this out for everyone. I've been really wanting to jump ship from Sketchup into Fusion; even more of reason!
I would love to learn Fusion. I've used it but I have barely scratched the surface. It would be really cool to offer plans one day. But there is also a lot of benefit to doing this. One thing I've found recently is that I have found free plans that are ok. But that I tweak to meet my needs. I want to make my own plans that I can print off for my own personal use. Maybe they use pocket holes and I"m planning to use dominos. Maybe they suggest assembling one way and during my build I find that a different assembly process works better for me. Or... i just want to change a few dimensions. I hand write and draw pictures so that I can recreate my tweaked version. Sure would be a lot easier to make plans. Or... same thing for the things that I create on my own. Thanks for sharing this.
LEGO builder here-that actually IS the instruction manual for the 42115 LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 that was released in 2020. It has over 30 pages of photography of actual Lambos and history, which gives it that brochure look. See it here: lego.brickinstructions.com/en/lego_instructions/set/42115/rb
One perk to Sketchup is the 3D AR mode in the mobile app. I know iOS has it and I'd assume they've got it in the Android version but I've used it a lot of times to show my wife / family members what I'm about to build them before I build it so they can visualize exactly what it's going to look like in that space and how it'll change the dynamics or how it'll fill out and use the area. I mean if you're already building it in 3D, why not use AR to see it in the space?
Great video boss. Great info on getting own "business " up and running. A lot of info stated on cut lost and build lost sparked a better way forward for me. All though I have done something similar the way you broke it all down is way easier and don't know why I did not think about it like that. So thanks. Keep up the awesome videos and builds.
Love this video; maybe my 10th watch, I'm finally computer shopping! For small furniture and flat-pack items in 360, do you think I'll need the minimum 3Ghz clock speed as listed in the system requirements? I plan to also get a higher functioning desktop, but for now just a laptop, that will eventually mainly run Lightburn and radio/etc. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Really like these videos. Very informative. Would love to hear more about how youve built your channel and monetised your hobby. From audio and video to etsy and growth.
I appreciate this video since I just bought build plans from a great engineer and I have no idea how to start since his build plans need you to be able to read his mind. There is no particular order and just a lot of random pictures in many folders. The layout is a giant template with numbers all over the place. I would have an easier time building the pyramids from reading a burn scar off of someone's palm like Indiana Jones.
I found your channel by Googling how to make woodworking plans. I enjoyed your video. Quick! However, I got some good information and some Ideas. I have been playing around with Sketchup for years (I am no expert!), and I can drew up something basic in a heartbeat. It is just trying to get that in to a printed format to take out to the shop and build. I have the free Fusion 360 version. However, it is only good for a year. I like Fusion 360, but can not justify the cost for what I do to get the bells and whistles of the paid version (same thing with Sketchup). I also like the idea using PowerPoint for your plans. I will give that a try. I even made my first UA-cam videos using PowerPoint. Thanks for the ideas. My little shop is not a business. I use it mainly for me (sawdust therapy). I do on occasions will make something for family. But if I do get a chance to make a few extra bucks here and there...OK Thanks for the video, and I subscribed!
You can renew the free Personal Use Fusion 360 license every year when it 'expires' as long as you still meet the qualifications (aka...not using it for commercial use). It will simply ask you if you want to subscribe/pay for commercial use. Instead, you will go to the website, sign in, click download personal use, and it will auto-renew the license. They don't make it easy/intuitive (probably intentional) but they do have help articles that explain it, so it is the official way.
Really enjoyed the legos concept. Question about Fusion 360 - do you use the commercial version that allows you to sale products or does exporting images into powerpoint allow you to bypass that?
Great video. I use sketchup for my own drawings to use as 'plans' for my builds, but I've been considering offering full plans for projects on my channel. You've given me lots to think about, thanks!
