Model to Machine:
SketchUp for CNC Creators
Design confidently in SketchUp and cut real CNC projects with Vectric in just 8 lessons—no SketchUp experience needed.
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If you’ve ever wished you could bring your ideas to life with clean, precise SketchUp models and cut-ready toolpaths in Vectric, this is the course for you. Whether you’re designing furniture, cabinets, jigs, or signs, this 8-session training gives you the skills, templates, and hands-on experience to design in SketchUp and seamlessly transition into Vectric for CNC machining.
Over 6,000 students have successfully learned Vectric software through our training programs. Now, we’re bringing the same step-by-step, proven teaching style to SketchUp so you can unlock the power of 3D design and start cutting the projects you’ve been dreaming of.
No need to buy extra software. We’ll be using the free SketchUp Make 2017 version, and you’ll learn everything you need to create real CNC projects with it.
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This training was originally delivered as a live, limited-seat class with only 50 students, and is now available as a complete replay series you can watch at your own pace.
No waiting. No schedules. Just jump in and start learning immediately.
You’ll get full access to all 8 sessions and can revisit them anytime with lifetime access.
GET INSTANT ACCESSWhat You’ll Learn
This program is built for beginners and designed to give you practical, real-world CNC skills. You'll learn:
How to confidently use SketchUp to model CNC projects
We will be using the FREE 2017 Version to be accessible to everyone without needing to buy extra software. We will show the current paid PRO version as well, that version is optional.
What makes a good CNC-ready SketchUp file and how to avoid common mistakes
How to export SketchUp designs for use in Vectric software (Cut2D, VCarve, or Aspire)
How to create accurate, repeatable toolpaths for boxes, cabinets, furniture, and more
Each lesson ends with a live recorded Q&A session that answers lots of common SketchUp questions that students have.
By the end of the 8 sessions, you’ll know how to go from:
Idea →
SketchUp Design →
Vectric Toolpaths →
Finished Project
Program Format &Â Access
Training Format: Pre-recorded session replays (8 total, ~60 minutes each)
Access: Instant access upon enrollment
Originally delivered as a live, limited-seat training in May 2025, this program was only available to 50 students at the time.
All 8 sessions have been fully recorded and are now available for you to watch at your own pace.
You’ll have lifetime access to all replays, so you can go back and review any lesson anytime you need a refresher.
What’s Included
8 Live Recorded Lessons (~60 min each)
Recorded Q&AÂ in Every Session
Lifetime Replay Access in Your Course Library
Practice Homework Assignments
Downloadable Design Templates & CNC Files
SketchUp Shortcut Keys PDF
SketchUp-to-Vectric Export Cheat Sheet
Certificate of Completion
đź“š Curriculum Overview
This training includes all 8 sessions from the original live class, designed to take you from beginner to confidently creating CNC-ready designs using SketchUp.
SketchUp for CNC Creators Curriculum
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SketchUp for CNC Creators: Live Training Series Recordings
8 lessons- Session 1: Intro to SketchUp (Interface, Navigation, Simple Box)
- Session 2: Drawing Tools, Inference Locking, Basic Joints
- Session 3: Cabinets, Joints, Exploded Views
- Session 4: Exporting from SketchUp & Importing into Vectric
- Session 5: Furniture Modeling (Table + Stool)
- Session 6: SketchUp-to-Vectric Precision Workflow
- Session 7: Advanced CNC Joinery Techniques in SketchUp
- Session 8: Final Class & Resource Guide for SketchUp Users
Each session builds on the last, helping you develop a complete workflow from design to CNC-ready files.
Meet Your Instructor
Kyle Ely is the founder of Learn Your CNC Academy and the instructor behind the Vectric Master Training Course, trusted by over 6,000+ CNC students worldwide.
But what many don’t know is that Kyle has been using SketchUp even longer than Vectric. Since 2008, he’s used SketchUp for everything from CNC furniture and woodworking designs to construction layouts and 3D printed models. Over the years, Kyle has mastered the workflow from SketchUp design to CNC-ready toolpaths inside Vectric.
His down-to-earth, easy-to-follow teaching style makes complex software feel simple. If you’ve ever learned from Kyle before, you know how valuable his step-by-step lessons can be.
Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We’re confident this training will help you feel more confident using SketchUp and cutting real CNC projects. If, after completing the 8 sessions, you’re still unsure — reach out to us and we will personally work with you one-on-one until you feel confident with SketchUp moving forward.
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This is your chance to finally learn SketchUp in a way that’s built for real CNC projects. No fluff. No confusion. Just a clear path from your ideas to projects you can cut with confidence.
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