I have been using Sketchlist 3d for going on 6 or 7 years. I use V5 Pro and I don't believe there is any software that can even come close especially for the price. Most software is yearly or monthly and this software you do have that option but you can also buy it for only $800, I think it's $800 but it's around that and the others cost thousands of dollars and most of them require some serious CAD skills and learning but this software does everything for you, not just cultists but layout, purchase list, hole and dado location sheet and all kinds of other options that really help you stay on track and schedule. If.you have a shop and want to save money by limiting waste and mistakes then try out the software. The guy who created it is hands down the best customer service rep ever. He literally answers any email or question within a few hours if not sooner so there's no automated robots or call centers, not as of yet at least. I just felt like this would be a perfect place to start a forum for Sketchlist 3d and no SketchUp doesn't even come close in the woodworking industry. What software does anyone else use?
😂 hey I love drawing too. I usually draw everything first and take it to the computer. But I want to know if there is any other software programs that are specifically for woodworking so hopefully I'll get some insight on this one
I've been using Sketchup (free version) for years but in the last couple have started using OnShape. The problem is that switching gears is tough so, even though I usually curse at Sketchup every few minutes while I am using it, I tend to go back to SU, especially for quick and dirty designs. I guess you would call them sketches. I mostly use Onshape for more intricate designs, especially for 3D printing. The great thing about it is its parametric design paradigm. If you do it right, it makes revisions so easy. Â
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--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
..... SketchUp doesn't even come close in the woodworking industry....
is a very bold statement.
I've been using SketchUp for well over 10 years... not an expert but would consider myself competent. Too old to try to learn something new. Currently licensed for 2021 but still using 2018 as I didn't find any of the upgrades offered anything I really needed. Stayed with 2018 when they went subscription based.
Everything I do starts off in SketchUp and I either laser cut, make cutting templates out of 3mm and 6mm MDF, or just test how things will operate... like door swings, drawer pulls etc. If you look at some of my projects, you may appreciate that it does everything I want/need for woodworking, short of turning my dust extractor on... but I have Bluetooth for that.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