Hey Travis, have you experienced a template plan printing out smaller than you designed it? I’m sure the parts I’m working on are digitally the right size, but when printed out they are shrunk down and I ensured that “fit to page” is unchecked. Just seeing if you ever had this issue. Thanks
Oh man. I wanted a video to tell me to stay with sketchup over F360 LOL. Maybe it's time to make the plunge. Cost is a factor, but it's not *the* factor. I'll give Kevin's tutorial a whirl. Thanks
Wow this is a great video... Thank you so much I always see these amazing plans drawn up for projects on Pinterest and I have been wanting to make my graph paper plans better... This is super helpful
great video, does any of this softwares have a "learning mode"? i don't know if i can commit to buy one of them if i don't know if i am going to use it
love how you make your plans and your right visuals does help! I went and checked your plans in Etsy but they are mostly workbenches or things you need in the workshop, do you have woodworking plans for furniture?
This was great and just in time for me to plan my huge kitchen remodel. I’m very familiar with Autocad but not fusion. Is there a reason you don’t create the plans in a cad based software? Or just preference?
This is an extremely informative video! Thanks! I have built a piece of furniture that I really like building and using and I would like to sell plans for it. Are there professionals like yourself that would create the PDF based on my specs and save me having to learn that skill?
I’ve seen both sides in a Joint environment and I have to go with John. The Army depends on it. The Marines use it because they won’t buy us anything else that might be more cutting edge or useful, it works, and it comes for free with Office.
I think it would be safe to change my statement to unofficial sponsor of the U.S. Military. Hahaha. I’ve only worked with Marines once and not enough to determine “who use it more.” But they (marines) did laugh at the fact I (more so my company) used it to “battle track.” I mean create on PowerPoint then save as pdf and submit to higher lol
I have literally been killed by "Death by Powerpoint" in the Marines 9,643 times in a four year period. Pretty sure VA should have given me a rating for PTSD just from the powerpoints!
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/shopnation11201
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Excellent video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you considered - Proutklarton Money plant Plan (search on google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to make a massive income by launching your own internet business without the headache. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my best friend Jordan got astronomical success with it.
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Your plans are absolutely the best on the Internet. That wasn't the chipmunk running around behind you it was your dog. I have used your plans on many projects and they are absolutely the best. I've recently built A3 box chest for my wife's craft ring and it was from your plans primarily just modified some
I was really inspired by this, and I fixed a chair leg with duck tape.
Appreciate Video clip! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Proutklarton Money plant Plan (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to make a massive income by launching your own internet business minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my good mate called Gray at last got excellent success with it.
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@@domino4843I was like 13 when i found that out, not my proudest moment.
Thank you for this video, 2 years later and this video has still filled the gap of knowledge for people like myself trying to find resources and advice on how to do this
I know this video is a bit old, but just want to say you are extremely clear and in-depth of what you’re saying!!!!
I purchased your Jobsite Table Saw Workbench plans and found them very easy to use (I am building my second one now with some modifications for a miter saw and spindle sander versus the router lift and table saw). I somewhat disagree with your comment on getting rid of words altogether. While it works for Legos; I think there is one major distinction to be made. All of the Lego pieces are already in their final shape; you just need to match them up. In the case of woodworking, you need to transform the wood into its final shape and THEN assemble it. Some written direction is required to understand the key points you call-out throughout your plans (e.g., "make sure you use straight 2x4's or you will have difficulty later").
I really enjoy your videos, plans, and products. Keep up the great work. You have certainly helped me transform my workshop.
One of the most concise, well-explained videos I have EVER seen! Your editing style makes your videos that much more enjoyable. I love how you cut the crap and get down to it!
Thank you! Your transparency and clear languge is second to none my friend! Congratulations! I'm a 20 yo aspiring to be a woodworker and this is so inspiring it hurts hahah
Dude, you're awesome, willing to share everything you're doing, how you're doing it, and the financials behind it all. When it comes time to buy plans for a project, I will be starting with yours on Etsy, no question. I appreciate ya'. Keep up the good work.
Nobody is this transparent. Thank you!
I took some of your ideas and tried them out. I am getting where I can make plane in printed format to take out in the shop. I worked on a current project (overland/camp box) and got something printed out which I can use. However, I am using Sketchup. In Sketchup, you have to download the extension "Open Cut Lists". I think it does a good job. I broke everything down by sub assemblies and by individual components. Long story short...I used PowerPoint to create my plans. Thank you for your insight. Looking forward to similar type of videos.
