How to export a DXF from SketchUp and actually use it
SketchUp exports DXF files in a way that confuses most laser cutters and Illustrator setups. Here is exactly how to fix that before anything goes wrong.
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Your first laser cut model — what to prepare before you go to the lab
What the machine operator will not tell you, what Illustrator gets wrong by default, and the three things to check before you cut a single line.
Read article →Scale explained: 1:20, 1:50, 1:100 — and why it matters for your model
Scale is where most first models go wrong. A clear explanation of how scale ratios work and how to calculate every dimension before you cut.
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SketchUp Free is more powerful than you think — here is what most tutorials miss
Most SketchUp tutorials assume you are using Pro. Here is what the free version actually does — and the simple workarounds for what it does not.
Read article →Manual cutting tips for when the laser cutter is booked out
Foam board, a sharp knife, and the right technique. Everything you need to build a clean model without a machine.
Coming soonGetting your SketchUp model ready for physical construction
The steps between finishing your 3D design and handing cut files to a laser cutter — what to check and what to fix.
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