Woodcutting - CAD Files from SketchUp? Or other sources?

[Harley]

Plug in:
https://sites.google.com/site/jimfoltz/ ... ns/freedxf

I was not keen on this bit;

[escapemcp]

Plug in:
https://sites.google.com/site/jimfoltz/ ... ns/freedxf

I was not keen on this bit;

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.

[tomlang]

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/

[escapemcp]

EVERY Sketchup plug-in that I have seen so far has the same warning.

Yup, they are just covering their asses! Harley - live a little dangerously and click Yes

[Harley]

Harley - live a little dangerously and click Yes

Not on your Nelly. I get the distinct impression it would be akin to having sex with a prostitute without wearing a condom.

[Grant Bunter]

Harley,
That's a no then????

[Harley]

Harley,
That's a no then????

You read me well.

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.

[tomlang]

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?

[Harley]

Harley, which app did you go with?

http://armanicreations.com/export-stl-f ... ketchup-8/

And regarding Durex, google shows that as a condom manufacturer...I suspect that is exactly what you meant?

You get to learn Kiwi real quick

[HugoMack]

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.

[morticiaskeeper]

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..

[HugoMack]

- 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!

[Jools4001]

- 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!

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..

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

[HugoMack]

Thanks. Will do!

[HugoMack]

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