Sketchup was owned by google before and I use for making cabinet design too but that's like almost 10 years ago. Google sold it. I'm also using Fusion 360 and OnShape. They are almost identical in workflow and tooling. I like OnShape because it's web-based and I don't need to install anything and I can open multiple windows. Once you learned the proper 3D modeling I think you don't want to go back to SketchUp. My profession is software developer, for me, Fusion360 is more like object-oriented programming. You can easily modify things without much effort.
Excellent video, thanks for all the useful info!
I really like this video. I've made blog entries for years about how I build things. Mostly just pictures with me typing (or talking if it is a video) explain what I'm doing. Then I always get the comments about if I have plans, cut lists, parts list. I've just never been that organized. About to start working on a Dual Dog Kennel / Entertainment center. I've already done my pencil sketch. I guess maybe I need to look at Fusion360 and see if I can make some basic plans. Thanks, your video got me headed down the right path.
Thanks for the video! This is just what I needed! This is the next step for my channel and I appreciate you showing us your process! Your plans are awesome and Fusion 360 is the bomb!!!
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
OMG, the universe is on my side today. I am in the process of starting a DIY / Woodworking UA-cam channel and was literally sitting at my desk trying to make plans for my latest projects (a desk and a shop cart) and was really starting to get discouraged. I took a break and flipped over to UA-cam and your video popped up...insane how this happens. I've been using sketchup for a dozen years to design homes that I flip and using it for woodworking projects was working ok until I got to the plans. I think I need to look into Fusion but I'm a little nervous about the learning curve since i want to get my channel and website live ASAP to share some of my content. Thank you for this video and the almost "The Secret" timing of this (i also watched the movie The Secret last night)...time to go buy a lotto ticket.
Ha! Too funny, glad it was useful!
Fabulous job as usual! Hey, after all anyone with a Saturn V model is top notch. What a beast that rocket was! Keep up the A+ work!!!
Great info. I have been a lic. contractor/welder/fabricator nut job for years. Finally starting to shoot vids and produce content. Your info. is great and the sharing is appreciated. KP
Just bought your plans for the "perfect garage workbench" and they are fantastic. After studying them for one evening I was able to really understand the whole build and make some decisions on customizations I want to make... and some customizations I had considered but discarded as too complicated. Can't wait to get started building. The plans actually got me excited, lol!
I just bought my first set of your plans, for the Shmedium Workbench, and my first reaction was, "HOLY SH!*!!!!! 95 pages! What the?!". But I looked through them, and found them extremely detailed. Great job! Very impressive.
Ha, can’t believe I haven’t seen this one sooner. Also recommended Kevin K in a vid (his free playlist). Fusion 360 is soo good and once learned is like riding a bike. Please don’t quit UA-cam bro. Cheers!
Thanks for the intro to Fusion 360. I was learning Sketch Up as a newbie woodwork hobbyist, and it's a pain!; even with some help from videos from the Pros. And your plans includes everything for someone trying it out the first time; unlike some others that left me guessing.
Thanks.
It is in fact my first time to the channel / video I've seen and I must share that I got WAY too excited over the definition of Shop Greatness.
Dude, once again a timely, well put together, concise, informative video. Can't tell you how much others like myself appreciate the info you're putting out. I've been moving away from the pencil/paper plans that I've used forever and trying to teach myself sketchup for a couple of months. Now I think I'll look at fusion 360 to see the benefits. I'll also be ordering your miter saw staion/cabinets plans. Really diggin the channel, keep up the great work!
Great video, great information, but one major omission: it wouldn't hurt to tell folks that Fusion 360 costs $60/month of $495/year, right from the get-go. This will make it easier and quicker for your audience to choose what is best for their individual needs and budget.
I have never paid a dime for Fusion 360, there is a free version
For personal non commercial usage there is free license.
Thanks for the advice! I too do it on paper but always wanted to try a program like fusion.
I love your transparency, it’s refreshing and it helps me on wether I’m going to do something or not, thank you. Keep making shop greatness!!!
Thanks and the link to a class on Fusion is priceless, I have access to a no cost use of Fusion related to my job, but without some direction it’s daunting at best.
