Introduction to the Course
  • Why learn CAD as a hobbyist or woodworker?
  • Why Fusion 360?
  • What topics are covered in this course?
Getting Started
  • 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)
Project #1 Wooden Candle Holder
  • 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)
Project #2 Battery Organizer
  • 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
Project #3 TV Tray Table
  • 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
Project # 4 Miter Saw Cabinet
  • 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
Project #5 Dust Collection Blast Gate
  • 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
Make It Look Good!
  • Section Overview
  • Appearance and Physical Materials
  • Importing Logos and Vector Files
  • Resources
Fixing Mistakes
  • 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
Advanced Tips
  • Section Overview
  • Motion Links
  • Rectangular and Circular Patterns
  • Revolve vs. Sweep Tool
  • The Spline Tool
  • The Loft Tool
  • Press Pull vs. Extrude
  • Resources
Congratulations!
  • Course Completion