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15December2008

Timber Frame Entranceway

Posted by bavarian under: Google SketchUp.

This is my latest design. Click on the picture to see the full model.  Sketchup 3D Warehouse allows you to see the models in 3 dimensions without having to download the model or use the software. More detail is seen however if you download and view the timber frame with a version of Google Sketchup.

Timber Frame Entranceway

26November2008

Script for Timber Framing

Posted by bavarian under: Google SketchUp.

Using Google Sketchup I have completed the plans for my timber frame shed for the pumphouse. Using scripts made by Northern Lights Timber Framing I can also print off dimensioned drawings for all the components!

Pumphouse Tie Beam

14October2008

Timber Framing with Google SketchUp

Posted by bavarian under: Google SketchUp.

A great tool to do some ‘virtual’ woodwork with is Google SketchUp. You can create, modify and share 3D models. It’s easier to learn than other 3D modeling programs, which is why so many people are already using it. Northern Lights Timber Framing has a great reference page for using SketchUp for timber frame design. Below is my design for a small timber frame for a well system. All the joinery elements are included in the design. Click on the image to go to the Google SketchUp 3D Library.

A small timber frame structure for a residential water well & pumping system

2July2008

Happy Canada Day!

Posted by bavarian under: kayak trips.

Kayaks at Sechelt Inlet

While it was planned to be doing an overnight paddling excursion up Indian Arm, there were other factors at work to keep us away from the water.Approaching the Iron Worker’s Memorial Bridge, we were passed by many police cruisers. In the distance we could see no traffic, other than a poor soul wanting to enter the water by other means. Listening to the radio, there was a traffic accident on the Lions Gate Bridge, soooo… we sat outside and had a nice BBQ to celebrate Canada’s 141st birthday.

Canada Day 2008!

28June2008

Alaska!

Posted by bavarian under: travel alaska.

Just a few more weeks before we begin our Alaska adventure. The price of fuel continues to climb with each passing day, so this will quite likely be our last big driving adventure with a fossil fueled vehicle.

Mini home on wheels!

Ushuaia in a snow storm!

Starting in Vancouver, British Columbia, will make a quick run north with limited stops to Atlin and then set a more leisurely pace to Inuvik, North West Territories before heading South to Anchorage, Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula then slowly make our way South back home having completed about three weeks of travel. Although it will have been ten years, we will be completing our trans continental trip in Inuvik with a little celebration. A landmark of having traveled both continents, North to South by vehicle, too bad we couldn’t finish the trip with ‘Rusty’, with any luck his metal has reincarnated as an Audi R8!