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Dear Mr. Best, Dear David,
Thank you for the excellent YouTube series on Fusion 360. So much useful information already only in the first 10 minutes of part 1:
part 1:
part 2:
Thanks a lot!
Jonathan
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Goodness - I remember these were going to be coming but did not realize they were out … i will definitely watch them!!!
I know they will be great thank you David
On Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:01?PM Jonathan Martens via <jonathan= [email protected]> wrote: Dear Mr. Best, Dear David,
Thank you for the excellent YouTube series on Fusion 360. So much useful
information already only in the first 10 minutes of part 1:
part 1:
part 2:
Thanks a lot!
Jonathan
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David put a lot of meticulous effort in the hinges. Very cool.
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Thanks Jonathan, appreciate the feedback. ?I’m working on episode 3 today, so grinding ahead at warp speed as they say. ?LOL. ??
For those of you who don’t follow my YouTube channel, I’m documenting the design and the making of a complex cabinet with doors, multiple drawers, etc. ?The design is being done with Fusion 360 in a multi-part tutorial going step by step through each aspect of the design. ?Later I will be publishing videos on the making of this cabinet. ?I have posted a preview of the finished design at the following link for those who are interested in where this is all headed (feel free to increase the playback speed - I talk slowly):
My goal with this is to illustrate the use and advantages of a 3D parametric CAD platform for use in woodworking projects, and to convey some of the more advanced techniques and “best practices” (no pun intended) using Fusion 360 specifically.
Based on one YouTube comment, I already realize that I should have started with this disclaimer: ?There are always many different ways to approach the design of a project like this. ?This is just how I approach it, and a lot of the techniques are biased toward making the design easy to alter or modify a year later when I have forgotten a lot of the thinking behind the details in sketches, joint relationships, etc. ?
I appreciate any/all questions and comments.
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
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On Mar 4, 2025, at 12:00?PM, Jonathan Martens via groups.io <jonathan@...> wrote:
Dear Mr. Best, Dear David,
Thank you for the excellent YouTube series on Fusion 360. So much useful information already only in the first 10 minutes of part 1:
part 1: https://youtu.be/vzXPHu5_skY?si=Bs09iFnGVaj6vkEc
part 2: https://youtu.be/F9oKCRA6Z1U?si=VuRcaRf4bzLV_Kwz
Thanks a lot!
Jonathan
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David, thanks for the very detailed videos.? I need to make the move from pencil and graph paper / excel to the modern age and this may be the push I need.
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Hi David,
I have virtually zero experience with 3D CAD software. I do occasionally use a design software that will render 2D drawings in 3D. Something that's really nice for those bigger projects where the client doesn't really get the concept with 2D drawings.
I would imagine you have plenty of experience with 2D CAD software which is what i primarily do all my drawings in. When i do my drawings in 2D, i know exactly what it will look like when i build it, which is a big part of why i have never bothered to learn 3D CAD. In your experience, why would you work in 3D CAD rather than a simple set of 2D drawings? What is the benefit of drawing in 3D with a project like in your video for you?
Regards,
Bryce.
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https://www.brycecomerwoodworks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdrRaAZd_pOa7wwbdNPUEw
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Bryce,
Like you, I can conceptualize a multi-view 2D design into 3D in my head, so why bother going to 3D design? ?Reasonable question. ?I moved off of 2D and into 3D starting about 8 years ago with the goal of getting access to parametric design techniques and workflows. ?If you don’t know what “parametric design” is, then I suggest watching?.?
I now design 3D models that are parametrically driven, which gives me the ability to change parameters to alter the size and shape of components and have those changes ripple through the rest of the design updating all the relationships in the process. ? Example?. ? The same platform I use for design (Fusion 360 from Autodesk) will output detailed 2D shop drawings, parts lists, do plywood nesting layouts, create walk-through animation videos, and even spit out the code to drive CNC equipment. Like most other aspect of life today, there are strongly held opinions about which 3D CAD package is best. ?Confirmation bias and cult-like behavior run deep in this territory. ?The learning curve is rather steep no matter which one you use, so pick wisely. ?