I've been using FreeCad and OpenSCAD for my work to do 3D Modelling for my printer. I took Mechanical CAD back in College (20+ years ago now) and I still consider myself extremely rusty (pun intended -- mechanical..rust... oh never mind) but I've been successful with making some models. My next task is to make a storage unit for my printer I can stuff in a corner.
I see that there is a free version of Fusion360, so I'm going to give that a whirl. I saw how easily you made the rabbit ears, so thought I'd give it a shot.
This is a great video! As a draftsperson, I tend to make shop drawings like I was sending them to the fabrication floor. Way to much detail and way too complicated. This was a great reminder to keep it simple, but have everything explained. Thanks again!
Outstanding video! Super helpful.
So cool video, so detailed about how to make your plans. Great info and tips! Thank, bro'!
Great tutorial. When you spoke about how much money do you make on etsy, it would be easy to think that this is done exclusively from your digital plans. You do have a pretty healthy collection of tools and other items. I don't think that it's necessarily wrong but I am a supporter about being transparent and upfront when money is involved. You can spend a lot of time creating plans and nothing is certain but having realistic expectations can actually spur you on rather than suck the enthusiasm right out of you.
The numbers I shared are just from plan sales
Thanks for your videos. I used your shop miter saw plans but learned that I have to adapt, improvise and overcome when putting others plans in my shop. My space was shorter and needed to shorten things. I would like to get into the Fusion 3D but HOLY COY, $495 A YEAR!!! Can you imagine how many clamps that would buy :-)
Three is free personal license.
Love the Lego Saturn rocket in the background. :)
Autodesk recently changed the license for what is now the personal/hobbyist free version. If you plan to use it to make money, you need to get the paid version @ $500/year.
The developer is a questionable criteria for selecting a CAD tool. Instead, there are technical reasons for Fusion 360 (or FreeCAD). One is parametric modeling. Another is articulating parts. Fusion has them. Sketchup doesn't.
I really enjoy your style and the progression of your channel over the years. Even among the makers, it's quite unique! Thank You!
I built a Estes Saturn 5 in 1972. Fun to look at, did not fly well.
Killer video man. Having purchased a few of your plans, I can attest to them being top notch. Yours are my favorite because of the detail, color, and cut list/supplies. Keep it up 👍🏻
You sir, are amazing.
This is fantasic! I love this, thank you for making this video. Very inspiring.
I've never used Fusion 360, but I'm guessing it can do what Creo does as far as parametric tables within the drawing. set single level or multi level style BOM, enter parameter(s) for the table to look for and it auto populates each column. No mistakes with leaving stuff off or getting QTY incorrect. Example: you have an assembly and drawing. the feature tree in the assembly could take the quantity of each component in your assembly file and then, if the drawing is pointing at that assembly, when you enter a parameter at the top of a column and refresh, it would automatically update the quantity. Rinse and repeat for part number, descriptions, material, or whatever.
When in the drawing, you can then export that table as a .csv file in order to import an excel table into your powerpoint. If you wanted to get real fancy, you could link the ppt table to the excel file location and use excel vba to link those for revisions to the plans.
Also, for views on project plans, maybe fusion has something similar to Creo's "combined states." If you're not sure what that is, take a look at David Martin's YT channel. he explains it better than I ever could. Combined states would be a great tool for your plans and you only have to manipulate a single file.
I came across your videos over the Thanksgiving holidays. Great videos. Thanks for sharing and I have a shop cabinet plan I am working on because of these videos. I am NOT repeat NOT a wood worker. Looking forward to my build.
Awesome work. Keep on pursuing shop greatness.
Awesome video man! Thanks for taking the time to lay this out for everyone. I've been really wanting to jump ship from Sketchup into Fusion; even more of reason!
I would love to learn Fusion. I've used it but I have barely scratched the surface. It would be really cool to offer plans one day. But there is also a lot of benefit to doing this. One thing I've found recently is that I have found free plans that are ok. But that I tweak to meet my needs. I want to make my own plans that I can print off for my own personal use. Maybe they use pocket holes and I"m planning to use dominos. Maybe they suggest assembling one way and during my build I find that a different assembly process works better for me. Or... i just want to change a few dimensions. I hand write and draw pictures so that I can recreate my tweaked version. Sure would be a lot easier to make plans. Or... same thing for the things that I create on my own. Thanks for sharing this.
