Marketing his product proved so profitable that Steptoe in 1855 took in as a partner Thomas McFarlan, carpenter, who not only believed that woodworkers needed machines to increase production, but also that he could give them exactly what they wished. About 1850 Steptoe fashioned a wood planer, a machine used extensively in local woodworking plants.
“Probably the first Cincinnatian to invest mind, brawn, and money in the business of manufacturing machine tools was John Steptoe, a foundry man who hustled about his shop on Clay Street. I want to pull you aside for a moment, with an excerpt from the book “ They Built a City: 150 Years of Industrial Cincinnati,” published by The Cincinnati Post in 1938, to illustrate the prominence of the machine tool industry during this time: Meyers Architectural Iron Works occupying most of the space. Looking at historical Sanborn maps, Heather noted that in 1886, the area around 407 Madison had dwellings that were near a huge industrial block with Fred J. He draws digital plans for Fine Woodworking magazine and is one of the magazine's bloggers.(1886) Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. With SketchUp, it’s easier to design your own furniture, refine the concept in 3-D before you build, and assemble all the parts flawlessly.ĭave Richards is an authorized SketchUp trainer and long-time member of SketchUcation. The Basics video is just what every woodworker needs to do custom work. Along with his expert tips and shortcuts, you’ll get his handy cheat sheet plus a bonus digital plan. He walks you through the whole process, from rough sketch through developing your own set of project plans. Dave Richards, an authorized SketchUp trainer, uses a basic cabinet as a model. Already know a little? This easy-to-skim video lets you focus on what’s new to you and even lets you go back to review any topic, any time. Learn how to set up the program, use drawing tools, navigate in a 3-D space, sketch, refine drawings, and create shop-ready plans. Whatever your skill level, novice to advanced, you’ll get up to speed fast with SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers: The Basics.Įasy and intuitive to use.
Just what woodworkers have been asking for. This instructional video is specifically designed for the way woodworkers use SketchUp.
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