I was not keen on this bit;tomlang wrote:Plug in:
https://sites.google.com/site/jimfoltz/ ... ns/freedxf
Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
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Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
TIP: Run it in a sandbox (using sandboxie or similar) and then even if it does try to do anything naasty, it doesn't actually escape from the sandbox and your PC is safe.Harley wrote:I was not keen on this bit;tomlang wrote:Plug in:
https://sites.google.com/site/jimfoltz/ ... ns/freedxf
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
I have my virus protection up to date and furthermore have had this installed for years with no problems. EVERY Sketchup plug-in that I have seen so far has the same warning.
There is an alternative, I think this may be the same thing though...
http://www.guitar-list.com/download-sof ... dxf-or-stl
There is also the Extension Warehouse, so these would be more likely to be vetted ok.
http://extensions.sketchup.com/
There is an alternative, I think this may be the same thing though...
http://www.guitar-list.com/download-sof ... dxf-or-stl
There is also the Extension Warehouse, so these would be more likely to be vetted ok.
http://extensions.sketchup.com/
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Yup, they are just covering their asses! Harley - live a little dangerously and click Yestomlang wrote:EVERY Sketchup plug-in that I have seen so far has the same warning.
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Not on your Nelly. I get the distinct impression it would be akin to having sex with a prostitute without wearing a condom.escapemcp wrote: Harley - live a little dangerously and click Yes
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Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Harley,
That's a no then????
That's a no then????
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
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You read me well.Grant Bunter wrote:Harley,
That's a no then????
I downloaded another app plugin that does the dxf export seamlessly and Sketchup doesn't give that ominous warning. However, I'm going to run Sketchup in Durex just in case.
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Harley, which app did you go with? I can't say all my exports have been "seamless". And regarding Durex, google shows that as a condom manufacturer...I suspect that is exactly what you meant?
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Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
http://armanicreations.com/export-stl-f ... ketchup-8/tomlang wrote:Harley, which app did you go with?
You get to learn Kiwi real quicktomlang wrote:And regarding Durex, google shows that as a condom manufacturer...I suspect that is exactly what you meant?
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Hi Charles - another question - as I'm now getting my tools together finally....
- you recommend a compressor-powered nailer. WOUld an electric one be OK - like this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... ROKL5A1OLE
It seems to fire a greater range of nails and brads. But I've never used one, so I haven't got a clue.
- you recommend a compressor-powered nailer. WOUld an electric one be OK - like this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... ROKL5A1OLE
It seems to fire a greater range of nails and brads. But I've never used one, so I haven't got a clue.
Hugh McManners
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
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Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
I had a go at getting the Jack 10 Lite sketchup to output to DWF, but it looked like it was going to take a lot of learning.
So...
Put the PDF of the plans into Goodreader on the ipad, sit that in front of the pc, and write an excel sheet to convert the imperial measurements into metric, I tried using imperial in CAD, but 40 years of metric just makes things easier.
Annotate the PDF in Goodreader to include the metric dimensions.
Spend a couple of hours drawing everything in CAD. While doing this, your realise how much of the build will be making things fit on the fly, but at least having the basics CNC cut will save a bit of time.
Probably looking at a day at my brothers' company where we can CNC most of the bits, then use the rest of the workshop to build the cab..
So...
Put the PDF of the plans into Goodreader on the ipad, sit that in front of the pc, and write an excel sheet to convert the imperial measurements into metric, I tried using imperial in CAD, but 40 years of metric just makes things easier.
Annotate the PDF in Goodreader to include the metric dimensions.
Spend a couple of hours drawing everything in CAD. While doing this, your realise how much of the build will be making things fit on the fly, but at least having the basics CNC cut will save a bit of time.
Probably looking at a day at my brothers' company where we can CNC most of the bits, then use the rest of the workshop to build the cab..
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
- have answered my own question.... Getting an air nailer. And thanks for the tools list Charles.
@ Rune Bivrin - many thanks for tip on the Makita. Excellent recommendation.
I will soon be filling my kitchen with sawdust!
@ Rune Bivrin - many thanks for tip on the Makita. Excellent recommendation.
I will soon be filling my kitchen with sawdust!
Hugh McManners
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Whatever nailer you get, make sure it can get up close and personal when you're tacking the baffle onto the horn braces, especially the ones on the top and bottom panel...it needs to be able to fire brads within 1/8" of the flat surface...or at least fire long enough brads to shoot at an angle to achieve the same thing..HugoMack wrote:- have answered my own question.... Getting an air nailer. And thanks for the tools list Charles.
@ Rune Bivrin - many thanks for tip on the Makita. Excellent recommendation.
I will soon be filling my kitchen with sawdust!
Just finished building J12's in the kitchen so hit me up if you need any advice on how to get BB sawdust off your sausage
2 x 3012 HO Jack 12 Lites
2 x Delta Pro 8b Wedgehorn 8 Monitors
Subs? Big question mark!
2 x Delta Pro 8b Wedgehorn 8 Monitors
Subs? Big question mark!
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
Thanks. Will do!
Hugh McManners
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
Re: Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?
I've done a T39 cut out plan - it's in Excel, using three 4x8 sheets for two 24' wide cabs.
I hope this sounds right to you guys.
I used the free demo facility for http://www.optimalon.com/ which was very easy to use.
If anyone would like me to send them the file, please let me know. Thanks
I hope this sounds right to you guys.
I used the free demo facility for http://www.optimalon.com/ which was very easy to use.
If anyone would like me to send them the file, please let me know. Thanks
Hugh McManners
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)
2x Jack 12 Lite 3012HOs, Matrix GT800. DBX PA2 Next 20 inch T39's with 3012's (LF). Sound reinforcement, then projection. FRFR. Love huge PAs, but at that stage in life when technology needs to make things easier (as in lighter!)