new to sketch up

[eugene thomas]

I am new to sketch up and wondering some good training sites. I want to use to design furniture and built ins for future projects. I not really want to go the pro version. not have $600 or so dollars burning hole in my pocket.

[Pete Duffy]

Here's a start. http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos

Good luck. And you don't really need the Pro version.

[Pat Barry]

Look at / search you tube video's. There are ton's of good demo's there.

[Greg R Bradley]

There are some good demos out there for free but if you are going to use Sketchup for woodworking, the tutorial from Dave Richards is worth FAR more than its $13 cost. No association, just a very happy customer. Here is a link: http://www.tauntonstore.com/fine-woodworkings-google-sketchup-guide-for-woodworkers-basics-download-067125.html

[Grant Wilkinson]

Here is one directed to woodworking:

http://sketchupforwoodworkers.com/

Some others:

http://www.srww.com/blog/?p=1335

http://www.harwoodpodcast.com/sketchup

[Dave Richards]

Eugene, if you need a bit of personalized help getting started, feel free to drop me a note and I'll help you out.

Greg, thanks for the plug. I'm pleased to know you are happy customer and found the DVD helpful.

[Dave Sheldrake]

I'm no fan of Sketchup as a package (and I'm certainly no expert or even hapless amateur for woodworking) but even I have heard of Dave Richards tutorial and how useful it is (bear in mind I'm also 3,000 or so miles away)

cheers

Dave