alibre woodworking designers and craftsman that use alibre
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Not any one thing, I was interested in collaboration and idea exchange. Mostly interested in furniture design and cabinetry
NateLiquidGravity
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DeadKahunaFL
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I use Alibre Design™ Expert almost exclusively for woodworking, whether it be jigs, storage cabinets/fixtures, or benches. Only recently, have I made any attempt at 3D printing, with less than any noticeable success.
BobSchaefer
Senior Member
I use Alibre to design my woodworking projects and also my theatrical set designs as well, but I'm just a hobbyist working on a multitude of things. I mostly use it to figure out the larger details and worry about the smaller ones when I actually start working on things. I'm slowly working towards the drawings containing all the details.
I thank all those that spoke on this topic, I am impressed with the talent and I feel Alibre is way underrated in the woodworking field. In light of the latest Windows diabolical effort at controlling your personal information that it makes it really tough to decide to stay on the "Windows" platform. After careful consideration I have decided to keep 1 computer exclusively for Alibre and do all my web surfing on a Linux box.
I find that tremendously interesting as I also have a past involving set design. I live in Orlando Florida and have done set designs for Universal studios and Disney world as well as Sea World. Alibre is up to the task. I do all my rendering in Blender and the results are stunning.
That is awesome, and just shows you never realize the caliber of many Alibre users because no one ever asks. My goal here is to collaborate with other like minded users as a method of honing my skills
silver2row
Senior Member
Hey...I got a new idea. Wait, Alibre had a new idea. I am using the Alibre software to handle the Shell Tool Option which is extremely useful. Look at this photo:
That "Wall_Holders_Parts" file is for the top of a 3D Printed base (2) that holds a piece of wood to the wall. This part actually is used to handle the top of the wood so that the cat does not shatter my "perfect", 3D Printed part(s).
Wedge with screws basically...
But the piece, will substantially not allow the cat to break the 3D Printed parts I made to hold the wood to the wall. I am printing with PET-GF and it seems a bit stronger than some other types I have used.
I would take a photo of the wall with the 3D Printed parts made from using Alibre...aw. What in name. I will post a photo once complete.
That there are two 3D printed parts. The example listed in the .AD_PRT file was a fluke and a disruption for me. I cannot configure the Shell Option while tooling drawings in 3D View for now. So, that is a 100% faulty part for what I need it to do. So and yes, the .AD_PRT has decided to go aloof physically. I am just making a block now with some holes that are chamfered. This will be easy-peasy to screw to the wall for support.
That "Wall_Holders_Parts" file is for the top of a 3D Printed base (2) that holds a piece of wood to the wall. This part actually is used to handle the top of the wood so that the cat does not shatter my "perfect", 3D Printed part(s).
Wedge with screws basically...
But the piece, will substantially not allow the cat to break the 3D Printed parts I made to hold the wood to the wall. I am printing with PET-GF and it seems a bit stronger than some other types I have used.
I would take a photo of the wall with the 3D Printed parts made from using Alibre...aw. What in name. I will post a photo once complete.
That there are two 3D printed parts. The example listed in the .AD_PRT file was a fluke and a disruption for me. I cannot configure the Shell Option while tooling drawings in 3D View for now. So, that is a 100% faulty part for what I need it to do. So and yes, the .AD_PRT has decided to go aloof physically. I am just making a block now with some holes that are chamfered. This will be easy-peasy to screw to the wall for support.
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silver2row
Senior Member
I was going to try something fancy. Easy is better than fancy and the way easy is taking place now, I am getting sturdy along with not being fancy.
BobSchaefer
Senior Member
Well, I don't do the design work for professional theaters, I'm only working with community theaters. Currently I'm not using blender too much yet, haven't had time to sit down and learn its complexities, and since I'm only doing designs for myself or on the community level, its not that important to me.
Oh, and I work in the North East Ohio area, Ceveland, Akron area...
gChambers
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I use Alibre for furniture design visualization and to work out joinery issues. Shop drawings are generated from Assemblies and Parts. The drawings are gathered into a Affinity Publisher document (similar to Adobe InDesign) file for 4/C printing on 11x17 sheets for use at the bench.
Assembly files are exported in .OBJ format for import into Blender so that nice renderings can be made and included in the Publisher file.
It's a workflow that works well for me.
All the above is primarily done for my own amusement.
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That's awesome and a nice piece in the photo, yours I assume? I see you use Alibre Pro as I do, I am considering upping to Expert but I really do not need the sheet metal module. I also use Blender to render (no pun intended). I took some Udemy courses so I could learn the GUI because it has a major learning curve but it is FREE!!!!. Also purchased some extra textures mostly wood in a package called Poly-haven and it's awesome. I am not familiar with Affinity but I do use Scribus for vector graphics. My woodworking background was in Trade show and Museum creation and design. I have found that ..OBJ is best for export into Blender, I tried .STEP and .STL but very good results at least for me.
gChambers
Member
Thanks for the kind comment on the hall table. Yes, that piece is mine.
I also occasionally debate with myself about the upgrade to Expert -- the only reason being for access to Global Parameters. I do miss this ability from Fusion 360 -- which I used before the, well, you know. Somehow I can't really justify the price jump. Every so often I open up Excel and attempt using the Excel Addon for Alibre but I've never been able to get it to work reliably. Probably has to do with my aversion to Excel.
You're right, Blender has an enormous learning curve and I utilize maybe 1% of its capabilities, but it can do what I ask of it.
Affinity is morphing into a compelling story... corporate buy-outs, mighty promises, frightened user base. A classic drama waiting to unfold.
I also occasionally debate with myself about the upgrade to Expert -- the only reason being for access to Global Parameters. I do miss this ability from Fusion 360 -- which I used before the, well, you know. Somehow I can't really justify the price jump. Every so often I open up Excel and attempt using the Excel Addon for Alibre but I've never been able to get it to work reliably. Probably has to do with my aversion to Excel.
You're right, Blender has an enormous learning curve and I utilize maybe 1% of its capabilities, but it can do what I ask of it.
Affinity is morphing into a compelling story... corporate buy-outs, mighty promises, frightened user base. A classic drama waiting to unfold.
It always puzzles me when people - particularly those who use it professionally, quibble about the cost of upgrading to Expert or Professional. Alibre is so cheap compared to any of the similar mainstream products its a no brainer. About £2k for Professional, and thats a perpetual license so you only need renew it when you really feel you need. Last time I looked, ACad Inventor was quite a bit more than that - a year, & I dread to think what Solidworks is these days.
Seriously, Alibre is such good value, and although Inventor etc. may have some benefits for production work (eg Woodworks), it will do just about everything you will need.
Seriously, Alibre is such good value, and although Inventor etc. may have some benefits for production work (eg Woodworks), it will do just about everything you will need.