If you want to see how this relates specifically to woodworking, watch the new series of YouTube videos I’m publishing on the creation of a reasonably complex cabinet with multiple drawers, doors, shelving, lighting, etc.??discusses the cabinet I’ll be designing and building, and the first 3 videos using Fusion 360 to create the design are already posted, and I should have a fourth up in a day or two. ?It starts?.
Hope this helps. ?DM me if you want to go further down the rabbit hole.
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
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On Mar 7, 2025, at 3:23?PM, Bryce Comer via groups.io <bryce@...> wrote:
Hi David,
I have virtually zero experience with 3D CAD software. I do occasionally use a design software that will render 2D drawings in 3D. Something that's really nice for those bigger projects where the client doesn't really get the concept with 2D drawings.
I would imagine you have plenty of experience with 2D CAD software which is what i primarily do all my drawings in. When i do my drawings in 2D, i know exactly what it will look like when i build it, which is a big part of why i have never bothered to learn 3D CAD. In your experience, why would you work in 3D CAD rather than a simple set of 2D drawings? What is the benefit of drawing in 3D with a project like in your video for you?
Regards,
Bryce.
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https://www.brycecomerwoodworks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdrRaAZd_pOa7wwbdNPUEw
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It seems that the more complex a project is the more benefit there is in working in 3D. In addition to the parametric design David Best mentions, a good 3D model can help check for fit up and conflicts. One can extract details from a larger model, and conversely assemble details and sub-assemblies into a larger model.
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Industrial design is heavily into 3D modeling and parametric models. The level of detail and accuracy in a complex structure, like a semiconductor fab, is astounding. Everything is in the model- structural, electrical conduit, piping, equipment supports, you name it and it is there. The contractor builds from the model, not from plans. The engineers don’t do this because it is cool (which it is, of course) but because it allows better designs to be created faster and more accurately.
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3D modeling is not required for those complex designs any more than it is required for a piece of furniture or a kitchen full of cabinets. Like an industrial plant, though, applying modern computer-aided modeling to furniture, doors, cabinets, etc can provide similar benefits. Parametric models can be particularly valuable when a product line consists of many variations on a theme, or if a designer wants to examine the effect of changes (many changes!) on a design.?
When I was working for a living I never became adept at 3D CAD, and was barely functional with 2D CAD. I designed things, and had people who specialized in drafting to make the deliverable plans. At first it was all pen and ink, and then we transitioned to computers. Now that I am retired I just don’t have the energy or the inclination to learn another CAD package, but if I was building things for a living I think I would have to just to stay competitive.
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Boise ID USA
Kappa 450X and A941
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It seems that the more complex a project is the more benefit there is in working in 3D. In addition to the parametric design David Best mentions, a good 3D model can help check for fit up and conflicts. One can extract details from a larger model, and conversely assemble details and sub-assemblies into a larger model.
I would agree with this. ?In fact, in my remodel consulting business, I find it far easier to design a home addition or back-to-studs remodel using a 3D design tool from the start. ?Client says “Can we move this wall a foot that direction”, change one parameter in the design, and PRESTO - there it is, and everything relating to that change has been modified and updated automatically.
When I was working for a living I never became adept at 3D CAD, and was barely functional with 2D CAD. I designed things, and had people who specialized in drafting to make the deliverable plans. At first it was all pen and ink, and then we transitioned to computers. Now that I am retired I just don’t have the energy or the inclination to learn another CAD package, but if I was building things for a living I think I would have to just to stay competitive.
[digression coming!] ?John, the two subjects I really excelled at in HS (1960’s) were drafting and geometry. ?So I have had an affinity to this discipline throughout my life. ?As a venture capitalist I made CAD a special emphasis in starting new companies and arranging capital for their growth, working with a myriad of companies including Autodesk, Ashlar, ClarisCad, ShapeWorks (which became Visio in the MSFT Office Suite), and Parametric Technologies. ?It’s in my bones so to speak, and I now advise Autodesk once again on Fusion 360 enhancement directions. ?I bring this up only because I’m now 76. ?And I’m on my 4th CAD package learning curve. ?I shudder to think what I would do in my “retirement” if I weren’t for charging up the learning curve and tackling new mental challenges. ?So, come on John - you can do it - learn Fusion 360. ?Go for it !!! ?You too Bryce. ?[end digression]
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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Hi David,
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I have been muddling along with F360 rather haphazardly for about two years. ?Because I haven’t dedicated enough time to learning the program, I find myself frustrated a lot of the time. ?Because I am so bullheaded, I eventually find my way through to the end product. ?So far my projects have been limited to 3d models of things I want to print on my Bambu 3D printer.
