I found Fusion360 to be more intuitive. There are several Youtube series teaching F360 for woodworking, The Fusion Essentials and The Woodgrafter are the ones I used.
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I will check it out. Thanks
How much is Fusion 360? Do they have a version for the hobbiest?
Free, if you apply & qualify. https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal
Thanks. I might give Fusion 360 a try when I get a new computer.
Solidworks is supposed to have a version for $100. It is called 3D EXPERIENCE, but when I reach out to the Solidworks people I get no response. I've used Solidworks for a few years, so there won't be a learning curve.
Hi Steve,
I am interested in chair making. I work near the Farmers Market at I-40 and Sandy Ridge.
What kind of chair making are you thinking of Mike?
Not sure, I just got Chris Schwarz‘ book on stick chairs, reading that and thinking maybe- maybe not…
Guess I need to see more.
My daughter wants a rocking chair, I told her to get some pictures and let’s talk about it.
Right now I want to explore the options, maybe make a few and see what appeals to me.
Guess I need to see more.
My daughter wants a rocking chair, I told her to get some pictures and let’s talk about it.
Right now I want to explore the options, maybe make a few and see what appeals to me.
I read Chris's book during Christmas break. A good read. lots of good information. I have been picking away at two Mendlesham chairs which are essentially windsor chairs. I have not made many of those. Post and rung is what I do mostly in my home shop. I make many different types of chairs in the shop I manage in High Point. Post and rung chairs are really fun to make and you learn a lot about chair geometry and such with one. They come together fairly quickly and the joinery is a bit forgiving as well.
I agree with @TekTrixter that in the silence of my room Fusion 360 is more intuitive... BUT when you can get one on one with @Dave Richards it is worth it's weight in GOLD! he is SUCH a great teacher! You have seen his work if you ever picked up a Fine Woodworking magazine that had a "sketch" (up) of a furniture piece - phenomenal!
I haven’t read Chris Schwartz’s book on chairs yet. I’ll check it out soon with your recommendations. I think he’s a very good writer. His book on hand planes is excellent.
If you are trying to build a stick chair or a Windsor I have found The Chairmaker’s Workshop by NC craftsman Drew Langsner to be one of the most helpful.
If you are trying to build a stick chair or a Windsor I have found The Chairmaker’s Workshop by NC craftsman Drew Langsner to be one of the most helpful.
ROFLMAO I am with you. I use easycad
Dang. I have been busy and not keeping up with the forums. And dang. I have missed so much.
I have been a shade tree carpenter for a while…doing home repairs and renovations (currently installing a fence).
But the last few years I have been dabbling in some woodworking…well more like trying to teach myself. I have not made any “woodworking” projects - not even a cutting board Well I did make my shelves.
Anyway I was thinking that I need to get some tutoring in even some basic tool skills. I found that even when I am cutting plywood on the table saw my cuts end up crooked.
Then there are my router skills - I am not sure which way I am supposed to move the router.
And lastly, I was given a bandsaw but have no idea how to set it up. When I cut with it the blade is so wobbly wobbly.
Shoot I haven’t even mentioned finishing or inlay or any other “advanced” skills
With that said, I am very open to some tutoring - preferably in the Wilmington area but I am willing to travel.
I have been a shade tree carpenter for a while…doing home repairs and renovations (currently installing a fence).
But the last few years I have been dabbling in some woodworking…well more like trying to teach myself. I have not made any “woodworking” projects - not even a cutting board Well I did make my shelves.
Anyway I was thinking that I need to get some tutoring in even some basic tool skills. I found that even when I am cutting plywood on the table saw my cuts end up crooked.
Then there are my router skills - I am not sure which way I am supposed to move the router.
And lastly, I was given a bandsaw but have no idea how to set it up. When I cut with it the blade is so wobbly wobbly.
Shoot I haven’t even mentioned finishing or inlay or any other “advanced” skills
With that said, I am very open to some tutoring - preferably in the Wilmington area but I am willing to travel.
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