Editor’s note: Bryant documented his move process on his Instagram account, of which I have been a follower for a long time. I asked him to write a blog post to share his thoughts in a longer format. Enjoy! – David Lyell You’ve been putting it off for months, you knew it was coming. Perhaps…

Above is the SketchUp model for Roy Underhill’s Double Spring Pole Lathe from the cover of the August 2016 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the saw & plane till from the August 2016 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the maple medicine cabinet SketchUp model from the June 2016 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the SketchUp model of the Baillie Scott Side Table from the April 2016 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the SketchUp model of Jim Toplin’s standing desk from the February 2016 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is a SketchUp model of the knockdown English workbench from the November 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is a SketchUp model of the slat-back chair from the October 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is a traveling tool chest SketchUp model from the August 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is a SketchUp model of the sideboard for tea SketchUp model from the June 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the American gothic aumbry SketchUp Model from the February 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the English Arts & Crafts Bookcase SketchUp Model from the December 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the federal bow-front table SketchUp model from the December 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the Hanging Cabinet SketchUp Model from the November 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the Stickley No. 624 wardrobe SketchUp Model from the August 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the cabriole leg table SketchUp model from the June 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the SketchUp model of the William and Mary chest from the April 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the SketchUp model of the Connecticut Lowboy from the February 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. To download it, please visit our SketchUp warehouse.

Above is a SketchUp model of the Cabinetmaker’s Tool Chest from the December 2013 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is Tommy Mac’s Toolbox from the December 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Above is the 3D SketchUp Model of the bow-front entry table from the October 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the I Can Do That “Folding Stool” from the November 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free SketchUp model here. See all our SketchUp Models here. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of the “Ruhlman-inspired Tabouret” built by Mario Rodriguez for the April 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free SketchUp model here See all our SketchUp Models here Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of the I Can Do That “Weekend Pot Rack” from the February 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free SketchUp plan here See all our SketchUp Models here Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

The above is a picture of the SketchUp model of the American Gothic Aumbry from the February 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Visit the Popular Woodworking Trimble SketchUp Collection to download the model.

This is a SketchUp model of the Southern Cellarette from the February 2013 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of Tommy Mac’s Toolbox from the December 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of the Moravian Stool from the December 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of the roorkhee chair from the October 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Buy the October 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of Gizmozilla from the October 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Buy the October 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of the cover project from the October 2012 issue View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Buy the October 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a model of the I Can Do That “Shaker Carry Box” from the October 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model for version one (above), and version two of this project. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a SketchUp model of a box featured in “4 Boxes, 4 Ways” from the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Gustav Stickley No. 74 Book Rack from the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of the I Can Do That coffee table from the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of the turned box made by Steve Shanesy for the article “Four Boxes, Four Ways” from the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of the Campaign style secretary built by Christopher Schwarz for the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a SketchUp model of a box built by Bob Lang for the article “Four Boxes, Four Ways” in the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a SketchUp model of the box made by Megan Fitzpatrick for the article “Four Boxes, Four Ways” for the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of the box built by Matthew Teague for the article “Four Boxes, Four Ways” in the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of a Shaker cabinet that was featured in an article from the June 2012 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.   View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the June 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

 This is a model of a chair that was featured in the cover article from the June 2012 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.   View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the June 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a Krenovian Wall Cabinet SketchUp model of the cover project from the April 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Buy the April 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a small hanging shelf SketchUp model of the I Can Do That project from the April 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp model Buy the April 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a model of a drill press table from the April 2012 Issue. View the SketchUp Model Buy the April 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a model of an antique table from the collection of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, that was featured in an article in the April 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Buy the April 2012 Issue Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a model of a shop built disc sander featured in an article in the December 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design, construction and SketchUp model by contributor Ernie Conover. View the SketchUp Model View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the December 2011 Issue Purchase Sketchup products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a model of a serpentine chest that was the cover project for the February 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design, construction and SketchUp model by contributing editor Glen Huey. View the SketchUp Model View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models.  

This is a model of a message center featured as the “I Can Do That Project” in the February 2012 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design and construction by senior editor Steve Shanesy, SketchUp model by executive editor Robert W. Lang. More information and back issues available from the magazine website. View the 3d…

View the SketchUp Model. Purchase the October 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

Project design and construction by  Ajax Alexandre. Editor’s Note: In the October 2011 issue (# 192), there were errors in the SketchUp model, cut list and illustrations for the Portuguese Folding Table.  The table has four arms, not two (as was stated in the article cut list). In addition, correct dimensions are called out in…

This is a model of a small bench that was the “I Can Do That” project in the October 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design and construction by Managing Editor Megan Fitzpatrick.   View the SketchUp Model. Purchase the October 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Purchase Sketchup products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of a spice box, built by Glen Huey for the August 2011 issue. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Models. Purchase the August 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking. Purchase Sketchup products from Shop Woodworking.