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It is clear from watching your first two videos, you are very comfortable with F360. ?I am thrilled to be able to watch and learn from your videos. ?Much like Joe Calhoon, you are a natural at teaching adults. ?With that, I should point out that ?you may take it for granted that your audience is more savvy that we actually are. ?For example, in several places in your videos, you note that you are doing something because that is the way you like to do it. ?But you don’t actually explain why. ?This is only in a few instances. ?If this was a live class, I would have raised my hand and asked questions a few times.
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Please don’t take this as criticism. ?Again, I am thrilled. ?I just want to know why when you say you prefer to do something a certain way. ?I would have to watch the videos again, in order to be more specific.
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I also identify with the old dogs now, and learning new tricks comes harder.
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Many many thanks for what you are doing. I look forward to your future F360 videos.
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And if you decide to charge for your classes, I am a willing subscriber.,
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Alex B.
On Mar 7, 2025, at 9:20?PM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
It seems that the more complex a project is the more benefit there is in working in 3D. In addition to the parametric design David Best mentions, a good 3D model can help check for fit up and conflicts. One can extract details from a larger model, and conversely assemble details and sub-assemblies into a larger model.
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I would agree with this. ?In fact, in my remodel consulting business, I find it far easier to design a home addition or back-to-studs remodel using a 3D design tool from the start. ?Client says “Can we move this wall a foot that direction”, change one parameter in the design, and PRESTO - there it is, and everything relating to that change has been modified and updated automatically.
When I was working for a living I never became adept at 3D CAD, and was barely functional with 2D CAD. I designed things, and had people who specialized in drafting to make the deliverable plans. At first it was all pen and ink, and then we transitioned to computers. Now that I am retired I just don’t have the energy or the inclination to learn another CAD package, but if I was building things for a living I think I would have to just to stay competitive.
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[digression coming!] ?John, the two subjects I really excelled at in HS (1960’s) were drafting and geometry. ?So I have had an affinity to this discipline throughout my life. ?As a venture capitalist I made CAD a special emphasis in starting new companies and arranging capital for their growth, working with a myriad of companies including Autodesk, Ashlar, ClarisCad, ShapeWorks (which became Visio in the MSFT Office Suite), and Parametric Technologies. ?It’s in my bones so to speak, and I now advise Autodesk once again on Fusion 360 enhancement directions. ?I bring this up only because I’m now 76. ?And I’m on my 4th CAD package learning curve. ?I shudder to think what I would do in my “retirement” if I weren’t for charging up the learning curve and tackling new mental challenges. ?So, come on John - you can do it - learn Fusion 360. ?Go for it !!! ?You too Bryce. ?[end digression]
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David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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Thanks for the feedback Alex. ?I hear what you are saying and will try to do more “why” explanations. ?Every time someone posts a comment or question in the comments section, I reply and take that into consideration in the next video as a point for explanations and digression. ?So post your questions in the comments area - that will help me adjust to viewer needs.
I should add that my goal with this series is not to teach Fusion 360 basics. ?There are plenty of other people and online classes better suited to that need. ?With these videos I’m trying to add value by doing something unique, and not rehash other content. ?My goal here is specifically to highlight how Fusion is not just for CNC machinists, but can be a productive tool for woodworkers. ?My second goal is to illustrate best practices using a parametric workflow and offer up pro-tip techniques. ?My third goal is to bring some of the new facilities in Fusion out into the open - a lot of the existing online content is stale or out of date.
As I’m sure you can appreciate, there are always 10 ways to accomplish something in applications like this, and I could spend hours of airtime hashing over the alternatives and where one is better than another and drive people crazy (as is my normal approach). ?So I’m trying to exercise some restraint here. ?If you discover a specific area where you’d like me to delve into the “why”, then put a question or suggestion into the comments area.
