Wikihouse: Building a Floor Slice

Now that we have passed the Wikihouse Calibration Test we are ready to cut real pieces.

We decided to use the SketchUp Makerfaire Pavilion since it was actually cut and assembled. There is proof on the SketchUp Blog.

So far our Wikihouse process goes like this:

1. Download SketchUp Model
2. Export SVG using the Wikihouse Plugin
3. Take apart model in SketchUp and confirm all parts are in SVG
4. Figure out why parts are missing (Ex: The posted pavilion model has a copy and paste error - the fins under the floor panels have faulty slots so the plugin can’t export them…)
5. Trick plugin into exporting missing parts6. Import SVG into Illustrator and save. Check measurement of plywood panel in model to ensure correct scale in VCarve.
6. Import Illustrator file into VCarve Pro.8. Use VCarve to nest parts - this test fit on 6 sheets of plywood
7. Setup Toolpaths and save Cut files for each Sheet.

Here are the previews of our sheets:

Yesterday we dropped by Roddis Lumber and put in an order for some nice Maple D-3 48x96 3/4” plywood. They delivered it today so our next step it to cut.