This is a model of a laptop desk that was the “I Can Do That” project in the August 2011 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design and construction by Mag Ruffman.

This is a SketchUp Model of the Light Bulb Lamp project by Christopher Schwarz from the August 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a coffee table made by managing editor Megan Fitzpatrick for the August 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a foot-powered lathe (with a scroll saw attachment) that was featured in an article in the October 2000 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a Shaker style stepback cupboard featured in an article in the February 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a table saw tenon jig that was the “Jig Journal” project in the August 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a horizontal router table with a sliding table.

A typical clamp used in woodworking.

This is a model of a Nicholson Workbench feature in an article in the June 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a tool chest featured on the cover of the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a Huntboard that was featured in an article in the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is my Roubo Design based very heavily on Christopher Schwarz Design from his book “Workbenches from Design & Theory to Construction and Use”.

This is a model of a blanket chest that was the cover project for the August 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a small dovetailed box that was featured in an article in the April 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a cabinetmaker’s toolbox that was featured on the cover and in an article in the August 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Shaker wall cupboard that was featured in an article in the February 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a double screw portable vise that was featured as the “Jig Journal” project in the December 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a wooden square that was featured in an article in the December 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of an inlaid chest, a reproduction of a Chester County, Pennsylvania chest of drawers

This is a model of the cover project, featured in the November 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction of a William and Mary style folding bookstand.

This is a model of a small block of wood used to practice layout and joinery.

This is a model of the Arts & Crafts Buffet cabinet featured in the October 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a birdhouse that was featured in an article in the August 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the cover project from the August 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine

This is a model of the cover project from the June 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine

This is a model of a small side table.

This is a model of a specialized workbench to be used in hand-cutting wood working joints.

This is a model of the cover project from the April 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a Swedish bench that was featured as the “I Can Do That” project in the April 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a toolbox featured in the article “One for the Road” from the February 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction of a meeting house bench from the Whitewater, Ohio Shaker community.

This is a model of a recycling station featured as the “I Can Do That” project in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a router table featured in the Jig Journal column of the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a deluxe model of “The 1839 School Box” featured on the cover of the Autumn 2009 issue of Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the 21st Century Shaker Workbench featured on the cover of the December 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the November 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a laminated veneer lumber workbench featured in an article in the November 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a turned stool that was featured in an article in the October 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a Bible box featured in an article in the October 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is three 2D images of the large blanket chest shown on the August 2009 cover.

This is a model of a picnic table and benches, featured as the I Can Do That project in the June 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That Project” from the August 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of an end table, featured in the “I Can Do That” column in the February 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the February 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a French tool shelf that was featured in an article in the April 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the October 2010 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a writing desk that was featured in an article in the April 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

A woodworking model, each entity is a seperate component so that it can be manipulated and measured individually.

This is a model of a dining table featured in an article in the August 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the cover project from the February 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a footstool featured in an article in the June 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a picture frame in the style of Greene & Greene.

This is a model of a bookcase in the Arts and Crafts style designed by Popular Woodworking Magazine executive editor Robert W. Lang.

This is a model of an Arts & Crafts style bookcase with drawers designed by Popular Woodworking Magazine executive editor Robert W. Lang.

This is a model of a Gustav Stickley plant stand.

This is a model of a bench designed and built by Bert Johansen.

This is a woodworking model.

This is a model of an outdoor lantern featured in an article in the June 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of an outdoor swing featured in an article in the August 2000 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of an outdoor Morris chair and ottoman from the July 2001 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a storage unit for golf bags and accessories designed and built by contributing editor Troy Sexton.

This is a model of a hand plane cabinet that was featured in an article in the October 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a wooden jack plane designed and constructed by Mario Rodruiguez.

This is a model of a tea caddy featured in an article in the June 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design, construction and SketchUp model by senior editor Glen D. Huey from 18th-century examples. Download the SketchUp Model View all Traditional Furniture SketchUp Models Purchase the June 2011 Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine…

This is a model of a drill press workstation that was featured in an article in the June 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a stand for a benchtop router table that was featured in an article in the June 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a multi-purpose support stand featured in an article in the October 2000 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a Jorgensen pipe clamp.

