The Virtual Lathe

Posted on June 27, 2007

I got this idea that I could use a cad program to model layout, turning and finishing turned pieces in a CAD program.

The software would be free but I would sell a how to book. 

Interested? This one may cost you ……… I’m thinking of writing a book “CAD for Wood-turners”.

If this is interesting to you comment and tell me what you think and how much a book like this should cost.

To wet your whistle click here: http://blog.turnedoutright.com/?page_id=54

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2 Responses to “The Virtual Lathe”

  1. Rick Crompton on June 27th, 2008 2:40 pm

    Hi Jerry
    I had a look at your depth gauge I like the idea you could turn it around and put a laser on the end and make it a bit higher and point directly onto the work, in cases when you need to make changer to the tailstock for deeper holes.
    I would be interested in a starting guide to using Sketch book, starting out from cold is a big learning curve I see that on Utube you start with a lathe model - where did this come from?, just my two bob’s worth
    Rick

  2. admin on June 28th, 2008 1:32 am

    Rick,
    I didn’t write a book on general SketchUp because its already been written.
    You can get “SketchUp for Dummies” as it in most bookstores. http://www.aidanchopra.com/
    Also their are many free online starting guides avail from Google which are sited in my book.
    I made the movie myself and the modeling comes from the book “woodturning with Sketchup” sold on this site.
    There are also useful SketchUp links on
    http://www.turnedoutright.blogspot.com in the sidebar
    For more info Email me donny@turnedoutright.com

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