In the description section below these videos you will find a structured list with links to other videos that deal with specific topic that often frustrate or confuse users. ?Scroll down to find "Helpful YouTube Reference Resources.” ?If there are other points of confusion you’d like highlighted, put that in the comments and I will update the list with additional links. ?I’m also happy to help others with the more basic training in one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime calls like I have done with Imran and several others.
Again, thanks for the feedback. ?With your encouragement, I will strive to do better. ?
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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On Mar 7, 2025, at 11:00?PM, Alex Bowlds via groups.io <aabj@...> wrote:
Hi David,
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I have been muddling along with F360 rather haphazardly for about two years. ?Because I haven’t dedicated enough time to learning the program, I find myself frustrated a lot of the time. ?Because I am so bullheaded, I eventually find my way through to the end product. ?So far my projects have been limited to 3d models of things I want to print on my Bambu 3D printer.
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It is clear from watching your first two videos, you are very comfortable with F360. ?I am thrilled to be able to watch and learn from your videos. ?Much like Joe Calhoon, you are a natural at teaching adults. ?With that, I should point out that ?you may take it for granted that your audience is more savvy that we actually are. ?For example, in several places in your videos, you note that you are doing something because that is the way you like to do it. ?But you don’t actually explain why. ?This is only in a few instances. ?If this was a live class, I would have raised my hand and asked questions a few times.
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Please don’t take this as criticism. ?Again, I am thrilled. ?I just want to know why when you say you prefer to do something a certain way. ?I would have to watch the videos again, in order to be more specific.
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I also identify with the old dogs now, and learning new tricks comes harder.
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Many many thanks for what you are doing. I look forward to your future F360 videos.
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And if you decide to charge for your classes, I am a willing subscriber.,
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Alex B.
On Mar 7, 2025, at 9:20?PM, David P. Best via groups.io <dbestworkshop@...> wrote:
It seems that the more complex a project is the more benefit there is in working in 3D. In addition to the parametric design David Best mentions, a good 3D model can help check for fit up and conflicts. One can extract details from a larger model, and conversely assemble details and sub-assemblies into a larger model.
?
I would agree with this. ?In fact, in my remodel consulting business, I find it far easier to design a home addition or back-to-studs remodel using a 3D design tool from the start. ?Client says “Can we move this wall a foot that direction”, change one parameter in the design, and PRESTO - there it is, and everything relating to that change has been modified and updated automatically.
When I was working for a living I never became adept at 3D CAD, and was barely functional with 2D CAD. I designed things, and had people who specialized in drafting to make the deliverable plans. At first it was all pen and ink, and then we transitioned to computers. Now that I am retired I just don’t have the energy or the inclination to learn another CAD package, but if I was building things for a living I think I would have to just to stay competitive.
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[digression coming!] ?John, the two subjects I really excelled at in HS (1960’s) were drafting and geometry. ?So I have had an affinity to this discipline throughout my life. ?As a venture capitalist I made CAD a special emphasis in starting new companies and arranging capital for their growth, working with a myriad of companies including Autodesk, Ashlar, ClarisCad, ShapeWorks (which became Visio in the MSFT Office Suite), and Parametric Technologies. ?It’s in my bones so to speak, and I now advise Autodesk once again on Fusion 360 enhancement directions. ?I bring this up only because I’m now 76. ?And I’m on my 4th CAD package learning curve. ?I shudder to think what I would do in my “retirement” if I weren’t for charging up the learning curve and tackling new mental challenges. ?So, come on John - you can do it - learn Fusion 360. ?Go for it !!! ?You too Bryce. ?[end digression]
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David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidpbest/collections/
https://www.youtube.com/@David_Best
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I use fusion 360 for most projects but I also have large cnc machine. I find that 3d modeling helps me during the design process, especially when it comes to visualizing the design and its depth.? Using add ons like joinerCAD are helpful in speeding up the design process in fusion.?
In reality fusion 360s real benefit to me is taking the design into the manufacturing module and creating tool paths right on the model including 2d and 3d tool paths.? The manufacturing model takes your original design and nests it so that you can design joinery for your project on a flat sheet.?
Because fusion allows for 3d tool paths you can achieve tight and square corners, fluting, inlays and etc.?