This is a model of the “Shop Box” system.

This is a model of the “Jig Journal” project from the November 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

Rockler pipe clamp submitted by reader Jon Shackelford.

This is a model of a hand saw storage till featured in an article in the October 2000 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a jewelry box that was featured in an article in the June 2011 issue, design and construction by Gary Rogowski,

This is a model of a multi-purpose bench hook that was the “Tricks of the Trade” winner in the June 2011 issue.

This is a model of a reproduction of the Gustav Stickley No. 369 Morris Chair.

This is a model of a sawbench featured in an article in issue 6 of Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of the saw vises used in Mike Wenzloff’s saw sharpening class at the Woodworking in America Conference in Berea, Kentucky in November 2008.

This is a model of a box for storing 10-inch table saw blades that was featured in an article in the June 2003 issue of Poular Woodworking magazine.

This clamp storage cart was featured in the October 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a project featured in the June 2005 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a scratch beader that was featured in the “Jig Journal” column in the February 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a drill press table featured in an article in the October 2002 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a miter saw stand feature in an article in the October 2002 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a mobile tool box featured in an article in the October 2003 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a portable tool rack featured in an article in the December 2003 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a table saw tenon jig that was the “Jig Journal” project in the August 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a table saw tapering jig featured in an article in the February 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This miter saw work station was featured in the October 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the December 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a Shaker inspired step stool built by managing editor Megan Fitzpatrick.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the June 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a project featured in the “I Can Do That” article in the April 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a wall-hung shelf unit designed and built by senior editor Glen Huey as the “I Can Do That” project in the June 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project in the August 2006 of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project featured in an article in the November 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a small bench that was featured as the “I Can Do That” project in the October 2006 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of the “I Can Do That” project from the February 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a woodworking model, each entity is a sperate component that can be measured and manipulated individually.

This bookcase was featured in the “I Can Do That” column in the August 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a woodworking model, each entity is a seperate component that can be measured and manipulated individually.

This CD storage rack was featured as the “I Can Do That” project in the June 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a woodworking model, each entity is a seperate component that can be measured and manipulated individually.

This is a woodworking model, each entity is a seperate component.

This is a woodworking model.

This is a model of the Roubo workbench built by Christopher Schwarz.

This is an accurate model of the workbench designed and built by Senior Editor Robert W. Lang.

We use SketchUp models as the basis for planning the projects you see in the pages of Popular Woodworking Magazine, and they are the source for our printed illustrations. We add scenes and layers to basic models to get snapshots of different points of view. We copy pieces and parts to add dimensions, and sometimes…

As we do with every new issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine, we’ve added free SketchUp models of projects to our collection. This group of models is a great example of how you can use SketchUp as a tool for building. If you download SketchUp and install it on your computer, you can gather tons of…

This is a model of a set of stacking bookcases featured as the “I Can Do That” project in the June 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Project design, construction and SketchUp model by executive editor Robert W. Lang.

This is a model of the cover project from the June 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine, a set of bookshelves are re-creations of stacking book boxes used for shipping Jefferson’s library to Washington D.C. for the Library of Congress. While the exact form of the boxes isn’t know, these are based on 1959 recreations…

This is a model of the Tusk-Tenon Bookrack published by Popular Woodworking in their issue #163 of August 2007.

This is a model of a reproduction of a rare Limbert Tabouret, constructed by editor Christopher Schwarz.

This is a model of a reproduction Limbert wastebasket featured in an article in the February 2000 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a Wright-inspired light fixture constructed by former senior editor David Thiel.

This is a model of the Simple Mission Side Chair.

This is a woodworking model, each entity is a seperate component that can be measured and manipulated individually.

This is a model of an Arts & Crafts style globe stand featured in an article in the June 2002 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a Wright-style print stand from Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a tile trivet featured in an article of issue 7 of Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a music cabinet that was featured in an article in the December 2003 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This reproduction of a rare Gustav Stickley table was featured in the December 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a Morris chair featured in an article in the June 2000 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of an adaptation of an Arts & Crafts period side table originally designed by Greene & Greene.

This clock was featured in the December 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine and is an authentic reproduction of a Gustav Stickley design.

This Arts & Crafts style mirror was built by Senior Editor Glen Huey as the cover project for issue 7 of Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a set of Arts & Crafts style hanging shelves (and several variations)

This is a model of a reproduction Gustav Stickley side table.

This is a model of a Gustav Stickley Bridal chest.

