Course Highlights
  • Learn to model your woodworking projects in a 3D environment.
  • Virtually prototype your ideas.
  • Create plans and technical drawings from your designs.
  • Create digital design files for 3D printing and CNC machining.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum

3 Topics
Why learn CAD as a hobbyist or woodworker?
Why Fusion 360?
What topics are covered in this course?

8 Topics
NOTE: Updated User Interface
Downloading and Registering Fusion 360 - FREE for Personal Use
Basic Navigation (Updated 2020)
Introduction to Lauren
Lauren’s Beginner Tips
Switching From Sketchup to Fusion 360
Pan and Orbit Without Scroll Wheel
Basic Navigation (LEGACY VERSION)

7 Topics
Wooden Candle Holder (Updated 2020)
Project #1 Overview
Lauren’s Thoughts on the Wooden Candle Holder
Shop Time - Build The Wooden Candle Holder
Project #1 Resources
Wooden Candle Holder - Sketch The Shape (LEGACY VERSION)
Wooden Candle Holder - Extrude The Parts (LEGACY VERSION)

7 Topics
Project #2 Overview
Shortcuts and Hotkeys in Fusion 360
Battery Organizer - Create The Holder
Battery Organizer - Create The Dispenser
Battery Organizer - Finish the Scoop
Lauren’s Thoughts on the Battery Organizer
Project #2 Resources

9 Topics
Project #3 Overview
TY Tray Table - Top and Supports
TV Tray Table - Dowel and Slot
Introduction to Joints
TV Tray Table - Make it Function
Lauren's Thoughts on the TV Tray
Project/Include Operation
Lauren’s Thoughts on the Project/Include Operation
Project #3 Resources

12 Topics
Project #4 Overview
Miter Saw Cabinet - Cabinet and Shelf
Miter Saw Cabinet - Expansion Wings
Miter Saw Cabinet - Adding Joints
Miter Saw Cabinet - Joint Limits
Lauren’s Thoughts on the Miter Saw Cabinet
Creating Plans and Technical Drawings - Intro and Cover Page
Creating Plans and Technical Drawings - Parts List and Diagram
Creating Plans and Technical Drawings - Wing and Cabinet Assembly
Creating Plans and Technical Drawings - Exporting To PDF
Shop Time - Building the Miter Saw Cabinet
Project #4 Resources

9 Topics
Project #5 Overview
Construction Planes
Dust Collection Blast Gates - Base and Top
Dust Collection Blast Gates - Ports and Gates
Dust Collection Blast Gates - Finger Holds and Joints
Lauren’s Thoughts on the Dust Collection Blast Gates
Basic 3D Printing Workflow
Shop Time - Printing and Installing the Blast Gates
Project #5 Resources

4 Topics
Section Overview
Appearance and Physical Materials
Importing Logos and Vector Files
Resources

6 Topics
Section Overview
Changes to size shape and dimension.
Splitting and combining objects in your project.
Red and yellow warnings in your design history.
Suppress vs. Remove vs. Delete
Resources

8 Topics
Section Overview
Motion Links
Rectangular and Circular Patterns
Revolve vs. Sweep Tool
The Spline Tool
The Loft Tool
Press Pull vs. Extrude
Resources

1 Topic
Course Completion

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