3D Printing with SketchUp 2nd Edition

3D Printing with SketchUp 2nd Edition by Aaron Dietzen, aka the Sketchup Guy, is the practical guide makers, designers, and educators have been waiting for. Concise, up-to-date, and hands-on, this edition walks you from simple sketches to print-ready models with confidence—whether you’re in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or anywhere in the world.

Start fast with clear, approachable lessons that demystify SketchUp’s modeling tools and show how to convert your ideas into successful 3D prints. You’ll learn reliable workflows for creating solid geometry, checking scale and wall thickness, avoiding common pitfalls, and exporting models that print cleanly. Real-world tips help you save time, material, and frustration by reducing failed prints and minimizing post-processing.

Perfect for beginners and experienced SketchUp users alike, this book balances foundational instruction with advanced techniques and smart problem-solving strategies. Follow step-by-step projects that reinforce best practices and build a strong design-to-print pipeline you can apply to prototypes, custom gifts, hobby parts, classroom projects, or small-batch production.

Readable, practical, and focused on results, Aaron Dietzen’s voice makes complex concepts accessible without sacrificing professional detail. If you want to turn SketchUp models into consistently reliable 3D prints, this second edition is a must-have reference for your bookshelf or workshop. Add 3D Printing with SketchUp 2nd Edition to your cart today and start creating prints that work the first time.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.