This is a model of a knock-down bookcase.

This is a model of the cover project from the Spring 2009 issue of Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the undercarriage and drawer Toshio Odate added to the dining table featured in an article in the August 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the cover project from the Winter 2009 issue of Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of an English Arts & Crafts design.

This is a model of the cover project from the August 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Gustav Stickley No. 72 magazine cabinet.

This buffet cabinet was designed and modeled by Senior Editor Robert W. Lang.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Gustav Stickley No. 603 Tabouret.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Shaker three-legged table that was featured in an article in the November 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction tailor’s cabinet from the Shaker community at Watervliet, New York

This is a model of a Shaker hanging cupboard from the Pleasant Hill, Kentucky Shaker community.

This is a model of a Shaker Trestle desk featured in an article in the August 2003 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Shaker firewood box from the Pleasant Hill, Kentucky Shaker village.

This is a model of a folding bookstand, cut from a single piece of wood that was featured in an article in the February 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Originally appearing in Andre Roubo’s “L’Art du Menusier” this project was researched, built and translated from French by Roy Underhill. SketchUp model by reader Donna…

A reproduction of a Shaker clock constructed by senior editor Glen Huey.

This is a model of a small Shaker chest featured in the book “Storage and Shelving the Shaker Way” by Kerry Pierce.

This is a model of a Shaker bench featured in an article in the February 2001 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

This is a model of a reproduction of a Shaker table from the community in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky

This solid wood chimney cupboard was featured in the February 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of the cover project from issue 10 of Woodworking Magazine.

Constructed by editor Christopher Schwarz, this is a reproduction of typical Shaker tables.

This cabinet was the cover project from issue 5 of Woodworking Magazine.

This small Shaker style table is perfect as an end table or as a nightstand.

This sliding lid box was featured in issue 2 of Woodworking Magazine.

This is a model of a Shaker style stepback cupboard featured in an article in the February 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine.

As many of you have noticed, we are making improvements to the way you can view our free SketchUp models at Popular Woodworking Magazine. This feature has been enormously popular and we are looking forward to expanding the content that will be available. The site is currently under heavy construction by our online wizards and…

This is a model of a microadjustable finger joint jig featured in an article in the January 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine. Project design and construction by Nick Engler, SketchUp model by reader Bruce Beatty. View the SketchUp Model. View all of the Woodworking SketchUp Drawings. Purchase the January 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking.

Earlier this morning, I added the SketchUp models of projects in the February issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine to our 3d Warehouse collection. We do this every issue, and no other woodworking magazine makes their projects available (for free) in this format. After I added Michael Fortune’s three legged table (the cover project), and two…

SketchUp is a great tool for creating models of your next project, but where it really shines is when you want to quickly change a project. Whether it’s something you made, or someone else’s model, you can use SketchUp to make a model that differs in size from the original. It only takes a few…

The October issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine is on its way to subscribers and to news stands. If you have SketchUp installed on your computer (it’s a free download available here) you’re just a couple of mouse clicks away from getting a preview of the projects in the next issue. Visit our collection at Google’s…

If you are a regular reader then you know we’re into workbenches at Popular Woodworking Magazine. We’ve printed several articles on benches, bench design and using benches effectively over the past few years. Our fearless leader, Christopher Schwarz, has written the definitive book on the subject and is knee-deep in yet another workbench build. With…

The Popular Woodworking Magazine collection of 3D SketchUp models has grown to include 168 models. We’ve been using SketchUp to plan our work for a couple years now, and it has made us all better and more accurate woodworkers. Shop time is precious and it’s nice to head to the shop with the wealth of…

In early Gustav Stickley pieces, doors with divided lights were joined with mitered mullions. It’s an intriguing look, but was used only for a few years. My next project for the magazine has a divided door, and even though I haven’t been able to find an original example of the piece I’m building with mitered…

SketchUp Quick Links SketchUp Tutorials and Articles Resources for Learning SketchUp SketchUp Q&A SketchUp Models Welcome to the Popular Woodworking Magazine SketchUp Learning Page. Here you will find links and information on learning and using this exciting (and free) 3-D Modeling program. What is SketchUp? SketchUp is a free three-dimensional modeling software application available from…

A few weeks ago, I posted a request for readers to help us build our collection of SketchUp models of magazine projects on Google’s 3D Warehouse. Thanks to some enthusiastic readers, our collection has doubled in size, and several readers earned one or more back issue CDs. If you missed that post, or didn’t get…