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Model to Machine:

SketchUp for CNC Creators

Design confidently in SketchUp and cut real CNC projects with Vectric in just 4 weeks—no SketchUp experience needed.

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your CNC

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 4-week live 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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What 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 2025 paid 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 (VCarve or Aspire)

How to create accurate, repeatable toolpaths for boxes, cabinets, furniture, and more

Each lesson ends with a Live Q&A session to answer your SketchUp questions and help you overcome any challenges in real-time.

By the end of 4 weeks, you’ll know how to go from:

Idea →

SketchUp Design →

Vectric Toolpaths →

Finished Project

đź“… Program Format & Schedule

Live Training Dates: May 5 – May 28, 2025

Live Lessons: Mondays & Wednesdays (8 total, 60 minutes each)

Live Times: 7:00-8:00 PM Eastern Time (Replays available)

Live Platform: Zoom (links provided after registration)

Sign-Ups Close: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM ET

Seats Available: Only 50 total seats available — first come, first served

All sessions will be recorded and added to your Learn Your CNC Academy account inside "My Library."

You will have lifetime access to all replays so you can re-watch anytime you need a refresher.

What’s Included

8 Live Training Lessons (60 min each)

Live Q&A During Every Session

Lifetime Replay Access in Your Course Library

Homework Assignments

Downloadable Design Templates & CNC Files

SketchUp Shortcut Keys PDF

SketchUp-to-Vectric Export Cheat Sheet

Certificate of Completion

đź“š Curriculum Overview

Week 1: SketchUp Fundamentals for CNC

  • Lesson 1: Intro to SketchUp (Interface, Navigation, Simple Box)

  • Lesson 2: Drawing Tools, Inference Locking, Basic Joints

Week 2: Design for CNC – Going 3D

  • Lesson 3: Furniture Modeling (Table + Stool)

  • Lesson 4: Exporting from SketchUp & Importing into Vectric

Week 3: Intermediate Techniques

  • Lesson 5: Cabinets, Joints, Exploded Views

  • Lesson 6: SketchUp-to-Vectric Precision Workflow

Week 4: Full Project Build + Advanced Tips

  • Lesson 7: Designing a Showcase CNC Project

  • Lesson 8: Extensions, Rendering, and Client Presentation Tools

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.

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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 4 weeks, you’re still unsure — reach out to us and Kyle will personally work with you one-on-one until you feel confident with SketchUp moving forward.

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