Using fusion I can design, then nest and join, then spit out g code for the cnc machine.?
Admittedly the manufacturing feature is less helpful if you are a traditional power tool shop but I find the design process in fusion to be much more intuitive than sketchup, vcarve or others.?
If you are just doing mostly casework, nothing beats mozaik however. Mozaik can pump out 3d casework and joinery along with a cutlist (or cnc code) in minutes.?
Andy?
On Sat, Mar 8, 2025 at 3:36?AM David P. Best via <dbestworkshop= [email protected]> wrote: Thanks for the feedback Alex.? I hear what you are saying and will try to do more “why” explanations.? Every time someone posts a comment or question in the comments section, I reply and take that into consideration in the next video as a point for explanations and digression.? So post your questions in the comments area - that will help me adjust to viewer needs.
I should add that my goal with this series is not to teach Fusion 360 basics.? There are plenty of other people and online classes better suited to that need.? With these videos I’m trying to add value by doing something unique, and not rehash other content.? My goal here is specifically to highlight how Fusion is not just for CNC machinists, but can be a productive tool for woodworkers.? My second goal is to illustrate best practices using a parametric workflow and offer up pro-tip techniques.? My third goal is to bring some of the new facilities in Fusion out into the open - a lot of the existing online content is stale or out of date.
As I’m sure you can appreciate, there are always 10 ways to accomplish something in applications like this, and I could spend hours of airtime hashing over the alternatives and where one is better than another and drive people crazy (as is my normal approach).? So I’m trying to exercise some restraint here.? If you discover a specific area where you’d like me to delve into the “why”, then put a question or suggestion into the comments area.
In the description section below these videos you will find a structured list with links to other videos that deal with specific topic that often frustrate or confuse users.? Scroll down to find "Helpful YouTube Reference Resources.” ?If there are other points of confusion you’d like highlighted, put that in the comments and I will update the list with additional links.? I’m also happy to help others with the more basic training in one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime calls like I have done with Imran and several others.
Again, thanks for the feedback.? With your encouragement, I will strive to do better. ?
Hi David,
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I have been muddling along with F360 rather haphazardly for about two years.? Because I haven’t dedicated enough time to learning the program, I find myself frustrated a lot of the time.? Because I am so bullheaded, I eventually find my way through to the end product.? So far my projects have been limited to 3d models of things I want to print on my Bambu 3D printer.
?
It is clear from watching your first two videos, you are very comfortable with F360.? I am thrilled to be able to watch and learn from your videos.? Much like Joe Calhoon, you are a natural at teaching adults.? With that, I should point out that ?you may take it for granted that your audience is more savvy that we actually are.? For example, in several places in your videos, you note that you are doing something because that is the way you like to do it.? But you don’t actually explain why.? This is only in a few instances.? If this was a live class, I would have raised my hand and asked questions a few times.
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Please don’t take this as criticism.? Again, I am thrilled.? I just want to know why when you say you prefer to do something a certain way.? I would have to watch the videos again, in order to be more specific.
?
I also identify with the old dogs now, and learning new tricks comes harder.
?
Many many thanks for what you are doing. I look forward to your future F360 videos.
?
And if you decide to charge for your classes, I am a willing subscriber.,
?
Alex B.
On Mar 7, 2025, at 9:20?PM, David P. Best via <dbestworkshop= [email protected]> wrote:
It seems that the more complex a project is the more benefit there is in working in 3D. In addition to the parametric design David Best mentions, a good 3D model can help check for fit up and conflicts. One can extract details from a larger model, and conversely assemble details and sub-assemblies into a larger model.
?
I would agree with this.? In fact, in my remodel consulting business, I find it far easier to design a home addition or back-to-studs remodel using a 3D design tool from the start.? Client says “Can we move this wall a foot that direction”, change one parameter in the design, and PRESTO - there it is, and everything relating to that change has been modified and updated automatically.
When I was working for a living I never became adept at 3D CAD, and was barely functional with 2D CAD. I designed things, and had people who specialized in drafting to make the deliverable plans. At first it was all pen and ink, and then we transitioned to computers. Now that I am retired I just don’t have the energy or the inclination to learn another CAD package, but if I was building things for a living I think I would have to just to stay competitive.
