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Quick! what's 137-13/16" divided by 11? What is 3-17/64" times 19? What is 1/7th of 51-9/16"? What is the volume of a cylinder 21-1/2" in diameter and 43-5/8" tall? Get…
A Tale of Two Pitches: Exploring Off-Angle Roof Framing
See what decisions need to be made about rafter angles and soffit depths, if you are building intersecting roofs on houses with wings of varying widths.
Supersize Me: Working with Details in SketchUp
The best way to work on small, detailed parts in SketchUp models it to Super-size them. This video shows how to eliminate frustration when drawing small, detailed parts.
Paint Scheme-ing with SketchUp
What wall gets an accent color? Where should a contrasting stripe go? What color combination works best in a space? Use SketchUp for quick answers to these important questions before…
Working Model: Quick Results from an Unrefined SketchUp Drawing
This video series shows how an unrefined 3D SketchUp model will help get quick answers to design and dimension questions.
Model and Measure Part Three: Demystifying Hip Roof Framing by Measuring in SketchUp
Learn how to gather dimensions from the modeled parts and apply them for actual rafter pattern layout.
Model and Measure Part Two: Hip Roof Framing Demystified by Modeling in SketchUp
Learn the tricks Matt Jackson uses to create a hip roof framing model.
Model and Measure Part One: Hip Rafters Demystified by Visualizing in SketchUp
In this video, carpenter Matt Jackson uses 3D modeling software to show how hip-roof framing goes together and to measure all the necessary rafters.
Switch-Up to SketchUp: Going Digital With Design
If you want to take advantage of the many features offered by switching to a digital design format check out this tutorial for some insight into ways SketchUp can SpeedUp…
Medallion Magic: Design and Layout of Inlay Patterns
With an infinite number of design possibilities for inlay designs, consider this method for working through the planning process. Take advantage of the Rotate Tool at the Digital Jobsite to…

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