Great video! You use powerpoint, please let us know when and what other tool you get instead of powerpoint. Thanks!
content starts at 1:50 you are welcome
SO helpful!! It really inspires me with something I could do for some cash to save for upgraded tools. Thank you!!!
Thanks again for a great video.
I love how you turn the Lego instruction into a Lamborghini brochure 😂
LEGO builder here-that actually IS the instruction manual for the 42115 LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 that was released in 2020. It has over 30 pages of photography of actual Lambos and history, which gives it that brochure look. See it here: lego.brickinstructions.com/en/lego_instructions/set/42115/rb
Great video as usual!! Keep it up brother. One of my favorite channels on YT!
This is awesome. Thanks! I need to get going on my first plan!
As always, very appreciative of folks sharing their process and helpful info. this was really informative.
One perk to Sketchup is the 3D AR mode in the mobile app. I know iOS has it and I'd assume they've got it in the Android version but I've used it a lot of times to show my wife / family members what I'm about to build them before I build it so they can visualize exactly what it's going to look like in that space and how it'll change the dynamics or how it'll fill out and use the area. I mean if you're already building it in 3D, why not use AR to see it in the space?
Thanks for the tips I was looking for something similar of what your saying on how to show a guide with explanations and greetings from Puerto Rico.
This was an excellent video, I learned a lot. Thank you....
Great video boss. Great info on getting own "business " up and running. A lot of info stated on cut lost and build lost sparked a better way forward for me. All though I have done something similar the way you broke it all down is way easier and don't know why I did not think about it like that. So thanks. Keep up the awesome videos and builds.
Thank you for your guidance.
great discussion, thanks for the information.
This is an awesome video bud. Thank you.
Love this video; maybe my 10th watch, I'm finally computer shopping!
For small furniture and flat-pack items in 360, do you think I'll need the minimum 3Ghz clock speed as listed in the system requirements? I plan to also get a higher functioning desktop, but for now just a laptop, that will eventually mainly run Lightburn and radio/etc.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Very nicely presented.
Fusion 360 is a great option
Thanks for the tip on F360 training. I have been struggling to learn it. And thanks for the affirmation that it is a good tool for the job.
Thank you. Loved the video.
Really like these videos. Very informative. Would love to hear more about how youve built your channel and monetised your hobby. From audio and video to etsy and growth.
I appreciate this video since I just bought build plans from a great engineer and I have no idea how to start since his build plans need you to be able to read his mind. There is no particular order and just a lot of random pictures in many folders. The layout is a giant template with numbers all over the place. I would have an easier time building the pyramids from reading a burn scar off of someone's palm like Indiana Jones.
Thank you for inspiration, that's really awesome!
Have you used the 3D CONNEXION controller yet. This is a game-changer for Fusion 360!
what is Id vs powerpoint? I can,t find that anywhere ...thanks
Thanks mate. Awesome video
Dude...GREAT video! Thank you for that amazing content
Dude this is super helpful. Really appreciate the info Travis! I just made a table saw cart and want to make plans for it so this is timely!!
There is also a little rat dog running around in the background! Cute little dog, too!
Pita!!!!! She’s a beeb. We love her. She’ll be in the next video. I’ll make sure of it. Haha.
I’ve been wondering how I could go about doing something like this. Video explained it amazingly. Thanks for the inspiration! 👊🏻
Looking at the free vs paid Fusion 360 program. Any major differences in features that would make you recommend paid over free?
Free limits the number of designs you can edit, can’t export drawings, limited functionality with simulation and CAM too
I just purchased your Ultimate garage cabinet build and I was wondering what plywood I could use on a budget is constructions OK
Yes, as long as you use 3/4” and 1/2” you’ll be fine
Great video, thanks man.
subbed bro. good video.
Great video and content as always!