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[digression coming!] ?John, the two subjects I really excelled at in HS (1960’s) were drafting and geometry.? So I have had an affinity to this discipline throughout my life.? As a venture capitalist I made CAD a special emphasis in starting new companies and arranging capital for their growth, working with a myriad of companies including Autodesk, Ashlar, ClarisCad, ShapeWorks (which became Visio in the MSFT Office Suite), and Parametric Technologies.? It’s in my bones so to speak, and I now advise Autodesk once again on Fusion 360 enhancement directions.? I bring this up only because I’m now 76.? And I’m on my 4th CAD package learning curve.? I shudder to think what I would do in my “retirement” if I weren’t for charging up the learning curve and tackling new mental challenges.? So, come on John - you can do it - learn Fusion 360.? Go for it !!!? You too Bryce. ?[end digression]
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Ah gotcha! That parametric/non parametric video was a good'r, thanks. So for you drawing in a parametric design, is it initially more labour intensive to begin, then pays off the more you use those same parts for other drawings? Kind of like using blocks in 2D?
As for using Fusion 360 for remodelling work, how would that compare to say something like Cheif Architect? I find i use that a lot for that type of work, especially for larger cabinetry jobs like kitchens etc. and full renovations. (And the clients love to see the walk throughs etc. :))
Regards,
Bryce
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https://www.brycecomerwoodworks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdrRaAZd_pOa7wwbdNPUEw
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Bryce,
One of the reasons I’m putting in time to making these videos is to help users come to their own conclusions about how Fusion (or any other parametrically driven 3D CAD package) might add value to their projects. ?Hopefully if you watch some of them you can come to your own understanding about productivity and applicability you your needs. ?I might suggest you watch the video at the following link with the playback speed cranked to 1.5X and a beverage in hand. ?In this video I create a universal drawer box generator that will create a 3D model of any size, component thickness, with or without recessed bottom panel etc. I use this every time I need a drawer box of specific dimensions and features by just plugging in a few parameters about those attributes. ?I can also send the design file and/or drawings from it to the company I use to outsource the drawer box manufacturing and eliminate sources of error (“Oh, I didn’t realize you wanted a non-standard bottom thickness”). ? ??
To be sure, any design application that is domain specific will be more productive and intuitive for the task at hand. ?If I were churning out case goods day in and day out, I would be more inclined to use a software package like Cabinet Vision or?Mozaik or one of the others. ?Similarly, if I were doing architectural work consistently I would look more closely at CAD programs specifically for that task, with Chief Architect among the list of candidates. ?But my tiny and feeble brain can only master one CAD application per decade, and I was after a more universal tool that could do a variety of things. ?Chief Architect would not be a good tool to design some of the metal components I make for instance, nor would it be good for sheet metal layouts. ?Similarly, Mozaik would not be an ideal choice for designing footings and walls for a concrete basement. ?Unlike those domain specific design platforms, Fusion makes available a free license for small shops and hobbyists. ?And it’s agnostic with respect to platform, so it will run on either Windows or Mac. ?
David Best
DBestWorkshop@...
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On Mar 8, 2025, at 9:07?AM, Bryce Comer via groups.io <bryce@...> wrote:
Ah gotcha! That parametric/non parametric video was a good'r, thanks. So for you drawing in a parametric design, is it initially more labour intensive to begin, then pays off the more you use those same parts for other drawings? Kind of like using blocks in 2D?
As for using Fusion 360 for remodelling work, how would that compare to say something like Cheif Architect? I find i use that a lot for that type of work, especially for larger cabinetry jobs like kitchens etc. and full renovations. (And the clients love to see the walk throughs etc. :))
Regards,
Bryce
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https://www.brycecomerwoodworks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdrRaAZd_pOa7wwbdNPUEw
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David Best has also kindly spent the time to do a video on drawing in 3D, a shoe cabinet i recently built. Unfortunately i don't really have the time at the moment to really dig into it, but hopefully i will have time when i am recovering from hip surgery in just over a month to start trying to learn this software.
Here is the video he did.
Regards,
Bryce
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdrRaAZd_pOa7wwbdNPUEw
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Nice work!