You have developed a great business model
I found your channel by Googling how to make woodworking plans. I enjoyed your video. Quick! However, I got some good information and some Ideas. I have been playing around with Sketchup for years (I am no expert!), and I can drew up something basic in a heartbeat. It is just trying to get that in to a printed format to take out to the shop and build. I have the free Fusion 360 version. However, it is only good for a year. I like Fusion 360, but can not justify the cost for what I do to get the bells and whistles of the paid version (same thing with Sketchup).
I also like the idea using PowerPoint for your plans. I will give that a try. I even made my first UA-cam videos using PowerPoint. Thanks for the ideas.
My little shop is not a business. I use it mainly for me (sawdust therapy). I do on occasions will make something for family. But if I do get a chance to make a few extra bucks here and there...OK
Thanks for the video, and I subscribed!
You can renew the free Personal Use Fusion 360 license every year when it 'expires' as long as you still meet the qualifications (aka...not using it for commercial use). It will simply ask you if you want to subscribe/pay for commercial use. Instead, you will go to the website, sign in, click download personal use, and it will auto-renew the license. They don't make it easy/intuitive (probably intentional) but they do have help articles that explain it, so it is the official way.
Really enjoyed the legos concept. Question about Fusion 360 - do you use the commercial version that allows you to sale products or does exporting images into powerpoint allow you to bypass that?
I pay for the software yes
Thanks for the info 👍
Great video. I use sketchup for my own drawings to use as 'plans' for my builds, but I've been considering offering full plans for projects on my channel. You've given me lots to think about, thanks!
Very useful and informative! I'm going to make my first build plan today. Thanks!
Great video
Awesome Video as Always!
Hey Travis, have you experienced a template plan printing out smaller than you designed it? I’m sure the parts I’m working on are digitally the right size, but when printed out they are shrunk down and I ensured that “fit to page” is unchecked. Just seeing if you ever had this issue. Thanks
Oh man. I wanted a video to tell me to stay with sketchup over F360 LOL. Maybe it's time to make the plunge. Cost is a factor, but it's not *the* factor. I'll give Kevin's tutorial a whirl. Thanks
Thanksfully for your videos
Wow this is a great video... Thank you so much
I always see these amazing plans drawn up for projects on Pinterest and I have been wanting to make my graph paper plans better... This is super helpful
Thanks so much for this! Definitely filled a need with this video!
Wow! Great incite to this part of the business! A lot of content creators do this but never share the benefits. Keep up the good work!
great video, does any of this softwares have a "learning mode"? i don't know if i can commit to buy one of them if i don't know if i am going to use it
Fusion 360 is free to use with some features locked behind a paywall.
love how you make your plans and your right visuals does help! I went and checked your plans in Etsy but they are mostly workbenches or things you need in the workshop, do you have woodworking plans for furniture?
My niche is shop furniture, not real furniture. I stay in my lane
This was great and just in time for me to plan my huge kitchen remodel. I’m very familiar with Autocad but not fusion. Is there a reason you don’t create the plans in a cad based software? Or just preference?
This is an extremely informative video! Thanks! I have built a piece of furniture that I really like building and using and I would like to sell plans for it. Are there professionals like yourself that would create the PDF based on my specs and save me having to learn that skill?
PowerPoint is clutch. I also use it more than I care to mention for my job in the army. I swear PowerPoint is the unofficial sponsor of the army lol
Not even close. The Marine Corps uses it for everything. And I mean everything.
I’ve seen both sides in a Joint environment and I have to go with John. The Army depends on it. The Marines use it because they won’t buy us anything else that might be more cutting edge or useful, it works, and it comes for free with Office.
I think it would be safe to change my statement to unofficial sponsor of the U.S. Military. Hahaha. I’ve only worked with Marines once and not enough to determine “who use it more.” But they (marines) did laugh at the fact I (more so my company) used it to “battle track.” I mean create on PowerPoint then save as pdf and submit to higher lol
I have literally been killed by "Death by Powerpoint" in the Marines 9,643 times in a four year period. Pretty sure VA should have given me a rating for PTSD just from the powerpoints!
@@dustinw.9044 if only the VA would!!! 12 years of it right now with 8 to go 🤦♂️🤦♂️