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Although I have used BridsCAD for many years now for both 2D and 3D, I still picked up some useful things from your videos on Fusion 360 that are quite well applicable to my situation. Many thanks for making this effort!
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For what it’s worth, Solidworks also has a Maker version for $10/mo. Being an engineer I have used a majority of the platforms out there and find it to be the most user friendly and in general most intuitive (I learned on autocad and inventor). While I do have access to cad at work I prefer to use solidworks. Just wanted to put that out there as an option for folks.?
cheers.?
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Stan Blaszczyk
Causal Maker of Stuff
Cincinnati, OH
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Hi Stan,
I have started learning Fusion 360 and have decent knowledge of free sketchup. Is solidworks similar?
IIRC, I could not find a class at the local Ivy Tech for fusion but they are offered for solidworks. So that would be a plus. I learn better with a fixed schedule.?
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On Mar 21, 2025, at 8:25?AM, Stan Blaszczyk via groups.io <blaszcsj@...> wrote: ? For what it’s worth, Solidworks also has a Maker version for $10/mo. Being an engineer I have used a majority of the platforms out there and find it to be the most user friendly and in general most intuitive (I learned on autocad and inventor). While I do have access to cad at work I prefer to use solidworks. Just wanted to put that out there as an option for folks.?
cheers.?
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Stan Blaszczyk
Causal Maker of Stuff
Cincinnati, OH
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Imran,
I agree with Stan. Solidworks is far more user friendly than Fusion 360 (and Inventor) and more powerful in my opinion. I’ve never used either for cabinet or furniture modeling, but have for other things and vastly prefer Solidworks in general.?
My wife is a design engineer and she’s used a number of “big boy” packages over the years (Creo, NX, etc.) and has no issues working Solidworks. She tried Fusion for a home project since we don’t have personal licenses of any packages and went out and bought the SW Maker package shortly thereafter. For $100 it’s a steal.?
James
On Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 8:45?AM imran via <IAMWoodCreationsOfIndiana= [email protected]> wrote: Hi Stan,
I have started learning Fusion 360 and have decent knowledge of free sketchup. Is solidworks similar?
IIRC, I could not find a class at the local Ivy Tech for fusion but they are offered for solidworks. So that would be a plus. I learn better with a fixed schedule.? ? For what it’s worth, Solidworks also has a Maker version for $10/mo. Being an engineer I have used a majority of the platforms out there and find it to be the most user friendly and in general most intuitive (I learned on autocad and inventor). While I do have access to cad at work I prefer to use solidworks. Just wanted to put that out there as an option for folks.?
cheers.?
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Stan Blaszczyk
Causal Maker of Stuff
Cincinnati, OH
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Hi Jim,
Thanks for the info. I see it is now $48/yr for non-business use. I wish that they increase the income for personal use to something above $2000 annually.
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On Mar 21, 2025, at 12:06?PM, Jim Dayton via groups.io <jd74914@...> wrote: ? Imran,
I agree with Stan. Solidworks is far more user friendly than Fusion 360 (and Inventor) and more powerful in my opinion. I’ve never used either for cabinet or furniture modeling, but have for other things and vastly prefer Solidworks in general.?
My wife is a design engineer and she’s used a number of “big boy” packages over the years (Creo, NX, etc.) and has no issues working Solidworks. She tried Fusion for a home project since we don’t have personal licenses of any packages and went out and bought the SW Maker package shortly thereafter. For $100 it’s a steal.?
James On Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 8:45?AM imran via <IAMWoodCreationsOfIndiana= [email protected]> wrote: Hi Stan,
I have started learning Fusion 360 and have decent knowledge of free sketchup. Is solidworks similar?
IIRC, I could not find a class at the local Ivy Tech for fusion but they are offered for solidworks. So that would be a plus. I learn better with a fixed schedule.? ? For what it’s worth, Solidworks also has a Maker version for $10/mo. Being an engineer I have used a majority of the platforms out there and find it to be the most user friendly and in general most intuitive (I learned on autocad and inventor). While I do have access to cad at work I prefer to use solidworks. Just wanted to put that out there as an option for folks.?
cheers.?
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Stan Blaszczyk
Causal Maker of Stuff
Cincinnati, OH
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